Shaping Lives and Futures

Shaping Lives and Futures

SITTING ACROSS from Marc Hamilton, the Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) program director at Western Kentucky University (WKU), his demeanor was a blend of reserved pride and the kind of approachability that instantly puts you at ease. His demeanor is that of a proud U.S....
An Expert in Filing

An Expert in Filing

FORMS AND paperwork can be daunting even on the best days — especially when so many forms are important to fill out correctly. That is the struggle of many veterans as they work to file for benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Fortunately, veteran...
From Clouds to Classroom to Civil Service

From Clouds to Classroom to Civil Service

FROM THE chilly East Coast to the balmy Southwest to countries thousands of miles away — such as Germany, Iraq, South Korea, Italy, and Kyrgyzstan — Todd Alcott dutifully served his country in the United States Air Force. For over two decades, he climbed the chain of...
Fireworks, Flavor, and Family

Fireworks, Flavor, and Family

WHAT BETTER time to indulge in the ultimate celebration of all things American: backyard barbecues, July Fourth festivities, and the comforting flavors of home? Let’s salute the classic dishes that evoke the nostalgia of summer gatherings and the joy of savoring...
Letter From the Editor: Vacation in Bowling Green

Letter From the Editor: Vacation in Bowling Green

SUMMER IS coming. And surely your home will sit empty for a week in this heat. The playful cheers of the kids on summer break go missing for a week that was planned for a year. The dishes sit in the cabinets, waiting for their family to come back home. The doormat...