I have been with the Patriot Guard for a few years now. I always hope my last mission will truly be my last mission. Sometimes we all wonder what impact we are having by standing for the fallen. I know that just being there and seeing so many flags waving and witnessing the respect is [...]
It has been awhile since I did a Military Monday post. Time to get back in the groove because these posts are important to me. Just getting lazy here and maybe I need a Drill Instructor screaming in my face to motivate me. Um, think I will pass on that one. Anyway, I was listening [...]
Emmy award winning journalist Rita Cosby has a new book out called ‘Quiet Hero: Secrets From My Father’s Past’ about her father’s experiences as a prisoner of war during World War II. The Book is a testament to her father’s service and spirit. If you are a military family, you will appreciate this book. Following [...]
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1 Comment »I first discovered the blogosphere in 2007. I was searching the internet at the time for military news partly because of my son and nephew’s enlistments in the Marine Corps and because I just wanted to learn more about the military world. Well, somehow I stumbled across a blog called Kaboom A Soldier’s War Journal. [...]
Posted in Uncategorized Tags: deployment, Kaboom, Matt Gallagher, military, military Monday 5 Comments »I ran across this musical group on Twitter. They are four former soldiers that formed a musical group and they now have a cd coming out on May 11th. They are also making apperances around the country. 4 Troops is the name of the group and consits of Former Sgt. Daniel Jens, Former Capt. Meredith [...]
Well, after a month of no contact I finally received a email from Cpl Honda. Yes, it is Cpl Honda. He was promoted on Feb 1! He said he feels like he can get on with his career now. Career is an important word because depending on the day you ask he would say he [...]
Today’s Military Monday is taking on a more personal note as it should because my son, Lcpl Honda reenlisted for another four years into the US Marine Corps!. He stood on the flight deck of the ship on which he is current deployed and to the oath and once again pledge to honor and defend [...]
Posted in Uncategorized Tags: cinderella, LCpl Honda, military, military families, military Monday, reenlistment, wedding 9 Comments »I found this story on Foxnews.com. Starting on December 8 this showcases 12 ideas for giving this Christmas season. Many involve the troops, their families, wounded warriors and veterans. I know I am a little late, but better late than never. Day 12. Send a video message to the troops. Ed Deet, owner of Video [...]
Posted in Uncategorized Tags: "Robert's Snow", "Why I Wore Lipstick", Connecting Our Troops Campaign, Home of the Brave, Homefront Hugs, military Monday, Operation AC, Operation Gratitude, Operation Sandbox, Packed with Pride, Presents with a Purpose, Replay for Kids, Spirit of America, TAPS, Video View Productions, Volunteers of America, Women for Women, Wounded Warriors 14 Comments »I missed Military Monday because sometimes life just gets in the way. Along with ‘Dancing with the Stars’. I just read where President Obama has proclaimed November Military Family Month. Funny I first heard about this on Twitter from a military supporter. Seems this should have been on the news. Maybe it was and I [...]
Posted in Uncategorized Tags: blog, LCpl Honda, military, military families, Military Family Month, military Monday Comments OffI found this video of the USS Bonhomme Richard during Fleet Week in San Francisco 2008. It is quite long but it gives a good tour of the ship.
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