Remember how Jimmy the Clueless treated the military just “oh so well”? (Yes, that was sarcasm. … And In the (Historical) “WTF?” and “YGBSM!” Departments . . . .Read more
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Mitsubishi to apologize to US POWs
The Associated Press reports that Mitsubishi Materials Corp., a company that used American Prisoner of War … Mitsubishi to apologize to US POWsRead more
“I just saw what was going on and did what I could to help.”
Imagine, for a moment, that a man saves the lives of 669 people. Then imagine that … “I just saw what was going on and did what I could to help.”Read more
That Prestigious NDSM!
One of our regulars here (sj) speaks very highly of the National Defense Service Medal – … That Prestigious NDSM!Read more
Pointe du Hoc; June 6, 1944
Republished almost every year; Rangers Mission for D-Day, 6 June 1944 The Ranger Group, attached to … Pointe du Hoc; June 6, 1944Read more
Derrick Jackson; boy scout rescues Medal of Honor hero from obscurity
Parachutecutie sends us a link to the story about Derrick Jackson, a boy scout in Mason … Derrick Jackson; boy scout rescues Medal of Honor hero from obscurityRead more
V-E Day Anniversary
It was 70 years ago today that the Nazi government of Germany capitulated to the Allies … V-E Day AnniversaryRead more
LZ Carolyn anniversary
Someone reminded me that today is the 46th anniversary of the battle at LZ Carolyn in … LZ Carolyn anniversaryRead more