As John Oliver watches the economy take its toll on small and mid-size businesses, he is heartened by the ethics and values of those around him.
A Man’s Gift
A dad who is unable to participate in buying gifts reflects on what is really important to give as a man.
Blindfolded
A member of the 82nd Airborne survives the war but returns to lose his daughter in his arms just outside Fort Bragg.
Our Arbitrary Kingdom
A poetic reflection upon West Point’s 11th straight defeat in the Army-Navy Classic.
SCUBA with Stuffed Animals
My buddy Johnny O. talks about his brother, growing up in an abusive home, and trying to make things right.
Deuce Mania: Jumpers in the Door and Other Army Stories
John Oliver, who as a kid was terrified of public bathrooms, served in the 82nd Airborne Division during Desert Storm. The Army, he learned, is no place for the toilet-shy.
Tillman: Superman or Everyman?
Desert Storm veteran John Oliver examines the Tillman story through the lens of a former Army Ranger.