The Steel Trunk is a women-led storytelling initiative born from the soul of the military community. It’s a space where memories are unpacked—one story at a time. From the chaos of last-minute transfers to the art of managing MES life, from spirited conversations over Old Monk to unforgettable travel tales, from bonds between course mates to the quiet courage on the frontlines—we’re capturing it all.

Our mission is to build a collection of honest, heartfelt stories from the armed forces community. Stories that aren’t always in the news, but are always close to the heart.

We want to:

• Offer a place where military families can share what they’ve lived through—freely and safely
• Bring people together through shared experiences
• Capture the spirit of military life—not just on the battlefield, but in homes, schools, messes, and journeys
• Pass these stories on—so they don’t get lost, and so others can learn from them
  

Whether it’s a memory from a remote post, a tale from the mess-halls or academy classrooms, a farewell at the railway station, or a simple moment over chai—we believe every story matters.

And we’d love to hear yours.