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Videos Military Navy Pride Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/navy_seals_buds01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/navy_seals_buds02.htm Video... BUD/S Orientation is a three-week course that introduces students to Coronado, the Naval Special Warfare Center and the BUD/S lifestyle. During Orientation, Navy SEAL instructors introduce students to BUD/S physical training, the obstacle course, and other training aspects. This part of training is designed to prepare students for Day One of First Phase. Videos Military Navy Pride Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/navy_seals_buds02.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/navy_seals_buds03.htm Video... First Phase, the basic conditioning phase, is seven weeks long and develops the class in physical training, water competency and mental tenacity while continuing to build teamwork Videos Military Navy Pride Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/navy_seals_buds03.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/navy_seals_buds04.htm Video... Second Phase, the combat diving phase, lasts seven weeks. This phase introduces underwater skills that will separate the class from other special operations forces when they become SEALs. During this phase, the students will become basic combat swimmers and will learn open and closed-circuit diving... Videos Military Navy Pride Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/navy_seals_buds04.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/navy_seals_buds05.htm Video... Third Phase, the land warfare phase, is seven weeks long and teaches the class basic weapons, demolitions, land navigation, patrolling, rappelling, marksmanship, and small-unit tactics. For the final three and a half weeks of training, the class goes to San Clemente Island... Videos Military Navy Pride Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/navy_seals_buds05.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/navy_seals_buds06.htm Video... In this grueling five-and-a-half day stretch, each candidate sleeps only about four total hours but runs more than 200 miles and does physical training for more than 20 hours per day. Hell Week finds those candidates who have the commitment and dedication required of a SEAL. Hell Week is the ultimate test of a man's will and the class's teamwork. Videos Military Navy Pride Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/navy_seals_buds06.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/navy_seals01.htm Video... Here is a glimpse inside SEALS BUD/S training Class 224 in San Diego during 2006 . . . as these brave men strive under the harshest military training . . . to join the best of our brave ones serving in America's armed forces. Videos Military Navy Pride Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/navy_seals01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/wounded_warriors18.htm ...At 23, Marilyn’s son, an Army ranger, deployed to Afghanistan ... For Marilyn, knowing that the Armed Services Blood Program is able to provide lifesaving blood to ill or injured service members worldwide helps to alleviate some of her fears of sending her son off to war... Articles Military Army Family and Friends Wounded Warriors Patriots War Noble Efforts Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/wounded_warriors18.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/soldier_christmas.htm As I look across the desert sky ... and gaze up at the stars... I wonder how the shepherds felt... When they saw that King of ours!... Poems Military Holidays Faith War Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/soldier_christmas.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0516.htm Air Force Academy Cadet 1st Class Dustin Hayhurst, recipient of the 2011 U.S. Air Force Cadet of the Year Award, with Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley and David Cyster, member of the of the Air Squadron of the United Kingdom, at the Pentagon. Photos Military Air Force Recognized Pride Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0516.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/cw_shiloh.htm Video... A reenactment of the Civil War Battle of Shiloh in Tennessee on March 31, 2012 that includes the involvement of two 412 Theater Engineer Command brothers-in-arms participation along with comments from Army Col. Kent Goff and Roby Evans. Videos America Military History Education War Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/cw_shiloh.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army_ng15.htm Video... In the largest deployment of the Minnesota National Guard since World War II, the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division “Red Bulls” helped to complete the early withdrawal of soldiers from Iraq (2August 2011 - April 2012). Through Convoy Security, Base Management, and Force Protection, the Red Bulls led the way for thousands of soldiers to safely make their way back to the United States. Videos Military Army Pride War Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army_ng15.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/stories/daily_ritual.htm ...Matt, the homeless man, she knew was a Vietnam veteran... a decorated one at that. He used to sell used cars after he came home. He always worked late and had a few drinks after work... Stories Military Family and Friends Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/stories/daily_ritual.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/art_war_ptsd.htm ...Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune, N.C., is using the Art Therapy Program, which started in 2009, to help advance its mental health rehabilitation program and combat PTSD... Articles Military Marines Artwork Wounded Warriors War Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/art_war_ptsd.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/cf/hymn.htm By the rude bridge that arched the flood ... Their flag to April's breeze unfurled ... Here once the embattled farmers stood... Poems America Pride History Remembrance Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/cf/hymn.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0515.htm Sailors aboard the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Underwood (FFG 36) fire the 40 mm saluting battery as the ship enters the port of Callao, Peru. Photos Military Navy Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0515.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/woitowicz_william.htm Video... Marine Sgt. William J. Woitowicz, a former native of Groton, Massachusetts was posthumously awarded the Silver Star, the nation’s third highest honor for combat valor, during a morning ceremony on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, Quantico, Va., in front of family, friends and fellow Marines. Videos Military Marines Heroes Fallen Recognized War Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/woitowicz_william.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/nasa/students_astronauts01.htm Video... More than 100 sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade students from the O. Henry Middle School in Austin, Texas, learn about living and working in space by asking questions of Expedition 30 Commander Dan Burbank and Flight Engineers Don Pettit and Andre Kuipers aboard the International Space Station. Videos NASA Students Education Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/nasa/students_astronauts01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/cactus_starfighter.htm Troops sit pinned down under attack from a line of enemy vehicles. Insurgents shot down the F-16 coming to help and the pilot lay stranded near the fighting. On a small hilltop behind a pile of rocks the joint terminal attack controller looks over the scene and coordinates close-air support to help the troops while coordinating with the rescue helicopters coming for the pilot... Articles Military Air Force Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/cactus_starfighter.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/christmas_poem.htm To our troops throughout the world... I’m writing this poem for you... For I’ve also spent a Christmas... Serving my “Uncle” too!... Poems Military Holidays Pride Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/christmas_poem.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0514.htm Sgt. Maj. William F. Squires, former Marine Corps Air Station New River sergeant major, gives one of his last salutes as an active Marine.... Photos Military Marines Pride Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0514.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/finn_john.htm Video... John Finn served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions at Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, December 1941. Videos Military Navy Heroes Recognized War History Sun, 13 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/finn_john.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/afghanistan22.htm Video... Helmet mounted video cameras of various U.S. Army 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment Soldiers capture fellow soldiers returning fire during insurgent attacks in various locations (rooftops, village streets, and crop fields) of the Panjwa'i district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan between July through December in 2011. The footage also includes Soldiers launching mortars and using the M72 Light Anti-Armor Weapon (LAW). Videos Military Army War Sun, 13 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/afghanistan22.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/silverstar_angell-todd.htm Petty Officer 3rd Class Todd Angell received one of the nation’s highest military awards for valor, the Silver Star, for his heroism in Afghanistan as a corpsman with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. Cpl. Brandon Rumbaugh, a close friend of Angell’s and a Marine whose life he helped save in Afghanistan, pinned the medal on... Articles Military Navy Marines Heroes Recognized Wounded Warriors Pride Sun, 13 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/silverstar_angell-todd.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/artillery_soldiers.htm Soldiers moved swiftly after the first round shot through the smoky area in preparation for the next. Private 1st Class Brian Deverey has always wanted to be an artilleryman even before he joined the Army, and he gets pumped up every time he touches the weapon... Articles Military Army Pride Sun, 13 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/artillery_soldiers.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/battle_lexington.htm Then haste ye, Prescott and Revere! ... Bring all the men of Lincoln here ... Let Chelmsford, Littleton, Carlisle ... Let Acton, Bedford, hither file... Poems America Military History War Sun, 13 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/battle_lexington.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0513.htm Slideshow of U.S. Paratroopers conducting a mission in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan. Photos Military Army War Sun, 13 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0513.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/tff/229.htm When veteran Sgt. Bobby Norman's left arm was paralyzed in a motorcycle accident, he refused to let that stop him from living out his dreams. He now is happily married to his childhood sweetheart with a beautiful daughter and the ability to still compete in athletic competitions with other wounded, ill and injured service members. Photos Military Marines Family and Friends Sun, 13 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/tff/229.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/vwvets_honored.htm Video... More than 60,000 veterans and family members descended on Charlotte Motor Speedway on March 31, 2012 to celebrate the service of those who served in Vietnam. Several decorated heroes including Medal of Honor recipients attended the long over due event for Vietnam War veterans that was sponsored by the USO. Videos America Community Military Heroes War Noble Efforts Patriots Recognized Remembrance History Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/vwvets_honored.