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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- 1Heroes on the Home Front: MilStreetUSA CEO and Founder Stephanie BrownStephanie Brown I Leadership, Board of Directors Military Spouse | CEO & Founder, MilStreet USA & The Rosie Network | Civilian Service Commendation Medal, U.S. Army | Veteran Small Business Champion, SBA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milstreetusa MILSTREET USA www.milstreetusa.org About Us: https://www.milstreetusa.org/about
- 2Heroes on the Home Front: Airpower Foundation and US Army Veteran Douglas N. PetersenFor their extraordinary service, Doug and his fellow DUSTOFF/MEDEVAC crew members of the Vietnam War were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor bestowed by Congress. His individual military decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal, 21 Air Medals, the Army Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters, and the Presidential Unit Citation.
- 3Heroes on the Home Front: Airpower Foundation & USMC Veteran Roland RuizUSMC Veteran Roland Ruiz still serves today by helping lead the Marine Leathernecks MC Dallas and hosting the Ride to Remember together with the Airpower Foundation. The Ride to Remember is a powerful day of riding, remembrance, and community support. This patriotic motorcycle ride and poker run raises funds for the Airpower Foundation, spotlighting the urgent mission of ending veteran suicide.
- 4Patrick K. O'Donnell: NEW BOOK (November 10), Revolutionary Snipers: Washington’s Frontier Commandos Whose Marksmanship Forged a New Way of War and Helped Win the Revolution, is essential for Veterans Day.Patrick K. O’Donnell is a renowned professional speaker who delivers his lectures extemporaneously, without notes, on America’s conflicts, espionage, and special operations, and has been in tremendous demand keynoting events for the 250th. An essential book for Veterans Day, the USMC Birthday, and the ongoing celebrations for the 250th Anniversary of the United States.
- 5Heroes on the Home Front: Courtney Phillips (US Army Veteran) and the Airpower FoundationThe Airpower Foundation is a leading voice and continues to champion America's service members and veterans through innovative programs focused on emotional well-being, workforce development, and meaningful employment opportunities. It is honored to partner with the American Paint Horse Foundation and Courtney Phillips, a United States Army veteran and equine professional.
- 6Veteran Tribute: Lisa Bradley Co-Founder and CEO of R. Riveter; "Enterprising Women of the Year Award Winner."R. Riveter was founded on the American ideal that opportunity and innovation, when combined with determination, will create positive impact. The name was inspired by World War II cultural icon Rosie the Riveter who symbolizes the contribution women made to the workforce that helped win the war. In 2016, R. Riveter appeared on Shark Tank and partnered with investor Mark Cubin.
- 7Veterans Day Tribute with Everett Alvarez: Chained Eagle: The Heroic Story of the First American Shot Down over North VietnamVeterans Day Tribute: Commander Everett Alvarez, Jr. (U.S. Navy, Ret.) is a decorated American military veteran, author, attorney, entrepreneur, and former prisoner of war whose extraordinary story of courage, perseverance, and patriotism has inspired generations of Americans. December 2024, legislation awarded Alvarez the Congressional Gold Medal, recognizing his extraordinary sacrifice.
- 8Karen Post: The American Prosperity Pillow collection, America 250™ and Freedom 250™In 2025, Karen earned the America 250™ and Freedom 250™ licenses to create and manufacture The American Prosperity Pillow collection of keepsakes. Beyond the commercial success, the company received orders from the White House, Pentagon gift shop and White House Historical Association. Karen also created Pop-up Style, a Tampa-based retail concept that includes her products and other home decor.
- 9Nicole M. Miller: All We Carry Home: A Historical Romance Novel of Post-World War II with War Hero, Equestrian, and Show Horse ThemesA masterfully woven post-World War II story of resilience and equestrian passion. After WWII, former Army nurse Eva Bryant is determined to save her grandfather's Oregon farm and prove herself in the Arabian horse show world. When decorated veteran Warren Hayes arrives with Phantom--the spirited colt Eva helped deliver in war-torn Germany--she seizes her chance to train the unmanageable horse.
- 10The Airpower Foundation: Beyond the Battlefield: Airpower Foundation Spotlights A New Start for Military Veterans' Employment OpportunitiesThe Airpower Foundation is a leading voice on veteran employment opportunities. "Behind the new Veteran Workforce Development Program launched by the Airpower Foundation is a partnership with the Four Sixes Ranch, Pitchfork Ranch, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, & the Texas Veterans Commission. This program is connecting veterans with employment opportunities on farms and ranches."
- 11Sarah 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.
- 12Roger 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.
- 13Ken 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.
- 14Melissa 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
- 15Veteran 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.
- 16Men'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.
- 17Love 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.
- 18Award-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
- 19Tom 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.
- 20Matthew 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.
- 21Lorna 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.
- 22Military 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
- 23Gary 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.
- 24Becky 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
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