Dear readers,
It’s been a while since I posted here on Preserving Valor, and I wanted to check in with a quick update — and a heartfelt thank-you.
When I launched this project, my mission wasn’t just to tell stories — it was to help preserve them. The Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress was (and still is) the driving force behind everything I do here. Their goal is to collect, preserve, and make accessible the personal accounts of American war veterans so that future generations can learn from their experiences. Preserving Valor was meant to complement that mission — a more public-facing platform for veterans who were open to sharing their stories more broadly.
In recent months, I’ve stepped back from publishing new posts, largely because I haven’t had any new veterans interested in doing interviews. And without new conversations to share, it felt a little off to keep publishing reflections or historical content without the core — the voices of the veterans themselves.
But I haven’t walked away from this work, and I don’t plan to.
Going forward, I’ll be posting again, just not as frequently. You can expect thoughtful stories, reflections, and background that still serve the larger goal: supporting the Veterans History Project and honoring the legacy of those who’ve served. And if you know a veteran who wants to share their story — publicly or privately — I’d love to help guide them through that process.
Thanks for being here. Your support helps keep these stories alive.
With gratitude,
Jay