On Patrol

Feature Article

• Still in the Fight: A Journey of Healing Back Into Iraq

  Six wounded warriors return to Iraq. They had a new mission and questions to answer.

  Amy K. Mitchell

• The Stories That Heal

  The stories today's veterans are telling not only bring closure to those hurt by the invisible wounds of war, but they also give hope to fellow service members.

  Heidi Kraft, Ph.D.

• Operation Danali

  Wounded warriors today are pushing the boundaries of overcoming traumatic injuries. Not even America's highest mountain can stand in their way.

  Samantha L. Quigley

• Communities Lend a Helping Hand

  Organizations and communities across the country are using their know-how and creativity to help those wounded in battle live a fulfilling life. It is support that is essential to their recovery.

  Mary Claire Kendall

• Father Abraham: How Abraham Lincoln's Leadership Endeared Him to His Soldiers and Sailors

  Leading troops through the nations deadliest war, Lincoln demonstrated steel in his leadership while setting the example for the care of the wounded and their families.

  Rhode Island Chief Justice Frank J. Williams (ret.)

• The Purple Heart

  The history of America's oldest military decoration, established by General George Washington in 1782.

  Michael H. O'Shea

• Goodwill, Cleats, and Boots: An NFL Tradition Spanning Four Decades

  It's that time of the year! Football season is in full swing and the NFL is on the road with On★Patrol and the USO.

  Vince Casey

Command Update

• Our Duty

  Sloan D. Gibson

All Volunteer Force

• More Than a Milkshake

  Jeremy Borden

Mission Essential

• Mission to Comfort

  LCDR Andrew Baldwin, M.D.

Down Range

• A Real Warrior

  Jim Garamone

Home Front

• Sitting on the Dock of the Bay

  Trevor Romain

Duty Honor Country

• 2009 USO Honorees

  On Patrol

Recon

• MEDEVAC Landing

  Lance Corporal Justin M. Mason

Forward Operations

• The Search for Answers

  Jeremy Borden

Gold Star

• The Caregiver

  Sarah Wade

Heroes

• A GI Bill Revolution

  Craig Roberts

Thanks for the Memories

• 1940s, Walter Cronkite

  USO Archives

Service + Salute

• Home of the Brave

  Ben Stein