The Mighty Pen Project generates, preserves, shares, and honors stories written by military veterans and their supporters. Its writers craft works that are creative, deeply expressive, and vital documents of service and history.
The many written historical narratives and literature that emerge from its classes are the focus and content of our online Anthology & Archive, selections from which are printed annually in its journal.
Recently, the Mighty Pen Project expanded into a podcast. To listen to these veteran stories read by professional voice-talents, including interviews with the authors, please tune in to the Mighty Pen Podcast. You can listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Youtube.
1961-1980 Army
The Things We Carry, Sheri Clark
Mettle Under the Stars, June Forte
Tanking the Tankers, June Forte
Who's Laughing Now, June Forte
Anonymous, Jack Frazer
Blue Star 773, Jack Frazer
Carry-On Luggage, Jack Frazer
A Christmas Story, Richard H. Geisel
Dawn, Richard H. Geisel
I Coulda Been Somebody, Richard H. Geisel
Pawns, Richard H. Geisel
Rain, Richard H. Geisel
Shadows, Richard H. Geisel
The Inspection, Dale Hanks
Quirt Alerts!, Randy Harritan
The Field Trip, Randy Harritan
Blue Devil 1, Malik Hodari
Blue Devil 2, Malik Hodari
Home Now, Malik Hodari
What Did You Do in the War?, Charles Krumbein
Bender, Jess Lockhart
Doc Chester Jones III, Jess Lockhart
Quarter Cav, Jess Lockhart
Valentine's Day 1969, Jess Lockhart
What the Hell Was I Thinking, Jess Lockhart