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army_ng14.htm Video... In recognition of Women's History Month, 2-time Olympian SGT Courtney Zablocki shares her experience as a Citizen-Soldier and Outstanding Athlete in the National Guard. Videos Military Army Athletes Pride Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army_ng14.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/cls_students01.htm The gentle whir of the air conditioners was barely perceptible over the confident voices of the Marines as they reviewed the written test portion of the Combat Lifesaver Course held at Camp Leatherneck... Articles Military Marines Navy War Pride Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/cls_students01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/army_cadet_inspires.htm In the ultimate showcase of high school drill talent, Ariel Summerlin has been something of a celebrity at this weekend's national Junior ROTC meet. Spectators huddled to watch her perform. Cadets she didn't even know, so moved by her skill, mugged for photos with the 14-year-old from Airport (S.C.) High School... Articles Military Army Students Pride Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/army_cadet_inspires.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/my_thoughts.htm Here I am so far away… Fighting on this Christmas Day… Full of dust and throat so dry… But still I am a proud G.I. ... Poems Military Holidays War Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/my_thoughts.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0512.htm The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf, homeported at Coast Guard Island, Alameda, Calif., passes underneath the Golden Gate Bridge as it transits out of the San Francisco Bay... Photos Homeland Security Coast Guard Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0512.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/airforce039.htm Video... The B-52 Stratofortress is a major milestone that only a handful of aircraft have ever reached, 50 years of service in the Air Force. With continued upgrades to the Buff, it is slated to be in service deep into the 21st century. Videos Military Air Force Education History Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/airforce039.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army064.htm Video... The caissons were built in 1918, and used for 75mm cannons. They were originally equipped with ammunition chests, spare wheels, and tools used for the cannons. Today these have been removed and replaced with the flat deck on which the caskets of our fallen service members rests. Sgt. Shawn Colkett tells more about the Caisson and its newer look. Videos America Military Army Fallen Heroes Remembrance History Education Pride Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army064.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/wt/marine_perspective.htm Over the past seven months, I’ve seen and experienced progress in Afghanistan most Americans will never hear about from mainstream media. Serving as a Marine combat correspondent with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment in Helmand province’s Garmsir district, I’ve been blessed with the unique opportunity of telling the stories of our Marines, sailors and counterparts with the Afghan National Security Forces... 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Angela McKenzie, host of Initiative Radio, speaks with David Bancroft, the founder USA Patriotism! . . . about "Diversity and Conservatism In America" with the conversation including America's exceptionalism, freedoms / rights, troops, war, patriotism, the greatest generation, media coverage, political gridlock, immigration, the Presidency, congressional term limits, and student patriots. Videos America Patriots Military Students Children Education Freedom War Pride Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/lp/david-bancroft_usa01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army063.htm Video... 602nd Ordnance Company, 553rd CSSB, 4th Sustainment Brigade, 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) redeployment ceremony at Fort Hood, TX on March 27, 2012. Videos America Military Army Family and Friends Community Pride Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army063.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/wt/seabees_kandahar.htm ...The eight Seabees assigned to the Kandahar Provincial Reconstruction Team in Afghanistan find themselves tasked with a mission that is somewhere in between a combat and humanitarian mission... Articles Military Navy War Pride Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/wt/seabees_kandahar.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/cant_forget_war.htm That awful war, now long ago... Still clings to me both heart and soul ... I can’t forget those fateful days... When “Nam” fell quickly to the NVAs... 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Huseby to write and perform the inspiring "Blaze of Glory" song for the official flag burning ceremony (when a flag becomes damaged, torn, faded or stained). Music Videos America Tragedy Patriots Remembrance Pride Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/music/lp/huseby_r-03.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army061.htm Video... Follow trainees as they transition from civilians into U.S. Army soldiers during boot camp in 2012. See them face the challenges of in-processing, marching, bayonet training, pugil fighting, repelling, first aid, combatives, confidence course, gas chamber, basic riffle marksmanship, cover and concealment, urban operations, physical fitness test, and finally the Warrior Challenge. Videos America Military Army Education Pride Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army061.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army062.htm Video... Soldiers answer 31 questions about basic training from fellow Americans interested in joining the U.S. Army. Videos America Military Army Education Pride Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army062.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/bronzestar_robert-jernigan.htm ...Gunnery Sgt. Robert L. Jernigan, a native of Gates County, N.C., received the Bronze Star Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device from Maj. Gen. Michael G. Dana, the 2nd Marine Logistics Group commanding general ... While serving as a joint terminal attack controller attached to 2nd MLG (Forward) in Afghanistan last year, Jernigan’s expert control of air assets was directly responsible for quelling an ambush and undoubtedly saved countless lives... Articles Military Marines Heroes Recognized Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/bronzestar_robert-jernigan.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/cf/boston.htm HE rocky nook with hilltops three ... Looked eastward from the farms, ... And twice each day the flowing sea ... Took Boston in its arms... Poems America Community Patriots Pride History Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/cf/boston.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0509.htm Harry Frey, a USS Lexington (CV-2) World War II veteran prepares to lay a wreath in honor of the men and women who served during the Battle of Coral Sea. Photos Military Navy War Remembrance Pride Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0509.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/marines070.htm Video... The United States Marine Corps listens to the questions our community asks, and there's no one better to answer them than a Marine. Here are several key questions answered by Marines. Videos America Military Marines Education Pride Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/marines070.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/navy_seals04.htm Video... Ten high school water polo teams from the San Diego area participated in a Navy SEAL Fitness Challenge at Coronado High School in Coronado, CA. Following the challenge was a water polo clinic held by Olympic athletes, Genai Kerr and Jessie Smith. Videos Military Navy Students Athletes Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/navy_seals04.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/stories/god_country.htm The old man seemed not to notice the buzz of the green blow flies as he lifted the lid off the dumpster and flipped it back out of his view... Stories Military Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/stories/god_country.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/marine_recruits02.htm Every step recruits take during recruit training brings them closer to earning the title of United States Marine, but one of the first steps they take is upon the infamous yellow footprints at Receiving Company aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego... Articles Military Marines Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/marine_recruits02.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/come_take_home.htm We did our jobs, and we did them well ... and because of fate, we’re in this “Hell!” ... We’re POWs and MIAs ... Still living with hope... still counting the days... Poems Military POW/MIA War Remembrance Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/come_take_home.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0508.htm Marine Lance Cpl. Vincent Goitortua scans for potential threats while his fellow Marines speak to a group of local farmers about illicit poppy growth in the area during a security patrol in the Durzay region of the Garmsir district in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Photos Military Marines War Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0508.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/airforce038.htm Video... Being in the Air Force means service, pride and sacrifice. To each Airman these words mean something different. To those who have families, it means knowing that your loved ones are taken care of when you are defending the nation's freedom, spending time away from family and cherishing the moments you have together. Videos Military Air Force Education Pride Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/airforce038.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/marines069.htm Video... An informative report, hosted by Gunnery Sgt. Amy R. Romero, about the many facets of being an active duty member of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves. Videos America Military Marines Education Pride Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/marines069.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/wounded_warrior23.htm When 2nd Lt. Nick Vogt stepped on an improvised explosive device, while leading a patrol through the streets of southern Kandahar, Afghanistan, doctors at the nearby hospital weren’t sure he would live... Articles Military Army Wounded Warriors Family and Friends Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/wounded_warrior23.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/saying_goodbye.htm After midnight ... A telephone rings ... Talk to us of funny things ... Help us say goodbye... Poems Military Fallen Remembrance Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/saying_goodbye.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0507.htm Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets from Coconino High School and ROTC cadets from Northern Arizona University salute the flag during the eighth season opening of the Fort Tuthill Museum, which contains the history of the 158th Infantry Regiment. Photos Military Army Students History Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0507.