Blake Stilwell

Blake Stilwell is a former Air Force combat photographer with degrees and experience in Graphic Design, Television and Film, International Relations, Public Relations and Middle Eastern Affairs. Instead of using any of that, he (eventually) became a writer. His work has appeared in Recoil Magazine, Military Times, Coffee or Die, Skillset Magazine, and more. Blake is based in Ohio but is often found elsewhere.

Email: Blake.Stilwell@Military.com

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Jocko Willink speaks at an Echelon Front training event known as 'The Muster.' (Echelon Front)

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Naval Aviator and Astronaut Capt. (ret.) Frank L. Culbertson, Jr. was the only American not on Earth during the 9/11 Attacks. He captured video from the International Space Station. (NASA)

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(Sgt. 1st Class Gary A. Witte/U.S. Army photo)

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A scene from 1984's "Top Secret!" starring Val Kilmer. (Paramount Pictures)

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Gerard Butler is King Leonidas in "300." (Warner Bros.)

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Matthew McConaughey stars as Southern Unionist Newton Knight in "Free State of Jones." (STX Entertainment)

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(U.S. Marine Corps/Lance Cpl. Matthew Bragg)

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