Category Archives: Military

Doggityday addendum – Today is National K9 Veterans Day!

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Stella

Military.com It was on March 13, 1942, that the Army began training for its new War Dog Program, also known as the “K-9 Corps,” according to American Humane, marking the first time that dogs were officially a part of the … Continue reading →

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President Trump Delivers Remarks to Troops, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Stella
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Tweet of the day …

Posted on February 23, 2019 by Stella

74 years ago today, Marines on Iwo Jima raised the flag atop Mount Suribachi. Semper Fidelis. pic.twitter.com/UsQ2z344Xp — U.S. Marines (@USMC) February 23, 2019

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Senate ‘War Caucus’ defies President Trump over troop withdrawal in the Middle East

Posted on February 5, 2019 by Stella

You have probably heard that Mitch McConnell and many other Republican Senate members are chiding President Trump for bringing our troops home from Afghanistan and Syria. This, of course, is the “war caucus” supporting their lobbyists. Fifty-one billion dollars a … Continue reading →

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President Trump Delivers a Statement Upon Departure for Dover AFB

Posted on January 19, 2019 by Stella
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Andrew Jackson defeats the British at New Orleans

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Stella

TARA ROSS On this day in 1815, Americans defeat British forces at the Battle of New Orleans. Did you know that we used to celebrate January 8 as a national holiday, with fireworks and celebrations, just like we do the … Continue reading →

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Tweet of the day …

Posted on January 4, 2019 by Stella

Real heroes in Congress. 5 eyes. 5 arms. 4 legs. All American. Welcome to Congress, @ElectJimBaird & @DanCrenshawTX. pic.twitter.com/NU7YnbAE4u — Rep. Brian Mast (@RepBrianMast) January 3, 2019

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No more sponging off America

Posted on December 29, 2018 by Stella

From Don Surber: Melanie Phillips, a British journalist, is a polite lady. She explained President Trump’s laissez-faire foreign policy in polite terms. “But for the West in general, Trump’s decision has significance far beyond Syria or Iran. It signals the … Continue reading →

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President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump Address US Troops in Iraq at Al Asad Air Base

Posted on December 26, 2018 by Stella

A President who is committed to getting the job done and getting out of Dodge, leaving our allies in the Middle East (e.g. Saudi Arabia) to maintain the peace. Peace through strength.

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This Day in History: The Charlie Brown & Franz Stigler incident

Posted on December 20, 2018 by Stella

TARA ROSS On this day in 1943, a German ace bypasses an opportunity to shoot down a U.S. Army Air Forces pilot. Second Lt. Charles “Charlie” Brown was struggling just to keep his crippled B-17 in the air! “I look … Continue reading →

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