Thanksgiving is coming which is a time of the year we spend with family. Many enlisted members of the military do not have that option this time of the year. On most holidays men and women in the service are stationed and can’t celebrate with family. Even though they are not with their family there […]
Veterans Day: Honoring All Who Served
November 11th is a very important day in our nation’s history. This official holiday is when we honor the men and women who have served our beautiful country. That day is Veteran’s Day which was established in 1954 after Congress passed a bill signed by President Eisenhower. This year’s Veterans Day motto is “Honoring All […]
General Daniel “Chappie” James Jr.
This entry focuses on General Daniel “Chappie” James Jr., who was the first African American to become a four-star general in the U.S. Armed Forces. Born on February 11, 1920, in Pensacola, Florida, Daniel James Jr. grew up admiring the frequent sight of aircraft common to the Pensacola locale. He aspired to become a fighter […]
Sergeant Nicholas Irving
This highlight is for Sergeant Nicholas Irving. Born November 28, 1986, Sgt. Irving was born to a family of enlisted soldiers and, at age 17, joined the United States Army Rangers, becoming the first African American sniper of the 3rd Ranger Battalion with the 75th Ranger Regiment. Deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan, Irving quickly made […]
Sergeant Dwight H. Johnson – Medal of Honor Recipient
Another one of our highlights is Sergeant Dwight H. Johnson. Johnson served in Vietnam where his actions saved the life of a fellow combatant after the tank they had been driving was immobilized in front of a Vietnamese battalion. His honor citation below describes how Army Specialist 5th Class Johnson, his rank at the time […]
