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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1981-2000 Marines

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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

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Detected, Christopher Knaggs

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Jungle Boots, Harry Mayer

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Kaho'olawe, Harry Mayer

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The Midwatch, Harry Mayer

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Class 05-84, Lacy Ward

2001-2020 Air Force

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The Greatest Shitshow on Earth, Margaret Compton

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Cliff Richards Junior and the Shadows Save the Day, Again!, Kevin McDermott

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A Couch, Cam Torrens

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Bank Left, Cam Torrens

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Sam's Club, Cam Torrens

2001-2020 Army

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Dear Tommy, David Aldridge

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One Fine Day, Ellen Argenzio

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A Fighting Chance, Michael Barr

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Crossing the Berm, Eddie Camp

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The Rollout, Eddie Camp

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Danger Close, James Crawford

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In-Danger Animals, James Crawford

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The View Never Got Old, Alicia Dietz

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Weight and Balance, Alicia Dietz

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TYFYS, Dustin Dunbar

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We Leave in Peace, Dustin Dunbar

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A Severe Clear Day, June Forte