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A Veteran’s Guide to Model Train Railroading: Finding Peace on the Tracks

By S. Vincent Anthony Retired US Army Veteran and Model Railroading Enthusiast, September 2025 As a fellow veteran who is walking the path of PTSD recovery, I know firsthand how the invisible wounds of service can linger long after the uniform is hung up. The nightmares, the hypervigilance, the sense of lost control—these are battles (more…)

Veteran Suicide: Our Current War – A Call to Arms for Compassion and Change

As the sun rises on another day in our great nation, I find myself reflecting on the battles we’ve fought and the ones that continue to rage unseen. We’ve stormed beaches, traversed jungles, and patrolled deserts in the name of freedom, but today, the most pressing conflict isn’t on some far-off map—it’s right here at (more…)

Remembering Chad Wilkinson: A Hero’s Unyielding Spirit

In the quiet moments of reflection, when the world slows down and we contemplate the true cost of freedom, it’s impossible not to think of those who have given everything in service to their country. Today, on this Tribute Blog, I want to honor a man whose story embodies courage, sacrifice, and an unbreakable will (more…)

Content Warning: S. Vincent Anthony’s Books

⚠️ Reader Discretion Advised S. Vincent Anthony’s books contain discussions of suicide and self-harm. These elements appear in works exploring the profound impacts of war and trauma, such as in Silent Legacy of War, where intergenerational PTSD leads multiple characters to suicide. Similar themes of untreated PTSD and mental health crises surface in titles like (more…)

The Writer

I’m Gina Anthony, Vincent’s wife, and I want to share with you what makes my husband’s stories so powerful. Vincent’s work dives deep into the hearts and minds of veterans, showing the heavy toll war leaves behind. His vivid writing, thoughtful structure, and unforgettable characters pull you into their world, making you feel the weight (more…)

A Veteran’s Battle Within: Practical Steps to Overcome PTSD and Reclaim Your Life

As a Cold War veteran with severe PTSD and someone who’s carried the weight of military service in my blood—my family fought in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam—I’ve seen the invisible wounds of war up close. My name is S. Vincent Anthony, and through my writing in books like those exploring the echoes of (more…)

Dear Friend

Dear Friend, I hope this letter finds you in a moment of quiet, even if the storm inside rages on. My name is S. Vincent Anthony, a Cold War veteran with severe PTSD, carrying the legacy of a family that fought in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. I’ve stared into the abyss of flashbacks, (more…)