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.

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1961-1980 Army

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Peep Show, Joe Maslanka

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Quang Tri Rain, Larry Meier

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The Salute, Larry Meier

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I Had Not Screwed Up, Ken Mick

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Into the Unknown, Ken Mick

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New Car Smell, Ken Mick

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Scramble, Ken Mick

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Unintended Consequences, Ken Mick

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Water Bucket, Ken Mick

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The Eyes, Glenn Miscikowski

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The Other Side of the Wall, Ted S. Owens

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Distributing the Stars & Stripes, Patrick Potter

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Tougher than Woodpecker Lips, Patrick Potter

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Agressors, John Price

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Jody, John Price

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Night Fire, John Price

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The Pit, John Price

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Waterloo, John Price

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Crispy Critters and Earning Your Stripes, Steve Tedder

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Lost Innocence and Learning to Hate, Steve Tedder

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Peaches and Pound Cake, Steve Tedder

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Color Red, Dan Thompson

1961-1980 Coast Guard

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Going Ashore in Thule, David Schlitz

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Sunec, David Schlitz

1961-1980 Marines

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Bent Nose Row, Joe Maslanka