Jun 06
Today June 6 is just another day for most of us as most fail to realize the import of this day in recent history, a day in which TWO landmark events in human history occurred: In 1942, a still reeling US Navy made a huge bet they knew where the Japanese Imperial Navy was about …
May 26
Memorial Day 2013 — Remembrance in a Poppy Flower In Flanders Fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead, short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow …
Dec 08
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Navy’s decade of dominance over Army was 14 yards away from sinking. Then the Black Knights botched a handoff with an overdue victory in sight and the Midshipmen pounced on the fumbled ball. Tight games or blowouts, Navy has made a habit of beating Army. Keenan Reynolds helped Navy top Army for …
Dec 06
One of the best parts about the Army-Navy game — other than the amazing pageantry on the field — is the specially designed uniforms both teams get to wear. Navy announced its uniforms a couple weeks ago and Tuesday, Army unveiled its new kit for the final game of the regular season. http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/ncaaf-dr-saturday/army-unviels-wwii-inspired-uniforms-army-navy-game-183816157–ncaaf.html
Nov 10
The brave men and women who serve and protect the U.S. come from all walks of life; they are parents, children and grandparents. They are friends, neighbors and coworkers, and an important part of their communities. Here are some facts about the current veteran population of the United States.
9.2 million veterans are over the age of
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May 30
SJ is rich in Military Honor, and had a chance to talk to a few of our Vets on what Memorial Day means to them. Thanks in advance guys and to our members, please give them a shout out today. Deb: When you look at a blue sky and see the American flag flapping in …
May 30
In all my years of writing, and being an active part of various online communities, I’ve had the pleasure of coming across not only a multitude of different personalities and fan bases, but also the honor of meeting many of the men and women who have served this wonderful country of ours. Today, Steelers Chronicle is going to cast aside all team allegiances and honor some of my friends. [...]
Oct 19
Another essay of mine. Just posting to generate discussion. I personally have nothing against our military men and women. I actually am thankful to all those who serve our country and fight for our freedom… Military service should not be mandatory because men and women should be given the choice on whether they want to …
May 31
We have talked a lot through the years, but for anyone that may not know, let’s start with a little background on time served, branch, why the navy, etc. I served in the US Navy from 1984 to 1993(9 years, 10 months). I chose the Navy because i really liked the opportunities that it offered …
Feb 12
They always say that certain dates stay with people for different reasons. All Americans remember July 4, 1776, and December 7, 1941, and September 11, 2001. But for me, I remember another date, February 17, 1988. I can already see members that read this scratching their heads and saying, why that date? On that date, …
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