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William Stacey, a squad leader who served with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device for valor during a ceremony at Camp Pendleton. Always putting his squad before himself, Sgt. Stacey was killed during a combat operation on January 31, 2012, in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Videos Military Marines Heroes Fallen Ceremony Recognized Remembrance Deployment War Pride Sat, 27 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/stacey_william.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/mcy2013_honorees.htm Compassion, faith and patriotism earned five youths, each representing a service branch, acclaim from senior leaders during the 5th Annual Military Child of the Year Awards Gala. 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Frank Gonzales, assistant drill master with the Marines Corps Silent Drill Platoon, shares his role and experiences with this elite platoon of Marines including scenes of the team performing. Videos Military Marines Pride Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/marines142.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/army_mark-donahue.htm As a teenager, Army Maj. Mark F. Donahue felt there was no escape to a more stable life and dropped out of school at age 18. At 50, he has not only escaped the negative aspects of his past, but he looks forward to a future of helping others also achieve success. Articles America Military Army Patriots Deployment Pride Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/army_mark-donahue.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0422.htm Images of Marines with students during Arthur W. Edwards elementary school's science fair as a part of the adopt a school program. 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Articles America Military Air Force Leaders Pride Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/af_frank-gorenc.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0421.htm Army Capt. Michael Miller speaks to Soldiers and civilians gathered outside of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation building, during a commemorative plaque presentation, presented in honor of Soldiers and civilians killed, at Forward Operating Base Gamberi in Logar province, Afghanistan. Photos Military Army Fallen Remembrance Ceremony Deployment War Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0421.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/jackson_arthur.htm Arthur Jackson was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions at Peleliu in the Western Pacific, September of 1944 ... Single-handedly engaged and destroyed 12 enemy positions which led to the success of his unit's operation. 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Photos Military Marines Training Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0418.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/ww2_oldglory.htm This 1946 Academy Award winning real-time historical documentary introduced by General Eisenhower surveys the entire campaign in Western Europe from just before D-Day to the surrender of Germany in May 1945. Videos Military War History Education Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/ww2_oldglory.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/usfallen021.htm Highlights of Navy SEAL Christopher Scott Kyle's military funeral held at the Dallas Cowboy Stadium involving the Patriot Guard Riders and over 7000 Americans paying their respects to this decorated hero, who was the most accomplished sniper in American military history. 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Videos Military Marines Education Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/marines141.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/wt/after_battle2.htm More than 70 years ago, the first flight nurse graduated from the flight nurse course on Bowman Field, Ky. They trained to provide a higher level of care to patients while they traveled by aircraft to other medical facilities. Today , the flight nurses and technicians of the 455th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron keep that level of care going in the skies above Afghanistan. Articles America Military Air Force Wounded Warriors Deployment War Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/wt/after_battle2.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0415.htm Images of fallen Army Staff Sgt. Christopher M. Ward's dignified transfer by Air National Guard members from the Tennessee Military Funeral Honors. 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Articles America Military Air Force Wounded Warriors Deployment War Sun, 14 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/wt/after_battle1.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0414.htm Sailors aboard the Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Chicago (SSN 721) watch from the bridge as Chicago receives parts, personnel and perishables during a replenishment in Apra Harbor. Photos Military Navy Deployment Sun, 14 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0414.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/kapaun_emil.htm President Obama presented the Medal of Honor to family members of U.S. Army Chaplain Captain Emil Kapaun during a ceremony held at the White House. Chaplain Kapaun received the Medal of Honor posthumously for his extraordinary heroism while serving with the 3d Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division during combat operations against an armed enemy at Unsan, Korea and as a prisoner of war, dying in captivity. Videos America Military Army Heroes Fallen Remembrance History Leaders Ceremony Family and Friends War Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/kapaun_emil.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/moh_kapun1.htm Capt. Emil Kapaun served as an Army chaplain during World War II and the Korean War. He earned the Bronze Star and the Distinguished Service Cross, which was officially upgraded to a Medal of Honor on April 11, 2013, for his heroic actions in Korea. Known as a “soldier’s chaplain” by the men he served, throughout his life Kapaun was devoted to the service of others. Articles America Military Army Heroes Fallen Remembrance History War Pride Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/moh_kapun1.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/combat_boots_bikini.htm Twenty four hours in country ... A break before reporting as trainee ... Under the afternoon sun I make a bed ... In the sand of the eastern Med... Poems America Military Deployment War Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/combat_boots_bikini.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0413.htm Private First Class Garrett Glassman, honor graduate of platoon 3028, stands with Lt. Col. David Glassman, his father, and Sgt. Leroy McGee, his Senior Drill Instructor, after graduation aboard Parris Island, SC. Photos Military Marines Recognized Family and Friends Pride Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0413.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army143.htm U.S. Army Gulf Company 52nd INF members training at BLM, WA for possible augmentation to forward deployed. Videos Military Army Training Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army143.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/af_clancy-morrical.htm Only 36 years ago, the first female Air Force pilots took to the sky, and ever since, barriers have continued to shatter in avionics ... Today, at Osan Air Base there is only one. Articles Military Air Force Pride Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/af_clancy-morrical.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0412.htm Sgt. Joshua J. Clark, from Elkhart, Ind., with the 591st Engineer Company (Sappers), provides over watch security for Air Force Explosive Ordinance Disposal personnel outside an Afghan Border Police checkpoint near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. Photos Army Deployment War Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0412.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/afghanistan79.htm The audio of this gripping video is very graphic ... and depicts men under fire at Operation Red Sand in Bala Murghab, Badghis Province, Afghanistan, April 4, 2011 ... including the actual moment an RPG lands among the American troops followed by the wounded and their fellow troops vocal reactions. Videos Military Wounded Warriors Deployment War Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/afghanistan79.