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 Marines

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Guardian Angel, Robert H. Waldruff

1961-1980 Navy

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The Village, Hugh Keogh

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Homecoming, Claes Tholand

1981-2000 Air Force

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Witch 54 Flight, Marcy Atwood

1981-2000 Army

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The Real Thing, Sheri Clark

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What Was He Thinking, Jack Frazer

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Don't Take 'No' for an Answer, Beth Liechti

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Packers, Beth Liechti

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Swing Low, Laurel McHargue

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The Naked, Running, Screaming Girl, Norman Miller

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My Best Day at Sea, Rob Paylor

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Active to Reserves, Patrick Potter

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Cruising Through Life, Patrick Potter

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Crashing an Officers-Only Cav Party, Steve Tedder

1981-2000 Marines

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G-Day, Donald Green

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Not on My Watch, Kathleen Harrison

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Shirley, Kathleen Harrison

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Hurricane Training, Jerry Howard

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3311 Elvis, Joe Maslanka

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Dress Code, Joe Maslanka

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Government Property, Joe Maslanka

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Hog Board, Joe Maslanka

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Thanks, Joe Maslanka

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When I'm Thirty-One, Joe Maslanka

1981-2000 Navy

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Pop Rivet, Chris Knaggs