History behind the USMC/FMF Corpsmen Memorial

History behind the USMC/FMF Corpsmen Memorial

Dedicated November 10th 2004
 Jacksonville, Florida When the Marines associated with the Jacksonville Semper Fidelis Society wanted to establish a tribute to Marines from the community, it was understood that the special breed of sailor, the Corpsman, would equally...
Pre and Post 9-11 Veterans Divide

Pre and Post 9-11 Veterans Divide

Here is a blog from Kristen L. Rouse at True Boots her personal blog.  She is an Army veteran, advocate, writer, speaker, hiker, and politically-minded Brooklynite. This blog represents her own ideas and I found her comments interesting and one that many have talked...

Iwo Story

We so often forget about those amongst us that have stepped up and made a difference.  It’s important for us to keep the spirit of Marines and their sacrifices alive and in the minds of those of us who still care and know what it takes to keep this country free.  So,...

Veteran’s, an easy target…

Veterans have always been an easy target for politicians, patriotic to a fault, easy to fool, easy to exploit and at times led by or represented by hucksters.   Read any mainstream veterans publication; the signs of assumption are there.  Than Veterans wonder why...

The System is Broke…

We have a broken political system powered by money instead of patriotism that has tilted the political process in a dangerous direction.  Candidates who don’t have the support of the party establishment and run against entrenched incumbents, who cozy up to party...