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.
1981-2000 Navy
Pop Rivet, Chris Knaggs
Detected, Christopher Knaggs
Jungle Boots, Harry Mayer
Kaho'olawe, Harry Mayer
The Midwatch, Harry Mayer
Class 05-84, Lacy Ward
2001-2020 Air Force
The Greatest Shitshow on Earth, Margaret Compton
Cliff Richards Junior and the Shadows Save the Day, Again!, Kevin McDermott
A Couch, Cam Torrens
Bank Left, Cam Torrens
2001-2020 Army
Dear Tommy, David Aldridge
One Fine Day, Ellen Argenzio
A Fighting Chance, Michael Barr
Crossing the Berm, Eddie Camp
The Rollout, Eddie Camp
Danger Close, James Crawford
In-Danger Animals, James Crawford
The View Never Got Old, Alicia Dietz
Weight and Balance, Alicia Dietz
We Leave in Peace, Dustin Dunbar
A Severe Clear Day, June Forte
Reflections on Now and Then, Jack Frazer
The Supply Sergeant, Jack Frazer
Beginnings, Dawn Goldstein
The Execution of Private McGuffin, Clay Mountcastle