War History Online by Jinny McCormick
October 25, 2017
October 25, 2017
What is honor? The story of Pat Tillman
What is honor? The story of Pat Tillman
What is honor? Honor is respect that is given to someone who is admired for their actions. We often see, hear and read stories honoring those who sacrificed for others. A life of honor is living the values of duty, selfless service, loyalty, personal courage, respect, and integrity. People who make honor a part of how they live daily inspire others to live with honor. They solidify that habit with every choice they make. Honor is a matter of carrying out, through action, values in everything we do.
Pat Tillman June 2003 Photo by U.S. Army
The Atlantic by Emily Anne Epstein and Nshira Turkson
November 13, 2015
November 13, 2015
Stories of people when confronted with conflict always fascinate me, but I am somewhat of a gear nut. One of the pieces of gear I think had a huge impact on WWII was the Jeep. Yes, I’ve owned a Jeep…or two.
The U.S. forces in Britain in a jeep attack through a smoke screen during maneuvers Oct. 5, 1942. (AP Photo)
Why humility is a strength
The story of General Grant and humility
Humility is strength
In the context of warfare, humility may elicit images of weakness, submissiveness, and fear. I suggest that this is a false idea of humility. Real humility is a sign of strength, authentic confidence, and courage. It is the mark of a virtuous person. Benjamin Franklin pursued the goal of living a virtuous life and he sought to attain it through living 13 virtues. One of these virtues is humility- having the quiet confidence to allow your actions to speak for themselves.
General Grant at Cold Harbor, Virginia June 11, 1864
Army News Service By Devon L. Suits
October 25, 2017
October 25, 2017
If you didn’t catch this story, Medal of Honor recipient retired Army Captain Mike Rose was awarded the Medal of Honor and inducted into the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon. He served as a medic in the U.S. Army Special Forces, received the Medal of Honor for his actions in Laos from September 11-14, 1970, as part of Operation Tailwind. It is an amazing story and worth the read.
Mike Rose in Vietnam
Modern War Institute at West Point, by James King
September 21, 2017
September 21, 2017
WHO ARE THE GREATEST ARMY GENERALS?
“Only about one percent of any given officer year group in the Army will make it to the level of general officer. Most of those who do will serve their time and retire without much notice by the general public. Even amongst those in the Army, most general officers are only known by those within their sphere of influence. Not until history steps in do general officers become famous for having perfected their craft. Even then only a small number of those generals seize the opportunity, distinguishing themselves above their peers.”
Everybody has their favorite generals and I have mine, most of which the general public never heard of. As a retired Colonel, I’ve worked under some fantastic General Officers. They are tireless, smart, driven and true leaders of character. What are yours?
Connect with me and tell me your favorite by clicking here.
War History Online
Mar 18, 2017
Mar 18, 2017
This storyline has particular meaning for my family. A relative of my step-father served during the Italian Campaign of WWII. While not a member of 141st Infantry, he was killed during the amphibious assault during Battle of Anzio, Operation Shingle.
Stars and Stripes
October 1, 2017
October 1, 2017
Donald Malarkey, a World War II paratrooper who was awarded the Bronze Star after parachuting behind enemy lines at Normandy to destroy German artillery on D-Day, has died. He was 96.
Malarkey was one of several members of “Easy Company” to be widely portrayed in the HBO miniseries, “Band of Brothers.” He died Sept. 30, 2017 in Salem, Oregon of age-related causes.
ExtraNewsfeed
August 4, 2017
August 4, 2017
British Admiral Bertram Ramsay was the mastermind of behind Dunkirk. “Dunkirk kept Britain in the war, enabling all that followed, culminating in the Allied invasion of Europe in 1944. Without Dunkirk, 400,000 British soldiers — five times as many as our entire regular army today — would have been killed or in prison camps in Germany.” Full article here.
Spanish American War: why valor is colorless
Valor in the Spanish American War
The essence of patriotism for one’s country is valiantly displayed throughout the ages. A long-forgotten story about citizens who fought for freedom is the combined effort with the United States and Cuban soldiers in the Spanish American War. The battle occurred near the mouth of the Tallabacoa River, Cuba on June 30, 1898. The battle is known in the annals of American history as the Battle of Tayacoba (a mispronunciation by the Americans). The events that took place highlights the personal courage, self-determination and duty of men resulting in the award of our Nation’s highest medal, the Medal of Honor.
Stories Of Humanity And Compassion From Throughout The Second World War: Even in the crucible of conflict, there are moments of humanity. Here are three moments in our history that reflect the virtue of compassion.
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