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/afghanistan21.htm Video... Members of the 14th Engineer Battalion perform a mounted route clearance outside of Forward Operating Base Pasab, Afghanistan, insuring local roadways are clear of IED’s or other harmful devices while also interacting with the local populace. Videos America Military Army Air Force War Sun, 06 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/afghanistan21.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army060.htm Video... After being injured in an improvised explosive device attack in July 2010, Cpl. Adam Keys of the 618th ESC (C)(A) "The Nasty", Fort Bragg, N.C. makes his final jump in the Airborne with the help of the Golden Knights... Videos Military Army Wounded Warriors War Pride Sun, 06 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army060.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/bronzestar_john-rudd.htm ....Rudd earned the Bronze Star with a combat distinguishing device for actions he performed on July 27, 2011, while assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom. The award citation describes how on that day, after courageously walking into the kill zone to disarm an IED by hand, he came under heavy small arms fire... Articles Military Marines Heroes Recognized Pride Sun, 06 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/bronzestar_john-rudd.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/one_june_day.htm June eleventh ... has come again... and gone... Poems Military Remembrance Sun, 06 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/one_june_day.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0506.htm Air Force team members retired Staff Sgt. Claude Owens (foreground) and Michael Sanders high five each other after scoring a point during a sitting volleyball game against the Special Operations team May 1, 2012, at this year's Warrior Games... 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During an operational readiness exercise on March 20, 2012, Osan security forces Airmen rescue simulated hostages from an active shooter in pitch black conditions. Videos Military Air Force Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/airforce037.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/wt/marines_eyes_enemy.htm OP Shrine is the northernmost Marine position in Kajaki. It occupies the high ground along the northern side of the Helmand River, preventing insurgent forces from crossing the river and moving south ... Corporal Kenneth Mull, a squad leader serving with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, said from Shrine, his Marines have a clear line of sight of the entire surrounding area. With sniper teams and binoculars, the Marines can see for miles around the post... 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Marines and Sailors with Company C, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, insert via CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265 (Reinforced), to eliminate mock insurgents during a helicopter raid as part of their Certification Exercise... Videos Military Marines Navy Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/marines_navy01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army057.htm Video... Soldiers from Battery A, 4th Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment conduct a live fire exercise on Fort Campbell to certify the gun crews of the M119A2 Howitzer to prepare for future training... Videos Military Army Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army057.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/fort_ord.htm President Barack Obama signed a proclamation April 20 designating Fort Ord, Calif., as a national monument under the Department of the Interior. 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NASA's Student Airborne Research Program is an 8-week summer internship program for advanced undergraduate and early graduate students to acquire hands-on research experience in all aspects of a scientific campaign using NASA's airborne laboratories. Students also discuss their 2011 internship. Videos NASA Students Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/nasa/student_arp.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/airforce036.htm Video of a B-2 Stealth Bomber's taxiing and taking off during exercise Red Flag 12-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, NV on February 29, 2012. The B-2 and its crew is from the 509 BW stationed at Whiteman Air Force Base, MO. 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McWilliams, the outgoing commanding officer of Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, received the Bronze Star during a ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune for his actions and accomplishments during his 2011 deployment with CLB-8 in Afghanistan. Photos Military Marines Heroes Recognized War Pride Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0426.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/music/tv/lane_e02.htm Erica Lane’s inspiring “Ballad of Sergeant Hack” music video is a heartfelt tribute to veteran Sgt. David Hack's proud, honorable military service to our beloved America . . . who did the same through the hardships of his early life. Music Videos Military Patriots Pride Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/music/tv/lane_e02.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/speeches/gwb_2002.htm Video of President George W. Bush's State of the Union address on January 29, 2002 is now available at USA Patriotism! 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Videos Military Army Students Education Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army056.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/wounded_warrior22.htm ...On February 19 Garrett’s life and the lives of the Carnes family would be changed forever, when an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) went off, nearly killing the young Marine. As we have seen through wars, since World War II, battlefield Corpsmen (Medics), are so well trained, they seem to possess the Hand of God in administering to the wounded... Articles Military Marines Wounded Warriors Community War Patriots Recognized Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/wounded_warrior22.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/wt/doolittle_raid01.htm It was 1942 and the world was at war for the second time that century. American morale was as low as it had ever been and Japanese forces began an all-out assault on United States and Filipino troops on the Bataan Peninsula. 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Photos Marines Students Noble Efforts Patriots Pride Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0425.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/missile_military_might.htm Video... An informative look at America's missile and military might in 1962 involving all the miliatary services including scenes of missiles and rockets being launched; navy ships, aircraft, and ground forces in action; and, a night time Atom bomb burst. Videos America Military History Education Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/missile_military_might.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/coastguard05.htm Video... A Coast Guard crew aboard Station Chatham's 42-foot Special Purpose Craft - Near Shore Lifeboat crashes through the surf of the Merrimack River bar during surf training... Videos America Homeland Security Coast Guard Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/coastguard05.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/wt/eod_mission01.htm ...Even though the field is small (less than 1 percent of the total Army), the EOD story is one that many soldiers know about or can somehow relate to. This demonstrates the importance of the EOD role and highlights the main responsibility: the mitigation of conventional and unconventional explosive devices in order to protect life and property for both military and civilian authorities. The importance of the EOD mission has become blatantly apparent in the last decade... Articles America Military Homeland Security Army War Pride Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/wt/eod_mission01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/tragedy_inspires.htm ...Pfc. James Hibler had a promising future ahead of him. He finished his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, patrolled with the Fort Worth Police Department for a few years, then he began the hiring process for a position with Homeland Security. With a single tragic event, the future he had planned was no longer what he desired. April 6, 2011, Hibler received a call informing him that his longtime friend, Staff Sgt. Jeremy Daniel Smith, was killed while conducting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan... Articles Military Marines Family and Friends Remembrance Pride Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/tragedy_inspires.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/veteran_abode.htm Taboo... Taboo... they all did shout ... do not ever venture there... That forest is dark... stay out... Poems Military Wounded Warriors Family and Friends Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/veteran_abode.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0424.htm Slideshow of U.S. troops pulling security during Operation Eagle Mountain in Didar, Afghanistan. Photos Military Army Air Force Navy War Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0424.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/tff/228.htm Lance Cpl. David Allen, rifleman, Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, comforts his wife and baby girl before preparing to leave for his deployment to Darwin, Australia... Photos Military Marines Family and Friends Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/tff/228.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/hallofheroes1.htm Video... THE BIG PICTURE 1974 "Hall of Heroes" episode examines the history of courage among American fighting men and of the Medal of Honor which was developed in tribute to that quality. In the course of the story, the periods of conflict that are examined are American revolutionary times, the Civil War, the War of 1812, the Indian War, the Spanish-American War, the two world wars, and the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. The host of the film is John Daly. Videos America NASA History Travel Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/hallofheroes1.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/airforce035.htm Video... Utah Air National Guard members keep current on training as shown by a KC-135 Stratotanker crew takes off from Salt Lake City and refuels several F-16 fighters from Hill Air Force Base on February 9, 2012. Videos Military Air Force Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/airforce035.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/ww2vet_gentry.htm During World War II, American soldiers on April 29, 1945, rescued approximately 32,000 people detained at the Dachau Concentration Camp. To Jimmy Gentry, and many of his fellow soldiers, the importance of the day did not become evident until many years later... Articles Military Army History War Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/ww2vet_gentry.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/unseen_scars.htm With a smile on my face ... And a good word for all ... I seem an ordinary person... Poems Military Wounded Warriors War Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/unseen_scars.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0423.htm President Barack Obama cheers on participants in the Wounded Warrior Soldier Ride on the South Lawn of the White House. Photos Military Leaders Wounded Warriors Noble Efforts Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0423.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/fleming_james.htm Video... James Fleming was the pilot for a special forces team inserted behind enemy lines in Cambodia and was alerted to exfiltrate that same team after contacting enemy troops in November of 1968 . . . James Fleming was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions over. Videos Military Marines Heroes Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/fleming_james.