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The Oldest Story: What Homer’s The Iliad Teaches Us About Modern War

For the 250th birthday of the United States Marine Corps, the Veterans Breakfast Club goes deep with Marine Corps veteran and classical scholar Dr. Josh Cannon about the ancient truths of war. Join this conversation with an  Iraq veteran, anthropologist, and author, whose new book Fatal Second Helen: A Modern Veteran’s Iliad bridges the 2,600-year-old

Veterans Open Conversation

Join the Veterans Breakfast Club for an open and wide-ranging virtual conversation about the military experience, past and present. We believe every veteran has a story to tell and wisdom to share. This event is a chance to listen, learn, and connect with others who understand the unique bonds and challenges of military service. If

Best-Selling Author Elliott Ackerman

Join the Veterans Breakfast Club for a special livestream conversation with Elliot Ackerman, decorated Marine, CIA officer, acclaimed novelist, and co-chair of the Global War on Terror Memorial Foundation. Ackerman served five tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan as a Marine Raider and special operations officer, earning the Silver Star, Bronze Star with Valor,

US Navy Birthday Conversation

On Monday, October 13, 2025, the Veterans Breakfast Club will mark the 250th birthday of the United States Navy with a special livestream conversation featuring Navy veterans sharing their stories of service. Founded in 1775, even before the Declaration of Independence, the Navy has stood as America’s first line of defense, safeguarding commerce, projecting power

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