Stories & Awards



Serving God at Sea
Submerged deep beneath the waves, hidden in the darkness, where not a single ray of light penetrates, lies USS TOPEKA, its only sound, the indistinguishable propulsion of the submarine’s propellers. As the “tip of the Navy’s spear” and first defense



Called to Public Service
When Cherith Norman Chalet steps into the storied halls of the United Nations building, she knows that she is doing work that will make a difference at home and in countries around the world. Over the course of her career



Rooted, Grounded and Growing
Rich black dirt. Rolling fields of wheat, corn, and soybeans. Wide open sky. The fertile landscape of Fayette County in south-central Ohio has been Michael Conn’s home his whole life. “Our family is very much linked to the land,” Michael