ECKERBERG COLUMN: The veteran’s story I haven’t told until now

PHILIP ECKERBERG

Gering resident and Nspire Today! Columnist

I have been writing for several different publications for 10 years now. I have had assignments ranging from sports, political candidates, business profiles, leaders of organizations, and veterans. 

Veteran interviews are one of my favorite subjects. I’ve told the stories of many veterans, from both war and peace. I know that every veteran has a story to tell, even if he or she doesn’t think so. Being a veteran myself and having a shared experience with them, I can “speak the language.” I understand the jargon, and I know what questions to ask.

I have interviewed dozens of veterans and told their stories; however, there is one veteran whose story I have never told: mine. 

So, here we go …

You can read the entire column in the November 2022 issue of Nspire Today! magazine. A one-year subscription (12 issues) is only $20. You may sign up for a subscription by sending $20 to Nspire Today!, P.O. Box 454, Scottsbluff, NE 69363, or you may pay with a credit card by calling 308-220-8865.

The current issue of Nspire Today! magazine is available at locations listed below.