Memorializing Our Fallen in Ramadi
Why Ramadi matters: The fall of Ramadi is highly symbolic and of substantial strategic significance, despite the protestations to the contrary of Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff …
The Less than One Percenters
For a country that’s been engaged in two major theaters of war for around the last 13 years, much of the service and sacrifice has been made by the true …
Memorial Day
President Obama made a surprise visit to Afghanistan for this Memorial Day. On FB, I’ve noticed a number of friends sharing this link. KNOW YOUR HISTORY: Memorial Day was started …
Veterans Day
[youtube]http://youtube.com/watch?v=dU49w-VQ34I[/youtube] WordsmithA former fetus, the “wordsmith from nantucket” was born in Phoenix, Arizona in 1968. Adopted at birth, wordsmith grew up a military brat. He achieved his B.A. in English …
Families of Fallen Rangers Need Our Help
Several Rangers have Fallen in combat during the shutdown. The Rangers’ families need your help. One such family is the Pattersons.
Due to the government shutdown and the denial of death benefits, PFC Cody Patterson’s family is under severe financial distress. The 75th Ranger Regiment is currently attempting to collect donations through the Ranger Assistance Fund.
Contributions can be made at the RAFs website at http://www.75thraf.org/ by clicking the “Donate Here” button.
Checks can be sent to:
The Ranger Assistance Fund
2733 Summerfield Pl.
Phenix City, AL 36867
– See more at: http://www.blackfive.net/main/2013/10/no-death-gratuity-benefits-for-families-of-fallen-rangers-help-now.html#sthash.921T1JtJ.dpuf
More about Cody Patterson from the 3-75th:
Photo of the Weekend
President Barack Obama writes a school excuse note for Alanah Poullard, 5, while visiting with Wounded Warriors and their families in the East Room during their tour of the White House, Sept. 19, 2013. Alanah asked for a note to show her kindergarten teacher.
History Is Written
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The Class President, George W. Bush
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Being A Better Man Than You Are
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Obama: Chris Kyle? Who’s Chris Kyle?
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