A former U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Hilary L. Valdez is a freelance writer with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, a Master of Science degree in Counseling, and post-graduate school education in Master Resiliency Training and Emergency Trauma Services. As a former Social Science Analyst with the Army at Camp  Zama, Japan, he managed Resiliency Training and Survivor Services; Naval Hospital, Yokosuka, Japan, Program Director, In-patient care. In the States: U.S. Department of Justice, Investigator/Conciliation Specialist; 29 Palms Marine Air Ground Combat Center, Trainer for Combat Operational Stress Control Teams and Substance Abuse Therapist; University of Washington, Department of Medicine, Rehabilitation Counselor; Seattle School District #1, Human Relations Trainer; Los Angeles Community College, credentialed psychology Instructor. Living in Tokyo, Japan, Hilary is in private practice, conducts Cultural Training for Japanese corporations, and is a Columnist for the Stars and Stripes Newspaper writing a column on Mental Fitness.