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The Birth of the U.S. Army
The Birth of the U.S. Army From Fragile Beginnings to Enduring Force Before there was an Army, there was tension. The kind…
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The Limping Spy: The Story of Virginia Hall
The Limping Spy:The Story of Virginia Hall Lyon, France — Winter, 1942 Occupied France did not look like a battlefield at first…
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The Women Behind the War
The Women Behind the War War stories are often told through the movements of armies and the names of generals. Through maps…
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Torchlight Stories
10 Ways to Love America Like a True Patriot
10 Ways to Love America Like a True Patriot Preface In The Last Lecture, Randy Pausch tells the story of his childhood…
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Veteran Heroes
An America Worth Saving
An America Worth Saving Michael “Mak” Makatura on the Fightin’ Tenth, ordinary heroism, and the quiet courage that holds a nation together…
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Black Sand Patriots: An Untold Story from Iwo Jima
Black Sand Patriots: An Untold Story from Iwo Jima Preface This article was researched and written with the support of the Marine…
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What Faith Remains
What Faith Remains Editor’s Note: The following story is a work of fiction, inspired by the real experiences of chaplains, pastors, and…
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Sharing the Air: Jay Tobin’s Story
Sharing the Air Jay Tobin’s Story Jay doesn’t hesitate when you ask what guides his life. He gestures to the wall above…
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One Breath at a Time: Deep Sea Valkyries
One Breath at a Time: Deep Sea Valkyries One Breath at a Time Some courage is loud.Some courage is marked by grand…
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The Long Watch: A Story for Front Line Heroes
The Long Watch:A Story for Front Line Heroes Editor’s Note: The following story is a work of fiction, inspired by the real…
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The Measure of a Moment
The Measure of a Moment A New Year reflection on time, integrity, and legacy Today, the New Year is often treated as…
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Veteran Heroes
Eugene Bailey: A Man Made of Choices
Eugene Bailey: A Man Made of Choices How Eugene “Gene” Bailey built a life of integrity, leadership, and a legacy that outlives…
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