President Harry Truman had on his desk a sign that said “The Buck Stops Here.” For leaders everywhere that’s a true statement. Put in military terms, a commander is responsible for everything his unit does or fails to do. I was taught that at every...
We vets served our nation to ensure that we keep our free society. One of the things politicians do all too often is bash and name-call people who don’t see their way of doing politics. The Koch brothers give large amounts of their profits to...
USAMU shooters take World Cup gold and silver By Sgt. 1st Class Raymond J. Piper, USAMU PAO TUSCON, Ariz. – It was an all-American shootout for the gold and silver medals for Men’s Double Trap during the 2014 International Shooting Sports Federation...
As discussed on this week’s program, here is where you can get information from the National Cemetary Administration’s website, on obtaining a U.S. Flag for your veteran friend or family member who qualifies for one (and almost all...
There are 99 points that cover the most important events in World War II. This is well done historical material. This is the final installment, items 76-99: 76. At the behest of the Nazi regime, book-burning campaigns took place in Berlin and other...
There are 99 points that cover the most important events in World War II. This is well done historical material. This is the third installment, items 51-75: 51.The Nazis killed millions of Poles. But they thought that some Polish babies and children...
The Association of the US Army (AUSA) presents the George C. Marshall Award to outstanding leaders annually. This year’s winner was Senator Rudman (R-NH). He gave a short, excellent speech. No spin here. “Thank you, General Sullivan, for your...
61 years ago: Baseball great Ted Williams was John Glenn’s wingman flying F-9Fs in combat in Korea. When asked to name the greatest team he was ever on, Ted said, “the US Marines”. The Boston Red Sox slugger who wore No. 9 as a...
There are 99 points that cover the most important events in World War II. This is well done historical material. This is the second installment, items 26-50: 26. In addition to Jews and gypsies, Jehovah’s Witnesses were also persecuted and...
There are 99 points that cover the most important events in World War II. This is well done historical material. Here are the first 25: 1. WWII was the most destructive conflict in history. It cost more money, damaged more property, killed more...