A veteran's notes on life after the uniform

Stories, lessons, and reflections from life after military service. Service After Service
shares honest thoughts on leadership, family, work, and rebuilding
purpose once the uniform comes off.

A Marine I worked with years ago kept a small black and white photo taped inside his wall locker during […]

A few winters ago, I spent an afternoon talking with an elderly Korean War veteran at a small military museum

Mike Halloran / November 7, 2025

I still remember arriving at Fort Drum for the first time and realizing almost immediately that the place had its