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From a loyal subscriber, “To all Marines – To All services – it will bring a tear to your eye. Semper Fi!” “Fathom the Hypocrisy of a Government that requires every citizen to prove they are insured…. but not everyone must prove they are a citizen.” Ben Stein This is so well done. It takes…

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…

Military Heroes – U. S. Air Force Charles McGee USAF (Ret.) “They called it the double ‘V’, victory against Hitler in Europe and victory against racism at home.” McGee’s role was as a member of the Tuskegee Airmen, an elite all African American fighter squadron, who brought out values that are still important: dedication, determination,…

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…

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…

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! 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…

A bartender is sitting behind the bar on a typical day, when the door bursts open and in come four exuberant Marines. They come to the bar and order five bottles of beer and ten glasses. They take their order over and sit down at a large table. The caps are popped, the glasses are…

Military Heroes – U. S. Marine Corps Norman Hatch   Staff Sergeant USMC (Ret.)  As a combat cameraman, Hatch has a very different perspective of the war though the lens of his camera, as he begins, “I was living in the movie, I was disassociated with everything that was going on around me.” Hatch risks…

An army Major visiting the sick soldiers, went to one private and asked, “What’s your problem, Soldier?” “Chronic syphilis, Sir.” “What treatment are you getting?” “Five minutes with the wire brush each day.” “What’s your ambition?” “To get back to the front, Sir.” “Good man,” said the Major. He went to the next bed, “What’s…
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