Alvin Townley

Best-selling New York Times-reviewed author Alvin Townley has written multiple nationally acclaimed books, including "Defiant" and "Captured," as well as "Legacy of Honor" and "Fly Navy," which feature Jim Lovell. Follow him @AlvinTownley.

Alvin Townley: Braving coronavirus – Apollo 13 story reminds us of how to face challenges

OPINION April 13, 2020

Alvin Townley: Braving coronavirus – Apollo 13 story reminds us of how to face challenges

Fifty years ago, Apollo 13 Commander Jim Lovell heard a “bang-whump-shudder” that immediately changed the character of his crew’s mission.

Alvin Townley: Coronavirus strikes Medal of Honor recipient – whose story is a reminder of duty and service

OPINION March 29, 2020

Alvin Townley: Coronavirus strikes Medal of Honor recipient – whose story is a reminder of duty and service

As the nation marks National Vietnam War Veterans Day Sunday, please keep one veteran in particular in your prayers: Command Sgt. Maj. Bennie Adkins.

Alvin Townley: Lessons on enduring coronavirus crisis from these heroes of Vietnam

OPINION March 26, 2020

Alvin Townley: Lessons on enduring coronavirus crisis from these heroes of Vietnam

New heroes are emerging as America faces its latest crisis.

Alvin Townley: Scouting still matters in wake of Boy Scouts filing for bankruptcy after sex abuse lawsuits

OPINION February 20, 2020

Alvin Townley: Scouting still matters in wake of Boy Scouts filing for bankruptcy after sex abuse lawsuits

I sincerely believe the scouting program will once again persevere because America needs it to.

Alvin Townley: Could Bloomberg’s Eagle Scout creds be his key to clinching the Dem presidential nomination?

OPINION February 16, 2020

Alvin Townley: Could Bloomberg’s Eagle Scout creds be his key to clinching the Dem presidential nomination?

Democratic voters might look to Bloomberg who offers something uniquely American as an Eagle Scout.

Alvin Townley: Scouting’s had an extraordinary impact on America -- Risk of litigating it to death is huge

OPINION April 28, 2019

Alvin Townley: Scouting’s had an extraordinary impact on America -- Risk of litigating it to death is huge

Our country indeed faces real challenges; Scouting provides real solutions.