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U. S. Navy celebrates 236 years
Ray Jim JB Pete Throughout our Navy and throughout the year, our various communities celebrate birthdays. From Seabees to Submariners, Corpsmen to the Supply Corps, community birthdays are a source of pride and renewal.
October 13, 1775, the birth of our Navy, is the one day that connects us
all, every community and every Sailor.
The United States Navy Song:
Anchors Aweigh
Stand Navy out
to sea, Fight our Battle Cry;
We'll never change our course, So vicious foe steer shy-y-y-y. Roll out the TNT, Anchors Aweigh. Sail on to Victory And sink their bones to Davy Jones, Hooray! Anchors Away, my
boys, Anchors Aweigh. Blue of the Mighty
Deep; Gold of God's Sun -Words by CAPT Alfred H.
Miles, USN, 1906
U.S. Chief of Naval Operations - Gary Roughead. Click on picture for biography
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U. S. Air Force
established,
September 18, 1947
On
the 18th of September, 1947, our Nation created the U.S. Air Force. Over the
last 64 years, the Air Force has changed dramatically, employing new technology
and responding to a changing world. Today, we plan and fight as a joint and
total force, and the U.S. Air Force is performing all of its missions superbly,
from patrolling the skies of America, airlifting supplies to Afghanistan and
fighting in Iraq.
The war on terrorism is a war we must win to preserve our freedoms and protect
our way of life. The U.S. Air Force has a crucial role in this war,
accomplishing vital expeditionary and long-range combat missions, along with
dozens of other missions critical to our national security: flying satellites,
controlling airfields, maintaining our ballistic missile fleet, training
technicians and leaders, and many more.
To all the men and
women in the U.S. Air Force who serve, and have served, we thank you.
Happy birthday U.S. Air Force!
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The United States Air Force Song:
Off we go into the
wild blue yonder,
Climbing high into the sun.
Here they come, zooming to meet our thunder;
At 'em boys, give 'er the gun!
Down we dive, spouting our flame from under,
Off with one hell-of-a-roar!
We live in fame or go down in flame.
NOTHING WILL STOP THE U. S. AIR FORCE!
U.S. Air
Force Chief of Staff
General Norton A. Schwartz
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"We succeed only as we identify in life or in war, or in anything else, a single, overriding objective and make all other considerations bend to that one objective." ~ Dwight D. Eisenhower ~
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War is
an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of
moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much
worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing
which is more important than his own
personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless
made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself.
~John Stewart
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Archived Stories from the news...Past and Present
Much can be learned when we peruse some of the stories and articles published by newspapers and magazines through the years.
Stories from the past about American heroes. These stories will touch your hearts.
CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR
RECIPIENT"In the early morning hours, Sergeant McGill, with a squad of eight men, occupied a revetment which bore the brunt of a furious attack by approximately (200) drink-crazed enemy troops. Although covered by a cross-fire from machine guns on their right and left flanks, he could receive no support from the remainder of our troops, stationed at his rear.
"All members of his squad were either killed or wounded, except for Sergeant McGill and one other man, whom he ordered to return to the next revetment. Courageously resolved to holding his position at all cost, (McGill) fired his weapon until it ceased to function. Then, with the enemy only five yards away, he charged from his foxhole in the face of certain death, and clubbed the enemy with his rifle in hand-to-hand combat until he was killed.
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Thank you so much to the people of West Virginia for the messages of support. They are a real morale booster. Master Chief Petty Officer Casey Forsch, US Navy, Wheeling, W.Va.
For all my family and friends who support me and all my fellow troops in this endeavor. To all those patriotic Americans who support the troops with heart and head. Thank you. You are the mainline support for all of us who are out there with boots on the ground in the heat of the desert, in the air, or on the sea. It is your support that gives us the drive to do what we do. And to all those who refuse to support this great country and those who protect it, enjoy the right to do so, because it is because of us that you can. God bless. T3 Dylan Simons, U.S. Navy, Bayfield, Colo.
