My Stories
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The Day Dad Showed Me the Ocean for the First Time
I was a very little kid I was with my Dad holding his hand when I saw the Ocean for the first time. I remember my Dad was walking across a highway toward sand on the other side. I remember it was in the morning and my Dad’s hand felt soft in my hand. I felt…
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Sunday Ride in Northern Virginia
Enjoying a Sunday in Northern Virginia with my Harley—good weather, an open road, and nowhere else I needed to be. Some days are meant for simply slowing down, climbing on the bike, and enjoying the ride.
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The Key West Tour I Never Wanted to End
Key West wasn’t just another Coast Guard assignment for me—it became a place I truly loved. I served back-to-back tours there because I never wanted to leave. At the time of this photograph, I was working at Joint Task Force Four (JTF-4). Those years remain one of the most memorable chapters of my Coast Guard…
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Key West, 1995: Pedicab Duty with Mary and Laura
In 1995, while I was living in Key West, Florida, my sisters Mary and Laura came down to visit. I was working as a pedicab driver at the time—and was still on duty when we took this picture. A great memory from a colorful chapter of my life.
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A Vietnamese Ally—and a Survivor
Here I am with Thao’s father, a former officer in the South Vietnamese Army. He fought alongside American forces against communist North Vietnam. Captured in 1974, he endured years of imprisonment, brutal confinement, and beatings. His children were later barred from attending public school. In recognition of his service, the United States eventually allowed him…
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Welcome to the New and Improved MichaelAgee.com
A New Chapter Begins Something feels different around here—and that is exactly the point. Today, I am proud to welcome you to the new and improved MichaelAgee.com—a refreshed home for the stories, photographs, memories, lessons, and moments that have shaped my life. This has never been just another website. It is a living record of…