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/ne/al08.htm Pierre Harper talks about his experience at Empire Boys State that influenced him to join the Marine Corps and then back to active Legion involvement. Videos Military Noble Efforts Pride Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/ne/al08.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/pows_wounded-warriors01.htm Rice mixed with rocks, bug-infested bread and boiled pumpkin soup for dinner. Communicating through taps on the wall. Alone in a cell, not knowing if you would ever see home again. These were just a few of the hardships retired Navy Capts. Gerald Coffee and Jim Hickerson recounted while visiting Wounded Warrior Battalion West — Detachment Hawaii. Articles Military Marines Navy Wounded Warriors POW/MIA Pride Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/pows_wounded-warriors01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/hp/to_jgwhittier.htm DEAR singer of our fathers’ day ... Who lingerest in the sunset glow ... Our grateful hearts all bid thee stay ... Bend hitherward and do not go... Poems America Military Fallen Remembrance Tribute War Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/hp/to_jgwhittier.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0411.htm Airmen from the 375th Air Mobility Wing, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., present the giant American flag for nearly 50,000 fans to see at Busch Stadium, home of the St. Louis Cardinals. Photos Americans Community Military Air Force Events Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0411.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/music/tv/dannyb05.htm "I was doing a Memorial Service for a fallen soldier, and wanted a song fitting for all soldiers that had made the ultimate sacrifice that we may continue to enjoy our freedoms. I wanted an appropriate song that would honor all our fallen heroes from all wars and all generations. And that is how A Soldiers Prayer came to be." DannyB Music Videos America Military Fallen Remembrance Tribute Pride Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/music/tv/dannyb05.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/airforce103.htm Some people know exactly what they want to do when they grow up, at an early age. U.S. Air Force Capt Chris Marriott, a KC-135 pilot deployed at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan, talks about what its like to live the dream. Videos Military Air Force Deployment Pride Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/airforce103.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/ww2vet_sam-tsosie.htm Samuel Tsosie, a retired Marine who served as a Navajo Code Talker during World War II, looks into the faces of a younger generation of Marines sitting before him. He can almost see a younger version of himself... Articles Military Marines History Pride Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/ww2vet_sam-tsosie.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0410.htm Images of wounded warriors practicing in various sports in preparation for the Navy Warrior Games. Photos Military Navy Wounded Warriors Athletes Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0410.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/marines140.htm Marines and Sailors with 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct platoon to company plus-sized assault tactics training with members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force throughout southern California during Exercise Iron Fist 2013. Videos Military Marines Navy Training Allies Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/marines140.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/thankyou01.htm A forgotten Vietnam Veteran's sacrifice receives an unexpected honor when he meets an active-duty soldier. Videos Military Pride Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/thankyou01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/honoring_fallen01.htm Marines, airmen, sailors and soldiers could be seen entering the State Capitol building in Honolulu with strong emotions across their faces. The service members gathered with state officials and civilians to honor their fallen comrades during a Hawaii Medal of Honor ceremony. Articles Military Fallen Heroes Americans Leaders Remembrance Ceremony Community Pride Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/honoring_fallen01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/cf/gloucester_harbor.htm ONE shadow glides from the dumb shore ... And one from every silent sail ... One cloud the averted heavens wear ... A soft mask, thin and frail... Poems America Pride Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/cf/gloucester_harbor.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0409.htm Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464 assists Marines of 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion conduct special purpose insertion and extraction training aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. Photos Military Marines Training Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0409.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/navy057.htm Even after their commitment was fulfilled, Jen and Aaron, wife and husband, continued to serve in the Navy Reserve because the opportunity to make a difference at home and abroad was too much to pass up. Videos Military Navy Family and Friends Pride Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/navy057.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/mca-ssa2013_rector.htm U.S. Navy Lt. Karen Rector was recognized by the Military Chaplain Association with its 2013 Distinguished Service Award that honors the men and women of the military who have excelled in their core competencies, resiliency during challenges and their ministry that effectively addresses the spiritual and moral wounds of war. Articles Military Navy Recognized Faith Pride Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/mca-ssa2013_rector.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0408.htm Nebraska National Guard soldiers and father and son, Sgt. 1st Class Mitchell Patzel and Pvt. Mitchell Patzel, Jr., work on a Movement Tracking System in a up-armored truck during Beyond the Horizon-El Salvador at Military District Six. Photos Military Army Family and Friends Deployment Pride Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0408.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/afghanistan78.htm U.S. Army soldiers of Combined Task Force 4-2 conduct a dismounted patrol with Afghan National Army soldiers in Panjwa'i District, Afghanistan. Videos Military Army Deployment War Sun, 07 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/afghanistan78.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/af_hgdt01.htm Five men march slowly and purposefully between the crowd as they advance from the back of the room toward the front stage. Their blue caps hide the men's faces as they look down... Articles Military Air Force Pride Sun, 07 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/af_hgdt01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0407.htm Petty Officer 1st Class Timothy Nickerson is reunited with his family after the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Thunder Bay returned from an eight-month deployment. Photos Homeland Security Coast Guard Family and Friends Pride Deployment Sun, 07 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0407.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/ww2_europe.htm A historical look ten years after World War II of the battlefields of Europe. Traveling from the beaches of Normandy, across France, and finally deep into the heart of Germany, Signal Corps cameramen photograph the cliffs and hedgerow, the forests and rivers, and contrast the street fighting with the quiet rebuilding of the cities of Germany. Videos Military Army War History Eduction Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/ww2_europe.