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Moon Ship West of Ca Mau

"On one black night, ten of us lay in ambush on the fringe of a huge mangrove swamp."


Saving Those Dates

"One of the fun tasks I enjoy each month when editing Elysian Fields is writing the Save These Dates column."


Memorial Day Celebration Honors Ultimate Sacrifice

At Paradise Valley Estates, Memorial Day begins with a celebration honoring the many men and women who died serving our nation.


My Greek Holiday

"One evening while my crew was not on duty, we decided to do a little sightseeing on the island."


Foiled Again

"Somewhere, perhaps in a dim, dark cellar, or maybe in the bowels of a snow-swept mountain, they meet. I can see them, saliva dripping from their evil mouths as they cackle with glee."


It Was 77 Years Ago

It was a beautiful Sunday morning in Hawaii until … it wasn’t. The new incoming B-17s should be arriving, but what were the strange sounds?


Time Capsules of Military History

Last year, a time capsule was buried to reflect a snapshot of PVE for future generations to enjoy when it is uncovered.


Going Back

"I lived in Brooklyn throughout my elementary school years and first year of high school."


California Without a Car

Imagine living in California without a car! My college girlfriend and I did it for a year while saving money to make down payments on cars.


Heroism on the Delta Canal

"I was on a river patrol boat (PBR) with a crew of four sailors on the Cambodian border in the darkness of the jungle night."