VETERAN FEATURES
Eden Gordon Hill & The All-American Book ClubFrom the Halls of Congress to the White House, my service to this nation has been advocating for our veterans and their journeys from the battlefield to the home front. These stories featured here incorporate themes of faith, family,
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country, remembrance, mental health, and policy.
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- 1Sarah Sundin: Twelve Days and Twelfth Night A World War II Christmas NovellaWorld War II USO director Maggie Oliver faces an impossible task: stage a Christmas show in San Diego for thousands of sailors, with dwindling resources and a quickly approaching deadline. To star in the show, she enlists Prescott Duke, a former Hollywood actor whose career ended in flames after an accident, leaving him scarred and adrift.
- 2Roger Owens: Star Spangled Tea and Coffee; Founded by Iraq War veteran of the 3rd Infantry DivisionWe tell America's story. At Star Spangled Tea & Coffee Co., every blend begins with a place, a person, or a moment that helped shape our nation. From the battlefields that secured our freedom to the small towns that define our character, from presidential homes to winding highways, every cup is crafted to celebrate the spirit of America.
- 3Ken Abraham & Lisa Beamer: Let's Roll!: Ordinary People, Extraordinary CourageLisa Beamer was thrust into the national spotlight after her husband, Todd, led a counterattack against terrorists on United Flight 93. He—and all the other passenger heroes—lost their lives in a Pennsylvania field. Todd's last known words, "Let's roll!" have become a rallying cry for the entire American nation to move ahead in hope, courage, and faith.
- 4Melissa Kithas: Airpower Foundation, Suicide Prevention Month and 25th Commemoration of 9/11Melissa Kithas is the Executive Director of the Airpower Foundation, focused on honoring, supporting, and empowering military service members, veterans, and their families. Airpower Foundation: A non-profit that supports projects to assist wounded, ill, or injured service members, children of our fallen military, veterans, and educational projects
- 5Veteran Outreach: Little Blessings Veteran & Community OutreachWARRIOR EMPOWERMENT This 50 week, 5 phase program assists Veterans in their transition from military culture into civilian life. Focus on PTSD and utilization of equine assisted therapy allow for a safe transition space. WARRIOR WELLNESS Military service, regardless of branch or number of years, takes its' toll on the human body.
- 6Men's Mental Health: Below the Breaking Point, Ray GreenstreetBelow the Breaking Point: The Business of Staying Alive He had convinced himself his death was the last responsible decision he had left. By every measure that mattered, Raymond Greenstreet II had it handled. The successful business. The family who depended on him. The reputation built over forty years. He was the Rock - the one everyone leaned on, the one who always found a way.
- 7Love Letter to Aviation: Combat Fighter Pilot, Kim "KC" Campbell" Flying in the Face of FearKim “KC” Campbell is a retired Colonel who served in the Air Force for over 24 years as a fighter pilot and senior military leader. She has flown 1,800 hours in the A-10 Warthog, including more than 100 combat missions protecting troops on the ground in both Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2003, Kim was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for Heroism.
- 8Award-winning author Jane Hampton Cook makes history and biographies relevant to today's news, current events, issues of faith, and modern-day life. A public speaker and frequent national media guest, Jane is the author of 13 books and two award-winning sStories of Faith and Courage from the Revolutionary War (Battlefields & Blessings®) The Burning of the White House: James and Dolley Madison and the War of 1812 A Great and Grateful Nation: From Grievance to Gratitude My American Flag: Revolutionary Readers for America's 250th Why the 4th of July? The Pledge to the Flag: Revolutionary Readers for America's 250th The Faith of America's First Ladies
- 9Tom Young, The Mapmaker: A Novel of World War II; American Legion Post 20 Commander, the National Press Club, Washington, D.C.Tom Young served in Afghanistan and Iraq with the Air National Guard. He has also flown combat missions to Bosnia and Kosovo, and additional missions to Latin America, the horn of Africa, and the Far East. In all, Young logged nearly 5,000 hours as a flight engineer on the C-5 Galaxy and the C-130 Hercules, while flying to almost forty countries.
- 10Matthew Collins, United States Marine Corps Veteran, America's Founding Fathers: A Legacy of Service.Matthew Collins, United States Marine Corps Veteran, America's Founding Fathers: A Legacy of Service. Matt Collins is a national security professional with more than two decades of experience as a Marine Corps intelligence officer, Department of the Army official, and defense contractor. He has deployed to dozens of countries and served in combat zones across Africa and the Middle East.
- 11Lorna Mae Devera, United States Navy Veteran, 9/11 Never ForgetLorna Mae Devera, was born in Oakland, California, and raised in Hayward by her parents, Leonardo and Felipa (Naparota) Devera, emigrants from the Visayan Islands, Philippines. She broke from cultural expectations and moved to San Diego to pursue college, forged her own path, and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1993 through the Sea Air Mariner program as an undesignated Seaman Recruit.
- 12Kristen Christy, Author, Air Force Spouse of the Year, and Co-Creator for the 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.Kristen Christy, Author of "Uncovering the Brave Within: Vulnerable Stories from Female Impact Leaders", and Co-Creator for the 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. A Master Resilience Trainer and resilience expert, she was named the 2018 AFI Air Force Spouse of the Year, a 2019 Top 30 Women Military Influencer, and a 2020 Remarkable Woman finalist.
- 13Military Children's Book Author, Cortney Cino; Military & Veteran Spouse; Literacy. #militaryspouseCortney Cino—founder of Whimspire Books, children’s author, healthcare marketer, and mom to three girls. "Finally Home" A heartfelt picture book about a child experiencing a military homecoming—offering a timely, emotional lens into the lives of military families during periods of global conflict and deployment. #allamericanbookclub #militarychildren #books
- 14Gary Sinise & Gary Sinise Foundation: Never Forget 9/11Gary Sinise's championing those who serve. What began as support for Vietnam veterans grew into a lifelong mission—entertaining troops, building memorials, and founding the Gary Sinise Foundation in 2011 to uplift America's defenders and their families. His impact has earned him the prestigious Presidential Citizens Medal, making him only the third actor ever to receive the honor.
- 15Becky Aikman, Spitfires, Female Pilots of World War II #MilitaryAppreciation #MemorialDayFeatureBecky Aikman, Spitfires, Female Pilots of World War II #MilitaryAppreciation #MemorialDayFeature #Spitfires #Faith #Family #Freedom #MilitaryFamily #MilitaryHistory #Pilots #America250 #America #USSNorthCarolina @allamericanbookclub
- 16Monica Fullerton, Military Spouse, Founder of Spouse-ly, Corporate Business Woman turned Entrepreneur. #MilitarySpouseAppreciation FeatureMonica Fullerton, Military Spouse, Founder of Spouse-ly, Corporate Business Woman turned Entrepreneur. #MilitarySpouseAppreciation Feature #MAY #MilitarySpouse #Spousely #MothersDay #Faith #Family #Freedom #MilitaryFamily #MilitaryChildren #MilitaryHistory #America250 #ChildrensBooks #SpouseEmployment #Entrepreneur #America
- 17Military Children Books & best-selling author Jeff Gottesfeld. #militarykids #familyMilitary Children Books & best-selling author Jeff Gottesfeld. #militarykids #family Gottesfeld is the author of several notable children’s books, including the New York Times bestseller Honor Flight: Celebrating America’s Veterans. This book, which we will discuss in length in our featured conversation, is an emotional picture book that highlights the Honor Flight Network.
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