Tag Archives: US Army
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
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
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
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
A Glorious 4th with the Big Guns of the Old Guard…
Here Comes the Presidential Salute Battery It all began on the Summerall Field of Fort Myer. Four artillery pieces placed – The “Big Guns of the Old Guard” were ready to celebrate America’s birthday in a big way – The … Continue reading
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
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
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
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