As a former Army helicopter mechanic who worked on Air Force One and Two, and someone who grew up in the Deep South, I’ve experienced a side of the world few ever glimpse -- from the heights of presidential power to the grit of small-town maintenance jobs in places steeped in history and haunted by dark pasts. I channel those experiences into grounded, character-driven stories that prioritize authentic human struggle and soulful narratives over traditional horror scares.
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Thank you for your service, Mark Deuce. My dad was in the Army. I grew up in a small town in NC (DE and VA too). That's pretty cool you worked on Air Force One and Two.
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Really appreciate that Maurice Vaughan and that is cool that you grew up around the Army. Reminds me of the Accoutant Movie, Lol. They grew up in the army too. Great memoires! Have a great rest of the weekend.
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Thanks, Mark Deuce. Have a great rest of the weekend too. I'm rooting for you to sell your projects!
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Thank you for your service and for all the wonderful stories you share.
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What an interesting background Mark Deuce!
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Love seeing fellow veterans here!
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“…authentic human struggle and soulful narratives over traditional horror scares.” I like your style Mark!
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THANK YOU SO MUCH Maurice Vaughan that really means alot. Really appreciate all that you do to support us here!
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Really appreciate your very kind words Asmaa Jamil and my background has really launched my career as a writer.
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Thanks Nick Phillips guess I was at the right place at the right time.
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE Patrick "PK" Koepke which branch did you serve in? Has it helped you as a writer?
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Thanks so much Geoff Hall means alot!
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You're welcome, Mark Deuce.
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Mark Deuce thank you for your service as well! I was in the Air Force in Alaska (basic at Lackland, tech school at Lowry, then oversees long tour in Elmendorf). I only did four years (for the GI Bill) but the way it helped me was as a human being. At the risk of oversharing, I was a punk kid who was unfocused and wayward. The military helped me to grow up, be an adult, and learn discipline and purpose. Part of the reason I can say I stay focused on writing night after night after a long day at work is due to what I learned. Experiences also helped broaden my worldview. I went TDY all over the states, I went to Canada, Japan, and Singapore. I really enjoyed it all.
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Thank you, Mark Deuce
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Appreciate that Patrick "PK" Koepke I was a Chinook Mechanic 67U10. Basic at Ft. Dix NJ, AIT at Ft. Eustis Virginia. Ft. Lewis and Korea after that. I got some college in the Army , took an English course in Korea by a Professor whose name was Dr. Yay. I failed in English at High School and got a B with him. Great times! Got to talk to many who were Vientam Vets who were about to retire and man the stories really shaped my life when it comes to war and writing.
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My pleasure Geoff Hall have a great weekend!
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Mark Deuce Ah, my son works with Chinooks!