Category Archives: Military Families
As a pause in the middle of the battles over the WH initial statements following the killing of Osama Bin Laden, I’d like to insert a moment of unity… A POTUS winged his way to Kentucky to award the Seal team the Presidential Unit Citation, and to honor our military in general to a crowd of America’s finest at Fort Campbell. … snip… This was the speech and tone, if not more in a more abbreviated version, I wish we heard Sunday night. But it’s better late than never for me. I welcomed the Commander in Chief’s gracious acknowledgement of all those who enabled this mission’s success over the years.
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To those past and present who serve in our military, THANK YOU! Our nation owes its peace and prosperity to your service and sacrifice. An extended thank you to the military families who support you.
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There have been some comments lately, concerning the returning vets and how to welcome them. Old Skook has been trying to make this into an art form for several years; give me a few minutes and I’ll share my techniques … Continue reading
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7 of America’s best and brightest who fought and died in Iraq and Afghanistan came out of Buchanan High School in the Central Valley community of Clovis, California. The 7th soldier to be killed, Brian Piercy, age 27, was buried … Continue reading
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Saving Soldiers From Mental Effects of War The only words I have are: Godspeed my friend and ShannonROCKS! (yes, 1word!) -Scott
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I’ve been on vacation, visiting the folks back in Colorado. One of my rest stops during the 18 hour drive was off of I-70 in Fruita, where there is a Vietnam memorial. I took a few pictures, including the one … Continue reading
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You know all those wonderful stories of Americans giving up their first class seats for soldiers? Well, here’s a kick in the gut (Hat tip: Thomas Ricks) to a military family, right before Memorial Day: His name was Marine Lance … Continue reading
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*Note*-This post to remain stickied at the top for the duration of the Memorial Day Weekend; for more recent posts, check below it. The following FA video is dedicated to Major Chris Galloway and his family:
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Sgt Rafael Peralta’s story of sacrifice is one that was closely followed by Curt. Curt writes of this fellow Marine in 2004: I heard about this incident this morning on the way to work and got choked up. This Marine, … Continue reading
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