Over the rumble of the engines, we checked each other’s gear: helmet, masks, oxygen, goggles, altimeter, main chute, reserve chute, night vision, communications, harness, and tactical gear. Loose straps, unsecured equipment, and misrouted lines were a no-go. Fix it or...

Glistening in the morning thaw, they were all quite beautiful, like illustrious glass sculptures blossoming in the daylight. They were impossible not to notice. But the weight of such beauty was just too much for some to bear. For today, many of these titans have...

I share with many a love for this holiday season, and my reasons go deeper than one might first imagine. This season is a time of joyous thanksgiving and feasting, followed by the sharing of gifts with those we love, and sometimes even with a stranger or two. It is...