November 2009
11 posts
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I met SSG Jerry Robinson on March 17,2006 after he...
I met SSG Jerry Robinson on March 17,2006 after he had returned from Operation Iraqi Freedom. He inured a lot of hardships while he was there. At the start of Operation Iraqi Freedom they did not have the coffee shops, burger joints and things like they do now. After the chow hall was blown up by an RPG he was scared to eat there, so he ate an MRE for Thanksgiving dinner. He survived 9 IED...
I met SSG Jerry Robinson on March 17,2006 after he...
I met SSG Jerry Robinson on March 17,2006 after he had returned from Operation Iraqi Freedom. He inured a lot of hardships while he was there. At the start of Operation Iraqi Freedom they did not have the coffee shops, burger joints and things like they do now. After the chow hall was blown up by an RPG he was scared to eat there, so he ate an MRE for Thanksgiving dinner. He survived 9 IED...
My story
My name is Debra Main. And this is my story… My husband is Sgt Randy Main. We are the prod parents of Jacob, 16yrs old, Kristen, 13yrs old, and Marcus 13yrs old. I meet my husband in Feb 1995. We got married Aug 1995. Sgt Main adopted Jacob and we became a family. At the time, our goals changed. Sgt Main wanted to be a soldier more than I could explain. He explained to me that this was what...
Sorry... trying one more time to include the...
Sorry… trying one more time to include the picture. This was from our Halloween Donation Drive - posted by Joyce
My Brother-In-Law, My Hero... - posted by
My Brother-In-Law, My Hero… - posted by
My Brother-In-Law, My Hero!
I wouldnt necessarily say that the Military changed my life, but rather my brother-in-law who is in the Military that did. You see, before my sister met my brother-in-law 6 years ago, I quite honestly didnt pay a lot of attention to what was going on with our Military. Dont get me wrong, its not that I didnt appreciate what they were doing for me and our country, its just that I had no...
Behind the Lines and Behind the Uniform
So, the task is to tell our story. I struggled with how to start this story because you see, it’s not just mine. My story is the story of every man and woman in uniform, every father, mother, son, daughter, friend and parent. My story spans generations. It crosses racial boundaries, political gaps, economic situations, and time. Mine is the story of a young couple, fresh faced and innocent...
A Military life
My father is a Chief in USAF and i have been able to see places most people never get to. Italy, Germany, the Azores. I was raised with disapline. Taught about power of prayer and about honor, courage, and commitment. These are the values it takes to put yourself last. When i was 21 i decided to join the Navy. I deployed on the USNS Comfort in 2007 where i went to South America. During my...
my story
as a child i grew up with many members of my family in the military, one being my uncle who served in desert storm. i have seen the pain he now lives with. and since 9/11 i have had many friends join the military. one of which being my lil brother. and i am a VERY proud girlfriend of a soilder who is in month 10 of his extended deployment! i have taught my kids that it is important to let those in...
UP CLOSE AND PERSOANL
34 years ago I joined the U.S. Army… never regreted it. As a kid, I loved the old movies from the 50’s. I always wanted to be in the “American Legion” (go figure). Instead I joined the U.S. Army (boy was my Dad upset). You did what??? Well.. I survived bootcamp, bivwac, qualifying with an M-16, 6 mile marches, the gas chamber, Army boots, camouflage makeup, CQ Duty and my...
October 2009
18 posts
Somebody I am Proud to call my friend
Let me tell you about an N.C.O I had the pleasure of serving with some 36 years ago at the age of 19 years old. He was a soft spoken man ,seldom raised his voice but by the way he carried him self and his actions you knew this man was the soldiers, soldier and a true leader of men. The start of this story and life long friend ship begins in 1973. After being called in from the motor pool one...
My daughter - a future Soldier
My story is not about a current Solider but a Future Soldier My daughter Sarah graduated High School in May, since she was 8 years old she has wanted to be a Chef, but knew that I was unable to afford to send her to college, (and she did not want to start out her adult life with a loan to repay). She is studying for her ASVAB as we speak, and is preparing to take the test in a month or so, and...
jrotc.
my story isnt about the military but how the rotc program at my sons school did the world for him. He really was heading down the wrong road. He was partying, having the wrong crowd of friends. My husband talked him into joining the rotc, it was the best thing for him. He cleaned up his act, his room, his behavior and his life. He became batallion camander and one his school an award among lots of...
WHAT THE MILITARY MEANS TO ME
This powerful sentiment trickled through my mind as I stared into Arlington Cemetery as we drove by one fall afternoon. I thought about the history of the men buried there. What were they like? Who were they? Look around
everything we see and all that we are lies in our veterans. Our great grand- parents, our grandparents, our parents, our brothers and sisters who all have fought to keep our...
