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We'll Never Forget Them
If you are an animal lover, like myself, you have probably been thinking about the animals who have (and still do) served with our brave soldiers during the Two World Wars (and the wars that are being fought today). The red poppy is for the human soldiers. The purple poppy is for the animal soldiers. We are proud to wear both!
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff4 years ago in Serve
War Atrocities Banaba (Ocean Island)
For the first time, the survivors tell their story of what happened to them during the invasion of Banaba by the Japanese. Their accounts have been translated into English from original transcripts by Banaban historian, Raobeia Ken Sigrah, as accurately as possible to convey their first-hand experiences (in their own words) of these events.
By Stacey King4 years ago in Serve
Veterans Day Honor For Dan Bullock the youngest soldier to die in the Vietnam War
The Beginning Dan Bullock was born in Goldsboro, North Carolina, and lived there until the age of 11. This is when his mother died and he along with his younger sister, Gloria, moved to Brooklyn, New York to live with their father and stepmother. Some reports say that it was his grandmother's death that caused him to move to New York. His goal was to become a police officer, a pilot, or a U.S. Marine. Due to racial discrimination African American soldiers often did not receive the same honor as their white comrades.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Serve
Best TV Streaming Services in 2021 for the military
You've re-enlisted, and you don't want to pay for TV. Chances are, you'll be on a military base which limits your options. You may even find yourself in the middle of nowhere with only access to Netflix and Hulu – which won't do much good.
By Military Makeover4 years ago in Serve
If I Should Die Before I Wake
My name is Brandon O'Reilly. Proud Irish son of Bradley and Tracey O'Reilly. I am the oldest of four children. I have two beautiful sisters named Lacey and Stacey, and a little brother named Peter. It's been about fifteen months since I was home. The days are long and hot with many rainy nights here in the bush. Out here you don't get a second chance to get it right. Out in the jungle you do or die is the way of life out here.
By Kevin Wesley Goodson4 years ago in Serve
Escaping War on Ocean Island (Banaba)
The day Japan bombed Pearl Harbour they turned southeast to drop bombs on Ocean Island a few hours later... Ocean Island (Banaba) is a small 6 sq km (2.34 square miles) and located in the Pacific just 83 km (52 miles) south of the Equator. It was annexed by Britain after one of the richest discoveries of phosphate in 1900 and became part of the British crown colony of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands in 1914. This discovery would see the indigenous inhabitants - the Banabans begin a struggle to save their homeland and their forced relocation to Rabi, Fiji at the end of World War II.
By Stacey King4 years ago in Serve
Sailor and the Storm
Three full days would pass before the sea would calm herself. The wind and rain instigated the whole thing. It was the most staggering experience of all time at the ripe age of 18 years. Who would have thought Sailor would seize such an experience straight from the sleepy streets of a sheltered life. Every belief, thought, friendship and school day suddenly was a distant memory to the young lad. The ocean had become a secret lover to Sailor, who was clueless about his love for the sea. Every swell and ponding raindrop and the screeching howl of the wind, Sailor loved her minute by minute. What reasoning had birthed in his simple mind to embrace the storm as if at an amusement park?
By Hadar Shmaryahu Ya'akov4 years ago in Serve
Random tidbits from my exactly one year in Iraq, Vol. 2
6NOV2021; 1426, SAT Full disclosure: I've yet to actually watch even a snippet of Squid Game, even tho it's going on two months since it went live and took over the internet. One of my fav recent memes is a bit hyper critical of the US military recruiters and the "economic conscription" that some students of socioeconomics would argue we currently have.
By Nefarious Darrius4 years ago in Serve
PROTECTION LEVELS OF BULLETPROOF VESTS
NIJ STANDARDS Body armor vests and accessories for armed professionals provide substantial protection against certain types of ammunition. Therefore, operators must be aware of the level of protection of their bulletproof vests.
By Alex Nilson4 years ago in Serve
Army Acronyms and Whatnot Vol. 9
29OCT2021; 1801, FRI It seems fitting that the final addition to this series would be typed up, proofread, and submitted on another R.E.D. (Remember Everyone Deployed) Friday while enjoying Hip Hop that more or less pays homage to the U.S. Military. Good times.
By Nefarious Darrius4 years ago in Serve