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/tomb_unknowns01.htm This project was undertaken in fulfillment of Cal State Fullerton American Studies 502, Public Memory. Thanks to all those who've supported this project. Videos Military Fallen Remembrance Tribute History Pride Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/tomb_unknowns01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/citizen_honors2013.htm Presented with the nation’s highest award for valor, the Medal of Honor, a group of past recipients joined civilian hometown heroes being honored at Arlington National Cemetery for the National Medal of Honor Day ceremony. Articles Military Heroes Americans Patriots Recognized Ceremony Pride Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/citizen_honors2013.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/wolf_warrior.htm He stands strong ... Desert camouflage uniform ... Deer skin moccasin boots ... Woven loincloth... Poems Military War Pride Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/wolf_warrior.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0406.htm Senior Airman Jefferson Harkleroad being honored by the Milwaukee Bucks and Waukesha Metal as part of their "Hardwood Homecoming while Minnesota Timberwolves team captain Jose Barea, Michael Steger of Waukesha Metal Products and Milwaukee Bucks team captain Monta Ellis stand with him at center court of the BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee. Photos Military Air Force Athletes Americans Patriots Recognized Ceremony Sat, 06 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0406.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/airforce102.htm Zachary Grove, a First Class cadet (senior) at the United States Air Force Academy, talks about his decision to come to the Academy, the difficulties endured and friendships forged during his fourth class (freshman) year. Videos Military Air Force Education Pride Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/airforce102.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/through_his_eyes.htm Peggy Gristeau is tough. She is a mom, wife and a Marine. She doesn’t juggle her responsibilities, she embraces them, making them who she is. This is her life as seen through the eyes of the men who are in it. Articles Military Marines Family and Friends Pride Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/through_his_eyes.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0405.htm Master Chief Master-at-Arms Nancy Brewto salutes during morning colors at Naval Support Activity Naples, as Chief petty officers celebrate and acknowledge the past and present chief petty officers honoring 120 years of the chief petty officer rank. Photos Military Navy Deployment Celebration History Pride Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0405.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/music/lp/souders_ma-07.htm Tussing Elementary students share their love and heart for the students, families and staff of Sandy Hook Elementary School with the new song, "We Will Stand With You". Music Videos America Community Children Students Family and Friends Tragedy Remembrance Tribute Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/music/lp/souders_ma-07.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/marines139.htm An inspiring look at the 1st Marine Division in celebration of its 72 years of bravely being there for our beloved America ... whenever and wherever ... all among the Few, the Proud! Videos Military Marines Celebration History Pride Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/marines139.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/coping_tragedy.htm In May of 2011, a good friend and several members of his team were killed in Kandahar, Afghanistan. It was the most lethal day of the war for American troops since the surge in 2009. 1st Lt. John Runkle and his men were on a mission to interdict and destroy homemade explosive the main ingredient in improvised explosive devices used in Afghanistan. It was supposed to be an easy mission... Articles Military Army Fallen Tragedy Family and Friends Remembrance Deployment War Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/coping_tragedy.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/hp/washington_statue.htm THE QUARRY whence thy form majestic sprung ... Has peopled earth with grace ... Heroes and gods that elder bards have sung... Poems America Americans Military Leaders Remembrance Tribute Pride Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/hp/washington_statue.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0404.htm An AV-8B Harrier from Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214 performs a vertical take off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer. Photos Military Marines Deployment Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0404.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/lp/americanpride_bk.htm This illustrative video about "American Pride" underscores the reasons for USA Patriotism founder David Bancroft's book, "American Pride: Honoring America and Her Patriots". The video alone is worth the time ... just to experience the many images that should strongly stir your pride of America. Books Videos Poetry America Americans Patriots Heroes Fallen Military Tribute Freedom Pride History Remembrance Leaders Gifts Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/lp/americanpride_bk.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/navy056.htm As a Submarine Sonar Tech, Petty Officer Third Class Michael Cooke is the eyes and ears of his ship. See how his career in the Navy has helped shape his life and the life of so many fellow Sailors. Videos Military Navy Pride Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/navy056.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/ea/branson01.htm Join Titanic's Jaynee and Jim Stafford for an overview of Branson Missouri's more than 100 live shows! Videos America Community Entertainment Patriots Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/ea/branson01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/marine_bonnie-skinner.htm An eight-year-old girl looks at her father and knows she wants to be just like him, a United States Marine. Now, that same girl is the sergeant major of an installation, in charge of more than 15,000 Marines and sailors. Articles Military Marines Pride Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/marine_bonnie-skinner.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0403.htm Army Maj. Steve Prost, at podium, leads his congregation in a hymn during an Easter service at Forward Operating Base Gamberi in Laghman province, Afghanistan. Photos Military Army Faith Holidays Deployment War Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0403.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army142.htm Soldiers in the final phase of U.S. Army Ranger School are pushed to their stress, fatigue and sleep deprivation limits in the Florida swamp. Videos Military Army Training Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army142.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/children_calvary.htm The troops stood no more than four feet tall with camouflage painted over smiles and the fierce look of determination as they stood ready; poised with colorful rubber “hand grenades” filled with water, ready to take on the assault course and defeat the bad guys. Articles Military Army Children Students Pride Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/children_calvary.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/georgia_volunteer.htm Far up the lonely mountain-side ... My wandering footsteps led ... The moss lay thick beneath my feet ... The pine sighed overhead... Poems America Americans Military War Pride Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/georgia_volunteer.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0402.htm Airman 1st Class Alex Newport hugs his son, Jett, at Moody Air Force Base before he approximately 350 other Airmen left for a six-month deployment to Southwest Asia. Photos Military Air Force Family and Friends Children Pride Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0402.htm http://www.americanpridebook.com "American Pride" by David Bancroft, USA Patriotism! founder, is a collection of 102 patriotic poems related to our beloved USA and all the loyal patriots, who have been there for Her throughout Her glorious existence. This heartfelt, inspiring poetry book is available in paperback and eBook. Books Poetry America Americans Patriots Heroes Fallen Military Tribute Freedom Pride History Remembrance Leaders Gifts Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.americanpridebook.com http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/nasa/astronaut_students04.htm Aboard the International Space Station, Expedition 34 Commander Kevin Ford of NASA and his NASA crewmate, Flight Engineer Tom Marshburn, answered questions from students gathered at the Putnam Museum of History and Natural Science in Davenport, IA during an in-flight educational event. Videos NASA Military Astronauts Students Education Pride Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/nasa/astronaut_students04.