The Foreign Service at 100: My time on the front lines of diplomacy In 2007, I joined a roomful of Americans from all walks of life — teachers, veterans, first-generation immigrants, journalists, academics, photographers — who took the oath of office to serve and...
D-Day 80th anniversary talk featuring Alex Kershaw Spirit of America was joined by Alex Kershaw, New York Times best-selling author and resident historian for Friends of the National World War II Memorial, for a special 30-minute talk honoring the 80th anniversary of...
A story of service and sacrifice This Memorial Day we honor the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives in service to America and to protect the promise of a free and better life. I am honored to share the story of one such hero, US Army Staff Sergeant Michael...
Taiwan’s resilience reaches new heights with crisis response drone training In the heart of Taipei, amidst towering buildings and bustling streets, I heard the air buzz with the hum of drones soaring above. We all know that drones can take amazing aerial images....
The Aral Sea: Where the Soviets made a desert, Americans and Central Asians are partnering to restore life To experience the environmental legacy of the Soviet Union, you can travel to Central Asia and take a walk across the windswept desolation where the Aral Sea...
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