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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.
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.
Anonymous, Jack Frazer
Anonymous, Jack Frazer
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
A dust-off pilot in Vietnam recalls the tragedy of the war seen through his eyes, his rescue missions.
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.
Dawn, Richard H. Geisel
Dawn, Richard H. Geisel
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
In vivid poetic language, a foot soldier describes the terror and power of walking point 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.
Saxophone, Robert Waldruff
Saxophone, Robert Waldruff
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
A former marine’s poem of life, God, and jazz.
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.
The View Never Got Old, Alicia Dietz
The View Never Got Old, Alicia Dietz
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
In poetic fashion, a combat helicopter pilot contemplates the discipline of flying, and the losses she has suffered.
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.
Weight And Balance, Alicia Dietz
Weight And Balance, Alicia Dietz
Mighty Pen Project Anthology & Archive
An Army chopper pilot recalls the heartache and exhilaration of her time in the air serving in Iraq.
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.