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/wounded_warriors19.htm A monument created to honor service members wounded in the line of duty was unveiled at the Warrior Hope and Care Center at Wounded Warrior Battalion East aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Articles Military Marines Wounded Warriors Tribute Remembrance Pride Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/wounded_warriors19.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0401.htm Sailor Jeff Reyes, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill, meets his baby for the first time as the ship arrives in Norfolk. Winston S. Churchill returned from a nine month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Photos Military Navy Family and Friends Children Pride Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0401.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/krueger_adam.htm Lt. Gen. Eric E. Fiel, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, presents the Silver Star Medal to Air Force Staff Sgt. Adam Krueger, 22nd Special Tactics Squadron combat controller, for his gallantry in action against an armed enemy of the United States, risking his life in order to direct life-saving air support, as well as exposing himself in order to direct a medical evacuation helicopter to the scene, during a 12-hour firefight in Afghanistan in 2010. Videos Military Air Force Heroes Recognized Ceremony War Pride Sun, 31 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/krueger_adam.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/ne/uso_gala2013.htm Service members, public figures and performers were honored for their service or support of the U.S. military at the USO of Metropolitan Washington’s 31st Annual Awards Dinner. Articles America Americans Military Patriots Heroes Recognized Ceremony Noble Efforts Pride Sun, 31 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/ne/uso_gala2013.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/with_children.htm It has only been ten years ... Since my career ended ... If not for the injuries ... I’d be there today... Poems America Military Deployment War Pride Sun, 31 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/with_children.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0331.htm Capt. Raymond Kaster, Company K commander, Battalion Landing Team 3/2, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), inspects Lance Cpl. Dennis Bowling in his Service A uniform aboard the USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) while at sea. They and their fellow Marines will wear their uniforms during a social event while ported in Greece as part of their scheduled deployment to the 6th Fleet area of operation. Photos Military Marines Pride Sun, 31 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0331.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/marines138.htm Driven by the philosophy of "one mind, any weapon," the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) combines some of the most effective unarmed techniques from various martial arts with armed techniques designed for combat. Videos Military Marines Training Pride Sat, 30 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/marines138.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/hawk_john.htm John Hawk was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions at Chambois, France, August of 1944. After aiding one other soldier in repelling a small group of enemy tanks John Hawk found himself and his unit unable to continue forward without exposing themselves to tank fire ... His efforts directly contributed to the enemy being cut off from their homeland. Ultimately this resulted in the surrender of over 5,000 German soldiers. Videos Military Army Heroes War History Pride Sat, 30 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/hawk_john.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/bronzestar_will-pinkerton.htm Marine Corps First Sgt. William Pinkerton IV received a Bronze Star Medal with Combat V for his efforts supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Articles Military Marines Heroes Recognized Ceremony War Pride Sat, 30 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/bronzestar_will-pinkerton.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/army_correspondent.htm Ho! pony. Down the lonely road ... Strike now your cheeriest pace! ... The woods on fire do not burn higher ... Than burns my anxious face... Poems America Americans Military Remembrance War Sat, 30 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/army_correspondent.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0330.htm Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith, Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt, Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey, Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller, Tampa Bay Bucanneers guard Davin Joseph, and Cleveland Browns linebacker D’Qwell Jackson with soldiers stationed in the Middle East during a stop on their USO/NFL tour. Photos Military Army Deployment Patriots Athletes Noble Efforts Pride Sat, 30 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0330.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/airforce101.htm Air Force Staff Sgt. David Myers recounts his story serving in the military as a single parent. Videos Military Air Force Family and Friends Children Pride Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/airforce101.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/army_anthony-glaude.htm It is challenging enough to become a noncommissioned officer, let alone a chief warrant officer, and a field grade officer. However, for Lt. Col. Anthony G. Glaude, 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command G-6 assistant chief of staff, he accomplished all that and more. Articles Military Army Deployment Pride Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/army_anthony-glaude.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/hp/magnolia_cemetery.htm This poem, written shortly after the Civil War, is about the fallen confederate warriors buried at Magnolia Cemetery in Charleston, SC. 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While they may not be the most exciting jobs, they're absolutely essential. Spc. Samnith Thy talks about his such job at Forward Operating Base Farrah in western Afghanistan. Videos Military Army Deployment War Pride Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/afghanistan77.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/army_takisha-brock.htm Army Spc. Takisha S. Brock, a signal support system specialist, is serving in Afghanistan after an opportunity was presented to her she couldn’t pass up. Articles Military Army Deployment War Pride Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/army_takisha-brock.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/ht_gettysburg.htm A cloud possessed the hollow field ... The gathering battle's smoky shield ... Athwart the gloom the lightning flashed ... And through the cloud some horsemen dashed... 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Foretold when martyrs bled ... She was born of the longing of ages ... By the truth of the noble dead... Poems America Tribute Pride Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/cf/america08.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0321.htm Soldiers prepare to render honors during a memorial ceremony for fallen Spc. Cody D. Suggs at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Photos Military Army Fallen Remembrance Deployment War Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0321.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/iraq21.htm U.S. and Iraqi Soldiers conduct a cordon and search near Joint Security Station War Eagle in Baghdad, Iraq on September 9, 2009. Videos Military Army Deployment War History Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/iraq21.