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Bridging Worlds: The Journey from Iraq to the U.S. Military
How Mazin Mozan turned hardship into an opportunity to serve and inspire across borders.
Jan 26
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Sam Cain
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December 2024
The Call to Serve: One Marine’s Journey from Boot Camp to Civilian Life
The inspiring journey of Master Gunnery Sergeant John Escalante: 30 years of service, leadership, and sacrifice in the Marine Corps
Dec 1, 2024
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Sam Cain
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November 2024
The Philosophy of Lifelong Leadership
Distinguished guest Art Athens reflects on a lifetime of service and leadership
Nov 23, 2024
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Sam Cain
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The Debrief Project: History and Healing
A veteran reflects on military life, brotherhood, and the mission to preserve soldiers' stories for future generations
Nov 20, 2024
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Sam Cain
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From the Battlefield to the Page: The Healing Role of Writing
The role of personal reflection and writing in navigating the anger, trauma, and transition from war to civilian life
Nov 9, 2024
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Sam Cain
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Living History: How NASA Rebuilt after the Challenger Tragedy
How NASA's Response to Tragedy Redefined Leadership and Safety in Space Exploration
Nov 7, 2024
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Sam Cain
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On the Ground After 9/11: Preparing for War in a Changed World
Colonel Morris Goins reflects on the day that changed America and the military's rapid response in the wake of 9/11
Nov 4, 2024
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Sam Cain
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October 2024
Living History: Meeting Ronald Reagan
Inside the Oval Office: the first installment from a series of interviews with Colonel Athens
Oct 31, 2024
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Sam Cain
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General Stanley McChrystal: Service, Society, and Leadership
An in-depth interview with General McChrystal on the intersection of military service and societal duty
Oct 24, 2024
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Sam Cain
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How Satan in ‘Paradise Lost’ Inspired Rousseau’s View of the French Revolution
This essay by Luke Barrera is an analysis of Milton’s Satan’s early populist government, inciting Enlightenment Rousseau and the French Revolution
Oct 21, 2024
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A Combat Advisor in Afghanistan
An excerpt from "The New Ministry of Truth" by Maurice Naylon IV
Oct 5, 2024
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Sam Cain
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September 2024
The Difficult Path from Soldier to Civilian
This interview with a U.S. veteran offers reflections on war, brotherhood, and the struggles of readjusting to civilian life
Sep 10, 2024
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Sam Cain
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