http://www.usa-patriotism.com New patriotic content listings at USA Patriotism! and other news about patriotic happenings in America USA Patriotism! 2002 - 2012 http://www.usa-patriotism.com/images/usap12060c.jpg http://www.usa-patriotism.com USA Patriotism! RSS Feed for new patriotic content listings at USA Patriotism! and other news about patriotic happenings in America. http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/knife_fighting.htm Video... A look at U.S. Navy Petty Officer Snake Blocker, who uses his native culture and experience, teaching a set of unique knife fighting skills to the troops while deployed in Afghanistan. Videos Troops and Vets Education War Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/knife_fighting.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/brotherhood_sacrifice.htm Though blood may have been shed and tears may have fallen, not one drop sacrificed by the brave heroes of 3/6 will ever be forgotten. Nine of these unforgettable heroes were awarded the Purple Heart for their sacrifices, during a ceremony held by 3rd Battalion 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune... Articles Troops and Vets Marines Wounded Warriors War Pride Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/brotherhood_sacrifice.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/wt/corpsman_up.htm "Corpsman up!" rang out like a shotgun in his ears. The 7-ton truck he was riding in just crashed back down after being thrown 5 feet into the air after hitting an improvised explosive device while on convoy in eastern Afghanistan... Articles Troops and Vets Marines Navy Wounded Warriors War Pride Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/wt/corpsman_up.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/table_two.htm They were sitting alone ... At a table for two ... She, white-haired ... He, white-haired too... Poems Family and Friends Troops and Vets Remembrance Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/table_two.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0208.htm Marine Sgt. Maj. Henry Prutch and his son, Marine Lance Cpl. Scott Prutch, were recently reunited in Afghanistan... Troops and Vets Photos Marines Family and Friends War Wed, 08, Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0208.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/music/tv/sgt_dunson05.htm Music Video... Sgt. Dunson (Leo Louis Dunson Jr.), a U.S. Army combat veteran, wrote and performs his song, PTSD, to remind all about that many combat veterans who deal with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder everyday . . . and have from every conflict defending our beloved America including for Her independence ... PG-13 advised. Music Videos Troops and Vets Army War Tue, 07 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/music/tv/sgt_dunson05.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/afghanistan11.htm Video... Charlie Battery, 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division firing an illumination mission at Combat Outpost Pacemaker in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan. Videos Troops and Vets Army War Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/afghanistan11.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/mark_infantryman.htm Those who chose to enter the ranks of the citizen-soldier infantry are a breed a part from the rest. Often times volunteering to serve in the most dangerous and demanding ways for the needs of the U.S. Army... Articles Troops and Vets Army War Pride Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/mark_infantryman.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/sunset_soldier.htm The old vet ... who nightly sat ... and watched ... the sunset’s sight ... on a bench... Poems Troops and Vets Remembrance War Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/sunset_soldier.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0207.htm General Peter W. Chiarelli, Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, and Mrs. Chiarelli stand before the Continental Color Guard during his retirement ceremony at joint base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Va. Troops and Vets Photos Army Leaders Tue, 07, Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0207.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/music/lp/burch_b01.htm Music Video... Brandon Burch plays an enthusiastic, pride inducing instrumental arrangement of "The Star Spangled Banner", "The Battle Hymn of the Republic", and "America, the Beautiful". There is also a small portion of "God Bless America" at the end of his performance. Music America Patriot Pride Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/music/lp/burch_b01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/ne/uso_troops01.htm The USO has served America’s troops and their families for seven decades, but thanks to innovations and adaptability, it’s not the same old USO, the organization’s president said... Articles Troops and Vets Noble Efforts Patriots Pride Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/ne/uso_troops01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/such_sog.htm There was a time in our history ... that demanded such as them ... And, thank you, God, ... There were such as them... Poems Troops and Vets Remembrance War Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/such_sog.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0206.htm Family, friends and shipmates welcome the crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Healy home from a more than 250-day deployment... Photos Homeland Security Coast Guard Mon, 06, Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0206.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/father_son01.htm Video... A heartfelt story of a Vietnam War veteran father's pride and deep sorrow about passing his unit's battle flag to his son, U.S. Army 1st Lt. Nainoa Hoa, so he could carry it with him while serving in Iraq. 1st Lt. Nainoa Hoa was carrying his father's unit flag in 2005, when he was killed in action. He also received the Bronze Star Medal for his heroism. Videos Troops and Vets Army Heroes Fallen Family and Friends War Pride Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/father_son01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/wt/op_double_check.htm ...The Marines of Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, face the challenges of combat as they participate in Operation Double Check, an ongoing battalion-level offensive to rid areas in southern Musa Qal’eh district, Helmand province, of insurgents and establish a government presence in places that have been insurgent safe havens in recent years... Articles Troops and Vets Marines War Pride Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/wt/op_double_check.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/storm_warning.htm “Thunder storm warning,” ... the weather radio just said ... I saw that look in his eyes ... I knew the thoughts in his head... Poems Troops and Vets War Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/storm_warning.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0205.htm Senior Airman Cari Brooks, a member of the security forces squadron for the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, rests against a wall before she goes out to patrol the perimeter of the base at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia... Photos Troops and Vets Air Force Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0205.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/afghanistan10.htm Video... U.S. Army Soldiers with 25th Infantry Division for the past 9 months have been tasked with providing security, keeping the peace and mentoring the Afghan National Army... Videos Troops and Vets Army War Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/afghanistan10.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/student_patriots-01.htm Think back to when you were young and how much you looked forward to celebrating July 4th . . . seeing the big fireworks display live in your area; the feeling you received when holding your hand over your heart when saying the Pledge of Allegiance and singing the Star Spangled Banner; and, the growing pride when learning about the great Americans that made the USA what it is for our day... Articles America Students Children Patriots Pride Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/student_patriots-01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/marine_challenge.htm Running is in his blood, so Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Raymond German Jr.’s passion for the sport began at an early age ... Eventually, his love for physical fitness found its niche in the Marine Corps, where a 1,000-mile challenge piqued his interest... Articles Troops and Vets Marines Athletes War Pride Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/marine_challenge.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/stone_soldiers.htm To my bed of rest ... ... I cannot go ... I am as cast from my nest ... No sleep can I show... Poems Troops and Vets Wounded Warriors War Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/stone_soldiers.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0204.htm Twenty-eight images covering Exercise Bold Alligator 2012, the largest naval amphibious exercise in the past 10 years. Photos Troops and Vets Navy Marines Heroes Sat, Feb 04 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0204.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/music/tv/boland-03.htm The music video, "Darkness Still Remains", is meant to draw attention to Traumatic Brain Injury / PTSD issues that many members of our armed forces have to deal with after returning home from the war zones. Their great sacrifice of mind, family and future, may not be seen on the outside, and their stories are not always told, or have happy endings. Music Videos Troops and Vets Wounded Warriors Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/music/tv/boland-03.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/afghanistan09.htm Video... Lt. Col. Alison Thompson explains the role Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464 plays in the fight in Afghanistan. Videos Troops and Vets Marines War Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/afghanistan09.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/pilots_students.htm When Soldiers attending the Fort Carson Warrior Leader Course rehearsed medevac requests Jan. 17, the Army's latest in medical support aircraft responded... Articles Troops and Vets Army Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/pilots_students.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/still_decorated.htm no medals are seen ... displayed upon your chest ... although I know ... you were one of the best... Poems Troops and Vets Pride Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/still_decorated.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0203.htm USMC Major Jamie P. Murphy earned the Bronze Star for his, heroic service in connection with combat operations against the enemy while serving in Operation Enduring Freedom. Photos Troops and Vets Marines Heroes Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0203.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/third_army_iraq.htm Video... Slideshow of the Third Army / ARCENT teams' efforts through the duration of the war in Iraq (March 19, 2003 to December 18, 2011) with Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn. Videos Troops and Vets Army History War Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/third_army_iraq.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/bronzestar_fiust.htm Capt. Daniel Fiust, a Marine Attack Squadron 513 AV-8B pilot and a native of San Carlos, Calif., was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his tactical ingenuity while serving as the air officer for 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, in Afghanistan... Articles Troops and Vets Marines Recognized War Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/bronzestar_fiust.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/marines_fallen06.htm Marines and sailors from Regimental Combat Team 8 gathered in the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune theater Jan. 25, for a remembrance ceremony to honor fallen heroes who served under the command of the regiment during their recent deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom... Articles Troops and Vets Heroes Fallen Remembrance War Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/marines_fallen06.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/still_home.htm I answered my country’s call ... tried my best to give my all ... just bided the day ... to be headin’ home... Poems Troops and Vets Wounded Warriors Family and Friends Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/still_home.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0202.htm Thirty-two images of U.S. Army soldiers providing security during a convoy stop in Khoshi district, Logar province, Afghanistan. Photos Troops and Vets Army War Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0202.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army_ng10.htm This video describing the National Guard as an operational Force, its unique nature and how it is a go-to force in a time of increased fiscal constraint. Videos Troops and Vets Army History Pride Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army_ng10.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/bronzestar_airmen01.htm About 100 airmen, soldiers, sailors and Marines paid their final respects to three 466th Air Expeditionary Squadron airmen during a memorial ceremony Jan. 24 at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan... Articles Troops and Vets Air Force Army Marines Navy Heroes Fallen Recognized Remembrance War Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/bronzestar_airmen01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/colors_fold01.htm What would make you want to fill someone else’s shoes? For Tech. Sgt. Rachel Hill, Shaw’s new Honor Guard non-commissioned officer in charge, it was her grandfather’s funeral... Articles Troops and Vets Air Force Remembrance Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/colors_fold01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/still_all.htm She was very young... about twenty one is all ... She sat on the floor in the hospital hall... knees drawn up ... with her head down and her back to the wall... Poems Troops and Vets Wounded Warriors Family and Friends Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/still_all.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0201.htm Images of Air Force F-16 pilots and airmen involved in Red Flag 12-2 at Nellis Air Force Base... Photos Troops and Vets Air Force Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0201.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/navy_seals03.htm Video... Story on the U.S. Navy SEALS celebrating 50 years of brave, honorable service to our beloved America. Videos Troops and Vets Navy History Pride Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/navy_seals03.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/wt/marine_dog_enemy.htm When Cpl. Ross T. Gundlach enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2008, the last thing he expected to do was rely on a dog for survival while patrolling the rugged terrain of southern Helmand province... Articles Troops and Vets Marines War Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/wt/marine_dog_enemy.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/landstuhl01.htm Medical-surgical teams at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center here save the lives every day of warriors wounded in Afghanistan and, until recently, saved troops wounded in Iraq. But that’s only part of their success... Articles Troops and Vets Military Army Wounded Warriors War Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/landstuhl01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/stayin_ghosts.htm The miles that he has traveled ... has worn holes ... in many pairs of boots ... Always his tires are bare... Poems Troops and Vets War Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/stayin_ghosts.