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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(Petty Officer 2nd Class Richard Brahm/U.S. Navy photo)

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

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Institute for Veterans and Military Families Director Mike Haynie, Navy veteran and donor Dan D'Aniello and his wife, Gayle, and Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud cut the ribbon dedicating the National Veterans Resource Center in November 2021. (Courtesy of Syracuse University)

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Bison graze in a valley in front of snowcapped mountains in Yellowstone National Park. (National Geographic/Thomas Winston)

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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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Sergeant Major of the Army Daniel A. Dailey gives remarks as a guest speaker at the National infantry Museum’s Inouye Parade Field. (Photo by Patrick A. Albright)

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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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