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/nasa/discovery_new_home.htm Video... After thirty years of faithful service to NASA, the retired space shuttle Discovery is flown from Kennedy Space Center in Florida to its new home at the Smithsonian Institute with a flyover of Washington, D.C., followed by its official dedication as a Smithsonian attraction. Videos America NASA History Travel Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/nasa/discovery_new_home.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/marines067.htm Video... The Commandant’s Own Drum and Bugle Corps, the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon and Marine Corps Color Guard perform a Battle Colors Ceremony aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. Videos Military Marines Pride Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/marines067.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/marines_fallen07.htm Marines and sailors from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group gathered together to honor Cpl. Derek Kerns and Cpl. Robby Reyes during a memorial ceremony aboard the USS Iwo Jima... Articles Military Marines Fallen Navy Remembrance War Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/marines_fallen07.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/witching_hour.htm There is dark magic in the midnight hour ... In that space where today becomes tomorrow ... Laden with all its new surprises ... But still burdened with yesterday’s sorrow... Poems Military War Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/witching_hour.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0422.htm Fans cheer as the 140th Wing Colorado Air National Guard from Buckley Air Force Base, Colo., approaches to fly above the stadium during the national anthem at Coors Field during the Colorado Rockies opening game April 9, 2012. All of the U.S. military branches joined together and held the flag to honor military members serving at home and overseas. Photos Military Air Force Patriots Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0422.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army055.htm Video... Soldiers from the Massachusetts Army National Guard's 3rd Brigade, 126th Aviation Regiment and Training Support Center, Camp Edwards conducted fast roping training with agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation's tactical units at Cape Cod, Massachusetts in March 2012... Videos Military Army Homeland Security Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army055.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/airforce034.htm Video... Story about the mission of the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron that keeps fighters and bombers in the sky during missions with the KC-10 extenders... Videos Military Air Force War Pride Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/airforce034.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/sailor_no_regrets.htm The call for help comes over the radio and the team prepares for possibly another long day or night. Hospitalman Grant Reeder stays calm as he dresses the tables. He enjoys the next few seconds of quiet before the commotion of the crew urgently move in the casualties... Articles Military Navy War Pride Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/sailor_no_regrets.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/marines_together.htm Marines describe their relationships with fellow Marines with words like brotherhood and sisterhood. Many view the Corps as a family, with brothers and sisters, mother and father figures. The way Marines take care of each other, look after each other and even bicker with each other is reminiscent of many families in America today... Articles Military Marines Family and Friends War Pride Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/marines_together.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/visitor01.htm In the galleries and hallways of Hell ... I meet with you each night ... at the first fading of sunlight ... as I lay my weary head upon my bed... Poems Military War Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/visitor01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0421.htm Slideshow of the USO Spring Tour with Navy Admiral James Winnefeld and celebrities visiting and entertaining troops in Southwest Asia. Photos Military Navy Noble Efforts Patriots War Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0421.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/active_denial.htm Video... The DoD Non-Lethal Weapons Program demonstrated it's latest system to a group of Marine Corps and DoD personnel on March 9, 2012. Videos Military Marines Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/active_denial.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/airforce033.htm Video... U.S. Air Force pilots talk about being involved with a new F-35A fighter's first flight at Eglin Air Force Base, FL on March 6, 2012. Videos Military Air Force Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/airforce033.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/ww2vet_medals02.htm In a ceremony surrounded by family and friends, Mark Paradise, a World War II veteran from central Pennsylvania, was formally presented with the Bronze Star and Combat Infantryman Badge... Articles Military Army Heroes Recognized War Pride Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/ww2vet_medals02.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/soldier_fallen-brother.htm Spc. Christopher Honaker and Pfc. Joseph Miracle were two young troopers assigned to the 173rd Brigade Combat Team when they were killed in action during a combat operation ... As an ode to the ultimate sacrifice that both soldiers had made, a small outpost was named in their honor in the region where they had died. Honaker’s sister, Staff Sgt. Charlene Navarrette, from Havelock, N.C., had the chance to visit the outpost that is graced with her brother’s name... Articles Military Army Family and Friends Fallen Remembrance War Pride Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/soldier_fallen-brother.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/tee_shirt.htm Under my pillow ... during the day ... that was where ... it did stay... Poems Military Family and Friends War Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/tee_shirt.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0420.htm Sixteen photos of Marines honoring fallen Marine Lance Cpl. Ramon T. Kaipat at a memorial service in Afghanistan. Photos Military Marines Fallen Remembrance War Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0420.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/navy021.htm Video... USS Nimitz (CVN 68) arrives in its new homeport of Naval Station Everett, in Everett, WA on March 9, 2012 with family and friends waiting on the pier to reunite with the Sailors... Videos Military Navy Pride Family and Friends Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/navy021.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/marines066.htm Video... The United States Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment performing for the Combat Center with students from several local elementary schools in the audience. Videos Military Marines Students War Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/marines066.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/virtual_technology.htm As current and future enemies attempt to adapt to the Army's tactics, techniques and procedures down range, counteraction seems to be a critical aspect of the training mission stateside... Articles Military Army Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/virtual_technology.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/cf/southern_porch.htm Little cemeteries are bordered ... by mighty oak and pine ... Here and there are stones marked “CSA” ... All weathered by wind and time... Poems America Military War History Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/cf/southern_porch.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0419.htm Slideshow of U.S. Paratroopers patrolling a village near Combat Outpost Terezayi in Afghanistan. Photos Military Army War Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0419.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/music/tv/harvey_l01.htm L. Harvey's "I Need You Now" music video is dedicated to the Americas' brave, honorable troops and their families who miss a loved one. Music Videos Military Family and Friends Pride Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/music/tv/harvey_l01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army053.htm Video... The Alpha Company within The Old Guard features the Commander-in-Chiefs Guard that displays Revolutionary War style movements . . . Take a look at a new Soldier to the Command and Chiefs Guard as he trains and prepares for an event honoring George Washington at Mount Vernon on President's Day. Videos Military Army Pride Education Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army053.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army054.htm Video... The 379th Air Expeditionary Wing partners with joint and coalition forces with the same goal… accomplish the mission. Soldiers in the 108th Air Defense Artillery or A-D-A train on the Patriot Pac-2 GEMs or Guided Enhanced Missile systems which supports a variety of surface-to-air munitions that counter tactical ballistic, and cruise missiles while guarding against advanced aircraft... Videos Military Army Air Force War Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army054.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/dscross_pereira.htm A 101st Airborne Division soldier received the nation’s second-highest military honor in a ceremony today at McAuliffe Hall here. Army Sgt. Felipe Pereira is the first “Screaming Eagle” to be awarded the Distinguished Service Cross since the Vietnam War ... He earned the recognition for what the official citation calls “distinguished service and heroism” during a firefight in Kandahar, Afghanistan, Nov. 1, 2010... Articles Military Army Heroes Recognized War Pride Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/dscross_pereira.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/family_tradition01.htm People join the military for any number of reasons. For Maj. Mark Melin, the son of a soldier, grandson of a World War II sailor and the third of three military brothers, commissioning in the Air Force was like joining the family business... Articles Military Air Force Family and Friends Pride Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/family_tradition01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/speak_to_me.htm If you do not say ... I can never know ... of the things ... that hurt you so... Poems Military Wounded Warriors War Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/speak_to_me.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0418.htm The Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team competes during the Joint Service Drill Exhibition at the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C., April 14, 2012. The Air Force team took first place after competing against teams from all four of the armed services including the Merchant Marine Academy. Photos Military Air Force Pride Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0418.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/united_we_stand.htm Video... Alex Krasky, a naturalized citizen, shows his inspiring "United We Stand" painting and explains why he proudly created it . . . which pays tribute to America and the brave ones honorably serving in Her Armed Forces.  Videos Artwork America Patriots Military Pride Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/united_we_stand.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/marines_mwd1.htm Video... Here is a look at military working dogs being trained by their Marine Corps handlers at Kadena Air Base. Videos Military Marines Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/marines_mwd1.