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Staff Sgt. Dennisur Thompson Staff Sgt. Dennisur Thompson, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, overcompensates a left turn while on a driving simulator as a part of the Save a Life Tour in Kaiserslautern, Germany. Photo Courtesy of U.S. Army These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives so that others may enjoy the …
This true American patriot continues to impress the rest of us who grew seeing on the TV or big screen. Chuck Norris continues to defy the laws of all Hollywierd by actually making sense and using his star power to make a difference. This morning this nice piece he wrote (yes, he writes too) about …
Update: As per recent comment – not complaining about anything. Just talking out loud on my blog which has always been referred to as my “free therapy.” Update: Well, this video has over 7,000 hits as I write this. Not too shabby. I knew putting myself out there would not come without consequences. I’ve been …
Pictures from the day’s events in New Orleans. Pictures from the presentation of the Liberty Bell from France to the National WWII Museum. In the video below, Sir JJ explains Armistice Day. Armistice Day from Greta Perry on Vimeo.
h/t Bayou Buzz
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From the bottom of my heart, I thank all those who put on the uniform for this Country. They Did Their Share On Veteran’s Day we honor Soldiers who protect our nation. For their service as our warriors, They deserve our admiration. Some of them were drafted; Some were volunteers; For some it was just …
I can remember as a child my dad talking, somewhat, about his service during Korea. I never really listened. I was a kid. What did I know? I do remember hearing once that he actually served with Elvis, but I don’t think that was true. He died in ’96 and now I have no idea …
Thoughts and prayers to Staff Sgt Henry DeJean and his family over the untimely loss of 7 year old daughter, Paige DeJean. She was shot by a stray bullet while sleeping early Sunday morning as she slept on an air mattress in the living room of her home in the Mark Twain II apartment complex …
I pretty much spent last weekend at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. I feel so at home there, surrounded by people who love their Country. Of course, hanging with Sir JJ Witmeyer, (who is like Norm form Cheers there) helps. Friday was the grand opening with all the stars and hoopla. …
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I have felt sick over this since it hit the news and was unable to make myself write about it. We were stationed at Fort Hood from 2000-2002. The community was like no other and even though I did not live on post, the entire off-post community was military and gave you that sense of …
I really have been ignoring this whole hurricane/storm thing. I already sent 2 kids of to school and just got a call from the Parish that the kids will get out of school 3 hours early. Guess this puts a kink in my plans for today. I better hit the grocery store as the cupboards …
Thumbs up for being military supporters! Last year, I was approached by Wizard 101 as a Milblogger. They wanted to initially reach out to the military community with this game and sent me this email (along with a trial subscription): One of the great things we’ve been seeing since the launch of Wizard101 is how …
Update: Here is the link to the video. It will get toasty on air this week! What started as a PTA suggesting school uniforms for Williams Middle School in Huntsville, Alabama has grown into a huge ordeal. My confirmed guest as of now will be Emily Grisham of A Soldiers’ Perspective. Emily and her husband …