The Gallup Poll is out. The military tops the list of the institutions in which Americans have the most confidence. “The military has been near or at the top of the list of institutions tested in each Gallup survey since 1987 (Gallup).” Click on the image for the entire article. (Gallup)
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Have you ever read the Declaration of Independence? It set the foundation for all our liberties, rights, and expectations. Here’s the entire document – take the opportunity and read it.
I was sent this quote from Bob, a Navy man. “War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself.” John Stuart Mill English economist & philosopher (1806 – 1873) Thanks, Bob.
If you haven’t seen this yet, check out the Navy’s Year in Review. You’ll see some great photos of what our Navy was up to last year.
Sent by alert emailer Frank – and you know the press…you’ll never see this in the mainstream media. To share with your U. S. Navy buddies… Sacramento, CA., May 17, 2007 An Navy Chief narrowly escaped serious injury recently when he decided to try horseback riding, even though he had no lessons or prior experience. He mounted the horse, unassisted, and the horse immediately sprang into action. As it galloped along at a steady and rhythmic pace, the Chief began to slip from the saddle. In terror, he grabbed for the horse’s mane, but could not get a firm grip.…
[youtube]XxkTL48b_Jc[/youtube] Thursday marks the 232nd birthday of the Army, our oldest military branch. Established by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1775 (About.com), the Army’s storied history is filled with tales of great feats in battle, victories against brutal regimes, and – especially in recent years – stunningly quick conquests over entrenched foes. But the Army is more than that. It is tradition. It is duty, and honor, and country, each word functioning as a supporting pillar for the other two. Any country can produce an Army, given enough manpower and money. Only this country, however, can produce the American…
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This was sent to me by a Special Forces vet. I have seen the Parade of Heroes, and have had the honor of talking with some of the guests of honor. It is difficult to describe the emotions that come to the surface during such visits, but this story by LTC Bob Bateman comes pretty darned close.
[youtube]CnhcMXoftp4[/youtube] It was bravery in its rawest form. 63 years ago allied forces began the invasion of Europe at the beaches of Normandy. It was the beginning of the end of Hitler’s lust for domination. Facing them were millions of mines, heavy artillery in fortified bunkers, machine guns, mortars, and thousands of soldiers – the Atlantic Wall. Germany, under the leadership of Field Marshal Rommel, had been preparing for the moment for years, and had invested in the philosophy of annihilation at the beach. Rommel’s goal: to drive them back into the sea. The pre-invasion bombardment was largely ineffective. The…
(U.S. Navy) The next few days are sacred. Two of the most consequential battles of World War II were fought this week (Battle of Midway and D-Day), and each year, all around the world, military units honor them – and those who fought – with dinners, ceremonies and formal balls. The results of both battles changed the course of the war, and therefore the course of history. Losses in either would have been devastating for America, but we won both…through tenacity, daring tactics, and – as always – the valiant efforts by those who were there. The Battle of Midway…
