by William Yeske The following is an excerpt from William Yeske's book: Damn the Valley 1st Platoon, Bravo Company, 2-508 PIR, 82nd Airborne in the Continue Reading
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Life and Death at Abbey Gate: The Fall of Afghanistan and the Operation to Save our Allies
by Mikael Cook with Robert Conlin Editor's Note: The following is an eye-opening excerpt from Mikael and Robert's book: Life and Death at Abbey Continue Reading
I Was Wrong About the Man on the Bike
Last week I drove a few hours to a book signing for one of my favorite living fiction writers. When I go somewhere, I’m typically early. This trip was Continue Reading
What the Children’s Shelf Knows
I recently finished reading The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride. It's a fascinating novel set in a small Pennsylvania town in 1936. Continue Reading
Shared Humanity and Mutual Benefit
by Brig Gen (ret) John “Dragon” Teichert Life is not a solo sport; neither is leadership or innovation. We all need the equipping, encouraging, and Continue Reading
The Birth of Digital Close Air Support
by Ethan Brown The following is an excerpt from: “Visual Friendlies, Tally Target Volume I: Invasions (Chapter 20: The Birth of Digital Close Air Continue Reading
Black People Can’t Swim: The True Story of a Special Forces Combat Diver
by Damone Brown The following is an excerpt from Black People Can't Swim: Finding the Faith to Defy Your Odds by Damone Brown. A man is not Continue Reading
Bad to Worse
(Editor's Note: The following is the fourth chapter from Jared's book It'll Buff Out.) Chapter 4: Bad to Worse Ramadi, Iraq OP Hurria Continue Reading
“First Taste of Action”: War in Iraq
Editor's Note: The below article is an excerpt from the book No Shit Here I Am: A Soldier's Stories of Life During and After the War on Terror by Continue Reading
Explosions and Rude Awakenings in Ramadi
(Editor's Note: The following is the first chapter from Jared's book It'll Buff Out.) Chapter 2: Rush OP Hawk Ramadi, Iraq September 29, Continue Reading
Running Towards Gunfire: Courage and Brotherhood in Ramadi
[Editor's Note: The following is an excerpt from Jason Angell's book Running Towards Gunfire: Courage and Brotherhood in Ramadi due to publish August Continue Reading
Operator Syndrome: When the War Comes Home in Silence
by Chris Frueh, PhD Editor's Note: This 4-part series was adapted by Chris Frueh, PhD, from his book titled Operator Syndrome (2024; Ballast Continue Reading