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Jessica Evans has more than a decade of content writing experience and a heart for military stories. Her work focuses on unearthing long-forgotten stories and illuminating unsung heroes. She is a member of the Editorial Freelance Association and volunteers her time with Veterans Writing Project, where she mentors military-connected writers.
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Operation Crevice: The stage of terror
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MoH Recipient Profile: Staff Sergeant Robert J. Miller
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The history of the Battle of Wanat
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Your ultimate CONUS duty station wish list
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The French Foreign Legion and what happened at the Battle of Camerone
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5 Best CONUS and OCONUS Army posts
Jul 13, 2022 5:53 AM PDT
MOH Monday: Sergeant First Class Jared Monti
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Everything you need to know about the Battle of Chapultepec
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Enjoy sun and fun year round at these 7 military installations
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9 of the weirdest military aircraft that actually flew
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The 7 best US Army installations for families
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Game changing military tech
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When the Crimean War turned full FUBAR
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SIGINT: A glimpse into the airwaves
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How Operation Red Wings will forever be honored at the gym
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Leadership: A blueprint for bravery in the military
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MOH Monday: Captain Florent Ahmed Groberg
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How Netflix’s no-sharing policy negatively impacts the military
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How Operation Rolling Thunder forever impacted military strategy
Jun 21, 2023 6:52 AM PDT
Operation Barras: That time Brits rescued hostages in Sierra Leone
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MoH Monday: Staff Sergeant Ryan M. Pitts
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