It began with mentions of the military and military operations, and for nearly an hour, President Obama delivered a speech to a joint session of Congress and the House of Representatives. As is usually the case, a divided house took…
Author: Brett Gillin
Brett Gillin is a journalist and fiction writer based in South Florida. Many of his friends and family members have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, as Police Officers, and first responders. Gillin is currently working on several screenplays, and his writings have been published in numerous national and international publications and websites.
Lawmakers coming out in support of David Petraeus
David Petraeus, the former CIA Director and top Army General may be facing felony charges, but he has plenty of supporters in Washington. Today, after news broke last week that the Justice Department is recommending charges against Petraeus, many lawmakers…
Mother kills two sons, one a veteran, before killing herself
SPC Levi Brown served in the 2nd Battalion 16th Infantry Regiment at Fort Riley, Kansas. In his time with the military, he was deployed to Baji, Iraq, and was instrumental in protecting the largest oil refinery in the country. SPC…
Combat vet/single mother struggles to evict squatters
Last week, Popular Military received a request from one of our readers. He asked that we help to tell the story of his veteran friend, who is going through a series of unfortunate events. After finding out more information, we…
Federal Gov. buying “Survival Kits” for banks before Christmas
It may seem like a hoax, or a story from popular satire news sites like The Onion, but this seems to be a true story. According to multiple sources, the U.S. Department of Treasury is looking to purchase “survival kits”…
Questions swirl months after Bowe Bergdahl investigation ends
By Brett Gillin In 2009, Bowe Bergdahl disappeared from his post while serving in Afghanistan. He was eventually captured by Taliban forces and held captive for over five years. On May 31, the United States completed a controversial swap of…
