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, ABC News, NBC Sports, HBO Boxing, and at the White House. Blake is based in Los Angeles but is often found elsewhere.

Email: Blake.Stilwell@Military.com

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Army veteran Steve White (center), COO and President of PuroClean, with CEO and Chairman Mark W. Davis (left) and Vice Chairman Frank Torre (right). (Courtesy of PuroClean)

How a Retired Army Infantry Veteran Transformed a Franchise Brand

Steve White credits the infantry with his success in the franchise business, saying it's the perfect job for a military mind.

The Creator of K-Rations Became a Healthy Eating Advocate

You might not believe it, but the original creator of compact military rations later advocated for better dietary choices.

One of the members of Major E.L. Hoffman’s parachute research team makes a test jump at McCook Field in Dayton, Ohio, in May 1919. (National Museum of the United States Air Force)

The Army’s First Standard-Issue Parachute Was Invented by a Trapeze Artist Turned Pilot

After his wife's brush with death, Floyd Smith took an interest in creating a parachute that gave the pilot more control.

Hundreds of tables divided the Fort Bliss Centennial Banquet and Conference Center ballroom into a maze of employers, many of whom were repeat attenders. Event organizer Denise Carothers said they come back every six months because they’ve seen the process work. (U.S. Army/Michelle Gordon)

4 Causes of Persistence That Can Help in Your Post-Military Job Search

In a tough job market, it takes persistence to work toward your employment goals. Here's how to stay focused.

Staff Sgt. John W. Stefanowicz was awarded and recognized as the 2019 Athlete of the Year for the United States Marine Corps Wrestling Team at the Commandant of the Marine Corps Combined Awards Ceremony in January 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps/Cpl. Mikayla R. Perez)

A Marine Will Wrestle in the Summer Olympics for the First Time in 30 Years

The last Marine to wrestle in the Summer Olympics was Buddy Lee at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain.

Vietnam veteran and CEO of TAG Holdings, LLC, Joseph Anderson Jr. speaks at the 2021 Henry O. Flipper Awards Dinner at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. (U.S. Military Academy)

This African American 'Old Grad' Delivered a History of Race at West Point

"The more we know about our history, the more likely we are to learn from past mistakes and benefit from lessons learned,"...

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Sometimes, what you don't say can say a lot about you. Just be aware of your body language.

Army veteran Matt Noe started a Fastest Labs franchise in Columbus, Georgia with the help of his fiancee. (Courtesy of Matt Noe)

4 Keys to Starting a Successful Franchise Business After the Military

Starting a franchise can help with some aspects of starting up a business, but it still takes a lot of perseverance.

Tom Hanksthanks National World War II Museum president Dr. Gordon Mueller during a celebration of three new attractions at the museum. (U.S. Navy/Chief Petty Officer Shawn Graham)

10 Hollywood Stars Americans Would Support as Commander in Chief

In a recent survey, Americans were asked if they would support Hollywood stars for President of the United States.

The Bataan Death March. (Painting by Mukai Junkichi)

The Davao Dozen: How Americans First Learned About the Bataan Death March

If it weren't for 12 escapees from a Japanese POW camp, Americans wouldn't know about the incident until after World War II.

The arrival of the remains of the Unknown Soldier at Washington Navy Yard, Nov. 9, 1921 (Library of Congress)

2021 Marks the Centennial Anniversary of the Return of the Unknown Soldier

On Nov. 9, 1921, World War I's Unknown Soldier arrived in Washington Navy Yard aboard the USS Olympia.

Snipers killing almost all of the British officers at Saratoga helped.

The Bar Bet That May Have Won America’s Independence

The English gentleman of London bet on everything, from when people would die to the outcomes of wars.

The Lamborghini LM002 was also dubbed the "Rambo Lambo" for its intended military use.

Why US Troops Blew Up Uday Hussein's Rare Lamborghini SUV in Iraq

The soldiers had no idea how rare the Lamborghini LM002 is.

U.S. troops in the Defense of Osan, 1950. (Department of Defense)

The Korean War's Highest-Ranking UN POW Didn't Go Without a Fight

Dan Blocker poses for a photograph dressed as his "Bonanza" character, March 1, 1968. (Department of Defense)

‘Bonanza’ Star Dan Blocker Fought Communists in the Korean War

Dan Blocker fought in what is today North Korea for 209 days, receiving a Purple Heart.

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