Remember the Child Born
Remember the Child Born by Donavon L Riley In the mead-hall of memory, bold-hearted war-farers stand, Shield-wielders of the kingdom, warders of the land. Before ice-cold gusts, sagas of untold…
The Equality of Death & The Power of Hope
The Equality of Death & The Power of Hope by Donavon L Riley Mortality’s grip is unbreakable. We don’t need books or blog posts to educate us about this, not…
Woodland Warrior Winter Fundraising Challenge
DONATE Weʼre raising £5,000 to provide therapeutic activities for injured members of the armed forces and blue light community. Story In January 2024, the annual Woodland Warrior Winter Fundraising Challenge…
Young to Old
Boys turn into young men when they finish boot camp. Young men turn into men when the gunfire begins. When the gunfire ends, the young boy is nevermore. He is…
The Poetic Soul of General Patton: Unveiling the Artistic Side of a Military Legend
General George S. Patton, renowned for his strategic brilliance and unwavering leadership on the battlefield during World War II, is not typically associated with the world of poetry. However, beyond…
The Artistry of Justin Hughes: Navy SEAL Turned Creative Force
In the world of special operations, Navy SEALs are known for their elite training, unwavering dedication, and unyielding commitment to protecting their nation. But what happens when one of these…
Bill Stirling and the 2nd SAS
SAS patrol in North Africa during WWII (1943). Photo: Keating (Capt) No 1 Army Film & Photographic Unit – This photograph E 21337 comes from the collections of the Imperial…
The Battle of Maldon: Lessons in Heroism & Self-Sacrifice for Modern Men of Service,
The Battle of Maldon: Lessons in Heroism & Self-Sacrifice for Modern Men of Service by Donavon L Riley “Then, bearing his shield, ordered his warriors to advance, all those who…
Tom Satterly Delta Force: A Life of Courage and Dedication
Tom Satterly spent 20 years as a member of the elite special forces unit known as Delta Force. His very first combat mission turned out to be the Battle of…
SOE Heroines: Female Spies Who Fought for the Liberation of France
Violette Szabo SOE agent memorial in front of Lambeth Palace. Photo: camerawalker. CC BY 3.0 DEED. Cropped Image. Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by…