This month marks the 80th anniversary of the selfless sacrifice of the Army’s “Four Chaplains,” who are often also referred to as “The Immortal Chaplains.”
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AWTR Show #913: WW2 Armor
It all started with a Thompson .45 caliber machine gun. And then 37 tanks later, WW2 Armor was born. Now there is an organization that can breathe life into what people typically only read about in books.
WW2 Armor is a self-propelled living museum that demonstrates fully operational WWII tanks, tank destroyers, and artillery at public events as a way to honor the men who fought in them. One such public event is coming up, the D-Day reenactment in Conneaut, Ohio (more information below). This event brings Normandy here and makes it accessible to people who normally might not be able to experience it.
AWTR Show #909: Book: Danger Forward
Can you imagine graduating from West Point right as the Korean War started and then talking your way into getting orders to Korea? Paul Gorman did not only that but became an instrumental strategist in the US Army. Author Mike Guardia recounts the amazing career of Paul Gorman in the new book, Danger Forward.
A 1950 West Point graduate, Paul Gorman entered the officer ranks during the inaugural years of the Cold War. Like many of his classmates, Gorman served on the frontlines in Korea and Vietnam. As a young Lieutenant Colonel, he commanded 1-26 Infantry at the Battle of Bong Trang in 1966, where he was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross – the nation’s second highest award for valor.
Purple Dandelion
Purple is the color of royalty and strength,
Dandelion flowers bloom and adapt at great lengths.
You radiate the essence of these pillars and more,
They represent how special you are, for much more is in store.
The 20-Year Mark: A Lifetime
There’s an anniversary my husband and I have been talking about for some time now, and I think the same goes for military families, civilians, and global media. It’s the 20-year mark since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
There’s so much uncertainty on how to approach this day, particularly with the recent events in Afghanistan. One thing I’ve been reflecting on recently is that it feels like a lifetime ago.
And for some, it was.
The 20-Year Mark: A Lifetime
There’s an anniversary my husband and I have been talking about for some time now, and I think the same goes for military families, civilians, and global media. It’s the 20-year mark since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. There’s so much uncertainty on how to approach...
For 20 Years
For 2o years, we watched them go.
They were proud to be American service members,
And we were proud to love them.
Our Nation stood proud as they went to avenge the attack on our soil.
We hung yellow ribbons, sang anthems, and waved flags…
Focus On Commonalities, Not Differences
Like many military spouses, a recent trip to the mailbox revealed a letter from the Office of People Analytics (OPA) within the Department of Defense. The letter was a fascinating look into the hundreds of thousands of lives that make up the milspouse tribe.
It was also a bit comical that the letter came with the subheading, “2019 DoD Survey of Active Duty Spouses.”
2019? Most of us are used to the military style of hurry-up-and-wait, but did the Department of Defense really just share findings with me two years after the fact?
Honor and Remember
May we all keep those who served and sacrificed so much for our freedoms not far from our hearts and minds, never to be forgotten. The honors described here are worn and displayed with great pride by veterans and surviving families. For those who made the ultimate sacrifice, may we honor and remember them on Memorial Day.
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