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0131.htm Please meet Landon... His dad, Marine Lance Cpl. Andrew P. Carpenter (27) made the ultimate sacrifice on February 19, 2011 while serving with the 3/8 in Afghanistan ... a month before his son was born... Photos Troops and Vets Marines Fallen Family and Friends Children Remembrance Pride Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0131.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/airforce021.htm Video... Air Force maintainers are dedicated to keeping planes in service as long as possible. Air Force Staff Sgt. Anthony Kuhn tells us about one flight of Airmen that is ready to repair of construct new parts for any aircraft with sound bites from them. Videos Photos Military Air Force Pride War Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/airforce021.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/thomas_paine01.htm ...It was my good fortune to encounter Thomas Paine’s works in my boyhood . . . it was, indeed, a revelation to me to read that great thinker’s views on political and theological subjects. Paine educated me then about many matters of which I had never before thought... Articles America Honored Americans Leaders Patriots Education History Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/thomas_paine01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/stars_stripes_wrinkles.htm I have seen some very old vets... How do they live to be so old ... I mean, what the heck...? The odds are against them... Poems America Troops and Vets Remembrance War Pride Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/stars_stripes_wrinkles.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0130.htm Coast Guard Honor Guard Silent Drill Team performs during the Coast Guard City Ceremony in Clearwater, Fla... Photos Homeland Security Coast Guard Community Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0130.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/music/lp/mckenzie_a01.htm A heartfelt music video illustrating Angela McKenzie wonderful acapella performance of the United States of America's national anthem, "Star-Spangled Banner", set to winter scenes of New York City's upper east side in January 2012. Music Videos America Pride Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/music/lp/mckenzie_a01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/marines049.htm Video... An inspiring look at the U.S. Marine Corps during 2011 through images of Marines doing their brave best serving our beloved America and protecting the freedom of all Americans. Videos Photos America Marines Fallen Heroes Remembrance War Community Noble Efforts Pride History Military Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/marines049.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/coastguard_airborne.htm In the world of maritime rescue and security, there are few people more valuable to have around than a Coast Guard flight mechanic... Articles Homeland Security Coast Guard Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/coastguard_airborne.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/hp/starring_on_wall.htm Heroes of yesterday... starring today ... and every day ... Actors on a page of history... Poems Troops and Vets Fallen Heroes Remembrance War Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/hp/starring_on_wall.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0129.htm U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Kimberley Ryan holds hands with Afghan children as they walk to the local children's shura near Forward Operating Base Jackson in the Sangin district of Afghanistan's Helmand province... Photos Troops and Vets Navy Children War Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0129.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/tff/224.htm U.S. Army Spc. Marquis Lawrence, an aviation operator with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, and a native of Columbus, Ga., poses with son Marshaun at a redeployment ceremony at Natcher Physical Fitness Center, Fort Knox, Ky. Photos Troops and Vets Army Family and Friends Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/tff/224.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/music/tv/sgt_dunson04.htm The "Cost of War" music video by Sgt. Dunson, a U.S. Army combat veteran, is a hard hitting personal reflection with strong language ... PG-13 advised. Music Videos Troops and Vets Army War Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/music/tv/sgt_dunson04.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/shoutouts_to_troops01.htm Video... Troops and civilians attending the 2012 All American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas express their thanks and support of troops in harm's way and elsewhere. Videos America Community Troops and Vets Army Athletes Patriots Pride Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/shoutouts_to_troops01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/fallen_marines13.htm Friends, family and fellow service members gathered for a memorial dedication for fallen Marines Capt. Ben Sammis and Capt. Travis Ford at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif... Articles Troops and Vets Marines Fallen Remembrance War Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/fallen_marines13.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/operation_plum.htm In November 1941, 1,209 men with the 27th Bombardment Group left what is now Hunter Army Airfield to beef up Gen. Douglas MacArthur's defense of the Philippines ... Larry Stephenson, the nephew of one of the pilots who did not return to his family, dedicated eight years of his life to researching and writing about the doomed unit... Articles Troops and Vets Army Remembrance History War Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/operation_plum.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/standing_bowed.htm We watched them gear up and march away ... carried on transports and planes to the battle dome ... Treasure the sight of their wave as they left that day... Poems Troops and Vets Pride War Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/standing_bowed.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0128.htm Sgt. John D. McMurrin, a dismounted patrol leader with the Regimental Combat Team 5 Personal Security Detachment, provides security at a nearby construction site in the Marjah district... Photos Troops and Vets Marines War Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0128.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/patriotic_athletes01.htm Video... A look at a dozen athletes, teams and players who can no doubt be labeled patriotic Americans. Some may already be household names, and some aren't but should be. Videos Athletes Patriots America Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/patriotic_athletes01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/fallen_marines12.htm The Marines of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363 filled the pews of a small chapel at Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, to bid farewell to six fallen brother... Articles Troops and Vets Marines Fallen Remembrance War Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/fallen_marines12.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/army_competitive.htm The past 10 years of war assured many Soldiers an assignment or promotion with a high degree of certainty, said an official with the Promotions branch. That's no longer necessarily the case... Articles Troops and Vets Military Army Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/army_competitive.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/standard_issue.htm Little feet ... sweet baby feet ... They wore booties... soft and knitted... kicking then running... Poems Troops and Vets War Remembrance Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/standard_issue.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0127.htm Slideshow of U.S. Army soldiers providing security alongside Afghan Border Police officers while patrolling a village in Afghanistan's Khowst province near the Pakistani border. Photos Troops and Vets Army War Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0127.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/bob_hope1.htm This 1964 short film is a rare retrospective on Bob Hope's command performances for U.S. troops all over the world since WWII . . . with appearances by President John F Kennedy, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Betty Grable, Betty Hutton, Judy Garland, Lana Turner, and other celebrities. Videos Honored Americans America Troops and Vets Patriots Recognized Remembrance Noble Efforts Leaders History Education War Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/bob_hope1.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/command_sergeants_major.htm The people and places the military introduces service members to, can at times seem quite small. For every deployment to a remote Forward Operating Base, there are multiple occasions when soldiers run into an old friend or colleague. Command Sgts. Maj. Samuel G. Murphy and John Wayne Troxell are no different; their career paths began to crisscross at Fort Bragg... Articles Troops and Vets Army War Pride Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/command_sergeants_major.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/marine_experience01.htm ...Now, seven years later, Sgt. Marchioni is on his sixth deployment and finds himself in Afghanistan for the second time, serving as a squad leader for 2nd Platoon, Alpha Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward)... Articles Troops and Vets Marines War Pride Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/marine_experience01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/stand_aside.htm Were you there in the jungles of Hell? ... Were you there when the napalm fell? ... Were you there when they moved out? ... Did you hear their final shout?... Poems Troops and Vets War History Remembrance Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/stand_aside.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0126.htm Aaron Narvol, a World War II Army veteran, received his Purple Heart Award nearly 70 years after being wounded by enemy fire in the spring of 1942. He also received the Silver Star medal during the war. Photos Troops and Vets Army Heroes War Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0126.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army037.htm Video... U.S. Army researchers explore new technologies to provide future Soldiers more strength, safety and firepower. Videos Troops and Vets Army Education War Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army037.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/wounded_warriors16.htm Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, thanked wounded warriors and their families for their service and sacrifice during a visit to the Warrior Hope and Care Center... Articles Troops and Vets Marines Wounded Warriors Leaders Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/wounded_warriors16.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/military_world_best.htm The U.S. military is the world’s best and it’s on the right path to face the challenges ahead, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said... Articles Troops and Vets Military Leaders Pride Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/military_world_best.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/springtime_south.htm Softly muted... I can hear them... even though... the voices be dim... in the Carolina pines... mustering and forming lines... Poems Troops and Vets War History Remembrance Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/springtime_south.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0125.htm Melanie Sather, the widow of Staff Sgt. Scott D. Sather, and a family member pay their respect at the unveiling of a memorial honoring the sergeant, who was killed in Iraq on April 8, 2003... Photos Troops and Vets Air Force Fallen Family and Friends Remembrance War Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0125.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/sakato_george.htm Video... George Sakato served in the United States Army as part of the segregated 442nd Regimental Combat Team during World War II. He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions in Biffontaine, France, October 1944. Videos Troops and Vets Army Heroes Recognized Pride War Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/sakato_george.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/ne/dad_reads01.htm Video... Deployed U.S. Army Maj. James (Jimmy) Blain reads to his children and their fellow students from Kabul, Afghanistan during the 2011 Christmas season. The live stream reading session was provided by the United Through Reading / USO. Videos Troops and Vets Army Family and Friends Children Students Education Noble Efforts War Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/ne/dad_reads01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/wounded_warriors15.htm ...For Wounded Warrior Marines, the possibility of attending leadership courses wasn't previously an option. Today, the Corps is bringing the courses directly to the Marines... Articles Troops and Vets Marines Wounded Warriors Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/wounded_warriors15.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/plane_captains.htm With their hands covered in grease and their uniform reeking of jet fuel, the hard workers on the flight line aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar spend all day ensuring the FA-18 is ready for flight... Articles Troops and Vets Navy Marines Pride Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/plane_captains.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/spotlighted.htm In the light ... that is blacker ... than black... I stumble and falter... looking in dread... Poems Troops and Vets War Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/spotlighted.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0124.htm Navy Chief Warrant Officer Keith Pritchett, lower left, administers the oath-of-enlistment to Petty Officer 1st Class Michelle Turner during an in-air reenlistment ceremony over Jamul, Calif... Photos Troops and Vets Navy Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0124.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/in_tandem.htm Video... Adaptive bike builders bend and mold frames -- and their imaginations -- to create rides for catastrophically wounded servicemembers. Videos Troops and Vets Wounded Warriors Athletes Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/in_tandem.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/wt/combat_engineers01.htm Nearly 150 Marines from 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward)’s 9th Engineer Support Battalion converged in the open Helmand desert on a dry river bed known as a wadi. They needed to quickly build a land bridge through the wadi, rushing to complete the project before the seasonal, heavy monsoon rains began... Articles Troops and Vets Marines War Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/wt/combat_engineers01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/speak_self.htm He said... “It is worth the cost” ... but ... he ... is not among... Poems Troops and Vets Fallen War Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/speak_self.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0123.htm Sgt. Sebastian Chenault, a 27-year-old anti-tank missileman with Jump Platoon, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and a native of Lacon, Ill., walks among Afghan students just released from classes at an outdoor school... Photos Troops and Vets Marines Children Students War Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0123.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/lp/history_thanksgiving.htm Video... Although Thanksgiving celebrations dated back to the first European settlements in America, it was not until the 1860s that Abraham Lincoln declared the last Thursday of November to be a national holiday. Videos Troops and Vets America Holidays Pride War Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/lp/history_thanksgiving.