This is from an email my brother sent while serving in Iraq. “The last thing I want to leave you with is words on a solitary plaque here in Iraq. This plaque is on top of a marble pedestal at the edge of a field where I end my runs. It encourages me greatly and [...]
Thank you. “Frank Woodruff Buckles was just 15 years old when he joined the U.S. Army. Soon, he was deployed to war and headed overseas on the Carpathia — the same ship used in the rescue mission of the Titanic.” Thank you. ht: The Corner Thank you. Source Give Back to those who have given [...]
“Good people sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.” attributed to George Orwell from Blackfive Happy Birthday, Marines. May God bless you and keep you safe.
Retired Marine Corps Col. Kenneth L. Reusser, called the most decorated Marine aviator in history and was shot down in three wars, has died at age 89.He may not get round the clock coverage from the talking heads, but his life and death deserve at least as much notice as any celebrity’s. ht: The Corner
Favorite comment: “Well, Obama has been giving us the finger for a while now.” And look, he’s branching out! What in heavens name can the man be thinking? Forcing wounded vets to get private insurance to pay for their health care? Really? I keep wondering, is the Obama administration incompetent or evil? Incompetently evil? Evilly [...]
In 1918, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, “The War to end all wars” ended. 20 years later, on the brink of another World War, Congress voted to make Armistice Day on official federal holiday. After World War II, we continued to celebrate Armistice Day, changing the name to [...]