Monthly Archives: October 2021

Fort Bragg – Throckmorton Library Visit II

Posted on October 23, 2021 by John Michael

Fort Bragg – Throckmorton Library Visit II Fort Bragg – Throckmorton Library Visit II Fort Lesley J McNair to Fort Bragg! It was only a few months ago when John Michael delivered a briefing about Fort Myer – Images of … Continue reading →

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BUFFALO SOLDIERS IN ALASKA

Posted on October 15, 2021 by John Michael

BUFFALO SOLDIERS IN ALASKA?? When one hears or sees the words “Buffalo Soldiers”  visions of black cavalry soldiers mounted on their horses in pursuit of Indians into the western United States. Those visions are about to be expanded because in … Continue reading →

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THE GREEN BERET DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY

Posted on October 12, 2021 by John Michael

WHAT AN ANNIVERSARY! It is the sixtieth anniversary of the “official” green beret!  Mind you,  not of the Special Forces, because everyone knows that they began on 19 June 1952.  And the soldiers began wearing the green beret in 1954.  … Continue reading →

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