Character & Readiness

As time passes on, and people move from unit to unit, you begin to realize how much each experience is different and also precious in its own way.

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

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."

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.