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My father was telling his young nephew about fighting in Vietnam. “Are you a hero?” Jose asked. “Nah,” said Dad. “Did you ever shoot anyone?” “No. All I did was aim at ‘em.” –Margarita Bemis Provided Courtesy of Reader’s Digest. Click here for more “Military Jokes“.

As a new paratrooper, I was struck by all the T-shirts on base emblazoned with the motto “Death from above!” Later I noticed a submariner with a T-shirt that declared “Death from below!” Then, standing in line for chow one day, I was served by an Army cook. His T-shirt had a skull with a…

New York City Police Department Explorer Program An expedition into police work and fellowship with the Finest. Kids from New York City get a chance to work and train with police officers. [bcvideo vid=’1013866783001′ pid=’96582452001′ height=’410′ width=’480′]

Members of Dr. Leon Harold Bombet’s family cherish the letter written to his parents on the day World War II ended. Sixty-six years ago, World War II ended when the Japanese accepted the Allies’ terms of surrender on Aug. 15, 1945. That evening, 21-year-old Leon Harold Bombet typed a letter to his parents, Julius “Buddy”…

Here’s a feature from a subscriber who remarks, “Wow!  This is one of the best “courage” stories I have ever read.  When I read this I get upset at athletes being called heroic or doing a brave thing… They are just playing a game especially with the NFL strike and now the NBA brain surgeons…

The day after the Haitian earthquake, I got a frantic call from my daughter in Florida. “What’s wrong?” I asked. “Nate’s been called up by the National Guard. He’s going to Haiti,” she said. Then came the tears: “I didn’t even know we were at war with Haiti!” –Thomas Jordan Provided Courtesy of Reader’s Digest.…

NASA The scene opens with a hint of Old West flare, but this showdown takes off from the East Coast. From NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, this ride packs more action and adventure than any ride given to an outlaw or prairie skirt. Saddle up aboard the space shuttle and experience the wildest ride on Earth.…

One of our long time subscribers sent in the following article with these comments, “This article appeared in the Wall Street Journal.  I was pleased to see it.  Some of our media folks are ignorant of the facts and too eager to falsely fault our military people.” The Truth About Who Fights for Us By…

As the soldier drove up to the Air Force base gate, my husband, who was on security detail at the time, had an inkling that the driver might have had a few. What gave him away? The guy thought he was at a tollbooth and handed my husband a dollar bill. –Michelle Bruce Provided Courtesy…

Emergency Service Unit – NYPD When the public needs help, they call the police. When the police need help, they call ESU. Get a glimpse into the work of the elite NYPD Emergency Service Unit. [bcvideo vid=’1013978294001′ pid=’96582452001′ height=’410′ width=’480′]
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