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/brothers_bond.htm Staff Sgt.'s Andrew and Tim Payne, the youngest of four boys from Buffalo, N.Y., have always been close, and a horrible circumstance brought them even closer. “It was a normal 4th of July weekend for me. I was about to head over to my dad’s house for the holiday when he called me,” said Andrew, infantryman, Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard). “My dad said Tim stepped on an IED, lost both his legs, but was alive in a medical facility getting treatment... Articles Troops and Vets Army Wounded Warriors Family and Friends War Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/brothers_bond.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/military_families02.htm Caring about military families comes naturally to the wife of the nation’s top military officer. She’s been an Army spouse for nearly 36 years, and their three children have served in the Army... Articles Troops and Vets Family and Friends Military Leaders Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/military_families02.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/lp/south_liberty.htm In the Carolina foothills ... I sit outside and take my ease ... content in the night and the cool breeze ... Being one of the protected is the reason why... Poems America Troops and Vets Remembrance Pride War Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/lp/south_liberty.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0122.htm U.S. Army Rangers, 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, participate in a Combined Arms Live Fire Exercise (CALFX) near Fort Stewart, Ga... Photos Troops and Vets Army Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0122.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/music/tv/sgt_dunson03.htm Music video... "I Went To War" is a gripping music video by U.S. Army combat veteran Sgt. Dunson (Leo Louis Dunson Jr.) about serving in harm's way. Music Videos Troops and Vets Army Pride Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/music/tv/sgt_dunson03.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/soldier_sons01.htm Video... U.S. Army Spc. Thomas Atencio surprises his sons, Teylon, 6, and Thomas Jr., 5, on Jan. 9, 2012, while they attended class at Cole Elementary School in Cheyenne. Atencio returned from Afghanistan on Jan. 8, 2012, from an 11-month deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Videos Troops and Vets Army Children Family and Friends War Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/soldier_sons01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/bronzestar_tauteris.htm Stroy about Bronze Star Medal recipient, fallen Indiana National Guard Spc. Robert Tauteris Jr., 44, of Hamlet, Ind., being laid to rest with full military honors. Articles Troops and Vets Army Heroes Fallen Family and Friends Leaders Remembrance Recognized Pride War Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/bronzestar_tauteris.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/song_sands.htm Christmas in a foreign land ... in a place of shifting sand... Christmas night... far from home ... ... the sky was black... Poems Troops and Vets War Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/song_sands.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0121.htm Retired Chief Master Sgt. Richard R. Hall Jr., an original Tuskegee Airman, retired Lt. Col. Montoria Hubbard, the Tuskegee Airmen Gen. Daniel "Chappie" James chapter president, and Col. Gina Humble, the 11th Operations Group commander at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., sing the Air Force song during a concert at The First Academy Faith Hall in honor of the Tuskegee Airmen. Photos Troops and Vets Air Force Heroes Recognized Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0121.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/fallen_soldiers01.htm Video... U.S. Army Reserve Command in Fort Bragg, N.C. holding a Fallen Soldier Ceremony honoring seven Army Reserve Soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice on Aug. 6, 2011, when the CH-47 Chinook helicopter they were in crashed after being hit by a rocket propelled grenade in Wardak province, Afghanistan... Videos Troops and Vets Army Fallen Remembrance Pride War Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/fallen_soldiers01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/junior_police.htm Be safe, be responsible, and be respectful, values service members live by and the same values being taught to the Hickam Elementary School Junior Police Officers... Articles Students Children Family and Friends Troops and Vets Air Force Patriots Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/junior_police.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/son_fear.htm Old wars and old hates ... recorded in history ... and sealed to the fates... Poems Troops and Vets War Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/son_fear.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0120.htm Nineteen images involving sailors performing duties on the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis during maritime security operations and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. Photos Troops and Vets Navy Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0120.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/hogan_donald.htm Video... Navy Cross ceremony held at Camp Pendleton, CA for fallen Marine Lance Cpl. Donald J. Hogan, including a speech by the Honorable Ray Mabus, Secretary of the Navy... Videos Troops and Vets Marines Fallen Heroes Family and Friends Remembrance Pride Leaders War Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/hogan_donald.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army_ng09.htm An informative look at the critical role of a National Guard NCO (non-commissioned officer) in leading and mentoring fellow soldiers at home and on deployment. Videos Troops and Vets Army Homeland Security Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army_ng09.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/ne/uso_soldiers01.htm ...Civilian employees of the United Service Organizations leave their families and friends behind in the states to travel overseas to provide moral support and foster a stress-free environment for soldiers. To them, the sacrifice is worth it... Articles Military Troops and Vets Army Patriots Noble Effprts Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/ne/uso_soldiers01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/sailor_deploy.htm After nearly 11 years of active duty service in the Navy and five deployments, Petty Officer 1st Class George Fricke, lead petty officer, Regimental Combat Team 6, still loves every day he puts on a uniform... Articles Troops and Vets Navy Marines Pride Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/sailor_deploy.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/soldiers_lesser_gods.htm I know I was the cause of your death ... At the time... it was all I could do ... You had pointed your weapon at me... Poems Troops and Vets War Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/soldiers_lesser_gods.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0119.htm Major Kenneth del Mazo (right), commanding officer and Capt. Jeremy Davis, executive officer with Recruiting Station Fort Lauderdale congratulate the recipients of the 5000 Role Models of Excellence scholarship. Photos Troops and Vets Marines Students Recognized Noble Effprts Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0119.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/music/lp/orb-06.htm Music video... The message of this great song wonderfully performed by country music legends The Oak Ridge Boys is captured in this video with snowy mountain scenes in Colorado near the Continental Divide. Music Videos America Pride Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/music/lp/orb-06.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/ww2_reenactment02.htm Video... Witness history coming alive in a World War II re-act at Bastogne, Belgium. Videos Troops and Vets Army War History Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/ww2_reenactment02.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/made_steel.htm ...You immediately feel out of place in your airman battle uniform when you're being escorted by several seasoned pilots in flight suits. My mission was to capture the MC-130 J Combat Shadow II training flight, Jan. 5, over northern regions of the New Mexico skies... Articles Troops and Vets Air Force Military Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/made_steel.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/wt/marine_truth.htm Modern cinema often portrays human life in a manner that seems too surreal, with large explosions and quick timelines that turn hours into a matter of minutes. Sergeant Mamadee Toure recalled growing up in Monrovia, Liberia, seemed like an over-dramatized movie in slow motion, but it was a childhood that led him to what he is doing today... Articles Troops and Vets Marines War Pride Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/wt/marine_truth.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/ff/so_caliber.htm Bravo old soldier, you scribe of war ... Record your history evermore ... Engrave it forever in black granite stone... Poems Troops and Vets Family and Friends Pride Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/ff/so_caliber.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0118.htm Chase Thomas, a boy from the Farmville, Va., area, looks down the barrel of a M-240 Medium Machine Gun that was mounted on a UH-1 Huey helicopter as part of a static display during the Marine Corps Community Day at Farmville Municipal Airport. Photos Troops and Vets Marines Students Children Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0118.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/ea/a-basin01.htm With country music star Mark Wills' performance of his hit song, "Looking For America" . . . here is a look at the Arapahoe Basin on the Continental Divide in Colorado. Videos America Travel Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/ea/a-basin01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/ne/vfw001.htm Video... An overview of the VFW Foundation's Return the Favor campaign which supports the military assistance programs of the VFW, including the VFW's Unmet Needs Program which provides emergency financial assistance to military families... Videos Troops and Vets Noble Efforts Pride Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/ne/vfw001.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/wt/actions_many.htm On the evening of Nov. 12, Sgt. Adam Lundy found himself in the ROLE 3 hospital at Kandahar Airfield. Just two hours prior, Lundy, an Alliance, Neb., native, was on patrol in the western side of Panjwa’i district, when his platoon struck several IEDs... Articles Troops and Vets Army Wounded Warriors War Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/wt/actions_many.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/wt/corpsman_afghanistan01.htm ...Rosa’s job as a corpsman doesn’t stop with his advisor role. He is also one of the few corpsmen on the ETT, responsible for providing medical support during operations and caring for the 19 Marines on the team... Articles Troops and Vets Marines Navy Pride War Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/wt/corpsman_afghanistan01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/sniper_supreme.htm shot rings out... a shot from far... far away... a shot which saved the day ... Hear me... Fear me... Poems Troops and Vets War Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/sniper_supreme.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0117.htm Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta congratulates a soldier after awarding the Purple Heart to him during a visit with troops on Fort Bliss near El Paso, Texas. Photos Troops and Vets Army Wounded Warriors Leaders Recognized Pride Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0117.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/dignified_transfer01.htm Video... A U.S. Army Honor Guard removes the remains of four Indiana National Guard Soldiers from the plane that returned them to America on January 8, 2012 at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware where they received dignified transfer honors with members of all their families and senior military leaders... Videos Troops and Vets Army Fallen War Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/dignified_transfer01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/ea/keystone01.htm Four videos about Keystone Ski Resort in Colorado with three mountains offering 3,148 skiable acres; many more outdoor adventures; the largest night skiing operation in Colorado; one of Colorado's best tubing spots, hundreds of acres of cat-ski access; and, the largest Zamboni-maintained outdoor skating rink (5 full acres) in North America. Videos America Travel Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/ea/keystone01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/new_knee_amputees.htm A sophisticated prosthetic knee with a newly designed microprocessor is giving many wounded warriors with above-the-knee amputations the chance to return to active duty... Articles Military Troops and Vets Wounded Warriors Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/new_knee_amputees.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/smiley_face.htm Dreams lost in time... a nightmare jumble ... Sands on a beach ... Vines in a jungle... Poems Troops and Vets War Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/smiley_face.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0116.htm An Iranian mariner, rescued from the distressed Iranian-flagged dhow Ya-Hussayn, shakes hands with a Coast Guardsman from the Coast Guard Cutter Monomoy... Photos Homeland Security Coast Guard Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0116.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/still_attention.htm Video... Wisconsin Legionnaire William Berg has played Taps for the same post since before World War II. Videos Troops and Vets Noble Efforts Pride Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/still_attention.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/ea/amigo_airshow.htm Highlights from the 2011 El Paso Amigo Airsho at Biggs Army Airfield. This was the 30th anniversary Airsho and had some of the top aerobatic performers in the country. It was also the return of the U.S. Navy's Blue Angles after a 14 year absence. Videos America Military Travel Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/ea/amigo_airshow.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/wounded_warrior18.htm ...For one 1st Infantry Division Soldier, his love for his family and his country led him into an Army recruiter's office, onto basic training, up the road to Fort Riley, Kan., and around the world to Afghanistan. And then that love led him right to death's front door... Articles Troops and Vets Army Wounded Warriors War Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/wounded_warrior18.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/military_logistics.htm The state of military logistics is healthy and service members are doing amazing things to supply operations around the world, but the system is strained as a result of 10 years of war... Articles Troops and Vets Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/military_logistics.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/sixties_baby.htm Baby boy, a soldier’s joy ... Daddy’s gone to war ... An Asian war went boom... echoing in this lonely room... Poems Troops and Vets Family and Friends War Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/sixties_baby.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0115.htm Eugene M. Narsete, M.D., shakes hands with Col. Sean Murphy, Deputy Assistant Surgeon General for Healthcare Operations (AFMS), during a presentation of long overdue medals at a dinner celebrating Narsete’s 90th birthday... Photos Troops and Vets Air Force Recognized Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0115.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/music/tv/sgt_dunson02.htm Music video... "Happy Veterans Day" is a touching music video by U.S. Army combat veteran Sgt. Dunson (Leo Louis Dunson Jr.) about how a veteran feels on Veterans Day and Memorial Day. Music Videos Troops and Vets Army Pride Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/music/tv/sgt_dunson02.