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America in Uniform
Bugle Overboard!
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goquin
IN JULY 1941, my newly formed First Marine Division trained along the Atlantic Coast. Life aboard the Navy transports was tough, and morale on the “rust buckets” was rock-bottom. One gray evening, as we stood in ranks, the Marine bugler was ordered to sound “colors.” Tired and seasick, he put his battered instrument to his…
Patriotism in the Grocery Store
By
goquin
Patriotism should always be the focus for every American. However, with our hectic schedules, sometimes the best intentions do not get off carried through to full fruition. With the 9/11 10th anniversary just having taken place, it’s very appropriate to feature this video from a grocery store in Massachusetts. The subscriber who submitted the video…
Tracks in the Dust
By
goquin
This feature is a subscriber submission. Thanks Tom and Tim! Take a few minutes to see how some of our troops spend their free time in Afghanistan. Loyal Subscribers! We need some help. The purpose of our “Heart” section is to publish stories of the experiences, contributions and sacrifices of our military (Army, Navy, Air…
Hydraulic Fluid?
By
goquin
THE MAINTENANCE CREW of my Navy E-2C squadron had worked feverishly to repair my aircraft in time for an important flight. After they declared the plane “up,” they stood by while I conducted a preflight inspection. As I reached behind an equipment box, I skewered my finger on the exposed end of a safety wire,…
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