Their contributions are immeasurable. My Grandfather fought in World War II. I enlisted in the United States Army the year he officially retired—1976. It was a symbolic change of the guard and I was proud to follow in the footsteps of his combat boots. Until I retired in 2006, I had […]
Merry Christmas, everyone. Don’t forget that there are American military members still serving overseas. To the troops: You’re doing a great job, and it cannot be said enough. As a former Soldier, I know what it’s like being overseas and deployed to a combat zone during the holidays, away from family.
RIP Soldier. One America News President Donald Trump has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of 20-year-old U.S. Army Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, the National Guardsman who was fatally shot near the White House last week. Thursday’s proclamation reads, “As a mark of respect for the memory of Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, West Virginia
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The eleventh month. The eleventh day. The eleventh hour. Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, was originally created to commemorate the end of World War I, which officially took place on Nov. 11, 1918. It was “dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be hereafter celebrated and known as ‘Armistice
In 1991, I participated in the Desert Storm parade in DC.I wish I could be there for this one. Via Ace of Spades Soldiers are getting ready for the Army Anniversary Parade, some wearing Revolutionary War era uniforms. Some soldiers are wearing Vietnam-era uniforms. Neat. I guess they’re doing an NFL-style Throwback Uniforms display, and I’m
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Their contributions are immeasurable. My Grandfather fought in World War II. I enlisted in the United States Army the year he officially retired—1976. It was a symbolic change of the guard and I was proud to follow in the footsteps of his combat boots. Until I retired in 2006, I had
