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Letters From Sea: Floppy Disks, Email, Snail Mail, and Staying Connected in 1999
In 1999, while deployed aboard the USS Vella Gulf (CG-72), I found myself part of a…
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What Will Keep America Free and Prosperous
The strength of the United States has never been rooted in perfection, but in its ability…
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🌍 Global Democratic Transitions: A Brief Overview
Around the world, several countries are in different stages of evolving toward democracy or strengthening democratic…
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The Chokepoint: How Mines Shaped the “Gate of Tears”
As of April 11, 2026, American efforts have escalated in response to Iranian and Houthi mining activities.…
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Broad-Based Support Model: Military Veteran Support State-by-State Breakdown
To understand what true veteran support looks like, it’s important to examine what benefits are actually…
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The Great Divide: Why Modern Media “Cherry-Picks” the Military Story
For many veterans and service members, watching the news or scrolling through social media feels like…
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The Hidden Strain on Our Elders: Why Hardworking Seniors Face Crushing Healthcare Costs
Watching our parents and the parents of friends grow older can be bittersweet. Many spent decades…
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Why Antisemitism Feels Increasingly Mainstream—and Why That’s Dangerous
Antisemitism is one of the oldest forms of prejudice, yet today it can feel more widespread…
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Navy Deployments: Routine, Rotation, Readiness
Most Navy ships, including aircraft carriers and their strike groups, deploy on a steady, planned cycle—relieving…
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Fighting Fire at Sea: How the U.S. Navy Prepares Every Sailor for the Worst
Fire at sea is one of the most dangerous threats a naval vessel can face. There…
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Ultimate Power Couple
Did you know Bald Eagles are the ultimate “power couple” of the bird world? 🦅❤️ Forget…
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Italian POWs in World War II and the Postwar Journey to Venezuela and the United States
During World War II, hundreds of thousands of Italian soldiers were taken prisoner by the Allies.…
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Interviewing my Grandfather
In 1993, I interviewed my grandfather, Nino Forcellese, and typed his World War II story exactly…
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Nourishing Those Who Serve: Why Military Meals Matter
đź’ˇ THIS IS A MORALE BOOSTER. And one thing the news cycles also get wrong… it…
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