Building Bridges
An Army engineer recounts an encounter with a four-star general at Fort Lewis.
Continue reading “Building Bridges”Author: Jeffrey Proctor
Jeffrey Proctor is a novelist, naval historian, and the author of "Blades: Adventures of a Navy Helicopter Pilot". He has also published novels under the name J.P. Burke. In 2018, he launched VeteransRemember.com, where veterans' stories can be recorded for posterity. He is the creator of "A Brief Naval History" podcast, which is available on Anchor.fm and Spotify.
The M1A1 Shelby
Yes, a muscle car can definitely look like a tank. Blending the sweet lines of a 2020 Ford Shelby GT500 with the rough exterior of an M1A1 Abrams main battle tank was the vision of Josh Larkin and Jeff Ingargiola, … Continue reading The M1A1 Shelby
The Night The Belknap Burned
On a Med cruise in 1975, a Navy commander steered his destroyer to fight a horrific fire on a nuclear-armed guided-missile cruiser.
A Marine Pilot in Vietnam
Spencer “Spence” Davies has the distinction of serving in four different branches of the United States Armed Forces. He retired after thousands of flight hours under his belt, including a successful career in commercial airliners and corporate jets. But before … Continue reading A Marine Pilot in Vietnam
A Bosun’s Life
Barry Probst’s seagoing memories from France to Vietnam.
Seven Stars for Seven Ships
A look at the USS Boston Association.
The World of a Naval Artist
Wayne Scarpaci is a Turner for our times. His paintings are portals into naval history, rich in light and color, and succeed in tugging at our imagination. Thanks to his labors, we have glimpsed the infernal explosion on the Kongo … Continue reading The World of a Naval Artist
SAGE: Air Defense
An airman works on the world’s biggest computer.
The Recovery of Apollo 7
A Navy pilot on the 50th anniversary of the recovery mission.
Cone of Confusion
A hazy situation for the pilot of an SH-3G Sea King.
Veterans Remember 