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Aftermath, David Aldridge
Aftermath, David Aldridge
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
On his first day in the Vietnamese bush, a soldier takes upon himself to recover the body of a fallen comrade.
Articles, stories, and other compositions in this archive were written by participants in the Mighty Pen Project. The program, developed by author David L. Robbins, and in partnership with Virginia Commonwealth University and the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Virginia, offers veterans and their family members a customized twelve-week writing class, free of charge. The program encourages, supports, and assists participants in sharing their stories and experiences of military experience so both writer and audience may benefit.
Greater Love, Pat Clark
Greater Love, Pat Clark
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
When a grenade falls into the midst of this LT’s squad in Vietnam, one soldier leaps to action.
Articles, stories, and other compositions in this archive were written by participants in the Mighty Pen Project. The program, developed by author David L. Robbins, and in partnership with Virginia Commonwealth University and the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Virginia, offers veterans and their family members a customized twelve-week writing class, free of charge. The program encourages, supports, and assists participants in sharing their stories and experiences of military experience so both writer and audience may benefit.
The Salute, Larry Meier
The Salute, Larry Meier
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
A soldier returns from Vietnam to accompany the body of a young warrior to his small Virginia town.
Articles, stories, and other compositions in this archive were written by participants in the Mighty Pen Project. The program, developed by author David L. Robbins, and in partnership with Virginia Commonwealth University and the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Virginia, offers veterans and their family members a customized twelve-week writing class, free of charge. The program encourages, supports, and assists participants in sharing their stories and experiences of military experience so both writer and audience may benefit.
Carry-On Luggage, Jack Frazer
Carry-On Luggage, Jack Frazer
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
A soldier comes home from Vietnam, measuring his life by what he brings home in his pockets and duffel from the war.
Articles, stories, and other compositions in this archive were written by participants in the Mighty Pen Project. The program, developed by author David L. Robbins, and in partnership with Virginia Commonwealth University and the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Virginia, offers veterans and their family members a customized twelve-week writing class, free of charge. The program encourages, supports, and assists participants in sharing their stories and experiences of military experience so both writer and audience may benefit.
The Other Side Of The Wall, Ted S. Owens
The Other Side Of The Wall, Ted S. Owens
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
A poetic paean to warriors of all ages and conflicts.
Articles, stories, and other compositions in this archive were written by participants in the Mighty Pen Project. The program, developed by author David L. Robbins, and in partnership with Virginia Commonwealth University and the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Virginia, offers veterans and their family members a customized twelve-week writing class, free of charge. The program encourages, supports, and assists participants in sharing their stories and experiences of military experience so both writer and audience may benefit.
Thunder Iii, David M. Aldridge
Thunder Iii, David M. Aldridge
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
The awesome power of a military convoy in Vietnam can also be a danger.
Articles, stories, and other compositions in this archive were written by participants in the Mighty Pen Project. The program, developed by author David L. Robbins, and in partnership with Virginia Commonwealth University and the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Virginia, offers veterans and their family members a customized twelve-week writing class, free of charge. The program encourages, supports, and assists participants in sharing their stories and experiences of military experience so both writer and audience may benefit.
Color Red, Dan Thompson
Color Red, Dan Thompson
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
A young veteran gets a call from Special Forces to come back to the Vietnam War.
Articles, stories, and other compositions in this archive were written by participants in the Mighty Pen Project. The program, developed by author David L. Robbins, and in partnership with Virginia Commonwealth University and the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Virginia, offers veterans and their family members a customized twelve-week writing class, free of charge. The program encourages, supports, and assists participants in sharing their stories and experiences of military experience so both writer and audience may benefit.
Bender, Jess Lockhart
Bender, Jess Lockhart
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
A combat officer struggles with his memory of a soldier in Vietnam he feels he let down.
Articles, stories, and other compositions in this archive were written by participants in the Mighty Pen Project. The program, developed by author David L. Robbins, and in partnership with Virginia Commonwealth University and the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Virginia, offers veterans and their family members a customized twelve-week writing class, free of charge. The program encourages, supports, and assists participants in sharing their stories and experiences of military experience so both writer and audience may benefit.
Guardian Angel, Robert H. Waldruff
Guardian Angel, Robert H. Waldruff
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
A badly wounded Marine has his life saved at the last moment, by an almost miraculous guardian angel.
Articles, stories, and other compositions in this archive were written by participants in the Mighty Pen Project. The program, developed by author David L. Robbins, and in partnership with Virginia Commonwealth University and the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Virginia, offers veterans and their family members a customized twelve-week writing class, free of charge. The program encourages, supports, and assists participants in sharing their stories and experiences of military experience so both writer and audience may benefit.
Rain, Richard H. Geisel
Rain, Richard H. Geisel
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
In eloquent tones, a young soldier walks point: “Fatigues glued to my skin, rain of a thousand years, I am sitting on my helmet, towel around my neck, a Cambodian green rubber sheet covering me.”
