As promised, I intend to deliver more military stories. I was watching TV tonight when I learned about Got Your 6. This organization focuses on helping our military personal return to civilian life. It also educates civilians on enlisted and veteran men and women. Those of us at home will better understand military duty, service, [...]
Lately, I do not have any desire to write. Why? Probably the events in my life that bring me down and want to make me crawl in a hole. Don’t worry. I see the hole but have no intention of jumping in anytime soon. I know that I have steered away from the military focus [...]
We can not forget. Some gave. Some gave all. Some return to spend eternity with their comrades.
Yes, I am sure you are wondering about that title. I spoke with my son, Sgt. Honda early Sunday morning. Our time zones are so far apart that I usually hear from him at some ungodly hour. It is ok. I have not seen him in over a year so I welcome the communication. The [...]
I recently asked Sgt. Honda what he wears when driving the general. He told me that it depends on what event the general is attending. Apparently, if they are going to a military function then Sgt. Honda wears his Service “A” or Alpha uniform. I have only seen him in this uniform once. It was [...]
Goodness how has this year come to an end? I suppose like all the other ones before. I have sat thinking about everything that has come to pass these 365 days. I thought about where I was last year at this time and where I am today. It is eerily the same. However, eerily different. [...]
The war on terrorism has been long and tedious. It is not over by a long shot. But for quite a few families, the chance to spend the holidays together is now a reality. Homecoming is a special event. I’ve lived through the waiting. Still waiting for another. I found this story especially uplifting in [...]
I was watching the news the other night and horrified when I heard a story about Marcus Luttrell and his service dog Dasy. Luttrell was the lone survivour of a Navy Seal mission in Afghanistan during 2009. He was later awarded the Navy Cross for his heroism. Dasy, an akronym for the Seals killed that [...]
After a few static filled phone calls, I finally was able to have a nice conversation with Sgt. Honda. He is good at his duty station on the other side of the world. He is also enjoying his new job driving a general to meetings and other events. His says the general is an impressive [...]
Tomorrow we will sit down and give thanks for all that we have. Most of us will spend time with loved ones and friends. Some may not be as lucky. I will be privileged to spend another year with my parents, Grandma M and Grandpa DingDon, my sister Crafty and her husband, my daughter Cinderella, [...]
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