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Matt White

Matt White was a Pararescuemen in the U.S. Air Force and Alaska Air National Guard from 1998 to 2007. He is a former staff writer at the Philadelphia Inquirer, Anchorage Daily News, and Hampton Roads Daily Press. He has contributed to national publications including Esquire, OutsideOnline, Los Angeles Magazine and on defense issues for the Washington Post and Task & Purpose.

Recent articles from Matt White

Composite image of Medal of Honor recipients from left to right: Dakota Meyer, Florent Groberg, and Leroy Petry.
Leadership
Why Medal Of Honor Recipients Are Taking A Stand In This Election
From Florent Groberg to Dakota Meyer, Medal of Honor recipients are publicly endorsing candidates in the 2016 election. Here’s why.
An Air Force Pararescue Jumper trainee swims to the finish point, Aug. 17, 2011.
Joining the Military
Surviving Pararescue Training Is Simpler Than You Think
It’s uniquely diabolical not because it’s hard, but because it’s all so damn simple. Don’t breathe, and don’t quit.