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/mission_mercy.htm Video... It's a journey of thousands of miles, involving hundreds of dedicated servicemembers, all to bring a wounded warrior back home. It truly is a Mission of Mercy. Videos Troops and Vets Wounded Warriors Marines Air Force Army Navy War Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/mission_mercy.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/ea/winterpark01.htm Three videos about the Winter Park Resort in Colorado that features over 3,000 acres of award-winning terrain including groomers, terrain parks, bumps, steeps, trees, and most definitely deeps along with many summer activities. Videos America Travel Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/ea/winterpark01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/gen_flowers.htm I often heard him refer to himself as "Airman Ordinary." He did not feel special. He did not feel privileged. He was simply proud to serve. "Airman Ordinary" is anything but ordinary. He just completed more than 46 years of active duty service--the longest serving Airman ever, in our great Air Force history... Articles Troops and Vets Air Force Leaders Recognized Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/gen_flowers.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/flight_bluebodies.htm Since the invention of the hand grenade, it has been a valuable weapon in the hands of properly trained troops. It’s small but packs a powerful punch, making it the preferred tool for clearing rooms, bunkers and entrenched enemy positions. Students from A Company, The Basic School, learned the fine art of properly employing hand grenades as part of their six-month long training package to become infantry platoon commanders... Articles Troops and Vets Marines Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/flight_bluebodies.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/sister_plea.htm I will stand with you, my brother ... God made us, two by two ... What I can do, let me do, for you ... We can become a masterful team... Poems Troops and Vets Family and Friends Pride Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/sister_plea.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0114.htm Sailors troubleshoot the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson's signal exploitation equipment... Photos Troops and Vets Navy Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0114.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/marines048.htm Video... U.S. Marines and Australian Soldiers involved in Martial Arts Combat Training (hand to hand); Grappling (down and dirty); Body Sparring; Transition Drills, Advanced Urban Combat Training (close in-fighting); and, Live Fire Range. Videos America Troops and Vets Marines Pride Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/marines048.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/sailor_dream.htm The job of a religious program specialist in the Navy is an important role filled with many responsibilities. They must protect chaplains who are noncombatants, they assist the chaplains with their daily duties and they coordinate different religious services... Articles Troops and Vets Navy Marines Faith Pride Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/sailor_dream.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/people_centerpiece.htm ...the new guidance calls for a military force sized to handle the operational environment in the world today, and that the force will not be like that of the past 10 years... Articles America Troops and Vets Military Leaders Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/people_centerpiece.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/simple_things.htm The warmth of his hand holding mine ... baby rabbits in the bittersweet vine ... the promise of today in the sunrise glow ... sunflowers smiling ... row upon row... Poems Troops and Vets Pride Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/simple_things.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0113.htm Sixty-seven images of U.S. Marines and Australian Soldiers participating in martial arts combat training and at a direct fire range. Photos Troops and Vets Marines Pride Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0113.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/citizens_service.htm Video... An informative, proud look at the transformation of the United States Guard and Reserve force. Videos America Troops and Vets Marines Air Force Army Navy Pride Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/citizens_service.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/nmc-medal_marines01.htm Two Marines with 3rd Marine Regiment were presented with the Navy and Marine Corps Medal during an award ceremony behind 3rd Marine Regiment Headquarters building Jan. 6. The medal is the highest decoration for non-combat heroism awarded to Marines and sailors. Gunnery Sgt. Lawrence Bostic and Capt. Robert A. Christian were both presented the medals for their actions... Articles Troops and Vets Marines Heroes Recognized Pride Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/nmc-medal_marines01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/fallen_matthew_seidler.htm Members of the 21st Space Wing here suffered a tragic loss recently when it learned that Airman 1st Class Matthew R. Seidler was killed Jan. 5 in Afghanistan by an improvised explosive device... Articles Troops and Vets Air Force Fallen Remembrance War Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/fallen_matthew_seidler.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/silent_reminder.htm It stands by his side of the bed every night ... standing alone in the darkness ... and is there in the morning light... Poems America Troops and Vets Wounded Warriors War Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/silent_reminder.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0112.htm Lt. Col Mike Hertzendorf (left), 1st Battalion, 160th Special Operation Aviation Regiment (Airborne) commander, addresses the crowd as he prepares to present the Distinguished Flying Cross to eight Soldiers during an awards ceremony at Fort Campbell, KY... Photos Troops and Vets Army Heroes Recognized Pride Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0112.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/navy018.htm Video... Every job in the Navy carries tremendous importance for the success of the fleet. As an Officer, it will be your responsibility to ensure the mission is accomplished by making the tough decisions in coordinating and planning. As an Enlisted Sailor, you will be called upon to execute key functions that will determine the outcome of the task at hand. Videos America Troops and Vets Navy Pride Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/navy018.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/chaplain_spencer.htm He is a priest, a soldier, an Army chaplain, and yet he is also a bishop, serving as an Auxiliary for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA. U.S. Army Col. Rick Spencer wears many hats besides his zucchetto, the small head covering marking his clerical position; including the Army’s patrol cap, field “boonie” cap, and combat helmet... Articles Troops and Vets Army Faith War Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/chaplain_spencer.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/siblings05.htm Having three deployed members in one family would seem unlikely; however, for the Hale family, it’s a reality. With a little help, they were able to reconnect after a four-year separation, at Forward Operating Base Salerno... Articles Videos Troops and Vets Army Family and Friends War Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/siblings05.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/sign_times.htm Here I am living ... in the land of the free, ... where people fought ... and some died for me... Poems America Troops and Vets Remembrance War Pride Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/sign_times.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0111.htm A rescue swimmer at Coast Guard Air Station Traverse City, Mich., conducts a rescue hoist demonstration with middle school students from Koka, Japan. Photos Homeland Security Coast Guard Students Education Community Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0111.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/music/lp/bolen_p01.htm Music video... A patriotic anthem for all Americans who love the USA . . . and dedicated to all who have worn the uniform to defend our freedoms and first responders. Music Videos America Troops and Vets Pride Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/music/lp/bolen_p01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/uso_troops.htm Video now associated with this poem by USA Patriotism founder, David Bancroft . . . that pays tribute to the USO and the patriot entertainers who have been there for America's brave, honorable troops since 1941. Poems America Military Troops and Vets Patriots War History Noble Efforts Recognized Pride Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/uso_troops.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/ne/uso_20bd.htm Video... A memorable tribute to the USO on its 20th anniversary in 1961 . . . for a job being done well . . . on behalf of all Americans . . . to provide off-post welfare and morale building environments for American troops around the world. The USO is with them wherever they go. This documentary features many of the "all-time greats" from the world of entertainment including... Bob Hope, Jack Benny, Bing Crosby, James Cagney, Clarke Gable, Jimmy Stewart, Gary Cooper, Martha Raye, Debbie Reynolds, and Frank Sinatra. Videos America Military Troops and Vets Patriots War History Noble Efforts Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/ne/uso_20bd.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/soldiers_holiday.htm 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) soldiers, share their experiences of being with and away from family for the first time during the holiday season... Articles Troops and Vets Army Holidays Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/soldiers_holiday.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/she_serves02.htm To serve this country was his choice ... In this war now, she has not a voice... Poems Troops and Vets Remembrance War Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/she_serves02.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0110.htm Two children in the United States watch a video recorded by their deployed father who reads a story book via the United Services Organization’s United Through Reading service at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan... Photos Troops and Vets Air Force Family and Friends Noble Efforts Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0110.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/tff/223.htm Maj. Ed Fergus, officer in charge of Marine Aerial Refueler Squadron 252 detachment attached to 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, happily holds two of his three children on the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point flight line January 9, 2012 after an eight month deployment to Sicily, Italy and Djibouti. Photos Troops and Vets Marines Family and Friends Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/tff/223.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/iraq13.htm Video... A detailed inside look at what happened during the Shock and Awe bombing campaign that launched Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003 . . . Get an insider's view of the technology that allows overwhelming firepower to be accurately targeted and learn how exotic missiles, like the thermo baric ''bunker busters'' work. And explore the latest weaponry that may change the future of warfare. Videos America Military Troops and Vets Marines Air Force Army Navy War History Education Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/iraq13.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/iraq15.htm Video... A look at the Iraq War and role of the U.S. Military that started in March 19, 2003 with final official troop departure on December 31, 2011. Videos Military Troops and Vets Marines Air Force Army Navy War History Education Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/iraq15.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/iraq14.htm Video... Informative report about the successful end of the troop surge that occurred in July 2008 . . . and the effect it has on the future of Iraq. Videos Troops and Vets Military War Education Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/iraq14.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/marines_reunite01.htm ... Three years ago, Staff Sgt. James Pribyl, then a Marine Corps recruiter, met Ernest Wetzel at a public library in Wetzel’s hometown of Woodstock, Conn ... Now deployed to Afghanistan’s Helmand province, Pribyl works alongside the young man he helped to become a Marine... Articles Troops and Vets Marines War Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/marines_reunite01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/taps_for_marine.htm As I stood beside his coffin ... Under a grey blue sky ... I began to cry ... This young Marine ... So silently lay ... His life given on that day... Poems Troops and Vets Marines Fallen Remembrance Pride War Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/taps_for_marine.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/shadows_arrive.htm Carolina moonlight filters thru the pines ... Whippoorwills call... it is evening time... The coming shadows are lengthening... Awakening... memories in his mind... Poems Troops and Vets Remembrance War Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/shadows_arrive.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0109.htm An MH-60S Knight Hawk assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 passes the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90) while delivering supplies to the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) during a vertical replenishment at sea... Photos Troops and Vets Navy Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0109.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/iraq07.htm Video... U.S. Marines being briefed, on patrol, and interacting with Iraqis in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom during June 2003. Videos Troops and Vets Marines War Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/iraq07.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/iraq08.htm Video... In March 2005, the 73rd Engineer Company, 1st Brigade, 25th Stryker Brigade Combat Team (U.S. Army - Fort Lewis, WA) searches for improvised explosive devices and disposes them before they can do any damage in Videos Troops and Vets Marines War Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/iraq08.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/iraq09.htm Video... U.S. Army Soldiers of the 278th Regimental Combat Group secure the roads and neighborhoods from Balad Ruz to the Iran/Iraq border in May 2005. Videos Troops and Vets Army War Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/iraq09.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/iraq10.htm Video... U.S. Army Soldiers from the 278th Regimental Combat Troop set up operations near the Iranian border to protect against insurgent activity in May 2005. Videos Troops and Vets Army War Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/iraq10.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/iraq11.htm Video... U.S. Army Soldiers conduct a night raid in Narhwan, Iraq on November 8, 2007. Scenes include night-vision footage of Soldiers searching homes and questioning local Iraqis. Videos Troops and Vets Army War Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/iraq11.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/iraq12.htm Video... December 2008 - (1) U.S. Army Soldiers, from White Platoon, Company B, 1st Battalion, 35th Armored Regiment and 40th Engineer Battalion, both from 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, using minesweepers, metal detectors, and mine rollers to clear a palm grove in Al-Rahman, for land mines. (2) An Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team, from the U.S. Air Force, clearing a house, first with a robot, and then an EOD Technician, putting on a bomb suit, and visually inspecting the house. Videos Troops and Vets Army War Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/iraq12.