Articles, stories, and other compositions in this archive were written by participants in the Mighty Pen Project. The program, developed by author David L. Robbins, and in partnership with Virginia Commonwealth University and the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Virginia, offers veterans and their family members a customized twelve-week writing class, free of charge. The program encourages, supports, and assists participants in sharing their stories …
Going Back Home, David Aldridge
Going Back Home, David Aldridge
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
A soldier struggles with his return from Vietnam, searching for someone to talk with, to understand.
Articles, stories, and other compositions in this archive were written by participants in the Mighty Pen Project. The program, developed by author David L. Robbins, and in partnership with Virginia Commonwealth University and the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Virginia, offers veterans and their family members a customized twelve-week writing class, free of charge. The program encourages, supports, and assists participants in sharing their stories and experiences of military experience so both writer and audience may benefit.
Pawns, Richard H. Geisel
Pawns, Richard H. Geisel
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
A soldier accustomed to walking point in Vietnam finds himself on a different assignment, where he's troubled by so much sound and light.
Articles, stories, and other compositions in this archive were written by participants in the Mighty Pen Project. The program, developed by author David L. Robbins, and in partnership with Virginia Commonwealth University and the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Virginia, offers veterans and their family members a customized twelve-week writing class, free of charge. The program encourages, supports, and assists participants in sharing their stories and experiences of military experience so both writer and audience may benefit.
Peaches And Pound Cake, Steve Tedder
Peaches And Pound Cake, Steve Tedder
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
A soldier in Vietnam befriends the new guy.
Articles, stories, and other compositions in this archive were written by participants in the Mighty Pen Project. The program, developed by author David L. Robbins, and in partnership with Virginia Commonwealth University and the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Virginia, offers veterans and their family members a customized twelve-week writing class, free of charge. The program encourages, supports, and assists participants in sharing their stories and experiences of military experience so both writer and audience may benefit.
Lost Innocence And Learning To Hate, Steve Tedder
Lost Innocence And Learning To Hate, Steve Tedder
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
A grunt in Vietnam witnesses the cruelty of his enemy, aimed at the children he’s trying to help.
Articles, stories, and other compositions in this archive were written by participants in the Mighty Pen Project. The program, developed by author David L. Robbins, and in partnership with Virginia Commonwealth University and the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Virginia, offers veterans and their family members a customized twelve-week writing class, free of charge. The program encourages, supports, and assists participants in sharing their stories and experiences of military experience so both writer and audience may benefit.
Crispy Critters And Earning Your Stripes, Steve Tedder
Crispy Critters And Earning Your Stripes, Steve Tedder
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
A sergeant in Vietnam leads his squad to recover the bodies from a downed chopper.
Articles, stories, and other compositions in this archive were written by participants in the Mighty Pen Project. The program, developed by author David L. Robbins, and in partnership with Virginia Commonwealth University and the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Virginia, offers veterans and their family members a customized twelve-week writing class, free of charge. The program encourages, supports, and assists participants in sharing their stories and experiences of military experience so both writer and audience may benefit.
Crashing An Officers-Only Cav Party, Steve Tedder
Crashing An Officers-Only Cav Party, Steve Tedder
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
Thirty years after Vietnam, an enlisted man attends a reunion intended only for the officer fliers of his troop. He finds a warm welcome, and learns, again, that all warriors are a band of brothers.
Articles, stories, and other compositions in this archive were written by participants in the Mighty Pen Project. The program, developed by author David L. Robbins, and in partnership with Virginia Commonwealth University and the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Virginia, offers veterans and their family members a customized twelve-week writing class, free of charge. The program encourages, supports, and assists participants in sharing their stories …
Blue Devil 2, Malik Hodari
Blue Devil 2, Malik Hodari
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
A soldier in Vietnam continues to face interpersonal conflict as he fights to keep his team alive and complete his mission.
Articles, stories, and other compositions in this archive were written by participants in the Mighty Pen Project. The program, developed by author David L. Robbins, and in partnership with Virginia Commonwealth University and the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Virginia, offers veterans and their family members a customized twelve-week writing class, free of charge. The program encourages, supports, and assists participants in sharing their stories and experiences of military experience so both writer and audience may benefit.
Blue Devil 1, Malik Hodari
Blue Devil 1, Malik Hodari
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
A soldier in Vietnam keeps his team alive and moving while grappling with interpersonal conflict.
Articles, stories, and other compositions in this archive were written by participants in the Mighty Pen Project. The program, developed by author David L. Robbins, and in partnership with Virginia Commonwealth University and the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Virginia, offers veterans and their family members a customized twelve-week writing class, free of charge. The program encourages, supports, and assists participants in sharing their stories and experiences of military experience so both writer and audience may benefit.
The Field Trip, Randy Harritan
The Field Trip, Randy Harritan
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
A soldier grapples with horrifying events in Vietnam, then comes home to grapple with the effects those events have had on him.
Articles, stories, and other compositions in this archive were written by participants in the Mighty Pen Project. The program, developed by author David L. Robbins, and in partnership with Virginia Commonwealth University and the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Virginia, offers veterans and their family members a customized twelve-week writing class, free of charge. The program encourages, supports, and assists participants in sharing their stories and experiences of military experience so both writer and audience may benefit.