Remember on this July 4th - Freedom isn’t Free.

Today there is a family in Clarksville, TN who will be burying their son, SPC Joshua L. Plocica.
SPC Joshua L. Plocica, 20, of Clarksville, TN, died June 25, 2008 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle encountered an improvised explosive device. […]

This may not be a story you’ve read about.
IBD - He Covered For His Fellow Troops

The Air Force’s Covel gave fighter
pilots the right targets, leading to
the killing of 100 terrorists and to
his Silver Star for bravery in battle.
Realizing his team was vastly outnumbered, he climbed to a nearby exposed roof and directed air […]

Flag Day June 14th

Fly the Flag with Pride this Summer - VFW
Flag Etiquette
The federal flag code says the universal custom is to display the U.S. flag from sunrise to sunset on buildings and stationary flagstaffs in the open, but when a patriotic effect is desired the flag may be displayed 24-hours a day if […]

As you are celebrating your Memorial Day, remember

“Freedom isn’t Free”
TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER
Interesting facts about the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Sentinels of the Third United States Infantry Regiment “Old Guard”
Q: How many steps does the guard take during his walk across the tomb of the Unknowns and why?
A: 21 steps. It […]

Patriot Guard was invited to participate in the unveiling ceremony today for the statue bust of Staff Sgt. Marcus A. Golczynski, USMC. When Heather Golczynski (widow of SSG Golczynski) asked her son, Christian, what she should say about his Dad today he told her “Daddy was a great Marine”. SSG Golczynski’s family focused […]

President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their patriotic service in support of our country.
On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy, Marine Corps and […]

President Bush at the White House on May 6th celebrated military spouses.
Guests sit on the South Lawn of the White House Tuesday, May 6, 2008, as President George W. Bush delivers remarks in celebration of Military Spouse Day, recognizing the impact spouses have on service members and honoring their volunteer service in educational, social […]

National Military Appreciation Month
National Military Appreciation Month (NMAM), as designated by Congress, provides a period encompassing both the history and recognition of our armed services with an in-depth look at the diversity of its individuals and achievements. It allows Americans to educate each generation on the historical impact of our military through […]

What an astonishing man. Here’s a Marine who was burned over 97% of his body from a roadside blast in Iraq on February 21, 2005. He survived until last Friday. This man of tremendous courage and inner strength was mentoring and helping others who were burned at BAMC. Sgt. German truly […]

Maj. Mark E. Rosenberg32 years old from Miami Lakes, Florida3rd Battalion, 29th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry DivisionApril 8, 2008
Mark Rosenberg grew up in South Florida. “All boy,” his aunt, Madelyn Rosenberg, remembers. “Very active, but very lovable.” As long as she can recall, Maj. Rosenberg wanted a military career like […]

This is the story of Sergeant Robert Joe “Monty” Montgomery’s long journey home from Iraq by Chris Jones at Esquire Magazine.
Sergeant Robert Joe “Monty” Montgomery 1977 - 2007
This story starts at the end of the journey at the cemetery. It’s a sad and emotional tribute to one of our fallen heroes. This […]

Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael T. Williams
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Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael T. Williams, a kennel master with Task Force Military Police, 1st Battalion, 10th Marines, and his dog “Kitt”, search for ordnance and firearms during a route reconnaissance operation through the western Anbar province of Iraq April 1. The dog handlers […]

This is just such a cool letter I had to pass it on. It isn’t often that the US Military or our Soldiers receive a thanks along with accolades like this so I can’t resist reveling in the kudos.
I’m just grabbing a bit of this letter so be sure and go read it all […]

With the committee meetings with General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker today the Veterans for Freedom Heroes Tour hit Capital Hill for meet ups with our Congresscritters.

John Lilyea has video and pictures from the Veterans for Freedom rally this morning. They had 480 Veterans with VFF according to John Lilyea. Check it […]

This is so pathetic and just downright unAmerican and yes, unpatriotic. The Vets for Freedom Heroes tour arranged for these highly decorated war heroes to stop at north suburban high school in the Twin Cities and the spineless administrative idiots caved to the few whiny anti-war parents. This is a sad statement that […]

The link for this was posted on the PGR forum. Personally, I don’t know how these officers do what they do. After attending many military funerals for KIA in the past couple years I am continually impressed by these officers. They all do an amazing job under extremely emotional conditions. We […]

Navy Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Nathan H. Hardy29 years old from Durham, New HampshireEast Coast-based SEAL teamFebruary 4, 2008
It was Hardy’s fourth deployment in Iraq, according to his father, Stephen Hardy, a professor of kinesiology a the University of New Hampshire. His mother, Donna Hardy, is an administrative assistant in UNH’s psychology department.
Nathan Hardy […]

You can sign up here to be a part of “Vets on the Hill”, the culminating event of the Vets for Freedom National Heroes Tour.

If you’re a veteran of Iraq, Afghanistan, or another theatre of the War on Terror, sign today to show up on April 8 and tell Congress to support General Petraeus and […]

I’m jazzed about this tour because it’s coming through Nashville and Fort Campbell. I’ve been in contact with VFF and it looks like Patriot Guard of Tennessee will be doing an escort across the state for this group of Heroes on their way to Washington D.C. They’ll be coming to Tennessee the last weekend […]

UPDATE - Tuesday evening: Since I was out this evening, dependable Sherri kept on the story. “Strength and Honor”Cpl Chris Mason’s dad - Garland Mason (USMC / US Paratrooper retired)————————————————————-
Rite Aid has agreed to a donation of $10,000.00 dollars to the “Wounded Warriors Foundation” in the name of Cpl. Christopher Edward Mason…. They […]

This story has been percolating on the Patriot Guard forum for a few days now.
Cpl Chris Mason

KIA November 28, 2006
MySpace Tribute
Rite Aid Corporation policy concerning Fallen Soldier Cpl Christopher E. Mason - “is no different than someone’s house burning down” (January 8, 2008)
Cpl Chris Mason’s mother told Rite Aid’s […]

This week’s hero was suggested by Cindy & Kathi
Each year, around this time, since 1992, the Arlington National Cemetery has something happen to it. It gets covered in vibrant green Christmas wreaths. The wreaths are donated by a man named Merrill Worcester who is the owner of the Worcester Wreath Co. in Maine. […]

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA
Remember the fallen;
Honor those who serve;
Teach our children the value of freedom.

The Wreaths Across America story began over 15 years ago when Worcester Wreath Company (a for-profit commercial business from Harrington, Maine) began a tradition of placing wreaths on the headstones of our Nation’s fallen heroes at Arlington National Cemetery.
Wreaths Across […]

You tell me what the hell is wrong with an ad thanking our troops at Christmas time for the job they’ve done serving this country? SCREW THEM! This was a PAID ad that was refused/denied by NBC! WHY? WHY?
I’m telling you I am P.O’d. This is sick and demented. […]

I am continually amazed at the strength and character of our military members and their families. 
Spc. Michael Rodriguez loved the children of Iraq.

BALAD-RUZ — The note read, “The school supplies that we are giving you today are from the family of a Soldier who died in Iraq, who loved the children of Iraq. His […]