Archive for the ‘Military’ Category

Wannabe veterans now have free reign to lie and claim military service and awards that they did not perform or receive thanks to two recent rulings by activist judges.  Two cases, one in Colorado and one in California, were the first to challenge the Stolen Valor Act, a 2006 law meant to protect the honor [...]

It is with great sadness that I must report that Corporal Larry Harris of Thornton died yesterday in Afghanistan.  The 24-year-old was struck by a roadside bomb while on foot patrol in the Garmsir district of Helmand Province.
From the Associated Press: “The Marine Corps said he was a mortarman assigned to the Marine Expeditionary Force [...]

A dedicated group of volunteers at the Thornton Veterans memorial Foundation announced that they will be starting construction on the first phase of the city’s veterans memorial.  This is an exciting milestone for all veterans – past, present and future – who deserve a memorial in their honor.

Note: This memorial is for ALL veterans – [...]

A patriotic young man thought he was doing a good thing by creating a patriotic and military themed ball cap and wearing it to school.  Officials at Coventry Public Schools in Coventry, Rhode Island thought otherwise.
Second grader David Morales took a camouflage ball cap with an American flag on it and with the help of [...]

In the latest move to use politically correct language in our war against terror, the Obama administration has decided that ‘Islamic extremism’ and other such terms are unacceptable.  News came out today that those terms will be removed from the key document that outlines the United States’ national security strategy. 
The effort to correct our vernacular [...]

Certainly the Declaration of Independence, the United States Constitution and any number of quotes from men and women in this nation’s history stir feelings of patriotism among Americans.  There is one though that most Americans have probably never heard. 
The Preamble to the Constitution of the American Legion is recited before every meeting of the Legion.  [...]

Maybe you could start by pronouncing their title correctly, Mr. President.  I guess that is one of the hazards of being unable to speak without the help of a teleprompter. 

Related:

Obama’s jobs speech – Says ‘taxpayer’ twice, ‘I’ 132 times
Another overseas trip for President Obama, another bow of submission
Eyes forward, Mr. President!
President of the United States [...]

My fellow sailors will appreciate this – at least those that served before the “kinder, gentler” military of today. 
The United Navy – Then and now
Then – If you smoked, you had an ashtray on your desk.
Now – If you smoke, you get sent outside and treated like a leper, if you’re lucky.
Then – [...]

If this is anything like Band of Brothers, it is must see TV.

For more information:  HBO – The Pacific

Certainly nothing is sacred when it comes to the dog-eat-dog world of business, particularly in the retail business.  Any possible opportunity to increase sales is guaranteed to be exploited.  Some events however should be above this and none more so than Veterans Day. 
In the week leading up to the holiday many retailers advertise their ‘Veterans [...]