Category Archives: Miltary

Valley Forge on AMC’s TURN. Where is Waldo?

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Jane Hampton Cook

Valley Forge is one of the settings of this season’s AMC’s hit show, TURN. A recent episode featured a scheme involving a threat against George Washington to take place in December 1777 before New Year’s Day in 1778. The timing of New Year’s Day reminded me of stories about … Continue reading →

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“American Sniper” Interview with the Mother of Marc Lee, NAVY SEAL

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Jane Hampton Cook

The new blockbuster movie, American Sniper, features the true story of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, whose friend, Marc Lee, was the first Navy SEAL killed in Iraq. Several years ago I had the opportunity to interview Marc Lee’s mother, Debbie, for my co-authored book, Stories of … Continue reading →

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The Sergeant Who Saw the Remains of Saddam Hussein and Made an Ethical Choice

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Jane Hampton Cook

On Veterans Day this week, Robert O’Neill spoke about shooting Usama Bin Laden and the mission behind it. O’Neill relayed his story to Peter Doocy of the Fox News Channel. Hearing O’Neill’s story reminded me of an ethical choice made by Sergeant Joseph … Continue reading →

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