Alexander's Column
Principled commentary from Mark Alexander, Publisher.
Profiles of Valor: GEN Richard E. Cavazos (USA)
"He was a faithful man. ... His faith got him through those times of extreme loss."
Profiles of Valor: Korean War Vets Orig, Nakamura, McGee, and Johnson (USA)
After many decades and the efforts of mostly those with whom they served...
Readers' Choice: Best of Valor for 2024
2024's most popular "Profiles of Valor" honoring American Patriots.
Profiles of Valor: GEN Burwell Baxter 'B.B.' Bell (USA)
"Always do what is right. The harder right is always better than the easier wrong."
Profiles of Valor: LCDR Jonny Kim (USN)
"It became the benchmark for me to do so many more things in my life I never thought possible."
Profiles of Valor: Capt Lance Sijan, USAF
How one man's love of country and determination defined "unbroken will."
Profiles of Valor: Reconciliation Among Warriors — LTG Harold Moore (USA)
"I'll always be the first person on the battlefield ... and I'll be the last person off."
Profiles of Valor: COL Michael Waltz (USA)
"Leadership. Followership. Teamwork. Discipline. Having an objective mindset."
Profiles of Valor: With Gratitude for the Patriot Veterans Among Us
Strive to be, first and foremost, an American citizen worthy of their sacrifice.
Profiles of Valor: MAJ Mark Green (USA)
From Special Operations flight surgeon for Operation Red Dawn to Chairman of Homeland Security...
Profiles of Valor: LT Morgan Luttrell (USN)
"The tragic Afghanistan withdrawal in 2021 was a direct result of failed leadership."
Profiles of Valor: CPL Tibor Rubin (USA)
From Holocaust survivor to Medal of Honor recipient.
Profiles of Valor: Mercy Among Mortal Enemies — Brown and Stigler
An enemy fighter pilot escorted the crew he was ordered to shoot down to safety.
Profiles of Valor: LCDR Dan Crenshaw (USN)
"Fortitude means having the courage to stand up for what is right, even in the face of overwhelming adversity."
Profiles of Valor: Thirteen American Patriots
I encourage you to say their names and pray for their families.