Category Archives: military
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
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
At dawn on Sunday, December 7, 1941, Japanese planes attacked the U.S. Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, in an attempt to cripple the fleet and hinder U.S. intervention in other Japanese actions in the South Pacific. The attack mobilized … Continue reading
Who Are These Men?
Written by someone who has been there, the following is a “guest” posting from a dear friend: During the past decade since the attacks of September 11, 2001, we have been a nation at war. In Afghanistan, our enemy … Continue reading
George S Patton and Bouncing
“I don’t measure a man’s success by how high he climbs but how high he bounces when he hits bottom.” – General George S. Patton Jr. Patton: A Genius for War
Military Christmas Cards
It’s that time of year to send well wishes to those family and friends. Have you seen the unique and distinctive Christmas cards available at two of my favorite museums? Each of the notecards is blank on the inside and … Continue reading
Remembering our military
Remembering our military In a few days, we’ll honor our military on Veterans’ Day – the 11th Month, the 11th Day at the 11th Hour… The sacrifices that they and their families have and … Continue reading
Thank You From MDW CSM …
Photographing Final Honors at Arlington National Cemetery John Michael is known for his untiring work of capturing the final honors of many, many veterans and their spouses and delivering a memorial book of the ceremony to the family/next of kin. … Continue reading
Rendering Salute Honors at Arlington National Cemetery
The Presidential Salute Battery The Presidential Salute Battery in Action Recently, I spent the day at Arlington National Cemetery and captured the Presidential Salute Battery in action as they rendered honors … I had another camera with me and decided … Continue reading