Thank you!
I am typing this post just to say thank you to all those men and women who have bravely served and sacrificed their lives so that we can live free to follow the dreams that we may have. I have never served in the military, but our nation’s history has been formed by those who have been and continue to be active servicemen and women. My husband and I have listened to many stories told by my...
I joined the navy in 1972 i was only 17 years old.when i took one look at that aircraft carrier it was scary, i was assaigned to the flight deck working sometimes 24 hours a day ,but it was worth it.after getting out in 1976 i felt all alone. after 3 years i joined the army national guard went back over to germany. i was married with 2 boys my wife left me with my boys, never heard from her again,...
For You and For Me
I am not in the military, but it has touched my life in several ways. My Dad and my Uncle are Veterans (they served before I was born) , as is my husband. (He was in his last year of service when we married) I worked for the US Air Force as a civilian for several years, that is where I met my husband. He now works for the Air Force as a civilian supporting our troops all over the world. All of...
“Loyal Jirenes”
– We crossed the “Big Pond”, as stupid boys,and
returned as “Loyal Jirenes”,only to be mocked by
ineptitude. Luckily a mission of mercy for the
meek ensued. “For the meek shall inherit the
earth”,with alot of help from old hard cases. On
the count of 3 check your...
One in a Million
My family is filled with veterans, who have served our country. Dating back to the Civil War, and the Spanish American war before that, someone in my family fought for our nation. The tradition continued to my grandfathers, on both sides. My moms father was a bombardier in WWII, and to this day is haunted by the flames which destroyed Japan. He served in the Air Force Reserves once the war was...
Stf Sgt Louis Michaels
My father is 88 years old. This is not his story, but my version of knowing a brave and loving man. He has dedicated a large portion of his life to the land he loves. My Father Louis L Michaels joined the army-air corp in 1946. He was in World War II in the pacific islands. He has a book of all the islands and pictures of McArther. He even has a poem of the unknown soldier that was headed out to...
Veterans Remembering Veterans
My name is Rebekah Wilson, I am a U.S. Army Veteran and have served along with my brothers and sisters in the armed forces in Iraq. As a Veteran I am extremely grateful for the men and women who served with me, and those who came before me in our Armed Forces. I recently visited the Washington DC World War I Memorial and was deeply saddened by its deteriorating condition. I felt compelled to do...
Never Too Old To Serve!!!
When I was 19, I decided to join the US Army. This was March, 1974. I was actually in the last graduation class of the Women’s Army Corps. I went on active duty, and trained as a 91B at Ft. Sam Houston, TX. I was stationed at Ft. Campbell as a Medic. I stayed at Ft. Campbell til Nov. ‘75. I requested to be transferred overseas. I went to West Germany, yes, it was West Germany then....
Veterans the next battle
Little did I understand just how much impact and difference the US Army made in my life. All I knew at age 18, I was out of options. In June of 1966 I graduated from Cleveland South High School at the bottom third of my class. With my low SAT scores and embarrassing GPA I received numersous rejection letters for four year colleges. I thought that because I was a stand out athlete in football and...
Because of My Dad, I Serve Those Who Serve
I’m an English teacher and a musician, by education and training. But after a few years of mentoring students, many of whom had experienced the stress of deployments, I changed careers to get closer to the military world as a writer on an installation. Every day I drove through the gate onto an Army post to study the events and lives of Soldiers and their families, and to tell their stories....
The Military Shaped My Life
I Joined the NAVY upon High school graduation . I only spent 4 years enlisted but those four years shaped my life for my entire future. I gained a wonderful sense of purpose and apprection for attention to detail and the great satisfaction of a job well doen. most importantly I formed bonds with my shipmates that few would only begin to understand. I have always done and will continue to do...
My Military Career
My name is Ralph Moerschbacher. As a lover of aircraft, I enlisted in the United States Air Force at 19 years of age in March of 1969. My first assignment was at Clark AB, in the Phillippines. I was trained as a radio operator. For a portion of my assignment there, I was sent to Vietnam to support radio operations there. Upon my return to the US in September of 1970, I was assigned to Ellsworth...
My story is a simple one
My story is a simple one; I joined the military when I was 18 years old. Facing choices such as college or serving in the military. I first thought of joining the Coast Guard and trying to stay close to home. Well that didnt work because I could find a recruiting office. So I asked some of my Moms friends at work and spoke to one individual who suggested the U.S. Navy. I was leery because it was...
Huge appreciation
I was in the airport waiting on my flight when soldiers returning from Afghanistan walked through the concourse. Everyone around me began applauding them for their service. I can’t imagine the sacrifice those men and women had made, but that day will be special to me because I really saw how much the citizens of this country appreciate their service. - posted by Tim Putnam