Archive for July 12th, 2019
Weekend Open Thread-Name Origins of the Days of the Week
You guys could pretty much guess the origins of the names for Saturday (Saturn Day), Sunday ( Sun Day), and Monday (Moon Day). We associate those days with celestial bodies. In ancient times, celestial bodies were associated with gods/goddesses. So, what about Tuesday through Friday? “Tues” is an echo of “Tiw”, a northern European god […]
First Ever Medal of Honor Video Recording
In an article by the American Military News, they write about Air Force Tech. Sgt. John A. Chapman, a combat controller, who was killed during a fierce battle against al Qaida fighters in Takur Ghar, Afghanistan, March 4, 2002. According to the video’s narration, Chapman would eventually be awarded two Medal of Honors for his […]
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 […]
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