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/sfaa_bowl2012.htm After a year of preparation and anticipation, the inaugural Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl Week, which ran from Dec. 29, 2011, to Jan. 3, 2012, represented a successful foray into the high school football world for the Marine Corps and Junior Rank... Articles Troops and Vets Marines Athletes Students Noble Efforts Community Patriots Pride Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/sfaa_bowl2012.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/ne/never_forgetting_fallen.htm ...For ‘Tony the Vet’, rally across different towns and cities, in remembrance of the fallen is not new to him. As a senior, disabled, wartime veteran, he was the founder of Walkathon Across America; a marathon where he started from San Diego... Articles Troops and Vets Fallen Heroes Remembrance Noble Efforts Patriots Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/ne/never_forgetting_fallen.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/shadows01.htm His black hair ... is now streaked with grey ... a few lines are on his face ... but today... Poems Troops and Vets Pride Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/shadows01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0108.htm Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, sergeant major of the Marine Corps, talks to the East Squad All-Stars before they take the field for the inaugural Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl at Chase Field in Phoenix, Jan. 3, 2012... 17 more images included. Photos Troops and Vets Marines Athletes Students Noble Efforts Community Pride Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0108.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/iraq04.htm Video... In November 2004, Fallujah was a safe haven for the most hardened terrorists in Iraq. That was until the Marines of India Company were sent into a hellish city to hunt them down. The fight for Fallujah made them heroes, but victory came at a cost. Videos Troops and Vets Marines Heroes War Pride Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/iraq04.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/iraq05.htm Video... A compilation of several videos filmed during the battle of Fallujah that occurred in November and December 2004. This joint American, British, and Iraqi offensive, called "Operation Phantom Fury" . . . was led by the U.S. Marines who were heavily involved in the very intense fighting that resulted in a vital victory during this critical period of the Iraq War. Videos Troops and Vets Marines War Pride Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/iraq05.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/iraq06.htm Video... U.S. Army soldiers involved in "Operation Restoring Rights", a military engagement in Tal Afar, Iraq during September 2005, engage insurgents in a nighttime firefight followed by more combat along with cordon and search operations the next day. Scenes include the soldiers shooting rifles, kicking doors, tying hands of suspects and questioning people. Videos Troops and Vets Army War Pride Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/iraq06.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/iraq01.htm Videos... U.S. Marines engage insurgents in Ramadi, Iraq in May 2006 with support from Iraqi soldiers . . . and U.S Army Soldiers continue the fight against insurgents in the Fall of 2006. Videos Troops and Vets Marines Army War Pride Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/iraq01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/rocket_boy_vietnam.htm Wars, according to author and Vietnam veteran Homer Hickam, should be fought by old men. As a young man in the '60s, he was idealistic and eager to experience what he thought would be the adventure of war. But if someone asked him to go secure a hill today, he joked, he would just sit back and ask for... Articles Troops and Vets Army History Pride Recognized War Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/rocket_boy_vietnam.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/shades_green.htm In the Vietnam jungle ... it would seem... death came in shades of green ... Shadows in green... Poems Troops and Vets War Pride Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/shades_green.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0107.htm Wounded Warriors, Soldiers, and the high school athletes take a break during the U.S. Army All-American Bowl's Punt, Pass and Kick event at the San Antonio Alamodome, Jan. 4, 2012 ... along with 16 more images. Photos Troops and Vets Army Athletes Students Wounded Warriors Community Pride Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0107.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/perkins_jacob.htm Video... Army Sgt. Jacob Perkins is awarded the Soldier's Medal for his heroic, lifesaving actions on July 22, 2011. Sgt. Perkins was the first on the scene at a horrific accident on the NYS Thruway and pulled several victims to safety. Videos Troops and Vets Army Heroes Recognized Pride Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/perkins_jacob.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/chaplain_fronk.htm “This is what it’s all about,” said Cmdr. Christopher Fronk, chaplain for 2nd Marine Division (Forward). “There’s nothing better than getting out to the Marines, to share their time and their devotion.” So starts the day of the Monaca, Pa., native with his trusty sidekick, religious program specialist Petty Officer 1st Class Michael Hawthorne, or “the bodyguard” as he is known to some. The two head for their first of several destinations within Helmand province... Articles Troops and Vets Marines Navy Faith War Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/chaplain_fronk.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/lp/serenity_secured.htm A train whistle’s lonely call in the distance ... In the dark a whip-poor-will’s insistence ... Big wheels singing way over on the highway ... The bells calling the ending of another day... Poems Troops and Vets Fallen Remembrance War Family and Friends Pride Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/lp/serenity_secured.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0106.htm Coast Guard Port Security Unit 305 holds quarters at their home base before deploying to the Middle East in support of Operation Enduring Freedom... Photos Homeland Security Coast Guard War Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0106.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/music/tv/sgt_dunson01.htm Music video... "American Soldier" is a heartfelt expression by combat veteran Sgt. Dunson (Leo Louis Dunson Jr.) of his experiences in the U.S. Army. Music Videos Troops and Vets Army War Pride Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/music/tv/sgt_dunson01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army036.htm Video... Captain Saco Nazloomian talks about being an ROTC instructor and his experiences in the Army Reserve. Videos Troops and Vets Army Pride Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army036.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/caring_troops.htm Here we go into 2012. As we kick off the New Year we are reminded once again that the nation will have thousands of warriors homeward bound as the Iraq and Afghan Wars wind down. I, like most other Veterans, pray that we do a much better job in accommodating the returning than we did for the Vietnam Veterans... Articles Troops and Vets War Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/caring_troops.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/ff/secret_attic.htm Leading to the attic, there is a narrow stair ... Grandma’s old treasures are stored up there ... She has her wedding dress all pearls and lace ... Old pictures and trunks are stored in this place... Poems Troops and Vets Fallen Remembrance War Family and Friends Pride Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/ff/secret_attic.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0105.htm A 62nd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron sensor operator speaks to a young Afghan boy about the MQ-9 Reaper during the 2012 Kandahar Air Wing Open House at Kandahar Air Wing . . . More associated images are included. Photos Troops and Vets Air Force War Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0105.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/ne/dof01.htm Videos... Learn about the Defenders of Freedom, a nonprofit organization, that sends care packages to deployed troops and provides emergency financial assistance to wounded Troops. Videos Troops and Vets Noble Efforts Wounded Warriors Patriots Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/ne/dof01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/corpsman_west.htm ...After nearly ten years as a corpsman, Petty Officer 2nd Class Cody T. West, Embedded Training Team 2, Border Advisory Team 2, began his third combat deployment with Marines, Oct. 2011. West originally joined the Navy to become a parachute rigger... Articles Troops and Vets Navy Marines War Pride Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/corpsman_west.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/wt/oklahoma_honor.htm Bob Kalsu was considered an American hero even before he lost his life in the Vietnam War. Now, almost 40 years later, the 180th Cavalry had the privilege of contributing to the U.S. Army’s attempts to honor him... Articles Troops and Vets Heroes Army Fallen Remembrance War Pride Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/wt/oklahoma_honor.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/seasoned01.htm I have seen the wind ... in the tallest trees ... that stand ... blowing with a force ... that chases summer... Poems Troops and Vets Heroes Army Fallen Remembrance War Pride Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/seasoned01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0104.htm An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 22 launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in the Pacific Ocean. Photos Troops and Vets Navy Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0104.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/marines047.htm Video... U.S. Marines with 2nd MLG (FWD) in Helmand, Afghanistan perform "Auld Lang Syne" in tribute to the New Year and a wrap-up of 2011 including seasonal greetings from fellow Marines and scenes of their deployment. Videos Troops and Vets Marines War Holidays Pride Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/marines047.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/combat_patch.htm The Army Combat Patch is just one of the things a soldier looks forward to when deploying overseas for the first time. Wearing a combat patch symbolizes a sense of pride for soldiers... Articles Troops and Vets Army War Pride Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/combat_patch.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/army_brothers03.htm It is common for soldiers to meet up after years of being assigned to the same unit, but it is unique for two brothers to have the same timeline documented on their enlisted record brief... Articles Troops and Vets Army Family and Friends Pride Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/army_brothers03.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/ssfoa.htm A group formed for the Support ... Of wounded, dying and the ill ... To help keep the promises ... Our Nation, does not, fulfill... Poems Troops and Vets Noble Efforts Family and Friends Patriots Community Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/ssfoa.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/saddam.htm Saddam... Saddam ... formerly Iraq’s great ... Where have you been ... Hiding in a hole ... making us wait... Poems War Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/saddam.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0103.htm Marine Gunnery Sgt. Jennifer E. Holt, right, pours cider Jan. 1, 2012 aboard USS Makin Island for Marine Lance Cpl. Ryan A. Langlois in celebration of the new year... Photos Troops and Vets Marines Navy Holidays Tue, 03 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0103.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/navy017.htm Video... Great look at serving in United States Navy . . . being among a family of brothers and sisters ready and willing to fight for a common goal . . . safeguarding America and Her citizens' freedoms! Videos Troops and Vets Navy Pride Education Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/navy017.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/lads_lima.htm We “yomped” forward. Carrying two days of food rations, including six liters of water and hundreds of machine gun rounds, mine detectors, grenades, ladders, radio equipment, heavy javelins, and other explosives; their packs were heavy... Articles Troops and Vets Marines War Pride Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/lads_lima.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/left_life_dying.htm An acquaintance who has a Son ... Who has fought in this war ... A Marine who did his duty ... That’s what Marines are for... Poems Troops and Vets Marines Family and Friends War Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/left_life_dying.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/sad_music.htm There is a dirge ... playing in my heart ... ... Half the world away ... A soldier died today... Poems Troops and Vets Fallen War Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/sad_music.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0102.htm Marine Maj. Gen. John A. Toolan awarded eight U.S. Army soldiers the Purple Heart medal during a Christmas Day ceremony on Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan... Photos Troops and Vets Leaders Marines Army Wounded Warriors Pride War Holidays Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0102.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/coastguard03.htm Video... Crewmembers from Coast Guard Aviation Training Center Mobile assist the Make-A-Wish Foundation in making 11 year old Luke Wiedeman's dream of becoming a Coast Guard rescue swimmer come true... Videos Homeland Security Coast Guard Children Family and Friends Noble Efforts Pride Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/coastguard03.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/deployed_sisters01.htm What started as a simple journey for U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Tess White turned into a race against time to see her sister, U.S. Army Sgt. Tobey White, before her tour of duty ended in Afghanistan... Articles Troops and Vets Army Family and Friends War Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/deployed_sisters01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/marine_trials_inspires.htm Benjamin Franklin once said, “… In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Tampa, Fla., native Gregory L. Cole never thought the death of a loved one could bring to life a new perspective on how to live... Articles Troops and Vets Marines Family and Friends War Pride Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/marine_trials_inspires.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/marine_memorial01.htm Said a Vet from Nineteen forty-five ... ”Men were dying by the score.” ... An eyewitness to a famous Battle ... Immortalized forever more... Poems Troops and Vets Marines War Remembrance History Pride Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/marine_memorial01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/rupert_dummy.htm Rupert... did you see ... the brave men of D-Day ... as the fought their way ashore ... and into history forever more... Poems Troops and Vets War History Remembrance Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/rupert_dummy.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0101.htm President Barack Obama places a wreath at the USS Arizona Memorial, part of the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument, in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Photos Troops and Vets Navy Marines Fallen Leaders War Remembrance Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2012/0101.