Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children’s children what it was once […]

There’s a number of videos showing John Rich speaking with war veterans but this one happens to be with a WWII Veteran who is close to the hearts of the Tennessee Patriot Guard. You can read about John’s visit to Washington D.C. through the Honor Flight program.

John Hall, WWII Veterans, Tn Patriot Guard, […]

Back in 2006 an amateur historian old maps at a fair and these maps uncovered German bunkers used by the Nazi’s which caused horrific losses to Allies on D-Day.

German Bunker Discovered Overlooking Normandy Beach
Over 60 years later - D-Day Maisy Battery found

However, over the years it was lost as nature took hold, and it remained […]

TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER

FREEDOM ISN’T FREE
Memorial Day, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery, Trace Adkins Arlington

Come join WLF(Warrior Legacy Foundation). A group of Veterans want to change the perception of Veterans in today’s culture.

If America only respected her warriors the way other nations who have fought us have, there would be no reason to exist at The Warrior Legacy Foundation. We spend billions of dollars on the way young children […]

Here is someone who sacrificed fame, fortune and life for you. His name is Stephen Cochran, he’s a country music singer who gave up all to voluntarily join the United States Marine Corp! He gave up so much from a career to his personal life to join the USMC. He was badly […]

Erik at Redstate received an email yesterday that Rep. Thad McCotter (R-MI) introduced an amendment which would name roads, bridges and buildings etc built with funds from HR 1 (the stimuless bill)after US Troops killed in action or emergency workers or law enforcement killed in the line of duty.
The House Rules committee where […]

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA

Remember the fallen;
Honor those who serve;
Teach our children the value of freedom.
What started over 17 years ago, as one’s man’s dream to honor Veterans with Maine wreaths for the holidays, has become an annual event cherished by many. Humbled with a new understanding about the impact the Arlington Wreath Project has made, not […]

When my friend showed me this picture of her grandson I asked if I could post it. This is from the Veteran’s Day Parade in Lawrenceburg, Tn. She said that no one told him to do this but he stood quietly like this through out the parade. Never running for any of […]

Yikes, I forgot to link to this yesterday. I participated in this virtual parade which was put together by CJ at Soldier’s Perspective and VA Mortgage Center. VAMC paid $20 for each participant in the parade to be donated to Soldier’s Angels VALOUR IT. In total we raised $460 for voice-controlled/adaptive laptop […]

Veterans Day 2008, Freedom Isn’t Free, Support the troops

Here’s a terrific Birthday Card from Go Daddy!
USMC 233rd Birthday Card
USMC, 233rd Birthday, Support the Troops, Marines 233rd Birthday

1st. Lt. Thomas M. Martin
27 years old from Ward, Arkansas
C Troop, 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division
October 14, 2007

An Eagle Scout, Thomas M. Martin took on cleaning up an old red train caboose as a service project. “He remodeled it to make it where people could go […]

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 […]