I am a historian and educator with a Master of Arts in Military History and a concentration in World War II studies. I currently serve as an adjunct professor at the Community College of Baltimore County (Dundalk) and am the founder, CEO, and Editor-In-Chief of Mossy Point Publishing, where we publish novels and two military history magazines. My work blends teaching, writing, and publishing to illuminate military history for diverse audiences. Beyond the classroom and the page, I tutor students online, manage publishing projects, and volunteer with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, contributing to public affairs, historical outreach, and materials management. I’m passionate about rigorous research, straightforward storytelling, and developing opportunities for others to engage with history and veterans’ experiences.…

Courtney Shalmaine Atkins

I am a historian and educator with a Master of Arts in Military History and a concentration in World War II studies. I currently serve as an adjunct professor at the Community College of Baltimore County (Dundalk) and am the founder, CEO, and Editor-In-Chief of Mossy Point Publishing, where we publish novels and two military history magazines. My work blends teaching, writing, and publishing to illuminate military history for diverse audiences. Beyond the classroom and the page, I tutor students online, manage publishing projects, and volunteer with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, contributing to public affairs, historical outreach, and materials management. I’m passionate about rigorous research, straightforward storytelling, and developing opportunities for others to engage with history and veterans’ experiences.…

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I am a historian and educator with a Master of Arts in Military History and a concentration in World War II studies. I currently serve as an adjunct professor at the Community College of Baltimore County (Dundalk) and am the founder, CEO, and Editor-In-Chief of Mossy Point Publishing, where we publish novels and two military history magazines. My work blends teaching, writing, and publishing to illuminate military history for diverse audiences.

Beyond the classroom and the page, I tutor students online, manage publishing projects, and volunteer with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, contributing to public affairs, historical outreach, and materials management. I’m passionate about rigorous research, straightforward storytelling, and developing opportunities for others to engage with history and veterans’ experiences.

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Adjunct Professor of History at Community College of Baltimore County
July 1, 2025 - Present
Part-time history instructor for the college's continuing education program, teaching courses to senior citizens and adult learners.
Founder/CEO/Editor-In-Chief at Mossy Point Publishing, LLC
September 1, 2021 - Present
Founder, CEO, and Editor-In-Chief of an independent publishing company publishing novels and two military history magazines: The Hellfighter: The Online Journal of African American Military History and In Command: The Journal of Military History.
Academic Tutor at Brainstream Tutoring
October 1, 2022 - October 15, 2025
Online tutor for Georgia Tech student-athletes, assisting with lower-level history courses and helping international students understand course material.
Intern Manager Assistant at Que Technology Group, Inc.
February 1, 2022 - October 15, 2025
Assisted Intern Manager with task assignment, monitoring, and developing SOPs; contributed to quarterly newsletter and various IT/certification-related activities.
Military History Intern at The National Leadership Foundation
January 1, 2022 - October 15, 2025
Researched and authored artifact write-ups for the organization’s collection, providing veteran context and historical background.
African American History Intern at The Color of History, LLC
December 1, 2021 - October 15, 2025
Researched and wrote about African American service members; some entries contributed to the Color of History Coloring & Activity Book edition.
Records Research Analyst at Le’Fant, LLC
April 1, 2021 - October 15, 2025
Remote research analyst for VA claims; investigated PTSD and Agent Orange exposure using government and private research tools; produced detailed findings for VA review.
Volunteer – Assistant District Staff Officer (Public Affairs) – Historian at United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
December 31, 2024 - October 15, 2025
Public affairs historian contributing to historical outreach and communications.
Flotilla Staff Officer – Materials at United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
December 31, 2024 - October 15, 2025
Materials management and resource coordination within a coastal auxiliary flotilla.
Basic Member at United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
February 1, 2022 - October 15, 2025
General auxiliary member providing support and service.
AmeriCorps Vista at AmeriCorps
March 1, 2004 - October 15, 2025
Volunteer service completing a one-year national service assignment.

Education

Master of Arts in Military History (World War II Studies concentration) at American Public University System
January 11, 2030 - June 1, 2022
Graduate Certificate in World War II Studies at American Public University System
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2022
Bachelor of Arts in General Studies (Concentration in Military History) at Southern New Hampshire University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020
Associate of Arts in General Studies at Community College of Baltimore County
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2016

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Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Government, Non-Profit Organization

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