National Medal of Honor Day – a day set aside to honor all the recipients of the Medal of Honor (MoH). National Medal of Honor Day On March 25, 1863, when the first Medals of Honor were presented. Secretary of War, Edwin Stanton presented Medals of Honor (Army) to six members of “Andrews Raiders” for their volunteering and participation during an American Civil War raid in April of 1862. Created in 1861, the Medal of Honor is the United States of America’s highest military honor. It is awarded only to US military personnel, by the President of the United States […]
Valentine’s Wanted: 104-year-old retired Marine
Valentine’s Wanted: 104-year-old retired Marine. That is exactly what Major Bill White of the USMC wants for this Valentine’s Day.
A Prayer for our Military
A Prayer for our Military – Dear LORD, Ask that you be with the many men and women serving our country. I asked that you watch over them …
Marine Corp Veteran Carries Cross 12 Miles
Marine Corp Veteran Carries Cross 12 Miles on Veterans Day 2019 in Florida. That is exactly what this Marine Corp Veteran did. 34-year-old Tobiah Steinmetz, carried the 10-foot tall cross that weighed 75 pounds for 12 miles. Plus, Steinmetz was in full dress uniform!
VFW Celebrates 120 Years
VFW Celebrates 120 Years on VFW Day – a day for the Veterans of Foreign War. #VFW #VFWDay #VeteransofForeignWar #VeteransOfForeignWarsDay
National POW MIA Recognition Day
National POW MIA Recognition Day. A day set aside each year to recognize all those who were or are a Prisoner of War (POW) and all of those that are still missing in action (MIA). #NationalPOWMIARecognitionDay #POW #MIA #POWMIA
National Airborne Day
National Airborne Day – a day to celebrate the many men and women that have served in the Airborne decisions of the U.S. Army. #AirborneDay
National Navajo Code Talkers Day
National Navajo Code Talkers Day – day honoring those who served during war time. A day celebrating those code talkers on August 14. This honoring day has been celebrated since 1982. Also known as National Navaho Code Talkers Day. A code talker was a person employed by the military during wartime to utilize a little-known language as a means of secret communication. WikiPedia During World War II, it was important to have people to translate code. Cipher machines, couldn’t code them correctly. So they had to use real people for that. Japanese were adept at code-breaking, because many knew English […]
More Major Artifacts Added As National Army Museum Takes Shape
More Major Artifacts Added As National Army Museum Takes Shape – Two historic helicopters, a WWI-era Liberty Truck, and an anti-aircraft weapon were the latest macro artifacts installed in the National Museum of the United States Army now under construction at Fort Belvoir, VA
Denied Military – I didn’t get to serve
Denied Military – I didn’t get to serve and I will share my experience on why I didn’t get to serve in the military and was denied by the Marine Corp and the Air Force.
Combat veterans and the threat posed by PTSD
Combat veterans and the threat posed by PTSD – Every day men and women in the military put themselves in harm’s way to protect the lives and freedoms of their fellow countrymen. These brave men and women pay a steep price for their service, spending time away from their loved ones and putting themselves at risk of long-term physical and mental injuries.
The roles of the different branches of the U.S. military
The roles of the different branches of the U.S. military – The United States military is one of the most comprehensive, effective and respected armed forces in the world. Without the tireless commitment of military personnel – from the soldiers on the ground to the support staff behind the scenes – America could not be the world power it is today.
The roles played by the branches of the Canadian military
The roles played by the branches of the Canadian military – Learning about each branch is a great way for civilians to gain a greater understanding of the efforts and sacrifices the men and women protecting their freedoms make each and every day.
Nearly 1500 saved at Army Base
Nearly 1500 saved at Army Base – An article shared that Revival hit an army base with 1,459 receiving Christ. at the Fort Leonard Wood Military Base.
Wounded Heroes is asking for churches at VBS to write letters
Kentucky Wounded Heroes is asking churches to provide the final ingredient in care packages being sent this summer to U.S. military personnel deployed overseas. #VBS2018 #WoundedHereos
Breaking News: Baptist Army Chaplain Faces Career-Ending Disciplinary Actions
Breaking News: Baptist Army Chaplain Faces Disciplinary Actions – A U.S. Army Chaplain Squires is facing “career-ending” disciplinary actions by the U.S. Army because he did not conduct a marriage retreat that would included same sex couples.
Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero Movie Review
Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero Movie Review – My wife and I went to go see this movie and I am sharing with you my review, the trailer and more. #StubbyMovie #StubbyMovie
Repentance: It’s a 180 not a 360
Repentance: It’s a 180 not a 360! People will tell people you just need to do a 360 in your life. But if we did a 360 that means they are now facing the direction that they were. In order to turn your life around, you must do a 180.
An Important Step For Men To Remember
An important step is required for young men turning 18, in your life. You might want to remind them they have to register! If you or someone you care about is a young man turning 18, you should know about a simple move that can change his whole future.
Marines singing “Lord I Lift Your Name on High”
I love to share videos of our military singing gospel and Christian Music. Just like these Marines singing “Lord I Lift Your Name On High.” #Marines