Real Soldiers
When a Police Officer Tried to Choke a Navy SEAL
Brandon Webb, pictured above in the middle, is a former U.S. Navy SEAL Sniper. He finished his time in the Navy as the Naval Special Warfare Sniper Course Manager. He is a New York Times bestselling author. In an article for SOFREP, Brandon recounts the time that a police officer put him in a chokehold. […]
The Last Voices of World War II
WWII documentaries from NatGeo: https://www.military.com/off-duty/2020/05/07/nat-geo-commemorates-75th-anniversary-wwii-ve-day-new-documentaries.html And this one, with WWII vets relaying their memories of it: https://www.military.com/off-duty/2020/05/06/national-geographic-magazine-honors-last-voices-world-war-ii.html A fitting salute, to those few, those happy few, who are still with us: The Non Nobis and Te Deum https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPXXuEel0fU
Keeping the Tradition Alive
Going back to World War I and beyond that, our aboriginal Native Americans are still warriors defending their homeland, in the US military. They view it as a duty to protect their home country. Native Americans from various tribes serving in the military continue to serve as a higher percentage than other ethnic groups and […]
World War I Movie Preview
This is a YoutTube preview of the World War I movie “1917”. By Spielberg’s Amblin Partners and Sam Mendes, due out in December. This article on Military Times reviews the trailer: https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/military-culture/2019/08/01/the-first-trailer-for-the-star-studded-world-war-i-film-1917-is-here-and-its-a-must-see/ The preview is striking enough in and of itself. If I read it right, there is nothing spared in portraying the reality of the […]
Valor Friday
Mason has been at it, and today he brings us Mustang Captain (for a while, anyway) Aaron Fisher, USA, and his story, amazing even without the award. Here’s Mason: Mason Aaron Fisher was born the son of a Civil War veteran just before the turn of the 20th Century. His father, being black, had served […]
Army recruiters respond to active shooter, aid wounded boys at California mall
Two Army recruiters responded to an active shooter at a California mall Tuesday. (San Bruno Police/Twitter) Two soldiers acted without hesitation when the sounds of gunfire interrupted their conversation with a potential recruit in a California Mall last Tuesday. Staff Sgt. Isaiah Locklear and Staff Sgt. Michael Marl first secured their recruit to the rear […]
Valor D-Day Special
Mason’s taken some time to produce a Valor D-Day Special for us, highlighting Theodore Roosevelt. Not the one on Mt. Rushmore, but his son Theodore Roosevelt III, known as Ted. Brigadier General Ted, that is, and here is his story of his valor on a very important day. BG Roosevelt III Mason As we commemorate […]
The Cold Blue
The Cold Blue Directed by Erik Nelson (Dreams with Sharp Teeth, A Gray State), The Cold Blue takes an inside look at the daily life of men of the Eighth Air Force, who flew mission after deadly mission in World War II. The film features newly restored 4K footage and outtakes, shot by director William Wyler (Oscar winner […]
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