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Short Takes

Short stories, humor, updates

The Last Full Measure of Devotion: A Memorial Day Reflection by Col. Ronald Todd Lanman ’59

From the Cold War to the Desert: A Pivot in Intelligence

The "Aluminum Bridge": General H.T. Johnson’s Leadership During Operation Desert Shield

Never Surrender: Rocky Bleier's Journey from Battlefield to 4 Superbowl Rings

General H.T. Johnson: A Lifetime of Serving

First Falcon

Zita Hosmer — The Heart Behind the Mission

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