Blake Stilwell

Blake Stilwell is a former Air Force combat photographer with degrees and experience in Graphic Design, Television and Film, International Relations, Public Relations and Middle Eastern Affairs. Instead of using any of that, he (eventually) became a writer. His work has appeared in Recoil Magazine, Military Times, Coffee or Die, Skillset Magazine, and more. Blake is based in Ohio but is often found elsewhere.

Email: Blake.Stilwell@Military.com

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President Harry S. Truman presents the Medal of Honor to Army Cpl. Ronald Rosser at the White House on June 27, 1952. (U.S. Army photo)

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Captain Clarence E. Jr. "Bud" Anderson, ace of the 357th Fighter Group, sits on the wing of his P-51 Mustang, nicknamed "Old Crow." (Imperial War Museum)

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Then-Capt. Roger H.C. Donlon in Vietnam. (U.S. Army)

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Staff Sgt. David Bleak was a combat medic who defended his wounded by going on offense. (Bleak Family Photo)

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Gene Hackman put on Marine Corps fatigues in 1983's 'Uncommon Valor.' (Paramount Pictures)

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Dirk Vlug's personal photo with the defeated Japanese tanks. (Dirk Vlug/U.S. Army photo)

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Cillian Murphy is J. Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer.' (Universal Pictures)

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Sean Connery and Alec Baldwin in 'The Hunt for Red October.' (Paramount Pictures)

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Suhail Dabbach and Adam Bessa in 'Mosul.' (Jose Haro/Netflix)

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The album cover for the 1942 song, "Rosie the Riveter."

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