President's Message

I really cannot remember a busier month than April for your Semper Fidelis Society. A number of our organization’s membership joined Bob Adelhelm at the April 2 Vets4Vets gathering at the Veterans Memorial Arena. The main speaker was Sheriff Mike Williams, who...

The Truth About Women in Ground Combat Roles

Women have long been an integral part of the U.S. military, having performed admirably—in some cases, heroically—in Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. Over the past month and a half a succession of some of the nation’s most powerful civilian and military...

Lions Led by Donkeys

Thought some of you may find this worth reading…important that we all stay informed and as we approach the elections we need to become smarter about who the next group of donkeys will be…ENJOY! Lions Led by Donkeys by David French In 14 years of continual...

Open Letter to Jax, Fl Times Union

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 local...
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...