August 7 is called variously National Purple Heart Day, Purple Heart Appreciation Day, and Purple Heart … Monday – National Purple Heart DayRead more
Army
Belgian Beer Bearing Battered Bastard of Bastogne dies, age 98
We talked about Private Vince Speranza several years back, and his cheeky brand of “aid and … Belgian Beer Bearing Battered Bastard of Bastogne dies, age 98Read more
The U.S. Army is updating its conventional fires strategy based on Ukraine War realities
General James Rainey, of the Army Futures Command, declared that the U.S. Army is generating an … The U.S. Army is updating its conventional fires strategy based on Ukraine War realitiesRead more
Now this truly feels good
We all know about 3rd Infantry’s Old Guard. Some of us have past or present friends … Now this truly feels goodRead more
Valor Friday
Veterans of modern times will be aware that sometimes, if you want recognition for your actions, … Valor FridayRead more
Army vet Tony Bennett dies at 96
Tony Bennett, the American singer whose career spanned more decades than most of us will live, … Army vet Tony Bennett dies at 96Read more
An Army Reserve Major was charged for defrauding Gold Star families
Caz Craffy, major in the U.S. Army reserve, was one of the financial counselors working for … An Army Reserve Major was charged for defrauding Gold Star familiesRead more
The anniversary we missed (that no one was missing at all)
July 1 has come and gone, and for many of us, the 50th anniversary of something … The anniversary we missed (that no one was missing at all)Read more
