In honor of Veterans Day, we’re proud to spotlight books written by veterans. Their stories, strength, and service deserve to be seen and shared. Check out these powerful reads and support the veterans who’ve fought for all of us. 📚🇺🇸

 In “Fouled Anchor Chronicles,” after his Vietnam War experiences and first sea duty tour, George Trowbridge unknowingly charts a life course that leads him through powerful, unique episodes—much like a harsh tide caught between the planet’s strongest forces: land and sea. He must navigate changing, often stormy circumstances, from harmony to chaos, while striving to be a devoted husband and father. He shares his sea stories in chronological order to illustrate demanding and relentless times in his life—adventurous, challenging, sometimes ominous, and often humorous—revealing a vast and seemingly empty pathway that ultimately guides him to his calling.

Jarron Webster is the author of Millennial Marriages: A Military Relationship, which explores the ins and outs of a military relationship in the first years after “I do.”

George Trowbridge is the author of Striking Eight Bells: A Vietnam Memoir, which is about George’s journey in the Navy as he traversed the oceans of the globe to fight in America’s most unpopular war.

Tonja Anderson-Dell is the author of Gifts From A Glacier: The Quest for an American Flag and 52 Souls, which is about her journey to recover the bodies of 52 American soldiers who died in a mysterious plane crash in 1952.

Karen Mertes is the author of Plaintiff 101, which details everything she learned about being the plaintiff in a personal injury case after a traumatic brain injury forced her to retire from being a Lieutenant Colonel in the Air Force.

Corey Hall is the author of I Found Me, which is an inspirational story that brings light to an invisible enemy that millions of people suffer from in America—bipolar disorder.

Bob Baldwin and Jay Ledbetter co-authored Proper Care & Feeding of a Huntin’ Buddy, which is filled with hilarious short stories about their hunting adventures and escapades.

Dr. Uhuru Smith, MD and Dr. Tracy Smith, PhD co-authored Modern IV Wellness, which introduces the world to a modern spin on the age-old use of IV therapy.

Art Koch is the author of When Swing Was King!, which is about one of the most historical eras in American music.

Mark T. Mahaffey, a living legend in Saint Petersburg, Florida, shares the story of his life-long journey as The Pathfinder.More than the name behind the iconic Mahaffey Theater, Mark Mahaffey is the patriarch of one of the largest, family-owned, real estate companies in Florida. Reflecting on the road that brought him to where he is today, he recognizes the defining moments that were the tailwinds to his success. Finding the right path is never easy, but with the support of his family, friends, and some key mentors along the way, Mark confidently navigated through some of life’s most challenging obstacles. The Pathfinder is a loving tribute to all those people who helped pave the way of the Mahaffey legacy and the friendships that have blossomed along the way. From growing up in Indiana and attending the University of Notre Dame, to serving in the Vietnam War as a U.S. Navy Lieutenant, to growing the Mahaffey Apartment Company, to exploring the world with his closest kin and kith, Mark Mahaffey hopes to inspire his readers to live life to the fullest.

As the US continues to settle the west in the wake of the civil war, one unlikely scout distinguishes himself as white settlers and freed slaves alike look to the US army for protection. The Buffalo Scout, a runaway slave himself, proves to be their best hope and craftiest warrior. With the skills it took to successfully deceive slave hunters, the tracking knowledge of several Indian tribes who harbored him on his journey west, and the support of the US army, no mission is too large for this vanguard. This work of historical fiction tells a story that has been left out of history, from a time when no one wanted to believe a black man could survive on his own, let alone fight legendary and heroic battles.

An inspirational memoir of a man who escaped war torn Liberia to eventually find asylum in America. However, it was not an easy road to travel. As a child, it took Pitman and his family almost two months to walk on foot from their country into Sierra Leone. With nothing but the clothes on their backs, they had to hide from rebels who were on a rampage amputating and murdering anyone who they thought were connected to the government. In his debut book, Kennedy takes you along his journey of being a refugee from a 3rd world country to becoming a successful businessman in the states.

“Scars of a Soldier” follows Jonathan on his journey from a teenage delinquent to a soldier in Afghanistan. Jonathan shares his experiences growing up with a rocky childhood. He exposes the raw truth of dealing with depression, suicide and drugs. Climb into his mind and get a firsthand view of what it’s like to go through the highs and lows to live a normal life and persevere.