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/marines_couple01.htm The Joseph family has fought hard for harmony with determination to succeed as Marines and husband and wife. Their struggles have brought them closer together, even when it seemed the odds wanted to tear them apart. Articles Military Marines Family and Friends Pride Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/marines_couple01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/hp/abraham_lincoln01.htm Not as when some great Captain falls ... In battle, where his Country calls ... Beyond the struggling lines ... That push his dread designs... Poems America Leaders Remembrance Pride Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/hp/abraham_lincoln01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0320.htm Petty Officer 2nd Class Timothy Walls, a member of Coast Guard Sector New Orleans, salutes Petty Officer 2nd Class Timothy Jones, a member of Coast Guard Base New Orleans, after folding the American flag for the daughter of World War II veteran William A. Barnes during military funeral honors at Lakewood Memorial Park. Photos Military Coast Guard Ceremony Remembrance Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0320.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/navy054.htm Zoey is the canine mascot for builders stationed in Sasebo, Japan ... Meet Zoey and the sailors who take care of her. Videos Military Navy Deployment Pride Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/navy054.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/all_in_head.htm When U.S. Army Sgt. Nathan Martucci is asked if he hurt his leg, he has become accustomed to nodding yes and walking away while holding his cane for balance, but he doesn’t have a leg injury. Articles Military Army Wounded Warriors Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/all_in_head.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/wc_failure.htm Knight of the sky loses his steed ... Wind buffets him as he is thrown clear ... Silk skirt opens capturing air ... Hits the ground like a sack of potatoes... Poems Military Remembrance War Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/wc_failure.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0319.htm USAF Maj. Aaron Lawson jumps from a C-17 Globemaster III near Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam-Hawaii. The jump was filmed for use in a scene on an upcoming episode of the television show “Hawaii Five-0.” Photos Military Air Force Deployment Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0319.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army139.htm Some of the most decorated U.S. Army Soldiers reveal what motivates them to be Army Strong. Videos Military Army Pride Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army139.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/long_way_wacs.htm The lengthy journey for women’s equality in the military was nothing short of grueling and callous, but women persevered and fought for their right to belong to the nation’s mightiest fighting force. Articles Military Army History Pride Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/long_way_wacs.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/hp/over_graves.htm OVER their graves rang once the bugle’s call ... The searching shrapnel and the crashing ball ... The shriek, the shock of battle, and the neigh.. Poems America Military Fallen Remembrance War Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/hp/over_graves.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0318.htm U.S. 7th Fleet Commander Vice Adm. Scott H.Swift, center, cuts a ceremonial cake with the oldest and youngest members of his staff, Fleet Surgeon Capt. Viswanadham Pothula and Yeoman Seaman Recruit Dalton Mercurio in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the U.S. 7th Fleet aboard the flagship USS Blue Ridge. Photos Military Navy Celebration Deployment Ceremony Pride Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0318.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/airforce100.htm Highlights of an exercise with insurgents trying to take over the RAPCON (Radar Approach Control) at Kunsan AFB, Korea. Videos Military Air Force Deployment Training Sun, 17 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/airforce100.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/fallen_marvin-burrows.htm On Easter Sunday in 1968, Mary White had a plane ticket in hand to go see her husband, Marvin Burrows, who was to arrive in Hawaii after fighting for the Army in Vietnam. Before she could leave, however, she received a letter informing her that Burrows died in the line of duty. He was killed in the Binh Doung Province, just north of Saigon, by shrapnel from enemy fire... Articles Military Army Fallen Heroes Remembrance War History Sun, 17 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/fallen_marvin-burrows.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/hp/hand_lincoln.htm LOOK on this cast, and know the hand ... That bore a nation in its hold ... From this mute witness understand ... What Lincoln was,—how large of mould... Poems America Leaders Fallen Heroes Remembrance History Sun, 17 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/hp/hand_lincoln.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0317.htm Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nathan Bush launches the Puma during an operation at Patrol Base Boldak. Photos Military Marines Deployment War Sun, 17 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0317.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/navy053.htm The story behind the USS Spruance and it’s namesake Adm. Raymond Ames Spruance. Videos Military Navy History Education Pride Sat, 16 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/navy053.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/women_roles.htm Within the time span it took for women in television to transform from the female stereotypes portrayed on "I Love Lucy" to the more modern, late-century version found on "Murphy Brown," women in the U.S. Air Force were making strides that far outpaced their Hollywood counterparts... Articles Military Air Force History Pride Sat, 16 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/women_roles.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/we_surrender.htm This poem was written after watching a financial program that posed... Is the U.S. in danger of becoming like France? It is a reminding look at the area about which many Americans make fun of the French. Poems America Military Sat, 16 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/we_surrender.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0316.htm U.S. Army Maj. Nancy Lewis and members of the Camp Eggers Voluntary Community Relations mission pass out gifts to Afghan women who attended a ceremony in celebration of International Women’s Day at the Shahrara Garden in Kabul, Afghanistan. Photos Military Army Deployment Pride Sat, 16 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0316.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/reference/pmr/pcm_2012.htm President Barack Obama recognizes the recipients of the 2012 Presidential Citizens Medal. A tradition dating back more 40 years and established by President Nixon (November 13, 1969) ... the award is one of the highest honors a civilian can receive. Videos America Americans Noble Efforts Patriots Recognized Leaders Pride Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/reference/pmr/pcm_2012.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/wasp_betty-blake.htm Last year, a young female pilot recently showed her 91-year-old guest the F-16 Fighting Falcon she flies at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. She thanked Betty "Tack" Blake several times as she talked about her job, so Blake finally asked the young captain why she was thanking her. Articles Military Air Force History Pride Fri, 15 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/wasp_betty-blake.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/cf/one_country.htm AFTER all, ... One country, brethren! We must rise or fall ... With the Supreme Republic. We must be ... The makers of her immortality... 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Videos Tragedy Americans Children Students Family and Friends Community Military Army Ceremony Remembrance Events Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/lp/flags_sandyhook.