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/bronzestar_herron.htm ...Multiple shooters, 12 or more, hid behind huts, trees, houses, walls -- whatever they could use to block the view of the four American Soldiers on the roof. Spc. Alex Herron, a 21-year-old sniper and the son of a Virginia Army National Guard noncommissioned officer, and his spotter, 22-year-old Spc. Wesley Farron, were two of those Soldiers on that rooftop, Oct. 10, 2011, in the village of Jogram, Afghanistan ... For his actions, Herron was presented with the Bronze Star with a valor device during a March 26 ceremony at Fort Riley... Articles Military Army Heroes Recognized Pride War Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/bronzestar_herron.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/soldiers_fallen02.htm When soldiers die in combat they not only leave grieving families, but also their brothers and sisters in arms. For those brothers and sisters, honoring their fallen comrades can manifest through various outlets: building memorials, getting tattoos or wearing bracelets. One soldier decided to honor the fallen soldiers from the Warhorse brigade through motivation and sweat... Articles Military Army Fallen Remembrance War Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/soldiers_fallen02.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/seeker.htm Someone has said the poets now ... are of a nuclear age ... and are forming their prose ... for history’s last page... Poems Military War Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/seeker.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0417.htm An artist rendering of the Zumwalt-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lyndon B. Johnson. Photos Military Navy Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0417.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/crawford_barry.htm Video... Captain Barry F. Crawford Jr. was awarded the Air Force Cross during a Pentagon ceremony April 12, 2012 for his heroic actions controlling the air space and calling in airstrikes during the 2010 battle in Afghanistan, which allowed his special operations team to get out of the kill zone and ultimately saved the lives of his American comrades. (The Air Force Cross is the second highest Air Force award with only to the Medal of Honor higher.) Videos Military Air Force Heroes Recognized Pride War Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/crawford_barry.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/fallen_roberto_cazarez.htm It’s going to be a little quiet and boring the rest of the deployment now … without his jokes and all the other stuff he gets us into.” Cpl. Anthony Gamino, a rifleman and light armored vehicle scout with Delta Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, said this after a memorial service held here, April 8, for a fallen fellow Marine, Cpl. Roberto Cazarez... Articles Military Marines Fallen Remembrance War Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/fallen_roberto_cazarez.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/in_dark_light.htm Tender is the night, so they say ... But some much prefer the day ... For the light keeps most demons away ... Dark old memories are kept also at bay... Poems Military War Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/in_dark_light.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0416.htm Larry Veach, a former Marine and a bagpiper of 35 years, plays "Amazing Grace" during the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment memorial ceremony... Photos Military Army War Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0416.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army052.htm Video... U.S. Army 6/1 CAV "Blackhawks" volunteer to support the Border Patrol in New Mexico and Arizona during Operation Nimbus. Videos Military Army Homeland Security Pride Sun, 15 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army052.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/ne/gsa006.htm Video... Girl Scouts in Chicago and Greater Los Angeles discuss the meaning of leadership and who inspires them. Videos Students Patriots Noble Efforts Sun, 15 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/ne/gsa006.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/wt/marines_sangin.htm For demonstrating outstanding leadership, four airmen received the 2011 Lance P. Sijan USAF Leadership Award ... Named in honor of the first U.S. Air Force Academy graduate to receive the Medal of Honor, the award annually recognizes officer and enlisted honorees in senior and junior categories who best exemplify the service's core values of integrity, service and excellence... Articles Military Marines War Pride Sun, 15 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/wt/marines_sangin.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/wounded_warriors17.htm While in Afghanistan in 2010, a roadside bomb attack took away both of Erin Schaefer’s legs. But now, just two years later, a bicycle is making him feel whole again... Articles Military Army Wounded Warriors Sun, 15 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/wounded_warriors17.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/in_my_shoes.htm First it was only three ... today fifteen more ... tomorrow what will the count be ... Loss of life ... is always a cost ... of war’s strife... Poems Military War Sun, 15 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/in_my_shoes.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0415.htm U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Trevino, personal security detail, non-commissioned officer, 172nd Infantry Brigade, utilizes a foot bridge to cross a swollen river outside of the village of Marzak while locals wash clothing on the far bank. Marzak has historically been a stronghold for the insurgency over the past decade... Photos Military Army War Sun, 15 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0415.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/marines065.htm Video... Where chaos looms, the Few emerge. Marines move toward the sounds of tyranny, injustice and despair—with the courage and resolve to silence them. By ending conflict, instilling order and helping those who can't help themselves, Marines face down the threats of our time. Videos Military Marines Pride. Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/marines065.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/coastguard04.htm Video... The Coast Guard bid farewell to four of its own in a memorial service held in Hangar 2 at Coast Guard Aviation Training Center Mobile, AL on March 8, 2012. The service paid tribute to the crew of Coast Guard helicopter 6535 -- Lt. Cmdr. Dale Taylor, Lt. j.g. Thomas Cameron, Chief Petty Officer Fernando Jorge and Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew Knight. Videos Homeland Security Coast Guard Fallen Remembrance Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/coastguard04.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/af_sijan2011.htm For demonstrating outstanding leadership, four airmen received the 2011 Lance P. Sijan USAF Leadership Award ... Named in honor of the first U.S. Air Force Academy graduate to receive the Medal of Honor, the award annually recognizes officer and enlisted honorees in senior and junior categories who best exemplify the service's core values of integrity, service and excellence... Articles Military Air Force Leaders Recognized Pride Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/af_sijan2011.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/ne/gs_soldiers01.htm Eleven girls from Girl Scouts of Central Indiana came to Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center, April 9, spreading joy in the form of over 2,000 cases of Girl Scout Cookies to be distributed to soldiers on the installation... Articles Military Army Children Students Patriots Noble Efforts Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/ne/gs_soldiers01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/looking_solace.htm Looking for solace ... a knight of the world ... a champion of right ... tired by war... this valiant knight... Poems Military War Fallen Remembrance Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/looking_solace.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0414.htm Lt. Tom Pauser, with the 17th Coast Guard District’s prevention division, answers a student’s question at Hogarth Kingeekuk Sr. Memorial School April 10, 2012. Pauser was one of many Coast Guardsmen to visit rural Alaskan schools to give cold-water safety training in classrooms. Photos Homeland Security Coast Guard Children Students Education Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0414.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/afghanistan17.htm Video... Two U.S. Army infantry soldiers, Pfc. Jay Bennett and Pfc. Frank Franco, serving in Afghanistan talk about their best and worst day in their deployment while on duty in a guard tower on December 29, 2011. They also talk about their job as an infantry solider and their reason for joining. Footage from fire fights with Taliban at Horn of Panjwa'i are included. Videos Military Army War. Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/afghanistan17.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/marines064.htm Video... U.S. Marine Cpl. Natasha Almeida, a 22-year-old native of Piney Flats, Tenn., and an intelligence analyst with 11th Marine Regiment, currently serving with the Regimental Combat Team 5 civil affairs detachment, talks about her family and her Marine Corps career. Videos Military Marines Pride Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/marines064.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/gunfighters_40years.htm “‘Gunfighters rule’ is more than a motto, it’s a way of life,” said Lt. Col. Ian Clark, the commanding officer of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, at the squadron’s 40th anniversary and battle colors ceremony aboard Camp Bastion, Afghanistan... Articles Military Marines History Pride War Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/gunfighters_40years.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/marine_pride02.htm The sound of the National Anthem fills the air and young Cpl. Marc Orgeron holds a microphone in his hand. He stands rigidly at attention, the gleam of hard-earned medals glinting from his chest as he begins to sing... Articles Military Marines Pride War Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/marine_pride02.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/fields_occision.htm Our youths’ dreams ... have turned to nightmares ... it seems ... and now lay in disarray... Poems Military War Fallen Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/fields_occision.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0413.htm Debbie McBride blows one last kiss to her father, Tech. Sgt. Allen Avery during his burial April 6, 2012, at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. Avery was a pararescueman who, along with five others, was killed during a recovery operation in Vietnam on April 6, 1972. Avery's remains were recently identified via new DNA techniques and returned to the U.S. Photos Military Air Force Fallen Family and Friends War Remembrance Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0413.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/afghanistan16.htm Video... See the largest offensive of the war in Afghanistan, filmed on the front lines—by the Marines fighting on them. Through combat camera footage, follow the U.S. Marines during Operation Moshtarak as they drive the Taliban out of Marjah, effectively ending their 2-year rule of the region. Videos Military Marines War. History Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/afghanistan16.