By: Rebecca Hummer of Pura Vida Yoga & Physical Training in Maryland In a world where comfort often reigns supreme, embracing discomfort may seem counterintuitive. Yet, it’s precisely in those moments of unease and uncertainty that we often experience the most profound growth and resilience. Embracing discomfort allows us to expand our comfort zones: When we push ourselves outside of familiar territory, whether it’s trying a new activity, speaking up in a meeting, or confronting a fear, we create opportunities for personal growth. Each time we face discomfort head-on, we expand our capacity to handle challenging situations in the future….

This article features SFC Ross S. Hunter SFC Hunter joined the Army in 1984. Went to Ft Dix, NJ for basic training and then went to Ft Belvoir, VA as a Power Generation Repairer. SFC Hunter was assigned to Ft Riley, KS and then rotated to Germany. SFC Hunter deployed to Desert Storm in 1991. SFC Hunter attended BNCOC in August of 1992. After Graduation he returned to his Unit at FT Ord, CA, shortly after this the post deactivated and he was assigned to 1/8 FA in Ft Lewis, WA. In 1996 SFC Hunter was reassigned to 98th maintenance…

INGREDIENTS: 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth 1 cup stone ground grits 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined 4 slices bacon 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup heavy cream 2 green onions, sliced for garnish salt and pepper to taste INSTRUCTIONS: In a saucepan, bring the broth to a boil over high heat. Slowly whisk in the grits and reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until the grits are thick and creamy. While the grits are cooking, cook the diced bacon in a skillet over medium heat until…

John DiMeglio, a member of what was once Friendship Baptist Church in Newark, Delaware had been long praying about a way of supporting veterans. His answered prayer was to start an organization called Veterans Outreach Ministries. John approached fellow church-goers Colin Diggs (veteran), Steve Hague, and Tom Hogate (veteran), with a request to start the organization with him and they succeeded in March 2014. Later, in July 2024, they applied to The State of Delaware for the official incorporation of Veterans Outreach Ministries and became a full-fledge 501c3 non-profit organization with the goal of helping veterans and their families. It…