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ONE COLD, WINDY February morning during my Army basic training at Fort Bliss, Texas, our company was assembled outside. There, at parade rest, we were forced to listen to an endless procession of individuals extolling the benefits of Army life. The last person to speak droned on about the insurance program. When the ordeal was…

New York Police Department Mounted Unit The Mounted Unit of the New York Police Department is an important factor in providing security in New York City. [bcvideo vid=’1067210433001′ pid=’96582452001′ height=’410′ width=’480′]

 “The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation is proud to announce the launch of the National Museum of the Marine Corps’ state-of-the-art Virtual Experience! Now Marines and civilians from all over the world can experience this cutting-edge web version of the real Museum located in Quantico, Virginia. “With in-depth, special educational features on exhibits, galleries and artifacts…

IN THE ARMY during Operation Desert Storm, I found myself in a world that had changed little since Biblical times. With so few creature comforts available, packages from home containing cookies and canned goods were received with great anticipation. When I got a box from my sister, I happily tore into it, only to discover…

Military Heroes – US Coast Guard Maritime Guardians Maritime Guardians Organized under the Department of Homeland Security the United States Coast Guard is responsible for defending the nations waters from a broad range of threats. For over two centuries the U.S. Coast Guard has safeguarded our Nation’s maritime interests in the heartland, in the ports,…

Spurs Owner Peter Holt’s Past Puts NBA Offseason in Perspective By Mike Wise An NBA owner I hadn’t spoken to in a few years called the other day. Before we talked about the reason for our conversation, he asked, “What’d you think of the LeBron-a-thon?” Click here to find out about Peter’s history and philanthropy…

AT A RECENT Navy retirement ceremony the guest of honor was asked what it was like to spend so many years in an F-14 fighter squadron. “Well,” he replied, “I guess it’s just like being in a motorcycle gang — except your mother’s still proud of you.” –Contributed to “Humor In Uniform” by Capt. John…

Astronaut Sally Ride, the first woman into space, reflects on the 25th anniversary of her historic trip into the cosmos. [bcvideo vid=’950843444001′ pid=’96582452001′ height=’410′ width=’480′]

Military Heroes – U. S. Army 1st Lt. Brian Bradshaw For millions around the world, June 25th, 2009, will be remembered as the day Michael Jackson died, but for Martha Gillis it will always be the day her nephew, 1st Lt. Brian Bradshaw, was killed by an IED in Afghanistan. [bcvideo vid=’973160258001′ pid=’96582452001′ height=’410′ width=’480′]

DURING OPERATION DESERT STORM I was part of a field-hospital team stationed in northern Saudi Arabia. One day, I noticed a small rip in the canvas vestibule of our hospital laboratory and asked the section sergeant to fix it. He put a strip of heavy tape on the wall to seal the tear until he…
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