Author Archives: John Michael

FREEDOM …

  “Freedom is not something to be secured in any one moment of time. We must struggle to preserve it every day. And freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction”. Ronald Reagan   BUY THE BOOK Images … Continue reading

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Happy Fathers’ Day to all the Fathers & Forefathers…

Enjoy the good times… it passes so quickly.   <== BUY THE BOOK             ,

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Secretary of the Army Sends Some Appreciation and Recognition

The Connection Begins at Fort Bragg, NC I spent a few days in North Carolina at Fort Bragg and Fayetteville and had the privilege of meeting the Honorable Pete Geren, Secretary of the US ARMY. I thought it appropriate that … Continue reading

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John Michael – at the Army Strong Experience

Army Strong Experience? A Chance Encounter or Fate? Relationships are very important in this world especially when one is riding solo because of my decades of sales experience in the commercial sector, it was easy to build a network of … Continue reading

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82d Airborne Division – All American Week 2009

Please set aside the dates – 16 to 22 MAY 2009 — Fort Bragg & Fayetteville, NC 82nd Airborne: Normandy 1944 Current Schedule of Events: Saturday – Monday, 16 – 18 MAY: 82d Airborne Division Museum Living History Detachment (re-enactors) … Continue reading

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Folded Colors – Making it “Perfect”….

Over the past ten years, I’ve been blessed to be called upon to participate and capture the final honors of many of those who have served the United States of America in military service. Most of those have been at … Continue reading

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A FLASH of Color – Special Forces Style

On the Way to Fort Bragg A few weeks ago, I had a trip to Fort Bragg to witness and record the induction of three retired Special Forces soldiers as “a distinguished member of the Regiment.” While there, I met … Continue reading

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The “Colonel of the Regiment” …

  Progress Report After nearly ten years of walking and working among the US military, John Michael reached another milestone in the mission that began with photographing the final honors at Arlington National Cemetery.   It has evolved and expanded to … Continue reading

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Some Strong Words

Greenlights When the well threatens to run dry, it’s time to rest and refill. — Anonymous A Time for Mercy (Jake Brigance)

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Former OKC football standout and retired U.S. Army hero feels encouraged

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