We all know who GEN John J. Pershing was – American Expeditionary Force commander, aka “Black … A new story about PershingRead more
WWI
Thursday tidbits
The White House says President Trump has backed off renaming Veteran’s Day to “Victory Day for … Thursday tidbitsRead more
Valor Friday
David (not Hardin) sent me the story of Sergeant William Shemin, whose valor wasn’t properly recognized … Valor FridayRead more
The Sea Devil
Imagine the scion of a noble military family, with such a history that the French dedicated … The Sea DevilRead more
Valor Friday
Ralph Talbot was born in 1897 in Massachusettes, and would use natural gifts for both academics … Valor FridayRead more
Valor Friday
As we reported the other day, Fort Benning is once more Fort Benning. The large Army … Valor FridayRead more
Valor Friday
I came across this Military.com article about the oldest ever Buffalo Soldier and thought I’d share … Valor FridayRead more
Tarawa Marine to be laid to rest
SGT. Robert F. Van Heck was 25 when he was killed in 1943 on the island … Tarawa Marine to be laid to restRead more