Ben Sledge is an American author, speaker, and veteran known for his work in mental health advocacy and storytelling about war, trauma, and recovery. A former U.S. Army combat veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, he gained recognition for his memoir Where Cowards Go to Die, which candidly explores the emotional and moral challenges of combat and reintegration into civilian life. Sledge has also contributed essays on personal growth, faith, and resilience to platforms such as Medium, where his writing has reached a wide audience. He frequently speaks about veteran issues, healing, and personal transformation through vulnerability and purpose