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/airforce020.htm Video... A pride inducing compilation of the U.S. Air Force capabilities and the brave, honorable Airmen who perform them. Videos Troops and Vets Air Force Pride Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/airforce020.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/lp/december_mourn.htm It is New Year’s Eve... the last day of 2004... The sun came up slowly this morning... filtering its gold rays slowly through the drifting silver of early morning Carolina winter fog... Articles Troops and Vets America Fallen War Remembrance Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/lp/december_mourn.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/marines_family01.htm When Maj. Angella M. Lawrence enlisted into the Marine Corps, she joined because she wanted to see the world and get out of Pierre Part, La. She had no plans to stay for the long haul or make the military a family tradition, yet 23 years after she enlisted, her sons Kaleb and Christian joined the Marine Corps, a week before Lawrence’s deployment to Afghanistan... Articles Troops and Vets Marines Family and Friends War Pride Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/marines_family01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/four_for_corps.htm These four young Men from our State ... Have paid the Price, Supreme ... They gave their All in the Pursuit ... Of Freedom, every Man’s dream... Poems Troops and Vets Marines Fallen War Remembrance Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/four_for_corps.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/roses_jennifer.htm A birthday tomorrow ... not a happy one ... at twenty-eight years, a widow ... not fitting in these days of sorrow... Poems Troops and Vets Family and Friends Fallen War Remembrance Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/roses_jennifer.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2011/1231.htm Photos of Airmen working on Christmas Day at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan Photos Troops and Vets War Holidays Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2011/1231.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/cody_jackson.htm Video... Cody Jackson, an eight-year-old Atlanta boy, makes sure he tells the American troops how much he appreciates them . . . including giving each one a proud, sharp salute. A wonderful example from America's youngest generation! Videos Troops and Vets Children Patriots Pride Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/cody_jackson.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/father_son028.htm Sept. 11, 2001, was Hugh Cuturia’s 8th birthday ... Cuturia is now 18, a Marine lance corporal serving on the front lines in Helmand province, Afghanistan, with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment ... Separated by just a stretch of Afghan desert, the father and son have been able to visit... Articles Troops and Vets Marines Family and Friends War Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/father_son028.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/marine_birthday.htm Eight years after they were formed ... At the end of the Revolutionary War ... All the Navy’s ships were sold ... Marines and Sailors were no more... Poems Troops and Vets Marines Pride Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/marine_birthday.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/rose_cal.htm Soldier… from the not so distant past ... May your laurels be laced with roses at last ... Beautiful yellow roses for remembrance... Poems Troops and Vets Family and Friends Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/rose_cal.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2011/1230.htm Sailors transit the flight deck as the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) arrives in Hong Kong. Photos Troops and Vets War Holidays Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2011/1230.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/dod_2011review.htm Video... Pride inducing montage depicting United States military operations and events from 2011 in one second clips . . . including goodbyes, welcome home reunions, troops on duty, war, heroes, remembering the fallen, tragedy, accomplishments, and much more. Videos Troops and Vets Military Pride History Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/dod_2011review.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/silverstar_gilboe-timothy.htm The Silver Star was awarded to a Soldier with the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division ... Sgt. Timothy Gilboe ... Gilboe took charge of the remaining squad members, cleared the area and set up a security perimeter. Without regard to his own wounds, Gilboe rendered first aid to the wounded and cared for them until the medic could prepare them for evacuation... Articles Troops and Vets Army Heroes Recognized War Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/silverstar_gilboe-timothy.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/semper_fidelis01.htm On the tenth day of November ... In Seventeen seventy-five ... Two Battalions were formed ... And the Marine Corps came alive... Poems Troops and Vets Marines Pride Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/semper_fidelis01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/rockin_alone.htm Sittin’ on his porch ... in an old rockin’ chair ... his mind ramblin’ here and there... Poems Troops and Vets Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/rockin_alone.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2011/1229.htm Army Sgt. Jared Dillon carries a duffel bag full of cookies, candy and personal hygiene products for the soldiers deployed to Forward Operating Base Pacemaker, Dec. 25, 2011... Photos Troops and Vets War Holidays Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2011/1229.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/silverstar_heroes01.htm Video... Army Capt. David G. Fox, Army Sgt. 1st Class McKenna L. Miller, and Army Staff Sgt. Matthew Gassman received the Silver Star during a ceremony on December 6, 2011 at Patch Barracks in Stuttgart, Germany. The men received their medals for courage under fire in Afghanistan on Dec. 17, 2010. Videos Troops and Vets Army Heroes Recognized War Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/silverstar_heroes01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/wt/marines_coin.htm ...Each day the Marines and sailors of 1st Platoon depart Patrol Base Florida and make their rounds through their area of operations in the Sangin District. When they first arrived, their presence was greeted with malevolent intent, in the form of small arms and indirect fire... Articles Troops and Vets Marines Navy War Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/wt/marines_coin.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/warrior_holiday.htm The holidays are upon us ... And Christmas is drawing near ... But for far too many Families ... There won’t be a “Happy New Year”... Poems Troops and Vets Family and Friends War Holidays Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/warrior_holiday.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/request01.htm The spring rain has turned our world back to green ... Once more life is beginning anew ... The trees are bursting with buds ... The birds are nesting and singing... Poems Troops and Vets War Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/request01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2011/1228.htm President Barack Obama chats with Marines, sailors and civilians on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Dec. 25, 2011. The president and the first lady, Michelle Obama, paid a Christmas Day visit to the base. Photos Troops and Vets Leaders Pride Holidays Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2011/1228.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/navy016.htm Video... The Riverine force of the Navy Expeditionary Combat Command is a small, highly trained force that supports U.S. Marines and Coalition forces along inland water ways. Videos Troops and Vets Navy Pride Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/navy016.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/walking_iwo_jima.htm Marines and sailors of Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1 visited here to conduct a study of the famous Battle of Iwo Jima as part of the unit’s professional military education program... Articles Troops and Vets Marines History Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/walking_iwo_jima.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/reminder01.htm Memory is a noise in the night ... It can even be a smell ... Or a certain shade of the light ... It can be a piece of hell ... Or a heavenly delight... 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Videos Troops and Vets Air Force Pride Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/airforce019.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/wt/final_af_mission_iraq.htm As the world watched the last convoy pass through the gates at Khabari Crossing on the Kuwait-Iraq border, they may not have realized those on the ground had some help in the skies from airmen with a historic lineage.... Articles Troops and Vets Air Force War Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/wt/final_af_mission_iraq.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/remembrance04.htm Spring in the south ... Begins with ghostly white dogwoods... Standing sentinel... Along the paths ... Of forgotten battlefields... Poems Troops and Vets History War Remembrance Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/remembrance04.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2011/1226.htm Patriotic tree display with Old Glory, flags of the military services, and tribute sign proudly on the front yard of a home in the Houston, Texas area on Christmas Day. Photos Troops and Vets Patriots Pride Holidays Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2011/1226.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/coming_home.htm Video... American military veterans talk about returning to civilian life and the difficulties that some have transitioning after deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. Videos Troops and Vets War Community Sun, 25 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/coming_home.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/remember_fallen01.htm ...As you look forward to Christmas this year, I ask you to add one thing to your “to-do” list. It’s simple and it only takes a moment. Each year, we do this one thing briefly on Veteran’s Day, but it’s something that we can do year-‘round – remember our fallen comrades.... Articles Troops and Vets Army Fallen Holidays Sun, 25 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/remember_fallen01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/many_wont_christmas.htm Another year, American Heroes ... Are fighting in a foreign land ... And there is still, no end in sight ... A part of life they hadn't planned... Poems Troops and Vets War Holidays Sun, 25 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/many_wont_christmas.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/salute01.htm Salute... salute ... all the Veterans who will stand ... on that day at the Wall... warding off the protesters hand... Poems Troops and Vets Fallen Remembrance Sun, 25 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/seasoned_memories.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2011/1225.htm Richard E. McCallum, a Northern Arizona Toys for Tots coordinator, portrays Santa Claus and holds a tribe local after stepping out a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter belonging to Marine Medium Helicopter... Photos Troops and Vets Marines Noble Efforts Children Holidays Sun, 25 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2011/1225.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/marines046.htm Video... An international band of Christmas carolers, including U.S. and British military personnel, as they treat service members to several holiday songs at the 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) compound aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. Videos Troops and Vets Marines Holidays War Sat, 24 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/marines046.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army035.htm Video... Soldiers of the U.S. Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command (Airborne), Airmen of the 145th Airlift Wing and Carolina Panther players hands toys raised for Operation Toy Drop to children at the Levine Children Hospital in Charlotte, N.C. Videos Troops and Vets Army Patriots Noble Efforts Holidays America Pride Sat, 24 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army035.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/marines045.htm Video... U.S. Marines send holiday greetings from Afghanistan and other deployed locations to fellow Americans. Videos Troops and Vets Marines Holidays America Sat, 24 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/marines045.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/soldiers_return_home01.htm For many spouses, family members and friends, their holiday wishes came true when their beloved soldiers made it home just in time for the holidays ... Lt. Gen. Frank Helmick, the XVIII Airborne Corps commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Earl L. Rice, the XVIII Abn. Corps command sergeant major, led more than 300 soldiers into the hangar at Pope Army Airfield marking the end of their yearlong deployment to Iraq... Articles Troops and Vets Army Family and Friends War Holidays Sat, 24 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/soldiers_return_home01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/airmedal_marines01.htm ...Capt. Thomas M. Keech, the mission pilot, Capt. Matthew A. Cave, co-pilot, Sgt. Justin K. Bartfield-Smith, aerial gunner and observer, and Cpl. John M. Cederholm, crew chief, were awarded the Air Medal for actions during a priority re-supply mission in support of 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, also known as Geronimo... Articles Troops and Vets Marines Heroes War Sat, 24 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/airmedal_marines01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/seasoned_memories.htm Leaves fall ... Having sprung from bud ... Seasons do pass ... And memories remain... Poems Troops and Vets Remembrance Sat, 24 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/seasoned_memories.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2011/1224.htm Marines from 6th Communication Battalion, a Marine Forces Reserve unit based in Floyd Bennett Field, Brooklyn, collect toys in Times Square as part of their Toys for Tots drive. 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Articles Troops and Vets Army Family and Friends Pride Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/army_couple02.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/marines_acronyms.htm Pick up any random military correspondence, publication, or journal entry and it’s sure to resemble an alphabet soup of acronyms and tongue-twisters undecipherable to all but a select few civilians. Indeed, even some of the most hard-charging Marines would be hard-pressed to decode the acronyms they themselves use every day... Articles Troops and Vets Marines Education Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/marines_acronyms.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/sleepless_angel.htm Night is coming, so many hours ‘til dawn ... The darktime is ruled by restlessness ... Its unruly reared head will not bow ... Praying, God, some rest, and now... Poems Troops and Vets War Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/sleepless_angel.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2011/1223.htm Connor Dilpors waits to greet his father Dec. 20, 2011, at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport in Baltimore, Md. Connor's father, Lt. Col. Steven Dilpors, was deployed to Iraq and was one of the last Airmen to return home from supporting the completed Operation New Dawn. Photos Troops and Vets Air Force Family and Friends Children Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2011/1223.