Blake Stilwell

Blake Stilwell is a former Air Force combat photographer with degrees in Graphic Design, Television and Film, International Relations, Public Relations and Middle Eastern Affairs. Instead of using those, he (eventually) became a writer. His work has appeared on Business Insider, Military Times, We Are The Mighty, Fox News, and others. Blake is based in Los Angeles but is often found elsewhere.

Email: Blake.Stilwell@Military.com

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New Historical Drama Series 'King and Conqueror' Builds Up to the Battle of Hastings

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Travis Gardner (left) and Tucker Burns are Air Force and Army veterans, respectively, who founded The Charge Stately Apparel in 2021. (Courtesy of The Charge)

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If there's a uniform item you can't part with but have little use for, Eve Baum might have the solution.

John L. Ebron is an Atlanta-based coach, trainer and public speaker with the John Maxwell Team. (John Maxwell/Twitter)

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Norman Lear appears during the ‘American Masters: Norman Lear’ panel in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Legendary TV Producer and World War II Veteran Norman Lear Dies at 101

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Ryan Micheletti is a former member of the California State Guard who now helps veterans start world-class tech companies.

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This Vet-Owned Fitness Franchise Is Looking for Veteran Franchise Operators in the US

Any veteran thinking about starting a gym might want to start looking at Be Military Fit.

A Vet-Owned Marketing Firm Wants to Help Veteran Businesses at No Upfront Cost

TangoSquared is out to help any veteran-owned business, whether they need to get started or get to the next level.

'Warrior's Edge' Gives Vets Mental Health and Performance Training Used by Top Athletes

The system was developed by a former Air Force pilot and human performance expert.

Hope Farms is a Houston-based urban farming training collective offering training to veterans. (Courtesy of Hope Farms)

‘Warriors to Farmers’ Is Accepting Applications for Urban Farming Training

From improving access to fresh food to starting a thriving agribusiness, Hope Farms wants vets to see the potential of urban...

Russell Crowe as Capt. Jack Aubrey in "Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World." (Universal Pictures)

The Best Military Movies and Shows Streaming Right Now on Amazon Prime Video

If you're looking for the best war movies on Amazon's Prime Video service, our list can help you cut through the chaff and...

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