Category: Military Injustice

New York Times: The Army Thought He Was Faking His Health Issues. Turns Out He Had Chronic Lead Poisoning. (April 3, 2019)

April 3, 2019

The Army Thought He Was Faking His Health Issues. Turns Out He Had Chronic Lead Poisoning. By Patricia Kime for the New York Times (April 3, 2019) “…In 2005, Hopkins began experiencing wild swings in blood pressure. And he had other symptoms: crippling nausea, constant dizziness, a skyrocketing heart rate. He was given a diagnosis … More New York Times: The Army Thought He Was Faking His Health Issues. Turns Out He Had Chronic Lead Poisoning. (April 3, 2019)

Making a Murderer Highlights Erosion of Due Process Rights in America (2016)

January 24, 2016

Get comfy especially if a winter storm is coming your way and binge watch some Making a Murderer on Netflix. It is absolutely fascinating and takes you through the life and trials of Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey. It’s up to you the viewer to decide if you think they are guilty or innocent. Although … More Making a Murderer Highlights Erosion of Due Process Rights in America (2016)

How Online Mobs Silence Independent Voices (2016)

January 19, 2016

This was the last thing that was said to me before a group of bullies destroyed my reputation because of jealousy. Social Justice Warrior: A pejorative term for an individual who repeatedly and vehemently engages in arguments on social justice on the Internet, often in a shallow or not well-thought-out way, for the purpose of raising their own … More How Online Mobs Silence Independent Voices (2016)

15 Ways My K9s for Warriors Service Dog Has Helped Me (2015)

October 15, 2015

I was a hot mess before I got my service dog. I am so thankful I followed through on getting a service dog because she has changed my life significantly. I had tried everything and found myself sinker deeper and deeper into isolation and didn’t know how to fight it. I am a veteran with … More 15 Ways My K9s for Warriors Service Dog Has Helped Me (2015)

Protect Our Defenders “Advocacy” Network: Coordinated Allegations, Reputation Attacks and Gatekeeping (November 17, 2013)

November 17, 2013

If only these same ‘advocates’ spent this much time working on passing laws and helping troops. I didn’t know that if I worked hard and did the right thing that it made me a target in this so called movement. This is especially amusing because they have got it all conjured up in their minds … More Protect Our Defenders “Advocacy” Network: Coordinated Allegations, Reputation Attacks and Gatekeeping (November 17, 2013)

Reporting Military Crimes and Preventing Retaliation: A Call for Legal Reform (September 20, 2013)

September 20, 2013

Original Title: Update on the Military Justice Improvement Act (September 20, 2013) In January, veterans were able to address the House Armed Services Committee regarding crime and non combat death in the military. The testimony was on the heels of what was referred to in the media as the “Lackland Sex Scandal.” The veterans specifically emphasized that crime … More Reporting Military Crimes and Preventing Retaliation: A Call for Legal Reform (September 20, 2013)

Trapped in an Abusive Chain of Command: What I Told ‘The World’ About Sexual Assault in the Military (August 15, 2013)

August 15, 2013

Sexual Abuse Victim Compares Military Service to Being Trapped In ‘Domestic Violence Relationship’ Copyrighted By Jennifer Norris, USAF Retired Editorial note: The current written version of The World’s article says my problems began in 2006. The original embedded audio says 1996, which is correct. Also the article says I am a Protect Our Offenders Advocacy … More Trapped in an Abusive Chain of Command: What I Told ‘The World’ About Sexual Assault in the Military (August 15, 2013)

A Veteran Advocate’s Day in Albuquerque, New Mexico: Behind the Scenes with Glamour Magazine, Veteran Homelessness, & Military Justice Reform (June 5, 2013)

June 5, 2013

I know for a fact that I would have never taken this veteran’s picture without his permission. There is something deeply strange about searching through the history of your own life when you can no longer remember much of it. The photographs are mine. The places are familiar. I recognize the people and sometimes even … More A Veteran Advocate’s Day in Albuquerque, New Mexico: Behind the Scenes with Glamour Magazine, Veteran Homelessness, & Military Justice Reform (June 5, 2013)

Justice Denied at AFMX 2013: Military Sexual Assault Advocacy, Faith, and Survival in Albuquerque, New Mexico (June 3, 2013)

June 3, 2013

Albuquerque Film & Music Experience The Albuquerque Film & Music Experience is a nonprofit festival that brings filmmakers, musicians, performers, students, and industry professionals together through film screenings, live performances, workshops, educational programs, and networking opportunities. Founded in 2013 by Ivan Wiener with support from Robert Redford and Sibylle Szaggars-Redford, the festival was originally called … More Justice Denied at AFMX 2013: Military Sexual Assault Advocacy, Faith, and Survival in Albuquerque, New Mexico (June 3, 2013)

Air Force NCO Testified Before the House Armed Services Committee in Washington DC; It Negatively Impacted Health, Safety & the Trajectory of Her Life (2013)

January 23, 2013

Editor’s Note: Protect Our Defenders was in their infancy when they preyed on Jennifer in 2012. We were not affiliated with them; they invited us to participate in some press functions in Washington D.C. and then used Jennifer and her story to get where they are today. We do not endorse Protect Our Defenders whatsoever … More Air Force NCO Testified Before the House Armed Services Committee in Washington DC; It Negatively Impacted Health, Safety & the Trajectory of Her Life (2013)