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/airforce032.htm Video... Jeff Duford, National Museum of the United States Air Force Curator, discusses the museum's mission that is... to preserve and pass on Air Force history . . . as many of the exhibits are shown. Jeff Duford doesn't just carry out that mission ... he lives it every day! Videos Military Air Force History Education America Pride Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/airforce032.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/mohr-crandall_soldiers.htm In 1965, while serving with the 1st Cavalry Division during the Vietnam War, Col. Bruce Crandall, retired pilot, distinguished himself in battle by flying an unarmed helicopter under intense enemy fire to deliver supplies and evacuate wounded soldiers... Articles Military Army Heroes Pride War Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/mohr-crandall_soldiers.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/young_soldier_peers.htm ...One of the soldiers who played a key role in the mission was Spc. Grant M. Allen, age 22, of Highland, Calif. As a member of 3rd Squad, 1st Platoon, Charlie Company, Allen was responsible for pulling security and helping engineers with the actual building of the road. Allen, who is on his first deployment... Articles Military Army War Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/young_soldier_peers.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/cf/long_tom.htm Still told through the Cumberlands of Kentuck ... in the famous Gap... there is a legend that says ... there lies arustin’ somewhere... mighty ‘Long Tom’... Poems Military War History Education America Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/cf/long_tom.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0412.htm Cmdr. John Owen, command chaplain for the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65), speaks to Sailors during Easter church services on the flight deck. Photos Military Navy Faith Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0412.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/music/tv/jab01.htm A moving song and video honoring the brave troops who made the ultimate sacrifice for America and their fellow citizens. (The entire video must be seen.) Music Military Videos America Community Patriots Pride Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/music/tv/jab01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/fallen_robert_marchanti.htm Video... Maryland Guard Soldiers and guests gather to honor the life of Guardsmen, Major Robert J. Marchanti II, March 8, 2012 at the 5th Regiment Armory, Baltimore, MD. Marchanti was deployed with the 29th Infantry Division Security Partnering Team 2 in Afghanistan, working as a mentor to the Afghan National Police... Videos Military Army Fallen. Family and Friends Remembrance Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/fallen_robert_marchanti.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/afghanistan15.htm Video... On February 10, 2012, Marine Corporal Liz Cisneros reports from Forward Operating Base Edinburgh, where Marine Light Helicopter Squadron 369 close air support teams, made up of a UH-1Y Huey and an AH-1W Super Cobra, patrol the skies. Their missions range from providing reconnaissance support to escorting medical evacuations. Videos Military Marines War Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/afghanistan15.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/icorps_hg.htm Two rifle cases containing ceremonial M1 Garands lay on a table in the teacher’s lounge at East Olympia Elementary School. On a pegboard nearby, hooks hold the garment bags carrying Army service uniforms owned by the I Corps Honor Guard... Articles America Military Army Pride Community Education Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/icorps_hg.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/training_leaders01.htm It was not a typical learning day for more than 500 college students as they learned how to rappel from a 45-foot rappel tower, experienced a vehicle roll-over and played capture the flag with paintball guns. But they are not typical students; they are Army ROTC cadets... Articles Military Army Students Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/training_leaders01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/nurse_nap.htm Darkness spills all around ... a cloak to wrap myself in ... from daily cares that abound ... A veil lain down to calm... Poems Military War Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/nurse_nap.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0411.htm Marine Cpl. Mark Jensen (center), a team leader with 4th Platoon, Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and 22-year-old native of Nyssa, Ore., jokes with Afghan National Police patrolmen and local children while providing security at a vehicle checkpoint... Photos Military Marines War Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0411.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/dignified_transfer02.htm Video... Heart grabbing ceremony of a dignified transfer service took place at Dover Air Force base in Delaware for U.S. Army Staff Sergeant William R. Wilson III with his family was on hand on March 28, 2012. The 27 year-old soldier from western New Yorker died on March 26, 2012 of wounds from small arms fire while serving his country in Afghanistan. Videos Military Army Fallen. Family and Friends Remembrance Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/dignified_transfer02.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army051.htm Video... Historic look at Fort Lawton, a United States Army fort, located in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle, Washington that was established in 1900 and closed in 2012. Videos America Military Army Community History Education Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army051.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/marine_brotherhood.htm Recruit Harley J. York seemed to have his future all planned out as he played on high school football team. College football scouts took notice of York’s talent and his chances of receiving a scholarship to play at the college level grew even greater ... York found many similarities between the Marine Corps and a football team, and it instantly appealed to him. He knew the Marine Corps could give him the lifestyle he desired... Articles Military Marines Pride Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/marine_brotherhood.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/marines_mout-up.htm The sound of weapons firing and incoming mortars filled the city streets. Amidst the chaos stood a fire team of Marines stacked against the wall at the bottom of a stairwell... Articles Military Marines Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/marines_mout-up.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/desert_dream01.htm With clouds of silver ... floating in the night sky ... gently obscuring ... the stars here and there... Poems Military War Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/desert_dream01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0410.htm During a road building mission that started March 18, 2012 in Kandahar province soldiers from Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 508th Parachute infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division pull security along with Afghan National Security Forces while members of Alpha Company, 508th Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division and a dog team check the path for explosives. Photos Military Army War Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0410.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/iwojima2012.htm Video... Moving story about U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy and Japanese World War II veterans and active U.S. Marines and Sailors along with Japanese troops visiting Iwo Jima on March 14, 2012 to commemorate the 67th anniversary of this historic battle, which includes comments from the American World War II veterans. Videos Military Marines Navy War Remembrance History Pride Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/iwojima2012.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army050.htm Video... Army Staff Sgt. William Nation, 45th IBCT member returns from Afghanistan to Midwest City, OK and surprises his daughter at school on March 6, 2012. Videos Military Army Family and Friends Children Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army050.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/foundation_leadership.htm The sum of the whole is greater than its parts. Taken in manageable pieces to enable memorization, this is the introduction to the Creed of the Non-commissioned Officer that most soldiers receive at their Warrior Leadership Course... Articles Military Army Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/foundation_leadership.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/candles_night.htm I am the keeper of the light... All my candles are blazing bright ... in each... and every hallowed room... Poems Military Fallen War Pride Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/candles_night.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0409.htm The Air Force Wings of Blue Parachute Demonstration Team broke the collegiate record for largest formation March 31, 2012 in Gila Bend, Ariz... Photos Military Air Force Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0409.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/navy020.htm Video... A demonstration between the MH-60 Sierra helicopter, MQ-8B Fire Scout and the Nas Patuxent River Sail facility shows the unique capabilities unmanned aviation brings to the U.S. Navy fleet. Videos Military Navy Sun, 08 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/navy020.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/airforce031.htm Video... In addition to dedicated, hard working maintainers and highly trained pilots, every aircraft in the Air Force needs one vital element to stay in the air... fuel . . . which is shown by members of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing including comments by TSgt. Eric Larson; Lt. Col. Joel Carey; and, A1C. Michael Johnson. Videos Military Air Force War Sun, 08 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/airforce031.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/posthumous_awards_rhoads.htm Almost seven decades after his honorable discharge from the United States Army, the late Pfc. James Rhoads has been recognized for his bravery and valor for service to his country. U.S. Congressman John Carter, 31st Congressional District in the House of Representatives, and Maj. Gen Perry Wiggins, First Army Division West commanding general, presented Rhoads’ daughters, Patsy Hollingsworth and Roxie Greenway, with their father’s Bronze Star and Purple Heart Medals... Articles Military Army Heroes Recognized Remembrance Family and Friends Pride Sun, 08 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/posthumous_awards_rhoads.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/wt/blue_knights_lift.htm The rotor blades are spinning and low chatter is drifting in over the internal communication system. The flight crews of the two MV-22B Ospreys awaiting takeoff – again – have been flying since before 5 a.m., March 28. It’s late morning now and their day is far from over... Articles Military Marines War Sun, 08 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/wt/blue_knights_lift.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/cherish.htm Lock the doors ... And bolt the windows ... Of the house within your heart ... Keep your memories safe inside... Poems America Military Heroes War Remembrance Family and Friends Pride Sun, 08 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/cherish.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0408.htm An F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Kestrels of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 137 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) during a cross deck evolution... Photos Military Navy Sun, 08 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0408.