One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Alex standing in the foyer of the church staring up at a large plaque. It was covered with names with small American flags mounted on either side of it. The seven year old had been staring at the plaque for some time, so the pastor walked up, stood … Read more
So I am at Home Depot today and the older gentleman in front of me shows his ID for a veterans discount. The clerk tells him he does not qualify for a discount so the gentleman asked to see a manager. They ask me to go to another line because this may take a few … Read more
A friend of mine sent me this about his TSA (Transportation Security Administration) experience. He, unlike most of us, was coming back into the country from Afghanistan on a military charter. As the Chalk Leader for my flight home from Afghanistan, I witnessed the following: When we were on our way back from Afghanistan, … Read more
First off a little back story. My husband is a 27 year old Iraq veteran. He was injured while on patrol, and has a severe spinal injury, a leg injury, a traumatic brain injury, and severe post traumatic stress disorder. (Who wouldn’t after being blown up?) He can walk for short periods of time, with … Read more
An elderly man, 62 years old, put up a good argument as to why the military should raise the minimum age to join the military to 35 instead of recruiting 18-year-olds. The argument he makes will blow your mind (and make you laugh a little). Don’t forget to share this with your family and friends … Read more
If you are a member of the military, then you most likely have to wear a uniform. A big reason why soldiers wear uniforms is to strike fear into the heart of their enemies. It implies that everyone is working together as one unit (plus, identifying your friends and your foes is much easier). One … Read more
What does it mean to be a Marine? This story reflects what people think about the brave men and women who join the Marines. This story also reveals, surprisingly, how easy it is to become a hero. No, you don’t necessarily have to be chasing down terrorists, smoking gun on each hand. Sometimes the … Read more
One never forgets the loss of someone dear. But, you CAN honor them, and pay tribute to them, each day they’re not with us. Soldiers for one, are sacrificing their lives for us each and every day. Some manage to stay alive and win the battle against war. But, some are not so lucky. For … Read more