‘A Place to Begin’ by Jennifer Norris, USAF Retired [Video] (2012)

Veteran’s Day Ceremony 2012Sponsored by Maine Veterans Art ProjectVA Maine Healthcare System, Augusta, Maine November 9, 2012 I am struggling to find a place to begin. Do I tell you all the nitty gritty details to persuade you that I am telling you the truth, do I just simply state what happened and assume that … More ‘A Place to Begin’ by Jennifer Norris, USAF Retired [Video] (2012)

Service Women’s Action Network Truth & Justice Summit Failed Active Duty Military Crime Victims; Prioritized Women in Combat Roles & Veteran Benefits (2012)

This post has been scrubbed from the internet. And if we were Service Women’s Action Network, we’d be afraid of the public finding out that survivors of military crime are not impressed with them pushing women in combat roles before we even had a plan to prevent crime, murder and suicide. Our lower enlisted service … More Service Women’s Action Network Truth & Justice Summit Failed Active Duty Military Crime Victims; Prioritized Women in Combat Roles & Veteran Benefits (2012)

Day 1: Jennifer and Lee Arrived at Sandals Negril Jamaica in the Caribbean (2012)

The Drive from Montego Bay to the Sandals Negril Jamaica Resort: First Things First: Our First View of the Grounds and the Ocean: A Collection of First Photos Including the Room: 7 Mile Beach at Sandals Negril Jamaica: The Status of Our Health: This is a reminder to not judge a book by the cover. … More Day 1: Jennifer and Lee Arrived at Sandals Negril Jamaica in the Caribbean (2012)

Cop Block: Finance Committee Member Targeted for Political Purposes By Local PD During a Mental Health Crisis Turned “Domestic Disturbance” (2011)

We observed what appeared to be unregulated power, police departments are part of the political machine, and we have no say in how we are ruled. FIRST VERSION OF LETTER TO COP BLOCK: This is a guest submitted post describing their experience with the local police DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SIGNS ARE A JOKE! First I want to start … More Cop Block: Finance Committee Member Targeted for Political Purposes By Local PD During a Mental Health Crisis Turned “Domestic Disturbance” (2011)

After a Lifetime of Silently Absorbing Abuse, Injustice, and Institutional Betrayal… Jennifer Writes A Valentine’s Day Poem for Lee to Help Lift His Spirits (2011)

Editor’s Note: After looking at this picture and remembering why we were having such a hard time in the 2010-2011 timeframe, it brought back a lot of emotions for us. We are sad and angry about our circumstances in Maine… but also thankful for our love for one another. Our love and our love alone … More After a Lifetime of Silently Absorbing Abuse, Injustice, and Institutional Betrayal… Jennifer Writes A Valentine’s Day Poem for Lee to Help Lift His Spirits (2011)

Workplace Betrayal & Ostracism: A Letter to the Commander Explaining How Toxic Military Leaders Negatively Impact CPTSD (2010)

Formal Letter to 101st Air Refueling Wing Leadership After Psychological Collapse on Active Duty Orders & Medical Retirement (July 29, 2011) Brief Synopsis: After getting caught up on some e-mails during the medical retirement process between 2009-2012, Lee and I would come to realize that our Commander was a real pr*ck. He didn’t give two f*cks … More Workplace Betrayal & Ostracism: A Letter to the Commander Explaining How Toxic Military Leaders Negatively Impact CPTSD (2010)

The Impact of Toxic Military Leadership: Lower Enlisted Airman Runs for Her Life, Transfers to Another State to Prevent Suicide (2001)

It’s hard to look at this picture now because the sadness and disappointment was so visible. I had these photos taken for a headshot because I was trying to escape the Combat Communications Squadron I was assigned to. I was selected to teach Airman Leadership School and my plan was to be an instructor while … More The Impact of Toxic Military Leadership: Lower Enlisted Airman Runs for Her Life, Transfers to Another State to Prevent Suicide (2001)

Sexual Assault and Abuse of Authority at Keesler Air Force Base (1997)

Technical School Instructor Sexually Assaults New Recruit I joined the Air National Guard in 1996 at the age of 24. At the onset of my career, I was raped by my recruiter at his house. I was invited to a “new recruit” party, drugged, and raped. I never told anyone because I was too ashamed. … More Sexual Assault and Abuse of Authority at Keesler Air Force Base (1997)

Air National Guard Recruiter Drugs and Rapes New Recruit (1996)

I joined the Air National Guard in 1996.  Like everyone else, I had to go through a recruiter.  I was in the process of applying for civilian police officer positions.  I decided that joining the National Guard would not only be exciting but would supplement my resume and my income.  I am very patriotic but … More Air National Guard Recruiter Drugs and Rapes New Recruit (1996)