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/ne/thanking_troops01.htm Here is a special way to silently thank American troops ... by just doing so with the hand sign intended to communicate "thank you from the bottom of my heart". Videos Americans Military Noble Efforts Patriots Recognized Pride Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/ne/thanking_troops01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/schwarzkopf_funeral.htm Twenty-two years to the day when Operation Desert Storm ended, the general who commanded the coalition force ground offensive was laid to rest at West Point, N.Y. Articles Military Army Leaders Family and Friends Ceremony Remembrance Pride Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/schwarzkopf_funeral.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/cf/america07.htm This inspiring poem is considered by many as the national hymn of the USA! Poems America Pride Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/cf/america07.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0314.htm Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) handle line as the ship prepares to depart Souda Bay, Greece, after a port visit. Photos Military Navy Deployment Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0314.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army138.htm Captain Angel Tomko has served in the U.S. Army for five years. She continues to serve proudly because of the ideals that are associated with military service, and for the ability she has been given to make changes in the lives of others. Videos Military Army Deployment War Pride Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army138.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/airman_lt-dan.htm Lt. Dan, as Forrest Gump film actor Gary Sinise is affectionately known, may not actually be a member of the military, but he treats each service member he meets with the deep-seated respect that should be given to a brother-in-arms... Articles Military Airman Wounded Warriors Family and Friends Patriots Pride Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/airman_lt-dan.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/warrior_love.htm Why do I enter the breach ... I could be lying on the beach ... Why put myself in harm’s way... 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Frank Frenette was greeted by a familiar face one night during a 24-hour shift at the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment’s (The Old Guard), regimental indoctrination program [RIP] room on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va. Articles Military Army Family and Friends Pride Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/army_brothers04.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/hp/roll-call.htm "Corporal Green!" the Orderly cried ... "Here!" was the answer loud and clear ... From the lips of a soldier who stood near... Poems Military America Fallen Remembrance War History Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/hp/roll-call.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0311.htm Port Security Unit 305 members are presented a 2012 Reserve Forces Readiness Award at the Pentagon for being the top unit in the Coast Guard reserve component that demonstrated outstanding family readiness while maintaining superior mission readiness. 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Videos Military Army Deployment Pride Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army137.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/invisible_wounds02.htm Two Marines and seven soldiers injured during combat operations traveled to several locations in Afghanistan, including Kandahar Airfield and Camp Nathan Smith, to see the progress being made in the country that changed many of their lives forever. Articles Military Army Marines Wounded Warriors Heroes Deployment War Pride Sat, 09 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/invisible_wounds02.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/cf/carlyle_emerson.htm A BALE-FIRE kindled in the night ... By night a blaze, by day a cloud ... With flame and smoke all England woke... 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They stood rigid in a sea of bowed heads and khaki uniforms, waiting for two of their fallen own... Cpl. Christopher M. Monahan Jr. and Lance Cpl. Dale W. Means. Articles Military America Marines Family and Friends Deployment War Pride Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/fallen_marines15.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/hp/samuel_hoar.htm A YEAR ago how often did I meet ... Under these elms, once more in sober bloom ... Thy tall, sad figure pacing down the street... Poems America Patriots History Remembrance Pride Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/hp/samuel_hoar.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0308.htm Images of Marines undertaking Instructor Water Survival Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, NC to become course instructors, who can train Marines to react and survive life-threatening situations in the water. Photos Military Marines Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0308.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army136.htm This 1960s era film takes a look at the patriotic entertainers who traveled wherever American troops were in World War II to bring them a laugh and a reminder of home, which was done mostly through the USO with Bob Hope taking the lead. Videos America Military Patriots Entertainment Deployment War Noble Efforts Pride Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army136.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/ne/iava03.htm Meet Sgt. Lucas Scimia and his wife Millie ... an endearing story of love, service to country, and devotion to each other. Videos America Military Army Family and Friends Noble Efforts Pride Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/ne/iava03.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/marine_delshayne-john.htm Sgt. Delshayne John speaks fluent Navajo, serves as a communications Marine and credits his decision to serve in the military to his upbringing on the Navajo reservation in Fort Defiance, Ariz., and the influence of his grandfather, Jimmie M. Begay. Begay served as a Navajo code talker during World War II. Articles Military Marines Family and Friends Fallen Ceremony Remembrance Pride Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/marine_delshayne-john.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/dmz01.htm Mark Kirkmeyer started writing this poem as he was leaving Korea in 1987. He finished it 14 years later in 2001, after receiving an email from one of his squad mates. Poems America Military History Deployment Remembrance Pride Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/dmz01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0307.htm Airman 1st Class Michael Holley, 22 Air Refueling Wing Base Honor Guard bugler, plays "Taps" at a standard honor guard funeral practice, McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Photos Military Air Force Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0307.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/airforce099.htm This informative story provides insight into the U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training (BMT) experience from the perspective of trainees and Military Training Instructors (MTI). Videos Military Air Force Training Education Pride Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/airforce099.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/pow_lee-ellis.htm A prisoner of war held in the "Hanoi Hilton" for five and a half years shared his compelling story of imprisonment and success with U.S. Air cadets during the 2013 National Character and Leadership Symposium here. Like Sen. John McCain and others, retired Col. Lee Ellis was held captive after his plane was shot down Nov. 7, 1967. Articles Military Air Force Heroes POW/MIA Events Pride Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/pow_lee-ellis.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/conquered_banner.htm Abram Joseph Ryan, a Roman Catholic priest, wrote this poem  in 1965 after Gen. Lee surrendered to Gen. Grant ending the American Civil War. It was his thought that however noble he and others felt the Confederate cause had been, the defeat was final, and the Confederate idea should be put away forever, along with its flag. Poems America Military History War Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/conquered_banner.