The A-12 OXCART: CIA’s Secret Cold War Spy Plane
An air-to-air left front view of an A-12 (60-6932) with spurious US Air Force markings. This aircraft was lost over South China Sea on 6 Jume 1968. Photo: Defense Visual…
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Casualties of War: The Hidden Struggles of Veteran Children
Casualties of War: The Hidden Struggles of Veteran Children by Donavon L Riley After the battle space has been reclaimed by nature. After the exchange of artillery and gunfire has…
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Forging Integrity: Guiding Your Life through Righteous Principles
Forging Integrity: Guiding Your Life through Righteous Principles by Donavon L Riley In a world often characterized by chaos and clamor, the principle of integrity stands as a beacon of…
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Son of War
Son of War, by Donavon L Riley In the wake of his second deployment, I emerged into a world cast in shades of turmoil and uncertainty. My father, a Vietnam…
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Am I My Brother’s Keeper?
Am I My Brother’s Keeper? by Donavon L Riley Brothers and sisters, here we are, drenched in the blood of Cain’s ancient question, his words echoing through the corridors of…
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The Spirit of Heroic Courage in the Heart of a Mixed Martial Artist
The Spirit of Heroic Courage in the Heart of a Mixed Martial Artist by Donavon L Riley Heroic courage is a virtue etched into the very fabric of Bushido, the…
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Integrity: The Backbone of A True Warrior
Integrity: The Backbone of A True Warrior by Donavon L. Riley Ah, integrity. It’s a word often thrown around in the world of mixed martial arts, but do fighters truly…
Keep your eyes on Him
We have been through some difficult schools; haven’t we? I personally, have been to Airborne School, Air Assault School, Ranger School, Sapper School, Military Mountaineering, POQC… all military services have…
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Our God Is A Warrior
Our God Is A Warrior by Donavon L. Riley “The LORD is a warrior; The LORD is His name.” (Exodus 15:3) We don’t often think of God in these terms…
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Developing the Combative Mindset
U.S. Navy Photo A combative mindset is a way of thinking that involves being ready to face and overcome challenges, threats, or conflicts. It is often associated with military personnel,…