From the Military Motivator Blog
Technorati Tags: Motivational photo, USMC Logic, Support the Troops

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 […]

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 […]

Last October the Tn Patriot Guard (PGR) gave mid-tour send off for the 1175th Transportation Company, yesterday we welcomed them home after a year tour of duty. All 300 of the 1175th Transportation Company returned and PGR was at the Smyrna Airport with flags flying high. In fact, the wind was so strong it […]

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 […]

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 […]

Here’s a review of the original case from March 2006:
Sgt Christian M. DeJohn (PA NG) - Discrimination at Temple University, PA
The crass and blatent discrimination displayed by Temple University against Christian DeJohn is beyond belief. The amazing component about this story is that DeJohn wasn’t deployed to Iraq he was deployed to Bosnia. While serving […]

Here’s some good news you might not have heard about Iraq. From the 8th Marines ( RCT - 1) in Ramadi, Iraq. They are taking down the wire and barriers.

‘Moving out,’ Marines Demilitarize Station in Ramadi
RAMADI, Iraq (March 12, 2008) — Marines with Company C, 1st Battalion, 8th […]

True Lemon has a great program going to support the troops and one of the bonuses is you also get a free sample!

Send this message to family and friends today. When they sign up for free samples, we’ll send True Lemon to our troops overseas so they can add refreshing citrus taste to their water.
Forward […]

Members of the 1-27 Infantry Battaltion 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division perform a low crawl as part of their daily training regiment at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii Feb. 4, 2008.

A Bit More Than Muddy Boots - Strategy Page
Technorati Tags: Military training, 25th INF Div

The anarchists have been busy this week between ELF burning homes and the anti-war anarchists attacking military recruiting offices. Looks like the anti-war anarchists are trying to replay the 1960’s. Course, it helps that the anarchists from the ’60’s are college professors today teaching Anarchy 101 and are given a pass for their […]

I am so looking forward to this event. I’ve always wanted to see the Blue Angels and on April 12th & 13th they will be performing at the Smyrna Air Show. I’ve never been to an air show so I’m a real newbie at this. I thought I’d post the information on […]

More good deeds from our home grown heroes. The news you never read about:
MANAS AIR BASE, Kyrgyzstan, Feb. 6, 2008 – Where most just see trash, Air Force Tech. Sgt. Robert Sommers, of 376th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron here, sees possibility.
On any given day, the squadron’s noncommissioned officer in charge of operations management […]

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 […]

I like this story because it shows the Marines can bend when it’s in the interests of one of their own fallen Marine families. Marine Cpl. Dustin Jerome Lee and Lex

Marine Cpl. Dustin Jerome Lee and his German shepherd, Lex, scoured Iraq for roadside bombs together, slept next to each other and even posed […]

Sgt. Jason Stisser started to learn Arabic in 2005 while deployed to Iraq. I thought this was an interesting story about a local soldier making his hometown proud.
BAGHDAD, Dec. 4, 2007 – When Sgt. Jason Stisser, of Troop O, 4th Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, found out he was coming back to Iraq, […]

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 […]

Allied Command Transformation, U.S. Joint Forces Command honor outgoing commander, welcome new leader

NATO’s Allied Command Transformation and U.S. Joint Forces Command honored its outgoing commander, Air Force Gen. Lance Smith, and welcomed the Supreme Allied Commander Transformation and commander of U.S. Joint Forces Command, Marine Gen. James Mattis, in a change of command ceremony aboard […]

I thought this picture of military members forming the Statue of Liberty was appropriate for Veterans Day. Those who brought us our liberty and keep it safe standing in tribute to our Lady Liberty. Also, don’t miss the video tribute to the American Soldier following the photo.
During the WW I years, Arthur S. […]

Come on now people.  Time is running out and we are far from achieving our goal of $240,000.  The Air Force Team needs some lovin’ right now.  Boogie your pals and friends on over to donate.
There’s a cool VALOUR IT Auction with some unique items like this:

To find out more on the genesis of VALOUR […]

Walking on patrol in Iraq you think of shrapnel or gun shot injuries but this is amazing. 
On July 2, Powers, a squad leader in the 118th Military Police Company out of Fort Bragg, and his unit were called to investigate a report of a late afternoon explosion in a Baghdad neighborhood. For the […]

If you know a child of a fallen military parent who has not received this medal please pass this information on to their family.

The Gold Medal of Remembrance is a very special memento that recognizes and honors the children who have recently lost a parent in service to our country. It effectively reminds everyone that […]