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0306.htm Soldiers with the 171st Engineer Company practice grappling holds during a combatives class at the unit's armory in St. Pauls, N.C. Photos Military Army Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0306.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/ndu_apaward2012.htm The National Defense University's tribute to the U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) for being recognized with its 2012 American Patriot Award. SOCOM's mission is to defend the United States and its interests against terrorist networks and other national threats, which is done by dedicated, valiant special operation forces with members from all military services. Videos Military Army Patriots Recognized Ceremony History Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/ndu_apaward2012.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/iraq19.htm U.S. Soldiers and Iraqi soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 19th Brigade, 5th Division conducting a foot patrol search of the Udaim River Valley for enemy weapons caches and transport routes on December 12, 2008. Videos Military Army Deployment War History Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/iraq19.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/bronzestar_cargile.htm A quiet calm washed over those in attendance as the sounds of the 2nd Marine Division Band slowly vanished. Marines, family and friends gathered together to commemorate Chief Warrant Officer 5 Cannon Cargile and his 30 years of honorable and faithful service to the Corps. Articles Military Heroes Recognized Ceremony Family and Friends War Pride Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/bronzestar_cargile.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/joined_blues.htm Says Stonewall Jackson to "Little Phil": "Phil, have you heard the news? ... Why, our 'Joe' Wheeler — 'Fighting Joe' — has gone and joined the blues... Poems America Military History War Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/joined_blues.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0305.htm Capt. Kent Whalen, commanding officer of the aboard aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), and CMDCM Jeffrey Pickering, the ship's command master chief, render hand salutes during a burial at sea for 20 former service members. Photos Military Navy Ceremony Remembrance Pride Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0305.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army135.htm The soldiers of the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division Brigade Troops Battalion took part in an all day competition that tested both their physical endurance as well as their knowledge of Arctic skills. Videos Military Army Deployment Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army135.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/ch-hess_wish.htm Carl Hornbeak-Hess, an 11-year-old who has been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, dreamed of becoming a World War II Army Air Corps pilot whose aircraft is shot down and crash lands on a deserted island. He was granted his wish with the help of Marines, Sailors and the Make-A-Wish Foundation including a visit to the USS Missouri Battleship Memorial. Articles Military Sailors Ceremony Children Patriots Noble Efforts Pride Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/ch-hess_wish.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/ff/they_behind.htm They’ve always served ... Respectfully silent ... Loving devotion ... Throughout history... Poems America Military Family and Friends Patriots Deployment War Pride Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/ff/they_behind.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0304.htm A field artilleryman with Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, pulls the lanyard on a M327 120 mm mortar system during Operation Spartan Fury at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii. Photos Military Marines Training Deployment Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0304.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/gerardi_david.htm National Guardsman David Gerardi, a former reconnaissance Marine, receives the Silver Star for his actions in Afghanistan in 2011 with comments from him, his mother, and a fellow Marine. Videos Military Marines Heroes Recognized Ceremonyy War Sun, 03 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/gerardi_david.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/legacy_service.htm Every family has a legacy they can call their own, through their bloodline or family traditions. The Ziegler family, in particular, has a family history tied to the military and can trace their legacy back to World War II. Articles Military Army Ceremony Students Family and Friends Pride Sun, 03 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/legacy_service.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/hp/john_pelham.htm This poem honors John Pelham, an artillery officer who served with the Confederate cavalry under J.E.B. Stuart during the American Civil War and was killed in action in 1863. Poems America Military Fallen Remembrance War Sun, 03 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/hp/john_pelham.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0303.htm Army Sgt. Curtis Smith, 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), provides security during an Afghan Border Patrol (ABP) outpost assessment in Afghanistan. Photos Military Army Deployment War Sun, 03 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0303.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/gilmore_howard1.htm This 1958 film is about one of the famed acts of individual heroism during World War II in 1943, when Commander Howard Gilmore, fatally wounded, for the last time from the USS Growler (SS-215) battle-scarred bridge, commanded, "Take Er Down," bringing about the birth of one of Navy's great traditions. For sacrificing himself to save his ship, Commander Howard Gilmore was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor, "the first man of the submarine force to be so decorated". Videos America Military Navy Heroes Fallen Tribute Remembrance History Education War Sat, 02 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/gilmore_howard1.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/airforce098.htm In celebration of the U.S. Air Force's 65th anniversary, here is an informative look on the impact of Airmen on technology, national defense and the rich heritage of the United States Air Force. Videos America Military Air Force Celebration Events History Education Pride Sat, 02 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/airforce098.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/army_annson-sanders.htm Army Spc. Annson J. Sanders, a mechanic with the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), does his part for his country while deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Sanders comes from a large military family and felt it was his turn to step up and serve. Articles Military Army Deployment War Pride Sat, 02 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/army_annson-sanders.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/hp/grave_richmond.htm This poem honors J.E.B Stuart, a fallen Civil War hero who fought for the South with U.S. Army roots from West Point. Poems America Military Fallen Remembrance War Sat, 02 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/hp/grave_richmond.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0302.htm The Patriot Guard Riders pay their respects to the crew of Coast Guard helicopter 6535, March 1, 2013. A memorial service was held at Aviation Training Center Mobile to commemorate the loss of Coast Guard helicopter 6535. Photos Coast Guard Fallen Tribute Remembrance Patriots Ceremony Homeland Security Pride Sat, 02 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0302.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army134.htm Soldiers of Bravo Battery, 4th Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regiment, 2d Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division fire the "Excalibur" artillery round for the first time outside of combat or the National Training Center. Videos Military Navy Marines Education Training Deployment Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army134.