Silent color film from World War II, Vietnam, and Korea has been uncovered after decades. Rare color combat footage of the Marine Corps was recently released and is in the process of being archived digitally. Marine photographers recorded 2,000 hours on 16 and 35-millimeter film between the 1930s and the 1970s. Mark Kelley with…
Category: Veterans Issues
Inspirational: A Picture of Dedication
I know folks have posted a lot of back and forth on this, but I really don’t care if the guy has a little building he can stand in or not, I like the picture for the statement it makes: Dedication. It can make all the difference in life. Stay Alert, Stay Armed and Stay…
Homeless Veteran “Super Happy” People Paid Attention to him on Facebook For a Week
Speaking of caring about people other than so-called muslim Refugees/Rapist/Looters/Freeloaders (in addition to Christian Refugees) here is one we can all add to our list: DISABLED VETERANS and HOMELESS VETERANS. -SF SEATTLE — During the height of debate over Syrian refugees, attention briefly turned to homeless veterans, making former Army Spc. and current refrigerator box tenant Micheal Schmidt “super…
Military History: Women Pilots who Flew During WW2 DENIED Rest at Arlington Cemetery
This is a damn outrage. Somebody needs to have their ass kicked for this and get it Corrected ASAP! -SF First Lt. Elaine Danforth Harmon, a Women’s Airforce Service Pilot, or WASP, was one of many women who served their country when it needed them the most. More than 70 years after Harmon flew military aircraft,…
3 Lessons I have Learned from Military History
Excellent “Boots on the Ground” View of Military History as only a Military Veteran can see it. -SF Here are a couple things military history has shown me. It’s often said that if we don’t study our own history, we will be doomed to repeat it. This is probably true, mainly because we can learn…
The Invisible Cost of Combat Readiness
With all of the mindless Political GARBAGE taking center stage as of late, most Americans have forgotten about what really MATTERS…Remembering these 12 men, these 12 MARINES, who lost their lives TRAINING to defend this country. I can tell you I will NEVER Forget them, as I will NEVER FORGET any Marine, Sailor, Soldier or…
As a Vet, Here’s How I feel Watching Continued Fighting in A-Stan
Marine veteran Chris Jones, who served with the infantry in Afghanistan, reflects on the 15th year of the Afghan War. Last year, thousands of Iraq combat veterans watched the country they’d fought in fall to ISIS. Days ago, a dusty city named Marjah made headlines after a Special Forces soldier was killed there. The same…
Injured Veterans will have to “Prove” They are Not Crazy to Buy Guns?
“Our 2nd Amendment is about is more than just guns. It is about casting off those who would enslave us. It is about daily breathing the blessed air of freedom, with all it’s disappointments and responsibilities. It is about individual accountability and personal independence.” ~ Ranchhod Mental health? Under BHO’s new plan intended to drastically…
Profiles in Dishonor: Stolen Valor Ruled a Form of Free Speech?!
Well, it is official my friends. This Country has gone to SHIT. I never thought I would see the day when it would be LEGAL to wear military medals you DID NOT EARN and trample the memory of all those brave men who DID EARN THEM. This DISHONORS the very essence of what the United States…
Inspirational: World War Two Hero Still Leads by Example after 70 Years
Years after clearing paths through the Battle of Iwo Jima with a flamethrower, Woody Williams is still serving his country. In early December, I had the humbling honor of being connected with a former Marine named Hershel “Woody” Williams, a World War II Medal of Honor recipient. Williams, a man with blood ties to…