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Who's Laughing Now, June Forte
Who's Laughing Now, June Forte
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
Using the chain of command as an appeal process, a woman soldier in the '70s reports her company commander and first sergeant to the brigade commander when her immediate superiors refuse to listen to her grievance.
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 …
Unintended Consequences, Ken Mick
Unintended Consequences, Ken Mick
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
A minor mistake by a supply officer nearly results in serious consequences when an Army pilot is left with the wrong ammunition.
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.
What Was He Thinking, Jack Frazer
What Was He Thinking, Jack Frazer
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
A law enforcement negotiator tries to make sense of the aftermath of a failed negotiation.
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.
Discovery, Kathleen Harrison
Discovery, Kathleen Harrison
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
A Marine reflects on the cyclic nature of mental health through her experience with depression and recovery.
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.
Reflections On Now And Then, Jack Frazer
Reflections On Now And Then, Jack Frazer
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
Jack Frazer juxtaposes past and present in a poem reflecting on his experience, losses, and consequences of 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.
Pitchers And Catchers, David Aldridge
Pitchers And Catchers, David Aldridge
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
A soldier in Vietnam deals with a personnel issue immediately following his assignment to three-six; two male soldiers involved in what was at the time a violation of military code.
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 …
When I'M Thirty-One, Joe Maslanka
When I'M Thirty-One, Joe Maslanka
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
A young man faces a choice: continue his musical career or join the Marines.
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.
In-Danger Animals, James Crawford
In-Danger Animals, James Crawford
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
An Army Ranger reflects on his experiences with wild animals during his military career, especially an encounter with a tiger in the DMZ.
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.
Danger Close, James Crawford
Danger Close, James Crawford
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
A newly-minted Army Ranger heads to his first posting in South Korea and contemplates the nature of organizations.
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.
Tim's Second Tour, John Price
Tim's Second Tour, John Price
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
A veteran grieves the death of his son, a soldier killed in action abroad.
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.
New Car Smell, Ken Mick
New Car Smell, Ken Mick
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
An Army pilot recounts the initiation of a new helicopter during a 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.
Home Now, Malik Hodari
Home Now, Malik Hodari
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
A soldier begins to find his way home after returning from Vietnam.
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.
Mettle Under The Stars, June Forte
Mettle Under The Stars, June Forte
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
A woman in her 30s enlists in the Army in pursuit of the GI Bill education benefits. Through her assignment as a photojournalist at Fort Carson, she came to know three Fourth Infantry Division Generals whose strengths of character and leadership styles profoundly influenced her life.
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. …
Jc Iii, David Aldridge
Jc Iii, David Aldridge
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
A soldier deals with unexpected circumstances and human error while trying to keep his unit alive during combat in Vietnam.
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.
Eyesore, Laura Bender
Eyesore, Laura Bender
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
A chaplain bears witness to the cost of 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.
Bent Nose Row, Joe Maslanka
Bent Nose Row, Joe Maslanka
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
A young man joins a boxing club and learns some hard lessons about the world.
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.
Moaner, David Aldridge
Moaner, David Aldridge
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
Every unit in the military has one of these, it seems, the constant complainer. This one in Vietnam learned a tough lesson.
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.
Peep Show, Joe Maslanka
Peep Show, Joe Maslanka
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
An Army veteran reaches out to protect the younger generation when a teen wanders into an adult video shop.
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.
Scramble, Ken Mick
Scramble, Ken Mick
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
An Army pilot takes on a mission in Vietnam with a tricky gun and a rookie partner.
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.
Into The Unknown, Ken Mick
Into The Unknown, Ken Mick
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
An Army pilot grapples with the consequences of captured gear during a mission in Vietnam—what appears to be friendly fire may not be as simple as it looks.
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 …
A Severe Clear Day, June Forte
A Severe Clear Day, June Forte
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
An Army veteran and Department of Defense civil servant shares her experiences and actions at the Pentagon on 9/11.
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.
Going Ashore In Thule, David Schlitz
Going Ashore In Thule, David Schlitz
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
A Coast Guard member aboard The Westwind recounts his team’s adventures during the summer of 1961 in Thule.
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.
Homecoming, Claes Tholand
Homecoming, Claes Tholand
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
A young Navy SK3 experiences his last mission before coming home to a country with very different opinions about his service.
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 Company, David Aldridge
The Company, David Aldridge
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
A soldier returning to Vietnam for his second tour is mistaken for a VIP and enjoys some accidental perks on his way to rejoin his friends.
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 …
Remembering, David Schlitz
Remembering, David Schlitz
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
A Coastie recalls the life onboard with his mates, the many rescues, the hard work of the sea, and his youth.
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.
A Short Glimpse Of Hell, David Aldridge
A Short Glimpse Of Hell, David Aldridge
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
On his first mission out of combat school, a soldier witnesses the true cost of 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.
Chi Hai, David Aldridge
Chi Hai, David Aldridge
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
A soldier in Vietnam protects two young North Vietnamese nurses from assault by his fellow soldiers before sending them to a POW center.
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.
Skyline, Charles Williamson
Skyline, Charles Williamson
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
In Afghanistan, a convoy runs into trouble on the road back from Kabul airport. A violent yet humorous take on combat.
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.
Dress Code, Joe Maslanka
Dress Code, Joe Maslanka
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
A former Marine struggles to find his place in the civilian world.
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.
Hurricane Training, Jerry Howard
Hurricane Training, Jerry Howard
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
A young university cadet faces a grueling training day and learns what he’s made of.
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.