In the American Fallen Soldiers Project Gallery, sparkling tinsel hung from the ceiling like golden clouds harboring angels, bells and snowflakes. Over the speakers, a playlist of Christmas music peppered with patriotic songs softly filled the studio with holiday cheer. Gathered in the Addison, Texas gallery were family and friends of Army Sgt. Joshua Strickland,… Read more »
About 20 years ago, LaTroy Green was living and working at Fort Bragg Army base in North Carolina when a very bold question came to his mind – “what if I could become a helicopter pilot?” As a certified Army mechanic, it wasn’t on the top of his list of positions, but LaTroy submitted the… Read more »
It was a concert months in the making, but if the cheering crowd was any indication, it was well worth the wait. With the sun setting under a balmy night sky, the Lt. Dan Band, a program of the Gary Sinise Foundation, took the stage at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, with acclaimed actor Gary Sinise leading… Read more »
About a year ago, Envoy began an audacious project to train military helicopter pilots to become airline pilots, and Envoy has successfully passed 100 pilots through the Rotor Transition Program (RTP). Taking that 100th spot is pilot Matthew Silker, retired Army Captain, who flew Blackhawks, Guardrails and KingAirs. A father of four, Matthew is prepared to… Read more »
My first trip ever to Washington D.C. was finally happening. I had been waiting months for this opportunity to cover the legendary, iconic and perfectly photogenic metropolis. Yet, not only was my camera going to get work, but so would my heart. See, this trip was more about the passengers than the destination, and I would… Read more »