Book Review: The Wingmen -- by Adam Lazarus

March 09, 2024

The unlikely, unusual, unbreakable friendship between John Glenn and Ted Williams.
Reviewed by Dave Mattingly, National Capital Commandery

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February 19, 2024

Making sense of the most dangerous and complicated region on Earth.
Reviewed by Bob Whitkop, Florida First Coast Commandery

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