Our veterans give so much to this country and the world, and the holiday season is a wonderful opportunity to show your appreciation in a concrete and meaningful way for all of the service that veterans have provided. Warm Wishes for the Winter Holidays Adopt-a-Veteran: There are programs, such as through your local Elk’s Lodge, that are created to aid those… Read more →
One of the most popular video game franchises on the planet, Call of Duty, is releasing its latest entry in just under two weeks. The franchise, which originally started as a WWII first-person shooter, has taken many forms throughout its 14-year history. It has focused on WWII, Vietnam, modern warfare and even futuristic warfare. But now, the series will return… Read more →
As a proud American and son of a World War II veteran, I am incredibly honored and indebted to all of the sacrifices that our soldiers have made for this great country. In honor of my father and all of this country’s brave veterans, I proudly volunteer for the Honor Flight Network. For those of you who are unfamiliar with… Read more →
Roscoe C. Brown, an integral part of United States history has passed away at the age of 94. Dr. Brown was a world renowned fighter pilot who flew in 68 long range combat operations during World War II. During the war he flew for the historic Tuskegee Airmen, the first African-American Pilots in United States History. Dr. Brown broke the… Read more →
A recent article posted on The Livingston Enterprise featured Carter Boehm honoring his father earlier this month at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Boehm’s father, Lt. Edward Boehm, was being honored for his role as a combat liaison propaganda officer during World War II. “I’m very honored that my father is being recognized for his achievement. It was a… Read more →
Two weeks ago, Edward Symanowicz celebrated his 90th birthday on September 2nd. This celebration was a little bit different than the time he turned 20. It was 1945, and the day marked the official end to World War II. He believes he was on a B-29 Superfortress flying over the remains of Tokyo. This was just one of the planes… Read more →
Unbroken, a movie directed by Angelina Jolie and distributed World Wide, recounts the tale of U.S athlete, World War II veteran and P.O.W Louis Zamperini. The film came to the cinemas and took everyone by surprise, helping us recount and relive the story of this war hero. It’s hard not to love it. The storyline focuses on Zamperini, who against… Read more →
Today in the United States, many people are still not aware about the existence of the honor flight program. The Honor Flight program is a non-profit organization that champions, and is dedicated to providing veterans with honor and closure. The program transports our war heroes to the Vietnam war memorial in Washington D.C, giving them a chance to reflect on… Read more →