Doc Hendley knows a thing or two about the Sahara.

The North Carolina native has spent plenty of time in the region as part of his Wine To Water non-profit, helping to provide clean water to victims of Sudan’s government-supported genocide. The award-winning humanitarian has not only been baked by the Sahara’s intense heat, he’s been shot at, ambushed, and extorted by its people. He’s had to talk his way through roadblocks set up by SLA rebels and Janjaweed fighters alike, dropping the names of local commanders and tribal leaders in order to be allowed to pass… Read the rest of Doc’s interview with celeb journalist Michael McClellan here.

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After a distinguished 23-year career in the Marine Corps, including a stint as an instructor for the Navy’s Fighter Weapons School (Top Gun), Berke transitioned out of the military and into leadership consulting with Echelon Front. In this piece from Blake Stilwell at Military.com, Berke explains how to transition successfully.

As an aside, you might want to incorporate the OODA Loop into your thinking. If you’re serious about self-improvement, that is.

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Power-journalist Markos Papadatos caught up with actor, producer Travis Aaron Wade to talk about “The Last Full Measure” – an epic story about Vietnam War hero William H. Pitsenbarger, a U.S. Air Force Pararescueman who saved over sixty men during a rescue mission on April 11, 1966. Pitsenbarger was ordered to leave on the last helicopter out of the combat zone, but he stayed behind to rescue soldiers of the U.S. Army’s 1st Infantry Division before making the ultimate sacrifice in what is considered one of the bloodiest battles of the war. Thirty-two years later, the Pentagon began investigating a Congressional Medal of Honor request for Pitsenbarger . . . and that’s all we’re going to say, because spoilers aren’t fun.

Directed by Todd Robinson and co-produced by Travis Aaron Wade, this film is about triumph in the face of impossible odds and in honor of those who “gave the last full measure of devotion.”

Released worldwide in January 2020, the film features an all-star cast, including Sebastian Stan, Christopher Plummer, William Hurt, Ed Harris, Diane Ladd, Samuel L. Jackson, Jeremy Irvine and Peter Fonda.

Read Markos Papadatos’ interview & watch the trailer here.

“The Last Full Measure” is available on Amazon Prime.

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Van Etten, who lost both his legs to an IED in Afghanistan, talked about the importance of military dogs before presenting the best young actor award.

Find out more about the show and this Marine-turned-actors’ story in this piece from The Washington Post.

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This remarkably beautiful and special place boasts a thriving contemporary art scene.

Jackson Hole Book Trader specializes in new, used and rare books – housed in a hip, inviting atmosphere created by owner, Susie Temple. It’s a place that draws you in and invites you to stay a while.

Stop by next Thursday, February 15 and meet CNN journalist, author John DeDakis. He’ll be doing a book-signing from 11 a.m. to 6p.m. One day only – so mark your calendars!

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Maj Scott A. Huesing, USMC (Ret) delivers a compelling firsthand account of war during the Multi-National Forces Surge of 2006-2007. As commander of Echo Company, Second Battalion, Fourth Marine Regiment, Huesing led 250 Marines on a mission to kill or capture anti-Iraqi forces. In the midst of chaotic urban combat in Iraq’s deadliest city, Echo’s Marines fought the insurgency in an experience described as “like being in Hell.”

This is a story of tragedy – and triumph – that honors the Marines who sacrificed so much and served their country with honor.

Moving, and at times jarring, Echo in Ramadi is a story that will stay with you long after the last page is turned.

~Author photo: Jeff Dillow Photography

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Long considered an Aspen hotspot, this iconic bookstore has been catering to local and international clientele for over 40 years. The author will be in-store Friday, Feb 23rd from 5:30pm – 7:00pm as a warm up to his writing workshop, From Novice to Novelist, Saturday, February 24th at the Pitkin County Library.

The event opens with Mr. DeDakis speaking about his book, followed by a quick Q&A with the audience. The author will wrap up the evening with a book signing and meet ‘n greet.

Presented by Explore Booksellers and Brava Creative Group, both events will have you up close and personal with an award-winning author and journalist. You’ll get the inside story on why DeDakis wrote Bullet in the Chamber – the fourth in his Lark Chadwick mystery-suspense series. Plus, it’s a great opportunity to meet other book lovers and writers.

Bullet in the Chamber gets high praise:

“Lark Chadwick stands out as a protagonist who is at once compelling and compulsively true to form. John DeDakis gets inside the head of a modern-day White House journalist….” –Josh Lederman, Associated Press White House Reporter

“DeDakis…will keep you turning the pages.” –Susan Page, Washington Bureau Chief, USA TODAY and Past President, White House Correspondents’ Association

“Heart-stopping…heartbreaking…harrowing. And always riveting.” –Henry Schuster, CBS News “60 Minutes” Producer

About the Author: Award-winning journalist John DeDakis is a former CNN Senior Copy Editor for the Emmy and Peabody-Award winning news program “The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer.” DeDakis, whose journalism career spans nearly four and a half decades, is a former White House correspondent and interviewed such luminaries as Alfred Hitchcock, Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan. DeDakis is a writing coach and taught journalism at The University of Maryland -College Park. DeDakis lives in the Washington, D.C. area.

You can find out more about John by visiting his website or connecting with him on Facebook & Twitter.

Can’t get to Aspen? Don’t stress. He’ll be at Jackson Hole Book Trader (Jackson Hole, Wyoming) February 15th, Elk River Books (Livingston, Montana) February 16th and Barnes & Noble (Bozeman, Montana) February 17th.

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