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army_ng12.htm Video... National Guard 45th IBCT members returning home with welcome home ceremonies held at Will Rogers Air Guard base in Oklahoma City on March 3, 2012... Videos Military Army Family and Friends War Sat, 07 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army_ng12.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/marines063.htm Video... Take a look at Marines training on the basic skill of parachuting at Fort Benning, Ga. Videos Military Marines Army Sat, 07 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/marines063.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/wt/harvest_hawk_,marines.htm A modified KC-130J flies over Afghanistan ready to unleash a tremendous amount of firepower for the Marines it supports... Articles Military Marines War Sat, 07 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/wt/harvest_hawk_,marines.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/military_kids01.htm In honor of April’s Month of the Military Child, I created a Top 10 list of the qualities I most appreciate about children from military families... Articles Military Children Family and Friends Sat, 07 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/military_kids01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/al_fine.htm When the last man standing ... Lies down ... Will God stir the pot again ... And have another round... Poems America Military War Faith Sat, 07 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/al_fine.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0407.htm Staff Sgt. Robert Griffith, senior drill instructor, Company K, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, passes out letters to Platoon 3226 during mail call on March 8, 2012 aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. The senior drill instructor holds a father figure role to recruits while they are in training, so Griffith makes sure he's always the one to pass out his platoon's mail. Photos Military Marines Sat, 07 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0407.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/war1812_navy.htm Video... The U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard commemorate the War of 1812 on its bicentennial with an informative historical look with a vital outcome that set the stage for America's future and its becoming a naval power that remains supreme today. Videos America Military Navy Marines Coast Guard War History Education Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/war1812_navy.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/ne/uso020.htm Video... Servicemen and women who suffer from post traumatic stress (PTS) and/or traumatic brain injury (TBI) give deeply personal interviews to educate Americans on the impact these conditions have on their lives... Here is Captain Eric Thomas' story along with his wife, Susan, sharing her thoughts about how Eric's invisible wounds impacted her and their relationship . . . which they have overcome and continue to work together to maintain. Videos Military Wounded Warriors Family and Friends War Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/ne/uso020.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/wt/dogs_war01.htm Without the Marine’s watchful eyes and his dog’s trained nose, the round metal container packed with 40 pounds of homemade explosives could have wreaked destruction on their patrol... Articles Military Marines War Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/wt/dogs_war01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/greatgrandfather_bataan.htm ...One of the POWs was U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Charles Robert Kelly. Kelly had been stationed in the Philippines where he met his wife, Monica. Together they had two sons, Charles and Ruben, and they were also expecting a daughter... Articles Military War Family and Friends History Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/greatgrandfather_bataan.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/cf/after_rain.htm It rained... and rained ... and finally stopped ... and the mists arose ... as the temperature dropped... Poems America History Remembrance Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/cf/after_rain.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0406.htm Sgt. David Arvizo of the Natick Soldier Systems Center speaks with seventh-grade students during a March 30, 2012, visit to Monsignor James J. Haddad Middle School in Needham, MA. Photos Military Army Students Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0406.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army049.htm Video... If any one thing comes to mind when Modern Army Combatives Level 1 is mentioned, it's the infamous Option 3 Drill ... The Clinch Drill, Punch Day - call it what you want. The end result? You're going to get punched in the face. Videos Military Army Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army049.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/airforce030.htm Video... Meet Lt. Col. Mark Richey, who is a pilot in the Maryland Air National Guard and currently deployed to Afghanistan, as he flies his attack helicopter on a mission. He and his fellow pilots provide air support along with carrying people and supplies all over Afghanistan making sure troops on the ground have what and who, they need to accomplish their mission. Videos Military Air Force War Pride Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/airforce030.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/silverstar_sotelo.htm The parade deck at San Mateo was filled with Marines March 29, as Sgt. Ryan T. Sotelo, a San Mateo, Calif. native, was awarded the Silver Star. He was honored for the actions he took as a squad leader with Company K, 3rd Bn., 5th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7, while deployed to Sangin District, Afghanistan... Articles America Military Marines Heroes Recognized War Pride Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/silverstar_sotelo.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/moral_compass.htm On March 22, a fellow soldier gave his life for a little boy on a dirt road in Afghanistan. He rescued him from the path of a 14-ton armored vehicle, sacrificing his own life in the process. There have been many acts of heroism and selflessness during the war in Afghanistan, but this most recent one stands out.... Articles Military War Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/moral_compass.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/ymwc_boots.htm That was the loud taunt of the bully bunch ... Little Billy turned and he put down his lunch ... Anyone there could see that he was so scared... Poems Military Marines Pride Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/ymwc_boots.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0405.htm Slideshow involving First Lady Michelle Obama presiding over the commissioning ceremony for the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton and visiting with its crew on Coast Guard Island in Alameda, CA. Photos Homeland Security Coast Guard Patriots Pride Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0405.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/music/lp/aldean_jason02.htm Jason Aldean's "Fly Over States" is a great song about rural America that is wonderfully illustrated by its video ... showing the beauty that abounds and the proud people living there. Music Videos America Community Patriots Pride Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/music/lp/aldean_jason02.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/airforce029.htm Video... Benjamin Alvin Drew, Jr. is a retired Air Force Colonel that currently serves as an Astronaut Mission Specialist at NASA. The Colonel details his extraordinary journey through the United States Air Force and his missions to space. Videos Military Air Force NASA Pride Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/airforce029.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/marines062.htm Video... U.S. Marine recruits graduation ceremony from recruit training aboard MCRD San Diego on September 2, 2011 with proud family members in attendance. Videos Military Marines Family and Friends Pride Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/marines062.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/ww2vet_palfey.htm ...Many of these veterans have experienced the hardships of wars much different than those of today. Retired Senior Master Sgt. Steve Palfey and his wife of 60 years, Nita, are a classic example of this. Palfey saw combat in World War II, earning a Silver Star, and flew a combat mission during the Korean War... Articles America Military War Air Force Army Pride History Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/ww2vet_palfey.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/troops_strength.htm ...Adversity “is not best dealt with by oneself; it’s overcome by the help of others and hard work and the will to get through it,” Army Sgt. 1st Class Leroy A. Petry, the Army’s most recent Medal of Honor recipient, told an audience of nearly 750 behavioral health experts and military leaders... Articles Military Heroes Army Pride Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/troops_strength.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/ya_quest.htm My friend, I think I may see, ... an old warrior’s face, ... in the twilight, a darker side of thee... Poems Military War Pride Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/ya_quest.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0404.htm Military and civilian participants begin the 23rd Annual Bataan Memorial Death March on White Sands Missile Range, N.M., March 25, 2012. More than 6,700 people came from across the country to honor the World War II veterans who endured the Bataan Death March in 1942. Photos Military Patriots Remembrance War History Pride Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0404.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/conversation_bl-bush.htm Video...Historian and Biographer Doris Kearns Goodwin moderates a conversation with Mrs. Barbara Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush at the George W. Bush Presidential Center during the First Ladies Conference at Southern Methodist University on March 5, 2012. Introductory comments by former President George W. Bush are included. 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Female Engagement Teams (FET) are one of the most important assets in the Marine Corps' counterinsurgency strategy in Afghanistan. FETs are able to engage segments of the population that male Marines cannot interact with due to cultural traditions and customs. Watch to learn about the mission, capabilities, and measurable results of FETs working alongside Marine Corps infantry in the Helmand province of Afghanistan. Videos America Military Marines War Sat, 24 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/marines058.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/kw_wvets_60years.htm Women veterans of what is often referred to as the "Forgotten War" were welcomed to the Women in Military Service to America Memorial, March 9, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Korean War... 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Air Force Technical Sergeant Clifford Monroe, who was chosen as one of 18 Airmen featured in Portraits in Courage and received the Bronze Star Medal, discusses the tumultuous deployment to Afghanistan that earned him his awards along with another incident where he lost two of his team members. Videos Military Air Force Heroes Recognized Pride War Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/monroe_clifford.