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This post was sponsored by Kensington Books. The author's comments below on the novels are his own.Most people are never more than an arm-length from civiliz…

Bill Withers died earlier in the week from complications from heart disease at age 81. Withers was known for his amazing vocals, soulful songs and was one of the best soul singers of all time. He was also a veteran of the United States Navy.His …

Many of us have heard the expression, "Canary in a coal mine." It refers to a time when miners would carry caged birds with them as they entered mine tunnels. If the miners encountered dangerous gases such as carbon monoxide, the gases would kill …

For Megan Dursky, a registered nurse working in pediatrics in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, keeping perspective during COVID-19 has helped her perform to the best of her capabilities."When I do get scared – I think about how I would hope my child/ne…

Another week of quarantine, another round of memes. The Tiger King references are slowing down since 99% of the population has already seen it, made fun of it and determined Carol Baskin is actually THE WORST. But the rest of the problems in the wor…

The most advanced version of the F-15 ever built took to the skies in St. Louis, MO, on April 14, 2020, and highlighted just how impressive its capabilities are. In the 90 minute flight, the F-15QA (QA stands for Qatar Advanced) showcased its speed,…

Jocko Willink's podcast "Jocko Podcast" hits hard, talks openly and bluntly about real topics and is unapologetic for every bit of it. These are the stories that need to be told and heard, especially by the military community. Tuning in requires …

In 1939, Congress authorized the construction of the USS Wisconsin. The build began at the Philadelphia Naval Yard in 1941. The United States was still doing everything she could to avoid being involved in the war in Europe, but preparing nonetheles…

Pat Sheehan, a 32 year-old attending physician in New Orleans, Louisiana, is no stranger to the fast-paced environment of the emergency room. "The ERs are always the frontlines," he told We Are The Mighty. "We treat every patient that come…

You've done the crafts, you've read the entire internet and you've finished Netflix. All there's left to do is cry, eat and laugh. We'll help you out with the last one. Hope you and yours are staying safe, healthy and somewhat sane. Thes…

We all have that friend who marches to the beat of their own drum. The one who challenges the stereotypes of how the world has always been or, even scarier, doesn't care. These are the friends who don't follow normal routines, who see life not jus…

Victoria Reyes is a talented 11-year-old military child, who showcased her artful creations in her first exhibition, where she left people in attendance in such an awe that a few of them commissioned private artworks. While walking throug…

One of the strange perks to quarantine is the seemingly normal interaction the world is having with celebrities. Folks who are used to being on tour, in studios all the time and on shows, are now just as bo…

From the Marine Corps to the medical field, Onur Yenigun has exemplified a commitment to service in remarkable ways. A first generation American, Yenigun was the child of a Turkish immigrant and though he always knew he wanted to be a doctor, first,…

Look! Up in the sky! In the next few weeks, residents of various cities around the country will get to see a pretty awesome sight. The United States Navy's Blue Angels and the United States Air Force's Thunderbirds will be carrying out flyo…

It's NFL Draft Weekend! Besides the excitement of seeing our favorite college athletes make it to the pros, we also get to learn about the players themselves and their stories. One of my favorite stories comes from the 1995 NFL Draft. It's…

If you have ever run into a situation in which you asked yourself, "What rule? How could someone think that was a good idea? Why was I not told?" you can now offer your comments for an upcoming rule.You may have experienced distance l…

We've all played the "What If" game. In the military, this can lead to some rather interesting questions: What would happen if I was in charge of this op? What if I put my hands in my pockets? What if 1st Sergeant was nicer? In his most recen…

The dandelion is the flower of the military child and when I learned this, as a military parent, I was disappointed. Why would they pick such an ugly flower (or is it a weed?) to represent military kids? When I looked at dandelions, I saw the proble…

The U.S. Air Force confirmed in mid-2019 that the AC-130U gunship (affectionately known as "spooky") had finished its final combat deployment. The last Spooky gunship returned from a mission to Hulbert Field, Florida, on July 8. Spooky's final ri…