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As our nation was beginning, the Continental Congress passed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Congress also passed the Articles of Confederation which created our government during our Revolutionary War. Congress was the our government then.

By Denny Shannon, Sergeant E-4, US Army Looking back on my deployment in Vietnam, I recall the practical challenges, especially for those managing responsibilities at home.  Long-distance relationships often deteriorated under the strain, regardless of how solid marriages seemed prior to deployment.  Issues like infidelity and loneliness were persistent threats; I regularly advised comrades to utilize official resources rather than risking complications elsewhere. Handling fi

The dryer buzzer went off for the third time tonight. I let it go—again—because wrinkled pajamas never hurt anyone, and I was sitting on the edge of the bed, staring at my phone, waiting for it to light up. Eleven minutes to Valentine’s Day. 7,214 miles between us. I’d looked it up. Twice. The house was finally quiet, which with 5 children is less a daily occurrence and more a minor act of God.

It doesn’t matter what you do or where you go, a veteran can spot a Brother or Sister in Arms a mile away as well as a “shammer” or fake with ease. It is just in our blood.

I want to share a personal reflection, because every Christmas I remember the men and women in uniform spending this holiday far from home, standing watch so the rest of us can celebrate in peace.

The reason 60% of all military people are unemployed or underemployed three (3) months after their last active duty paycheck is straightforward: They are receiving bad information.

WHITE HOUSE ZAP EVENT Aug 18, 2025 It's the White House...about noon, the Monday after the Friday President Trump's Alaska meeting with Dictator Vladimir Adolph Putin.

To every brave man and woman who ever wore the uniform of the United States of America—Happy Veteran’s Day!  Thank you for your service to this God-blessed nation.

Recently, six currently serving US Senators, all Democrats, including retired Navy Captain Mark Kelly from Arizona, released a video addressing the military community.  In the video, they emphasized that service members should not obey any illegal orders from their leaders.  This principle is universally understood—illegal orders should never be obeyed. However, it is worth noting that those who refused to comply with the order to receive untested COVID shots faced punishment

What does the term “Band of Brothers” truly mean?  The term refers to a group of men with a strong bond of camaraderie, loyalty, and shared experience, particularly in military contexts. The phrase originates from William Shakespeare's play Henry V, specifically the famous line, "We few, we happy few, we band of brothers." 

Imagine this.  After many years of military service, multiple deployments, and sacrifices that have taken a toll on the mind, body, soul, and, for some, the family, the day will come when you take off the uniform for the last time.

Many folks don’t understand why President Trump renamed our Defense Department to the Department of War.  In fact, this was the original title established in 1789 by the First Congress and President George Washington.  There was a Department of War which ran our Army. 

Bend OR -- Back in 1968 in Pittsburgh PA we lived in an inner-city area where there was great racial unrest.  It was unsafe to walk the streets, both during the day and especially at night. 

Washington DC –  As Veterans from all branches of the military, we have been acting as coordinated players to eliminate attack and strife at home and around the world.  In one form or another, we have acted as “sheep dogs” to protect America after hearing the wolves howl -- from 1776 to even today.

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