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Show Us Your Red, White & Blue
What began as a radio talk show 2 years ago has now blossomed into a full scale virtual telethon. This campaign not only shares the experiences and memories of Veterans and their families but highlights the success and triumphs that our Veterans have brought to this Country not just on the battlefield but back here on our home soil.
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Category Archives: Hero Of The Week
Can you share a Sack Lunch?
This was shared with me via email this past Veterans Day and I couldn’t help but share it with all of you!!!! I put my carry-on in the luggage compartment and sat down in my assigned seat. It was going … Continue reading
The “Coin of the Military Brat” Helps Them to Share Their Story
The Coin of the Military Brat recognizes the unique personal strengths of Military Brats and honors them for the great sacrifices they make by sharing their parents with the nation they have chosen to serve. These are sacrifices that Brats … Continue reading
First Living Marine to Receive the Nation’s Highest Award
Mother says son is “humbled” to receive Medal of Honor By Claudia Grisales | Thursday, July 21, 2011, 11:24 AM Felicia Gilliam didn’t know her son was selected as a Medal of Honor recipient — the first living Marine to receive … Continue reading
Force of Nature Rocks the Stage at “Salute to America” Concert
Aaron Tippin is a force of nature, a man whose passion for music fuels an array of other vigorous enthusiasms. Apart from writing and recording songs and wowing crowds with his live appearances, Tippin is also a pilot, farmer, winemaker, … Continue reading
Our February's Support Organization of the Month
Many organizations across the globe are doing great things to support our troops and their families. This month I have to award the “Support Organization of the Month” to the 1st Marine Division Association. They have once again demonstrated timely … Continue reading
2 Connellsville-based guardsmen died for love of their country
By Daveen Rae Kurutz and A.J. Panian PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW Monday, June 14, 2010 Bryan Hoover and Robert Fike served in the military together for years, dedicated to defending their country. Although they lived more than 100 miles apart, they died … Continue reading
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Hero Of The Week – Michael Mann
U.S. Army Reserves Colonel Michael Mann was set to deploy to Kuwait in January of 2009, when his command received a last minute change of mission. Instead the Expeditionary Sustainment Command (ESC), where Mann served as Deputy Commander, was sent … Continue reading
Hero of the Week – Maj Todd Buchheim
U.S. Army Major Todd Buchheim spent his most recent deployment to Camp Bucca, Iraq serving as a Combat Operations Officer, supporting a hospital engaged in detainee healthcare. In the role of Operations Office, Buchheim was responsible for running all the … Continue reading
Hero Of The Week – Christopher L. Jackson
SFC Christopher L. Jackson was more than an Army weapons sergeant in Iraq. He was a teacher, advisor, mentor and planner. His various accomplishments were in direct support of the Iraqi Ministry of Interior’s mission to bring stability and security … Continue reading
Hero Of The Week – Michael Thiesfeld
Major Michael Thiesfeld has a philosophy about his role as personnel officer in human resources (HR) for the U.S. Army. “When you’re not infantry, you’re not the guy pulling the trigger. There’s a lot of times that HR guys feel … Continue reading
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