Torrey Shannon

Wounded Warrior's wives are not to be trifled with. Here are the top 5 reasons why you should never piss off (or mess with) a wounded warrior's wife:

5: We are ready to fight, just like our husbands once were.

We know how to fight because we practice it every...

Earlier this month during a media interview, I was asked the question "Are Americans supportive of our troops?" My answer was two-fold: Yes, and no.

After 10 years in Iraq and Afghanistan, our troops are coming home from war to a difficult economy, staggering foreclosure rates (many...

Chronic post-service mental health problems like PTSD are injurious, disabling, and represent a significant public health problem. According to the Chairman of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee, US Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) states, "We now have more soldiers that have died by suicide than in conflict."

I am just...

Every day, I find wisdom through others or through my own actions. I try to remember to pass this wisdom along to my children, hoping they will carry this information with them as they navigate through a very complex world. However, I find that nailing down three boys at the...

"Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them."
- Dalai Lama

Last week Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn) did one of two things: She either pulled a strategic negative publicity stunt or one of the biggest political...

It appears the Veteran's Administration has been flying under the radar when it comes to their contribution to the homeless veteran population. Due to a backlog in processing thousands of disability claims, military members and their families are forced to live on the streets because of foreclosures and are heading...

Earlier today, Military.com and other news agencies reported a big win for a Marine who fought a 5-year legal battle with the behemoth mortgage institution, JP Morgan-Chase.

Capt. Jonathan Rowles filed a class-action lawsuit on behalf of thousands of active-duty servicemembers using the protections of...

As the wife of a wounded veteran, I find myself getting particularly emotional during the Veterans Day holiday. Considering the human element involved in recognizing our nation's heroes, my bittersweet reaction each year is especially impacted by the fact that my husband's "Alive Day" occurs only two days...

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world, indeed it's the only thing that ever does." -- Margaret Mead

Giving honor to veterans and service members can happen every day of the year if you really put your mind to it. While many...

Defense Secretary Robert Gates said earlier this week that most Americans have grown too detached from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and see military service as "something for other people to do."

In the article featured on the Military Times website, it goes on to share...