Pvt. Devon J Harris, KIA, Military Honors Dec. 6, 2010
On Dec. 6, 2010 at DFW National Cemetery members of the North Texas Patriot Guard Riders escorted the body of Pvt. Devon Harris to his …
Pearl Harbor survivors gather to remember around the country
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Aging Pearl Harbor survivors on Tuesday heard reassurances their sacrifice would be remembered and passed on to future generations as they gathered to mark the 69th anniversary of the attack.
Pvt. Austin G Staggs, N. Texan among 6 killed by Afgan cop
The family of Pvt. Austin G Staggs contacted us earlier today to advise us of their trip to Dover AFB to witness the dignified transfer. They also confirmed he would be coming home to North Texas for burial. The 19-year-old grew up in Weatherford and attended high school there. He graduated from a private school and then joined the Army.
Pvt. Devon Harris KIA is returning home to North Texas
Pvt. Devon Harris’ mother Sorainya Harris, brother and twin sister will face Christmas this year without their loved one, who was killed late last week. The 24-year-old Army private had been in Afghanistan only a month when a rocket-propelled grenade killed him.
General’s son KIA given military honors at Arlington
We were sad to learn of the recent death of 1st Lt. Robert Michael Kelly, son of Marine Lt. Gen. John Kelly. This marks the …
Tomb of the Unknown Sentinel Sgt. Adam Dickmyer Killed in Action
ARLINGTON, Va. Nov. 18, 2010, Army Staff Sgt. Adam L. Dickmyer, 26, spent three years as commander of the relief and assistant sergeant of the guard, the sentinels who maintain an around-the-clock vigil at the Tomb of the Unknowns.
Marines honor fallen platoon commander at Shanfield, Afghanistan
November 16, 2010 PATROL BASE SHANFIELD, Afghanistan — The dust of Patrol Base Shanfield turned to gold as the sun started a long plunge toward the Marjah countryside. As the Marines came forward to pay their final respects, it peeked over hesco walls and snuck under the camouflage netting that covered the place where they knelt in honor of 1st Lt. James R. Zimmerman.
President bestows the Medal of Honor to SSG Salvatore Giunta
Nov. 16, 2010 White House, President Barack Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta for extraordinary bravery in the face of almost death. Giunta is the first living recipient of the award since the Vietnam War.
Veterans Day Message from America’s oldest veteran
Veterans Day is a time to thank and acknowledge our military veteran’s service to our country. It should also serve as a reminder for veterans and their families to support those who wish to memorialize their loved ones.
White House Marines
Happy 235th Anniversary of the few, the proud, the MARINES! As an Air Force veteran myself, I must admit a Marine always looks good no matter …
