For one former enlisted Marine and veteran of the war in Iraq, being a commissioned officer carries a great deal of personal weight. Click here for a beautifully written tribute to Lance Corporal Brian P. Montgomery by his brother Second Lieutenant Eric Montgomery, U.S. Marine Corps. Courtesy of U.S. Naval Institute. Loyal Subscribers!  We need…

The U.S. Coast Guard tall ship Eagle arrives in New Orleans as part of The War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration. The War of 1812 Bicentennial Commemoration in New Orleans is part of a series of city visits by the Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Corps and Operation Sail beginning in April 2012 and concluding in 2015.…

The subscriber who submitted this feature makes the following comments about the film.  “This is spectacular live footage of the 3,000 round trip mile air assault upon the Japanese mainland, with 3 bomber wings and a host of P-51’s.  This is the real way to end a war.  No matter what war footage you ever…

The Navy has done a series of videos commemorating the bicentennial of the War of 1812…definitely from a sea perspective… Click here to access the videos. Courtesy of Blackfive. 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,…

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