Ray Cobb: A Lens of Courage

Ray Cobb: A Lens of Courage

A YOUNG RAY Cobb, barely out of his teens, crouches behind a sandbag in a mock Vietnamese village. Sweat beads are on his forehead, and condensation gathers on his vintage camera lens. The distant boom of artillery rumbles in the background, but Cobb is calm, focused...
Syrenna Patrick: A Veteran’s Voice

Syrenna Patrick: A Veteran’s Voice

IN THE pitch-black darkness of an Iraqi night, with the desert sand swirling around her, Syrenna Patrick found herself in a surreal moment of clarity. Bullets zipped through the air, mirroring the disarray of war. Even through the chaos, she felt a surge of...
Family Traditions Emerge at the Elk River

Family Traditions Emerge at the Elk River

AS SUMMER approaches, families eagerly anticipate the break from daily routines, preparing to embark on new adventures. Friends load up their RVs, ready to hit the open road and create unforgettable memories. It’s a season of adventure. The Elk River, cascading below...