Author Archives: John Michael

Three Wonders of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

A GEM IN THE CROWN OF WASHINGTON DC Few people know about Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens since it’s nestled away in the northeast part of the district.  Under the care of the National Park Service, this unique park has been around … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday US ARMY GREEN BERETS!

  The origins of the US Army Special Forces, the green berets, came from the First Special Service Force – A WW II combined United States – Canadian unit and the Office of Strategic Services (OSS).  The latter was the … Continue reading

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IN MEMORY OF ROBIN LOWELL MOORE

SPECIAL FORCES ?  the United States military only has ONE branch and it’s in the United States ARMY (the other services have special “operations” units!) If there was one man that had a major influence in promoting the Special Forces … Continue reading

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I Did That Already

Pursuing Change “The well-known opera singer Beverly Sills wears a piece of jewelry with the initials IDTA engraved on it. When she is asked about anything she is doing that represents change, such as leaving the opera stage in favor … Continue reading

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Destroyed by Our Own Means

An Eagle was soaring through the air when suddenly it heard the whizz of an Arrow and fell mortally wounded. Slowly it fluttered down to the earth, with its life-blood pouring out of it. Looking down upon the Arrow with … Continue reading

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SFA XI MEMBERSHIP

SFA XI MEMBERSHIP AWARDED SFA XI MEMBERSHIP LTC (ret.) Wallace Johnson, then President of the Special Forces Association Chapter XI, awarded a chapter membership to John Michael for his outstanding and selfless contribution to the US Army and especially the … Continue reading

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John Michael and the General

John Michael and the General ?? John Michael and the General It was a surprise trip, or should I say it was a last-minute notice “we’re going to Fayetteville … TOMORROW!”  I, John Michael, must admit that I am a … Continue reading

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