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/act_superhero.htm What it does mean is we need be worthy of kids' admiration -- like a superhero. So, here are a few things about superheroes we need to know... Articles Military Air Force Pride Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/act_superhero.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/they_serve.htm They served and continue ... To help their brothers ... The eldest served in Vietnam ... Due to exposure over there... Poems Americans Military Wounded Warriors Patriots Pride Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/they_serve.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0301.htm Slideshow of the USO February 2013 Tour with NFL star Peyton Manning, other pro athletes, and entertainers interacting with and performing for our brave, proud troops. Photos Military Americans Athletes Patriots Entertainment Events Noble Efforts Pride Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0301.htm http://www.merechance.com "Mere Chance" by David Bancroft, USA Patriotism! founder, is now available in eBook / digital format with four new action packed, suspenseful ending chapters for only $4.99! Books America Military History Gifts Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.merechance.com http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/navy052.htm Chief Petty Officer Sean Turner, a craftmaster with ACU-5, talks about the Landing Craft, Air-Cushioned and the unit's upcoming participation in Exercise Steel Knight 2013. Videos Military Navy Marines Education Deployment Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/navy052.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/army_tad-randell.htm If you ask Sgt. Tad Randell about his vocation or the country he serves, you will not get a word of discouragement, but rather a sense of pride. Articles Military Army Deployment War Pride Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/army_tad-randell.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/cf/new_england01.htm CLIME of the brave! the high heart’s home ... Laved by the wild and stormy sea ... Thy children, in this far-off land ... Devote to-day their hearts to thee... Poems America Americans Patriots Heroes Fallen Remembrance History Pride Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/cf/new_england01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0228.htm Senior Airman Michael Schena prepares to load an AIM-120C missile on to an F-15 Eagle at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Photos Military Air Force Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0228.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army133.htm Casing the Colors ceremony for 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division on the Ready First Parade Field at Fort Bliss, TX. Videos Military Army Deployment Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army133.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/vw07.htm What may seem like a typical day in the life of a ranch hand is actually a day in the life of Sgt. Justin Head, a Marine whose piece of the Corps is to teach Marines a tactic that predates the Marine Corps by more than 1,000 years... Animal Packing. Videos Military Marines Navy Deployment War History Education Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/vw07.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/af_darrel-ford.htm Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Darrel Ford, 20th Operations Group superintendent, has touched the lives of the many he has led. Here is his military story. Articles Military Air Force Pride Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/af_darrel-ford.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/cf/pilgrim_fathers.htm THE PILGRIM FATHERS,—where are they? ... The waves that brought them o’er ... Still roll in the bay, and throw their spray ... As they break along the shore... Poems America Americans Remembrance Pride History Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/cf/pilgrim_fathers.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0227.htm Navy Diver 1st Class Camden Lund, assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-2, briefs fellow divers before a heavy lift inspection dive. Photos Military Navy Deployment Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0227.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/marines134.htm What may seem like a typical day in the life of a ranch hand is actually a day in the life of Sgt. Justin Head, a Marine whose piece of the Corps is to teach Marines a tactic that predates the Marine Corps by more than 1,000 years... Animal Packing. Videos Military Marines Education Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/marines134.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/marine_eluett.htm Marine Corps Sgt. Le’mon Eluett, a canvasing recruiter, has recently been put in charge of his own substation, making him the only sergeant in RS Fort Lauderdale in charge of a substation. Articles Military Marines Pride Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/marine_eluett.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/hp/trh_name.htm This poem is dedicated to Lt. P, who was lost in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Poems America Americans Fallen Remembrance Tragedy Homeland Security Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/hp/trh_name.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0226.htm Marines with Company A, 1st Tank Battalion, watch a crew of their fellow brother tankers shoot on Range 500. Photos Military Marines Pride Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0226.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/iraq18.htm U.S. Soldiers with the Iraqi National Guard conduct joint patrols throughout the city of Tal Afar, Iraq in response to suspected anti-Iraqi forces that may have crossed the border from Syria and hid within the city during August 2004. Videos Military Army Deployment War History Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/iraq18.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/corpsman_pappas.htm 25-year-old Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Pappas is one of three Navy corpsmen stationed at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C. who administered the Combat Lifesaver Course... Articles Military Navy Marines Deployment Pride Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/corpsman_pappas.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/cf/farther.htm A poem written in the 1800s about a new western state joining the USA. Poems America Americans Pride Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/cf/farther.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0225.htm Artillerymen move out of the way after hooking up their howitzer to a UH60 Black Hawk helicopter during air assault training at Fort Bragg, NC. Photos Military Army Training Mon, 25 Feb 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0225.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/airforce097.htm Airman Basic Johnathen Howard learns from his mistakes trying to make the Air Force Honor Guard. Videos Military Air Force Pride Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/airforce097.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/army_seth-armstrong.htm Chief Warrant Officer 2 Seth Armstrong is a platoon instructor pilot with Troop C. All the glamour and glitz of being a pilot aside, what keeps this soldier serving is a complex combination of his experience as an airborne infantryman and prior deployment experience. Articles Military Army Deployment War Pride Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/army_seth-armstrong.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/hp/hwbeecher.htm HIS tongue was touched with sacred fire ... He could not rest, he must speak out ... When Liberty lay stabbed, and doubt ... Stalked through the night in vestments dire... Poems America Americans Patriots Remembrance Tribute Pride Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/hp/hwbeecher.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0224.htm The United States Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team practices a new routine on the drill pad at Keesler Air Force Base, MS. Photos Military Air Force Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2013/0224.htm