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/marines044.htm Video... Learn about the United States Marine Corps 14 leadership traits in the words and actions of Marines, Marine veterans, and loved ones. Videos Troops and Vets Marines Education Pride Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/marines044.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/coastguard02.htm Video... A Happy Holidays message from the U.S. Coast Guard with wintry scenes and "Let It Snow" performed by the U.S. Coast Guard Band. Videos Coast Guard Homeland Security Holidays Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/coastguard02.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/ne/uso_70yrs.htm ...The USO tour, Dempsey’s first as the top U.S. military officer, is part of a decades-old tradition. Through its history, the USO has brought Hollywood celebrities and volunteer entertainers to perform for the troops – including the beloved Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Ann Sheridan, James Cagney, Jimmy Stewart, Fred Astaire, the Andrews Sisters and more... Articles Troops and Vets Noble Efforts Patriots Pride Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/ne/uso_70yrs.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/wt/counter-Ied_course.htm Improvised explosive devices are perhaps one of the greatest threats the insurgency uses against armed forces in Afghanistan but with the counter-IED training offered at Bagram Air Field they are hoping to change that... Articles Troops and Vets Army War Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/wt/counter-Ied_course.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/wt/airmen_afghanistan01.htm The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in northern Afghanistan increasingly is taking on the blue hue of the Air Force. Air Force service members fill more than a quarter of the military positions within the unit, including several of the top leadership positions... Articles Troops and Vets Air Force Army War Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/wt/airmen_afghanistan01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/cf/sounds_america.htm Only some ... hear the melody ... and know... America is music... Poems America Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/cf/sounds_america.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2011/1222.htm The 25th Infantry Division Headquarters soldiers return home and are greeted by their loved ones. Photos Troops and Vets Army Family and Friends Children Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2011/1222.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/burgoyne_daniel.htm Video... Petty Officer 1st Class Daniel Burgoyne, a boatswain's mate assigned to the Coast Guard Cutter Flores, received the Bronze Star Medal for his service in Iraq. Videos Homeland Security Coast Guard Heroes Recognized Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/burgoyne_daniel.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/silverstar_goebel-colby.htm One moment he’s on guard duty, the next he’s on the ground bleeding. The native of Wellington, Nev., Marine takes a moment to collect his thoughts, picks himself up despite the pain and knows he has a job to do... Articles Troops and Vets Marines Heroes Recognized Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/silverstar_goebel-colby.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/combat_medic01.htm ...Weeks later on her seventeenth birthday, she became the third generation of her family to raise her right hand and recite the Oath of Enlistment, said U.S. Army Spc. Michelle Lawrence, 35th Military Police Company combat medic... Articles Troops and Vets Army Family and Friends Pride Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/combat_medic01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/wounded_warrior17.htm ...Two years ago on a rooftop in Marjah, Afghanistan, a day like any other, two Marines were standing watch when they began to receive contact from insurgents operating in the area. A grenade lands nearby, and in an instant, life changes abruptly for Lance Cpl. Kyle Carpenter, a charming young man with an easy smile barely out of high school... Articles Troops and Vets Marines Wounded Warriors Community Patriots Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/wounded_warrior17.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/remembering_tor.htm There was a thunder storm this afternoon ... We lost power for hours ... The moon has risen, still full ... It seems as though... Troops and Vets Poems Remembrance Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/remembering_tor.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2011/1221.htm First lady Michelle Obama visited Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, D.C. to sort toys for the Toys for Tots charity... Photos Troops and Vets Patriots Children Noble Efforts Holidays Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2011/1221.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/navy015.htm Video... One of the most exclusive jobs in the Navy is to be a member of its ceremonial guard drill team. It's also one of the most rewarding. Videos Troops and Vets Navy Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/navy015.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/soldiers_hope01.htm The economy may not show many signs of improvement, but Christmas spirit is on the rise thanks to a few soldiers who brought a little cheer to families in need. The National Guard Patriot Academy hosted its 3rd Annual Operation Christmas Blessing Monday to provide a hot meal, household goods and toys for children whose families have fallen on hard times. For them, accepting help was not easy to do... Articles Troops and Vets Army Family and Friends Children Holidays Noble Efforts Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/soldiers_hope01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/desert_kids01.htm Telling a small child that their parent is deploying to Afghanistan can be hard, but so can explaining where it is or what the culture is like. Military Families United holds a Desert Kids program to teach kids about where their parents go on deployments... Articles Troops and Vets Marines Family and Friends Children Education Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/desert_kids01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/remember_me02.htm ‘Remember me... Remember me...’ they call... more than fifty-eight thousand ... names on a Wall... Troops and Vets Poems Fallen War Remembrance Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/remember_me02.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2011/1220.htm U.S. service members retire the colors during a ceremony marking the end of the U.S. military mission in Iraq in Baghdad. Photos Troops and Vets War Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2011/1220.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/fouts_henry.htm Video... Chief Master Sergeant (Ret.) Henry Fouts was an aerial gunner in the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF), completing 35 combat missions over Nazi occupied Europe during World War II ... Fouts received the Distinguished Flying Cross. He has also been awarded the Air Medal, Purple Heart and World War II Victory Medal. Videos Troops and Vets Heroes Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/fouts_henry.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/marine_inspires01.htm ...The September 11 attacks happened, prompting Brown’s unit to pull him off of leave and send him to Iraq. Continued action in Iraq kept Brown deployed for the better part of five years. The Memphis native did four tours in Iraq, his third being the most memorable... Articles Troops and Vets Marines Wounded Warriors War Pride Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/marine_inspires01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/refresh_memory.htm Was there a time... Of happiness ... Before the sad? ... Please remind me... Poems America Pride Remembrance Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/refresh_memory.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2011/1219.htm Slideshow of the USO tour to Kuwait involving performers Robert Horry; Jordan Sparks; Minka Kelly; and, Nephew Tommy Deanie Dempsey along wiht U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Photos Troops and Vets Noble Efforts Patriots Leaders Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2011/1219.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/music/tv/thompson_j01.htm Music video... A wonderful song by former U.S. Army Ranger Jerod (JT) Thompson . . . that is a poignant reminder about serving in harm's way with loved ones back home. It should make all Americans proud, especially when seeing the video. Music Videos Troops and Vets Family and Friends War Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/music/tv/thompson_j01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/ne/bobhope1967cs.htm Video... Bob Hope will always be one of America's greatest patriots and entertainers . . . as he wonderfully shows in his 1967 Christmas Show for deployed American troops during his USO tour of Southeast Asian military bases including Vietnam. The show also features Raquel Welch, Elaine Dunn, Phil Crosby, Barbara McNair, and Miss World, Madeleine Hartog Bell... Videos Holidays Noble Efforts Troops and Vets Patriots War History Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/ne/bobhope1967cs.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/fitting_monument.htm They sit mute on concrete slabs. Once, they had voices of their own; the thunderous roar of cannons, the shriek of missiles or the rumble of diesel engines... Articles Troops and Vets Marines Fallen Remembrance Pride Holidays Noble Efforts Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/fitting_monument.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/cf/rwb04.htm Where has the display of American flags gone ...I did notice lately that they’re far... and few between ...Not too long ago a flag was on almost every lawn... Poems America Pride Remembrance Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/cf/rwb04.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2011/1218.htm Marine Corps Cpls. Lucas Chambers, Steven Kries, and Josey Chambers, who work together as crew chiefs and mechanics with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369 on Camp Bastion, Afghanistan... Photos Troops and Vets Marines Family and Friends War Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2011/1218.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/music/lp/brooks_ba01.htm Music video... B.A. Brooks soulfully performs, "We Are American Made" . . . a heartfelt message about being a proud American with patriotic scenes illustrating it. Music Videos America Pride Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/music/lp/brooks_ba01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/marines015.htm Videos... The United States Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon represents the epitome of Marine Corps discipline, dedication, and skill. Videos Troops and Vets Marines Pride Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/marines015.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/marine_honors_fallen.htm ...Dedicated to the fallen service members from the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune area, the Military Order of the Purple Heart Beirut Memorial Chapter 642 has been honoring these heroes by decorating majestic white Christmas trees with bright purple ornaments... Articles Troops and Vets Marines Fallen Remembrance Pride Holidays Noble Efforts Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/marine_honors_fallen.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/red_dress.htm At the tolling of midnight ... Gazing out on bright moonlight ... I beheld a strange sight ... There was a woman in a dress of red clasped tight... Poems Troops and Vets Fallen Family and Friends War Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/red_dress.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2011/1217.htm President Barack Obama greets troops on Fort Bragg, NC after thanking them for their service during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn as the Iraq war comes to an end. Photos Troops and Vets Army Leaders War Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2011/1217.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/tff/222.htm Lt. Cmdr. Mathew Stevenson, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 31, greets his four sons and wife Dawn on December 7, 2011. VFA-31, part of Carrier Air Wing 8, returned to Naval Air Station Oceana after more than six-months conducting maritime security operations and supporting Operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn. Photos Troops and Vets Navy Family and Friends Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/tff/222.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/vietnam_memorial01.htm Since it's dedication in 1982, thousands of objects have been left at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Here is a visit to the warehouse where most of those objects are stored. Videos Troops and Vets Fallen War Remembrance History Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/vietnam_memorial01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/ne/wife_dream.htm ...It started in 2004 while Spaulding was deployed to Southwest Asia. His wife, Jenny, started making simple stockings to send in place of care packages ... After Spaulding came back from deployment, his wife decided to expand their project. With help from members of his unit, the Spauldings were able to fund "Jennywings Holiday Stockings"... Articles Troops and Vets Air Force Family and Friends Noble Efforts Patriots Holidays Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/ne/wife_dream.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/purple_sands.htm Dreaming of chasing an evil man ... Through the turbaned clans ... Awakening in the purple sands ... Upon some scenes not so grand... Poems War Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/purple_sands.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2011/1216.htm Chief Master Sgt. Matt Magiera, Senior Master Sgt. Jeff Talaga and Major Tom Sierkowski were awarded the Bronze Star Medal for their service in Afghanistan... Photos Troops and Vets Air Force Heroes Recognized War Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2011/1216.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/lp/secure_blessings.htm This 1951 film shows how American schoolchildren are taught the value of democracy, freedom and good citizenship. Videos Troops and Vets America Students Children Education History Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/lp/secure_blessings.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/soldier_german_honor02.htm ...The German government highlighted that reality of war, Dec. 8, when Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany Peter Ammon presented Staff Sgt. Peter Woken with the German Medal of Honor for Gallantry in Action -- an award similar to the American Silver Star. Woken's actions were instrumental in saving the life of German Cpl. Tim Focken... Articles Troops and Vets Heroes Recognized War Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/soldier_german_honor02.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/ptsd-03.htm Moss green ... tinged with night ... the colors of nightmares` light ... Dried brown upon the dead... Poems War Remembrance Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/ptsd-03.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2011/1215.htm Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) hoist the American flag as they moor at Naval Station Mayport... Photos Troops and Vets Navy Pride Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2011/1215.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/ne/waa_houston2011.htm An inspiring video of poignant, memorable photos highlighting the Houston Wreaths Across America ceremony at the National Veterans Memorial Cemetery on December 10, 2011. Videos Troops and Vets Fallen Family and Friends Remembrance Noble Efforts Patriots Pride Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/ne/waa_houston2011.