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/frenchcross_soldiers01.htm Six Task Force Poseidon soldiers were awarded the French Cross of the Military Valor with Bronze Star at Forward Operating Base Nijrab... Articles Military Army Heroes Recognized War Pride Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/frenchcross_soldiers01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/cf/visions01.htm Always in the south ... the month of April is strange ... Some things become closer in range ... Old pages of Civil War history... Poems America History Remembrance War Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/cf/visions01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0321.htm Judy Seale, President of Stars For Stripes, was honored with the Tennessee Marine 2012 Leadership Award at the Yellow Ribbon event at Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena in Nashville... Photos Military Marines Patriots Noble Efforts Recognized Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0321.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/marines057.htm Video... U.S. Marine Recruits, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego (MCRD) conduct a confidence course aboard MCRD San Diego, Calif. on January 10, 2012. This event is training day 19 in Marine Corps Recruit Training. Videos Military Marines Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/marines057.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/fallen_conner_lowry.htm The fallen Marine was remembered as a comic relief by many of his friends, but as Marines and sailors gathered for his memorial service, there was no laughter. The sun shined brightly against the mountain where the Marines of Golf Battery, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, remembered the life of Cpl. Conner T. Lowry... Articles Military Marines Navy Fallen Remembrance War Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/fallen_conner_lowry.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/nam_brett_hodgson.htm Driving down U.S. Highway 70 on a Friday evening in April 2011, four sailors came up on the aftermath of a two-car collision ... Hodgson’s actions were a reflection of his performance on a daily basis at the clinic, said Master Chief Petty Officer Glenn A. Baxter, the command master chief of NHC Cherry Point... Articles Military Navy Heroes Family and Friends Pride Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/nam_brett_hodgson.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/vietnam01.htm The war is not over ... We do remember ... for it is chiseled in stone... Poems Military War History Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/vietnam01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0320.htm Three troops of about 30 Boy Scouts from Bismarck and Fargo, N.D., traveled to Camp Grafton in Devils Lake this weekend to receive merit badge training from the soldiers of the Regional Training Institute... Photos Military Army Patriots Students Education Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0320.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/crandall_b2.htm Video... U.S. Army LTC (ret.) Bruce Crandall talks about the combat and heroic acts that earned him America's highest military recognition, the Medal of Honor. Videos Military Army Heroes Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/crandall_b2.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/marine_responsibility.htm Sergeant Darin Dains Jr., a combat engineer with Bravo Company, 3rd Combat Engineer Battalion (Forward), relaxes on his cot, watching movies while joking with friends. Even when relaxed Dains took the time to ask Marines how they were doing, making sure everything was okay... Articles Military Marines Pride War Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/marine_responsibility.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/pilot_dream.htm ...For one Soldier, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Paul Laser, OH-58D Kiowa Warriors pilot, 4th Attack Reconnaissance Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, being a pilot in the Army was all he thought about before joining the Army... Articles Military Army Pride Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/pilot_dream.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/us.htm Listen to the Nam vets when they speak ... Learn their lessons well. ... Do not forget, for when you trek ... That Valley of The Shadow... Poems Military War Pride Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/us.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0319.htm Cmdr. Jeffrey Morgan, a member of Coast Guard Sector Upper Mississippi River, presents the Purple Heart to World War II veteran Gale L. Fuller during an official ceremony at the Minnetonka Assisted Living center. Photos Military Homeland Security Coast Guard Recognized Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0319.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/patterson_robert.htm Video... U.S. Army CSM (ret.) Robert Patterson talks about the combat and heroic acts that earned him America's highest military recognition, the Medal of Honor. Videos Military Army Heroes Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/patterson_robert.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/bronzestar_scott-maurice.htm Staff Sgt. Maurice Scott, with Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command, received the Bronze Star for valor in combat operations in Afghanistan as a joint terminal attack controller with Marine Special Operations Command from Col. Steven J. Grass at Camp Pendleton, CA... Articles Military Marines Heroes Recognized Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/bronzestar_scott-maurice.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/ne/quilts_valor02.htm ...The Quilts of Valor foundation, established by military mom Catherine Roberts in 2003, has donated more than 61,000 quilts to honor and comfort combat service members and veterans throughout the world. Community members and Bamberg Middle High School's Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets presented 33 Soldiers with quilts for their deployed service during a ceremony here at the Bamberg Chapel... Articles Military Army War Noble Efforts Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/ne/quilts_valor02.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/upfront_real.htm A Vietnam veteran’s past is never far ... It is in his memory like a living scar ... Vietnam was a lifetime away... Poems Military War Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/upfront_real.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0318.htm U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Royval, left, Master Sgt. Vince Muskiet and Master Sgt. Jeff Thornsberry raise the U.S. flag Feb. 27, 2012, at the 162nd Fighter Wing at Tucson International Airport, Ariz., while Master Sgt. James Mulcahey salutes... Photos Military Air Force Pride Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0318.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/marm_walter.htm Video... U.S. Army COL (ret.) Walter Marm talks about the combat and heroic acts that earned him America's highest military recognition, the Medal of Honor. Videos Military Army Heroes Sat, 17 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/marm_walter.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/thompson_andrew.htm Video... Staff Sgt. Andrew K. Thompson, a Marine with 1st Marine Special Operations Command, received the Silver Star, the military's third highest honor, during a ceremony at Camp Pendleton, Calif. on March 12, 2012.. Videos Military Marines Heroes Recognized Sat, 17 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/thompson_andrew.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/fallen_soldiers07.htm Family, friends and Soldiers coming together normally implies good food, good times and plenty of fun. However, in the case of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, and its honored guests, Friday's Duke Memorial and Dedication Ceremony was a much more solemn occasion... Articles Military Army Fallen Remembrance Sat, 17 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/fallen_soldiers07.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/brothers_afghanistan07.htm Paratroopers with 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR), 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division returned home throughout February, concluding a nine-month deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom ... Among the returning troopers were brothers, Sgt. Bryan Vinson and Spc. Duane Vinson, who are both infantrymen... Articles Military Army Family and Friends War Sat, 17 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/brothers_afghanistan07.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/unredeemed.htm We remember September Eleven ... fiery smoke rising to Heaven... the murder of thousands of innocents ... a touch that day of Satan’s essence... Poems America Tragedy Remembrance Sat, 17 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/unredeemed.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0317.htm Eleven photos of the Reunion of Honor at Iwo Jima with WWII veterans, Marines, Sailors, and Japanese troops... Photos Military Marines Navy Remembrance History Sat, 17 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0317.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/celebs_troops.htm Video... At the 84th Academy Awards in Hollywood on Feb. 26, 2012, celebrities and filmmakers take time to say "thank-you" and send well-wishes to U.S. troops serving worldwide. Videos Military Patriots Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/celebs_troops.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/final_salute.htm ...He wasn’t happy with the manner in which the remains of the deceased were unceremoniously ushered out the side door of the facility. So he proposed a new way to say goodbye to the veterans of Texas, the Final Salute... Articles Military Remembrance Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/final_salute.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/unfinished_dream.htm Dreaming is strange, sometimes in kind ... It is a walk gone on without your mind ... So just imagine how I felt if you can ... Looking down to find a rifle in my hand... Poems Military War Remembrance Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/unfinished_dream.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0316.htm Sailors launch an EA-6B Prowler assigned to the Rooks of Electronic Attack Squadron 137 from the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise... Photos Military Navy Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0316.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/airforce025.htm Video... U.S. Air Force Capt. Nicolas Aquino is a first-generation American that joined the United States Air Force as a way to give back to a country that opened its arms to his parents. He details his parents struggle and their journey to the United States, and explains what freedom and service mean to him. Videos Military Air Force Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/airforce025.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/fallen_baez-miguel.htm ...The Army and Fort Bragg have made a commitment to our Gold Star families and the dedication of the Baez School Age Services is just one of the many ways that the Army honors its fallen soldiers. Paratroopers like Baez may be gone, but they will never be forgotten. Articles Military Army Fallen Remembrance Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/fallen_baez-miguel.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/undeclared_war.htm Row upon row ... Name upon name ... They all died in Vietnam ... In an undeclared war... Poems Military Fallen War Remembrance Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/undeclared_war.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0315.htm Lance Cpl. Benjamin Coolties detonation cord used to link together C4 explosive charges, while Cpl. Josh Czerepka places several blocks of C4 in a small hole, known as a "murder hole” used as a firing point in an insurgent-built fighting position. Photos Military Marines War Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CDT http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0315.htm