Mark M. Turner
@markturner25.bsky.social
Retired soldier, historical researcher, and college educator. All views and opinions here are my own. Always looking to learn something new!
Isaac Payne was an Indian Scout in the U.S. Army and served from 1871 to 1901. He earned the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions on April 25th, 1875 near the Pecos River, Texas. Payne was born in 1854 in Mexico and died in Mexico in 1904. More biographical details: www.nps.gov/people/isaac....
January 6, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Isaac Payne was an Indian Scout in the U.S. Army and served from 1871 to 1901. He earned the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions on April 25th, 1875 near the Pecos River, Texas. Payne was born in 1854 in Mexico and died in Mexico in 1904. More biographical details: www.nps.gov/people/isaac....
Stories about atrocities during the American Revolution, 1775-1783. "Curiosity Trek!" with Andrew Davis - link: www.pbs.org/video/revolu... and an audiobook preview of Dr. Holger Hoock's "Scars of Independence" - link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuE2.... Both sites are free and eye-opening.
January 5, 2026 at 11:55 PM
Stories about atrocities during the American Revolution, 1775-1783. "Curiosity Trek!" with Andrew Davis - link: www.pbs.org/video/revolu... and an audiobook preview of Dr. Holger Hoock's "Scars of Independence" - link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuE2.... Both sites are free and eye-opening.
Ran across "The Panama Deception," a film narrated by famous actress Elizabeth Montgomery. This production won the 1993 Academy Award for Best Documentary (Feature). Advances many unique perspectives. You can watch it for free here: www.c-span.org/program/amer...
January 5, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Ran across "The Panama Deception," a film narrated by famous actress Elizabeth Montgomery. This production won the 1993 Academy Award for Best Documentary (Feature). Advances many unique perspectives. You can watch it for free here: www.c-span.org/program/amer...
A reading recommendation for your optional consideration. "Further Back to the Future: Neo-Royalism...," by @segoddard.bsky.social and @abenewman.bsky.social, published in November 2025. You can read the article for free at this link: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
January 5, 2026 at 5:19 PM
A reading recommendation for your optional consideration. "Further Back to the Future: Neo-Royalism...," by @segoddard.bsky.social and @abenewman.bsky.social, published in November 2025. You can read the article for free at this link: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...
A final optional reading recommendation for this weekend. "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History," by U.S. Army SOF veteran Jack Murphy @jackmurphyrgr.bsky.social, published in 2024. You can read a book summary at this link: detachment-a.org/we-defy-the-....
January 4, 2026 at 8:17 PM
A final optional reading recommendation for this weekend. "We Defy: The Lost Chapters of Special Forces History," by U.S. Army SOF veteran Jack Murphy @jackmurphyrgr.bsky.social, published in 2024. You can read a book summary at this link: detachment-a.org/we-defy-the-....
A reading recommendation for your optional consideration. "The Oath of Office: A Historical Guide to Moral Leadership," by U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth Keskel, first published in 2002. You can read the original article for free at this link: www.usmcu.edu/Portals/218/...
January 4, 2026 at 5:25 PM
A reading recommendation for your optional consideration. "The Oath of Office: A Historical Guide to Moral Leadership," by U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth Keskel, first published in 2002. You can read the original article for free at this link: www.usmcu.edu/Portals/218/...
Discovered the "War Powers Resolution Reporting Project" hosted by the NYU Reiss Center on Law and Security. The lead researcher per the website is @tessbridgeman.bsky.social. An illuminating resource. You can check it out at this link: warpowers.lawandsecurity.org
January 4, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Discovered the "War Powers Resolution Reporting Project" hosted by the NYU Reiss Center on Law and Security. The lead researcher per the website is @tessbridgeman.bsky.social. An illuminating resource. You can check it out at this link: warpowers.lawandsecurity.org
Sharing some of my research titled "U.S. Army Holocaust Liberation Narratives." This slide is part of the much larger overall project. You can view the entire presentation here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z11F...
January 3, 2026 at 7:43 PM
Sharing some of my research titled "U.S. Army Holocaust Liberation Narratives." This slide is part of the much larger overall project. You can view the entire presentation here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z11F...
A reading recommendation for your optional consideration. "War is a Racket," by U.S. Marine Corps Major General Smedley D. Butler, first published in 1935. You can read the original version for free at this link: babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=in...
January 3, 2026 at 5:57 PM
A reading recommendation for your optional consideration. "War is a Racket," by U.S. Marine Corps Major General Smedley D. Butler, first published in 1935. You can read the original version for free at this link: babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=in...
Attachment from an official U.S. Army website concerning the oath of office every commissioned officer of the U.S. Armed Forces takes upon appointment. The website can be found at this link: www.army.mil/values/offic...
January 3, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Attachment from an official U.S. Army website concerning the oath of office every commissioned officer of the U.S. Armed Forces takes upon appointment. The website can be found at this link: www.army.mil/values/offic...
Attachments from an official U.S. National Archives website concerning the U.S. Congressional War Powers Resolution of 1973. The website can be found at this link: catalog.archives.gov/id/7455197?o...
January 3, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Attachments from an official U.S. National Archives website concerning the U.S. Congressional War Powers Resolution of 1973. The website can be found at this link: catalog.archives.gov/id/7455197?o...
Attachments from the official U.S. Senate website concerning Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution of the United States. The website can be found at this link: www.senate.gov/about/origin...
January 3, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Attachments from the official U.S. Senate website concerning Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution of the United States. The website can be found at this link: www.senate.gov/about/origin...
Sharing some of my research titled "Allied Women of WWII and Their Associated Awards." This slide highlights Australian women and their wartime service. Although it's been greatly expanded since, you can view an earlier version of the full presentation here: vimeo.com/432217965?tu...
January 2, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Sharing some of my research titled "Allied Women of WWII and Their Associated Awards." This slide highlights Australian women and their wartime service. Although it's been greatly expanded since, you can view an earlier version of the full presentation here: vimeo.com/432217965?tu...
My first post with this social media account to begin 2026. Sharing some of my research titled "Black Actors and Actresses in U.S. WWII Screen Roles, 1946-2020." This slide features "Dirty Gertie from Harlem U.S.A.," released in 1946. You can watch the movie here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JuT...
January 1, 2026 at 4:41 PM
My first post with this social media account to begin 2026. Sharing some of my research titled "Black Actors and Actresses in U.S. WWII Screen Roles, 1946-2020." This slide features "Dirty Gertie from Harlem U.S.A.," released in 1946. You can watch the movie here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JuT...