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/navy_chaplain02.htm Video... Lt. Davenport discusses on what it's like to be a chaplain and about having a Marine as a chaplain's assistant instead of a religious programs specialist sailor. Videos Troops and Vets Navy Faith War Pride Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/navy_chaplain02.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/bob_hope01.htm Born in Eltham, London, England, in 1903, Bob Hope stands as a legend among men. He was the first and only “Honorary Veteran of the US Armed Forces”, as declared by the US Congress... Articles Troops and Vets Patriots Honored Americans Military Remembrance History Pride Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/hp/bob_hope01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/marines_children01.htm ...This annual event pairs one of more than 50 Marines, sailors and police officers from the San Diego area with an underprivileged child from the Poway unified school district to shop for and wrap presents for the children’s family members... Articles Troops and Vets Marines Students Children History Noble Efforts Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/marines_children01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/private_barnes.htm In the jungle heat... bathed in sweat and blood ... a young soldier lay ... A captive of the enemy... Poems Troops and Vets Fallen War Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/private_barnes.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2011/1214.htm United States Marine Corps honor guard members receive the remains of Lance Corporal Joshua Corral, who was killed on Nov. 18, 2011 in Afghanistan... Photos Troops and Vets Fallen Remembrance Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2011/1214.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army_ng02.htm Videos... The National Guard traces the start of its history back to December 13, 1636 as militia for the earliest English colonies in North America . . . 140 years before the fight for America's independence. It is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States and one of the nation's longest, enduring institutions. Videos Troops and Vets Army Military Remembrance History Pride Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/tv/army_ng02.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/ww1_living_history.htm Illinois State Military Museum's Living History Detachment members take part in a World War I encampment event to teach the public about the uniforms, weapons, military life, and tactics of the American forces during WWI. Videos Troops and Vets Patriots Education History War Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/ww1_living_history.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/ng_375birthday.htm The origin of the nation’s state National Guard organizations sprang from the forming of militia in the Massachusetts Bay Colony in the early 17th century... Articles Troops and Vets Army Military Remembrance History Pride Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/ng_375birthday.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/ja_day.htm People waking up to go to work and off to school ... Imams wail on speakers calling everyone to pray ... Vendors open up their shops and sit upon their stools... Poems Troops and Vets War Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/ja_day.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/prayer_poppa.htm Dear Lord ... We hold up in prayer ... our brother… David Alexander ... He is a Poet Soldier who has defended his country... Poems Troops and Vets Patriots Remembrance Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/prayer_poppa.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2011/1213.htm In celebration of the National Guard's 375th Birthday is an illustration depicting the first muster of Massachusetts Bay Colony militia in the spring of 1637... Photos Troops and Vets Army Military Remembrance History Pride Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2011/1213.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/lp/holiday_blessings-01.htm Video now available of poem by David G. Bancroft, USA Patriotism! founder . . . that reminds all Americans about the importance of the December holiday season relative to each one's respective faith . . . with special thoughts for all who have answered the call to defend our freedoms since our beloved country's birth. Poems Videos Troops and Vets Holidays Remembrance Pride Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/lp/holiday_blessings-01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/afghanistan08.htm U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, taking highly accurate IDF at Patrol Base Georgetown in Kajaki Sofla, Afghanistan on November 22, 2011. The Marines suppress the enemy with squad organic weapons, TOW missiles and .50 caliber machine guns. Videos Troops and Vets Marines War Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/afghanistan08.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/snipers_helos.htm Locating and firing at moving targets is difficult for any sniper; doing it from the door of a Navy Sikorsky HH-60H Rescue Hawk in flight is a new challenge... Articles Troops and Vets Marines Navy Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/snipers_helos.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/porch_talk.htm Talk always gets around to war ... Don’t talk about much else anymore ... those retired old guys ... with faraway looks in their eyes... Poems Troops and Vets Remembrance Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/porch_talk.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2011/1212.htm A line of headstones at Arlington National Cemetery displays its colorful holiday wreaths designed by "Wreaths Across America" from Maine evergreen foliage and bright red bows, Dec. 11, 2011, Arlington, Va... Photos Troops and Vets Fallen Remembrance Noble Efforts Pride Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2011/1212.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/obrien_george.htm George O'Brien served in the United States Marine Corps during The Korean War. He was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his actions on the 38th Parallel, Korea in October of 1952. Videos Troops and Vets Marines Heroes Pride Sun, 11 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/obrien_george.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/greatest_generation01.htm The 88-year-old man takes his time to sit down. His face is weathered by the years so that his distinguishing features tell a story even before he opens his mouth. He may be slow to move now, but he’s still quick to remember that morning... Articles Troops and Vets Marines War History Fallen Remembrance Pride Sun, 11 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/greatest_generation01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/wt/death_star.htm Named the Death Star, the observation post sits on a ridgeline of mountains overlooking several villages and Combat Outpost Najil in northern Laghman province. Its name may have come from the tyrannical amount of weaponry it boasts or the daunting hike it takes to get up to it... Articles Troops and Vets Army War Sun, 11 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/wt/death_star.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/pilgrimage01.htm The Wall does call its choices ... with fifty eight thousand voices ... From it does come a siren song ... Those who hear will come along... Poems Troops and Vets War Fallen Remembrance Sun, 11 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/pilgrimage01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2011/1211.htm Slideshow of Santa and his elves visiting remote villages on Kodiak Island to support the annual Santa to the Villages outreach Photos Homeland Security Holidays Coast Guard Children Sun, 11 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2011/1211.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/garcia_luis.htm Air Force pararescue instructor, Tech. Sgt. Luis Garcia, received the Bronze Star with V device for saving the lives of two Soldiers while deployed to Khandahar, Afghanistan in July, 2010. Videos Troops and Vets Air Force Heroes Pride Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/hp/garcia_luis.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/marine_family01.htm Her grandma was a Marine, her mother was a Marine and in 2009, LCpl. Richelle D. Kline continued the tradition.. Articles Troops and Vets Marines Family and Friends Pride Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/marine_family01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/muncy_airmen.htm ...Chief Master Sgt. Christopher E. Muncy represents the highest level of enlisted leadership for the Air National Guard. He told the audience they need to tell their story... Articles Troops and Vets Air Force Pride Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/muncy_airmen.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/lp/silent_night01.htm The tree is trimmed ... and the lights are strung ... The cookies are all made ... and the nog... it is done... Poems Troops and Vets War Holidays Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/lp/silent_night01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2011/1210.htm Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno meets Spc. Matthew D. Kemp during a visit to the San Antonio Military Medical Center... Photos Troops and Vets Army Leaders Wounded Warriors Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2011/1210.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/lp/make_freedom.htm This 1948 animation / cartoon uses humor to show what freedom means in America relative to Capitalism and the dangers Communism presents to it . . . A historic reminding glimpse about what was occurring with America's Greatest Generation shortly after World War II. Videos America History Pride Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/lp/make_freedom.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/warrior_kids01.htm More than 20 children from ages five to eighteen attended a Warrior Kids Series event, hosted by the Readiness & Deployment Support Program and Combat Logistics Battalion 1, at the Marine Corps Family Readiness Center... Articles Troops and Vets Marines Children Family and Friends Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/warrior_kids01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/christmas_moon.htm Under the Christmas moon ... children sleep to awake soon ... to hold their Christmas ... in their hands... Poems Troops and Vets War Holidays Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/christmas_moon.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2011/1209.htm Gallery with 26 images of the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam remembrance ceremony on December 7, 2011 . . . honoring the survivors of the attacks and remembering the 238 Army Air Corps airmen who died defending Hickam Field. Photos Troops and Vets Army Navy Marines Military America Fallen War History Remembrance Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2011/1209.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/nasa/final_ssp_flight.htm Video... Commander Chris Ferguson, Pilot Doug Hurley, and Mission Specialists Rex Walheim and Sandy Magnus share their experiences during STS-135, the final mission of Atlantis and the Space Shuttle Program. Videos NASA History Pride Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/nasa/final_ssp_flight.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/ph_survivor03.htm A U.S. Army Air Corps veteran, who survived the Dec. 7, 1941, attacks on then Hickam Field and Pearl Harbor, returned to the Hawaiian island of Oahu to see the place he was forced to become a man so early in his life... Articles Troops and Vets Air Force Army War History Fallen Remembrance Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/ph_survivor03.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/ph_troops01.htm Sailors and Marines aboard two ships whose names honor the memory of the Pacific War held services to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor... Articles Troops and Vets Marines Navy War History Remembrance Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/ph_troops01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/cap_70th.htm When Spc. Justin Moore, a Knighthawk soldier from the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, stepped into the Rotunda of the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum, he said he was taken aback with humility. Not only because of the historical regalia on display, but at the presence of so many World War II veterans... Articles Troops and Vets Army Air Force War History Remembrance Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/cap_70th.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/day_infamy01.htm Around eight o’clock in the morn ... In Nineteen forty-one ... On December the Seventh ... Our World War Two was begun... Poems Troops and Vets War History Remembrance Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/day_infamy01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/christmas_leave01.htm Plans and dreams ... Christmas leaves ... And happy schemes ... It is over too soon ... Back to Baghdad... Poems Troops and Vets War Holidays Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/tv/christmas_leave01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2011/1208.htm Slideshow of U.S. troops honoring Pearl Harbor's fallen and survivors on the 70th anniversary of Japan's 1941 attacks on Pearl Harbor in which more than 2,400 people died. Photos Troops and Vets Army Navy Marines Military America Fallen War History Remembrance Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2011/1208.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/pearl_harbor03.htm Video... The U.S. Navy commemorates the 70th Anniversary of Japan's attack of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Videos Troops and Vets Army Navy Marines Military America War History Remembrance Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/videos/war/pearl_harbor03.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/ph_survivor01.htm USS Oklahoma (BB 37) sank in Pearl Harbor during the Japanese attacks Dec. 7, 1941, taking more than 400 crew members with her. Seaman Apprentice Gene Dick was one of 32 Sailors who survived the sinking. He was performing routine tasks in sick bay that Sunday morning when the battle alarm sounded... Articles Troops and Vets Navy War History Remembrance Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/ph_survivor01.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/ph_survivor02.htm On Dec. 5, two days before the 70th Anniversary Pearl Harbor Day, a memorial ceremony was held for 81-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor, Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Jack Gordon Franklin, at the USS Utah Memorial on Ford Island ... Franklin was a mess cook on West Virginia when the attack started... Articles Troops and Vets Navy War History Remembrance Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/ph_survivor02.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/soldiers_veteran03.htm When Spc. Justin Moore, a Knighthawk soldier from the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, stepped into the Rotunda of the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum, he said he was taken aback with humility. Not only because of the historical regalia on display, but at the presence of so many World War II veterans... Articles Troops and Vets Army Marines Navy War History Remembrance Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/articles/tv/soldiers_veteran03.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/remembrance03.htm Death came ... with the rising sun ... on that morning so long ago ... in nineteen-forty one... Poems Troops and Vets War History Remembrance Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/poems/wt/remembrance03.htm http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2011/1207.htm Slideshow of historical images of the attack on Pearl Harbor by Japan 70 years ago on December 7, 1941. Photos Troops and Vets Army Navy Marines Military America War History Remembrance Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST http://www.usa-patriotism.com/photos/2011/1207.htm