As was the case in earlier years, Robert decided to selectively attend several academic courses to supplement his personal and professional studies. He produced this paper while studying at Villanova University.

Robert's capstone assignment, written to complete his studies at Norwich University (also his largest and most comprehensive project to date).

A foray into the world of Non-Western History and the conflicts that have plagued Israel since its founding in 1948.

Robert's second paper with Norwich University; a critical evaluation of Thucydides' lasting impact upon Western Military Historiography.

Robert applied to a graduate program, at Norwich University, immediately after completing his undergrad work at Excelsior College. This entry represents the first step of his academic journey towards earning his Master's of Military History.

Robert's final paper with Excelsior College and the crowning achievement of his undergraduate studies.

Robert continued to pursue his undergraduate studies after receiving orders to North Carolina and departing California, albeit with a new educational institution. This collection of analytical essays were some of the first works he wrote while matriculated online at Excelsior College.

One of Robert's final history papers with National University. He completed this work just prior to making his third and final combat deployment to Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

An intermediate, undergraduate work that Robert produced while furthering his online studies with National University. While a bit rudimentary and rough around the edges, these early works showed promise. They also served as a creative and intellectual outlet for Robert while deployed in support of combat operations near Camp Leatherneck, Afganistan.

One of Robert's earliest undergraduate papers, completed during the spring of 2012. By this point in his military career, Robert realized that he wanted to leave combat aviation behind for a new career in his first passion, history. He retired from active duty service three years later, in June 2015.

A legal brief presenting the case of GIDEON v. WAINWRIGHT 372 U.S. 335 (1963) that Robert presented while attending graduate studies at Averett University. At the time, Robert was a non-degree seeking student who took a few selected courses as a means of enhancing his professional development in Navy/Marine Corps Aviation.