Support the troops
Holding Onto Hallowed Ground in Hawaii
An old paratrooper, with whom I once served, sent me a heads up on a situation from which I am geographically distanced, but as a one-time combat infantryman in the far-western Pacific, find close to my heart. On the Hawaiian island of Oahu is one of the most beautiful resting places of American war dead […]
NJ cops/reservists back on the payroll
A few weeks ago we talked about Michael McCracken and Hector Cartagena the New Jersey cops who were suspended for abusing time they were allowed to participate in Air Force reserve duties. Our buddy, Katie O’Malley sends us a link to their Facebook support group which reports that they’re both back on the payroll; I […]
A Damn Nice Gesture
Well it looks like one Midwest regional retailer will get some business from me if I ever end up out that way. As will another, somewhat larger retail chain. The Indianapolis Colts play a first-round NFL playoff game this weekend. Up until yesterday, though, it looked like the game might not be sold out – […]
Your own Christmas story
You guys made this happen. One of our ninjas sent us a message from the folks at Honor Flight, Myrtle Beach about Calvin Harrison, a 91-year-old World War II veteran asking for cards and Christmas wishes for Calvin. I guess y’all responded; Thousands of cards, gifts and even heartfelt letters pile in by the bundles, […]
In the spirit of the season
One of our ninjas sent this; Honor Flight Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is asking for our help. A 91 year old WWII veteran, Mr. Calvin Harrison, is terminally ill and feeling a bit forgotten this holiday season. Mr. Harrison is in hospice care in Florence, SC. Honor Flight Myrtle Beach is requesting people from all […]
Google ponies up for wreaths
The other day I told you that Wreaths Across America, the organization that puts wreaths on the markers of veterans across the country, was coming up short in contributions this year to meet some of their goals. According to the Washington Post, Google, of all folks, came up with the cash; Google, which is mapping […]
Missing in America Project
AW1Ed sends us a link to Fox News about the Missing in America Project which insures that veterans get the burial that they deserve; Like other veterans identified by the organization, Goulet said Friday’s group of South Carolina soldiers from Charleston, Horry and Lexington counties went unclaimed most likely because they had no known living […]
Jack Daniels to give troops a ride home for the holidays again
I get a lot of email asking for your attention and I usually pass on it – but when Jack Daniels speaks to me, I listen. Every year for the last three years they’ve tugged on my ear about their “Operation Ride Home” program. This year they’ve donated $100,000 to the till to get troops […]
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