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It Came Down to One Marine
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goquin
Here’s a great tale of valor and sacrifice submitted by one of our subscribers. How much do we owe to the WW2 heroes – Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps? Be sure to read to the end of the article for ‘the rest of the story!’ It Came Down to One Marine by Vin…
Air Force Bike Test
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goquin
1. Wear a bike helmet to the test. Optional: Include knee and elbow pads. 2. Demand the tester wear a reflective road guard vest “for safety.” 3. Bring a bike horn and attach it. Each time the tester adjusts the tension, honk the horn loudly and yell, “Get the hell out of the way, you…
Captain John Ripley
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goquin
Military Heroes – U. S. Marine Corps John Ripley Captain USMC (Ret.) Ripley relates his heroic feat of singlehandedly stopping the enemy during a major offensive on Easter Sunday in 1972. His “tiny force” of South Vietnamese Marines was poised on one side of the Dong-Ha Bridge to take on the “enormous force” of North…
A Mother’s Arms Can Have a Long Reach
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goquin
A mother’s arms can have a long reach! Here’s a beautiful, true story. We originally posted this story, Against the Odds, in November of 2005. It is from the Chicken Soup for the Veteran’s Soul. This YouTube video adds a postscript to the story. Take a few minutes to watch Gary Sinise give veteran Elgin…
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