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This selection is from one of our subscribers who states, ”Please read to the very end; it is beautiful!!!”  Yes, it is.  Thanks, Betty Jean!  Cpt. Otis ‘MEET  ME IN THE STAIRWELL’ By Stacey Randall You say you will never forget where you were when you heard the news On September 11, 2001. Neither will…

Military Heroes – Birdies for the Brave Phil Mickelson Phil Mickelson has been a huge supporter of Homes For Our Troops through Birdies for the Brave, a non-profit organization established by Mickelson and his wife, Amy to provide support for U.S. troops and their families. Each season, Mickelson donates $100 for each birdie and $500…

All golfers and all Americans should be aware of this this program sponsored by Ping. On Monday, I played the Disney, Lake Buena Vista course.  As usual the starters matched me with three other players.  After a few holes we began to get to know each other a bit.  One fellow was rather young and…

SIX WEEKS into basic training at Fort Bliss, Texas, Company “C” was beginning to conform to the drill instructor’s exacting style of discipline. Late one bleak morning, having spent hours going through a rigorous series of marching drills, a weary trainee raised his hand. “Sarge, you know every command in the field book. Have you…

Military Heroes – U. S. Army SGT Eric Edmundson Eric and Stephanie and their daughter get the keys to their new handicap accessible home free of charge thanks to KitCorpBuilders and Homes for Our Troops. For a moving video… click here.

“This is a Humorous Tribute to the Huey Helicopter!  Glamour shots and footage from various sources of the huey helicopter at work.  It includes different models of the world’s best helicopter.” Having flown Hueys in Viet Nam, these types of videos are dear to my heart.  Here’s your introduction to this amazing aircraft! – Cpt…

AS FEMALE ARMY RECRUITS we watched our femininity being taken away one piece at a time. Our civilian clothing, jewelry and makeup were locked away. Our hair was hidden under caps, and battle-dress uniforms camouflaged our figures. We were issued the same boots and eyeglasses as the men. We were all soldiers now. The final…

Military Heroes – U. S. Army Ruth Haddick Ruth arrived just 6 days after D-day on Omaha Beach. She relates in detail what it was like working as a post-op nurse in an Army field hospital close to the front lines during WWII. For the video… click here.

UPON COMPLETING Air Force technical school, I had to drive from the Gulf Coast to the Pacific Northwest for my next assignment. A friend suggested I hang my blue dress uniform in the left-rear window to generate good will from the highway patrol. When I was pulled over by a Wyoming state trooper, I was…

Here’s a speech that has been a favorite of readers: LTC Randolph White’s Infantry School AIT graduation speech. Click here for the speech. Note:  The speech is a little over 12 minutes but it is certainly an inspiring 12 minutes! Loyal Subscribers!  We need some help.  The purpose of our “Heart” section is to publish…
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