Author Archives: John Michael
Blood on the Risers
82nd Airborne: Normandy 1944 Blood on the Risers In honor of National Airborne Day, here is “Blood on the Risers” is an American paratrooper song from World War II. It is associated with all airborne units, including the 82nd Airborne Division, the 101st Airborne Division, the 173rd … Continue reading
THE GREEN BERETS — THE QUIET PROFESSIONALS
“Green Berets” “A symbol of excellence, a badge of courage, a mark of distinction in the fight for freedom.” -President Kennedy on the Green Berets, April 11, 1962 President John F. Kennedy was visionary in his efforts to increase the … Continue reading
Rules of Colin Powell
General Colin Powell says he always tries to keep in mind a number of rules or thoughts to live by. Here are some that he has come upon over the years. Leadership Secrets of Colin Powell The Rules It … Continue reading
Sentinel Armory Augmented by Commemorative Pistols Donation
The Centennial Is Approaching It was 11 November 1921 that the Unknown Soldier from World War I was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery. Since then two more Unknown Soldiers – one from World War II and the other … Continue reading
The Mellow Moon
The mellow moon, the changing leaves, The earlier setting Sun, Proclaim at last, my merry boys, The harvest-time begun. –Charles G. Eastman (1816–60) Poems Of Charles G. Eastman Paperback – September 10, 2010 This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to … Continue reading
Historian Fuses Old, Modern Techniques
So Began A Never-Ending Project It began with a phone call that turned bittersweet Throckmorton Library of Fort Bragg, NC was discarding almost all of its reference section of books … boxes and boxes of what could be gems … Continue reading
Retired Marine Penned an Open Letter to NFL Commissioner
Retired Marine Col. Jeffery Powers penned an open letter to NFL commissioner Roger Goodell describing how he felt about players kneeling during the national anthem — “The Star-Spangled Banner”. An Open Letter to NFL Commissioner: Commissioner, I’ve been a … Continue reading
John Michael and THE COLONEL
And THE COLONEL? COL Roger H C Donlon ! A Gathering of Eagles Paperback – January 15, 1999 by Col. Jimmie Dean Coy (Author) ABOUT THE BOOK: Over 200 medal of Honor recipients, ex-POWs, and leaders in the military, political, and … Continue reading
Remembering General Y
It was 06 DEC 2005 – Ten Years Ago that the world lost a man who had given much … William P. Yarborough LTG William P. Yarborough, USA (Ret.) passed on 06 December 2005 after a life that enriched … Continue reading
Fort Bragg – Throckmorton Library Visit I
Fort Bragg – Throckmorton Library Visit I Fort Myer to Fort Bragg! John Michael Brings Fort Myer to Fort Bragg It was a much-awaited visit arranged by Donna Tabor, Command Historian XVIIIth Airborne Corps, to present the little-known history of … Continue reading