There is no greater pleasure for me than serving my country. I was proud to serve in Afghanistan and I will gladly go back again when needed. Thank you all for your wonderful support. To all my brothers and sisters serving in every branch and on every continent, thank you. Air Power. SrA Katie Gillette, USAF, Orlando, FL, N.C.
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The Chief of Chaplains of the United States Navy (CCHN) is the Senior Chaplain in the Navy, the Head of the U.S. Navy Chaplain Corps, and the Director of Religious Ministry Support for the Department of the Navy. He or she advises the Commandant of the Marine Corps, the Chief of Naval Operations, and the Commandant of the Coast Guard "on all matters pertaining to religion within the Navy, United States Marine Corps, and United States Coast Guard
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Serving
in Afghanistan is, as might be expected, very stressful. So another soldier and
I built a horseshoe pit to help ease the tension. When our sergeant came by to
play, everything was in place except for one thing.
“Aren’t you going to put in the stakes?” he asked.
“Nope,” I answered.
“Fine, I’ll do it myself.”
“Okay,” I said. “But remember, this is one of the most heavily land-mined
countries in the world.”
“You’re right!” he said, gingerly stepping out of the pit. “I’ll get the new
lieutenant.”
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Norman Schwarzkopf
Biography
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This Springfield rifle bayonet and early scabbard is a rare original M1905 scabbard which has had the hanger repaired. Overall condition is good with mild rust/pitting to the mouth of the scabbard and hanger. Leather wrap scabbard is still in good shape. Bayonet is dated 1906 by Springfield and is also in good shape with very mild pitting marks, however it still retains it dark color. Serial number is 52,834. Grips are smooth but in good shape.
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U.S. Navy
Seaman Stephen Wescott gives candy to children during a patrol in
Helmand province, Afghanistan. Wescott is a hospitalman
assigned to Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment,
Regimental Combat Team 2. His unit conducts daily security patrols
to decrease enemy presence in the surrounding area.
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Experience
Wanted
Shortly
after joining the Army, I was in line with some other inductees when the
sergeant stepped forward with that day's assignments. He handed several tasks
out and then asked, "Does anyone here have experience with radio
communications?"
A longtime ham radio operator, I shouted, "I do!"
"Good," he said. "You can dig the hole for the new telephone pole."
The Legion of Merit Medal
The Legion of Merit is awarded to any member of the Armed Forces of the United States or a friendly foreign nation who has distinguished himself or herself by exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements.
The performance must have been such as to merit recognition of key individuals for service rendered in a clearly exceptional manner. Performance of duties normal to the grade, branch, specialty, or assignment, and experience of an individual is not an adequate basis for this award.
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The Days Somehow Passed
The days somehow passed after the first day we parted
Then came the weeks as I grew more heavy-hearted
I am now counting months and trying not to think of the even longer time to come
Some days I find it hard to believe we're looking at the same moon and sun.
I pray the months don't turn to years,
But I'm being more positive these days as I try to squelch the fears.
I have faith you�ll return safe and sound at last
And we'll be together again, with the days apart gone in our past.
By
Lynn Burchfield
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Command Sergeant Major Leon Caffie When Leon Caffie was drafted into the Army in 1970 during the Vietnam war, he had no idea that it was the beginning of a military career that would span four decades. Nor did he imagine that he would end his career serving as Command Sergeant Major of the U.S. Army Reserves. Command Sergeant Major Caffie retired January 9, 2010, as one of the last remaining draftees from the Vietnam war still serving in the military today. Caffie described being drafted in 1970 as "a focus moment,” in his life.
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Name:
Odell 'Kid Odell' Williams
Date of Birth: Jan. 20, 1913
Place of Birth:
"My place of birth is unknown. My father was a railroad man and they didn't
remember whether I was born in Lancaster, Calif., or in San Antonio," Williams
said.
Military Career: May 6, 1936 to January 1956
Military Rank: Chief
Petty Officer
Retirement Date:
January 1956
Naval Home:
August 1993
Williams was told the Navy only accepted African Americans for its steward service. That didn’t deter him. He joined the Navy on May 7, 1936, as one of 12 African Americans from the Los Angeles area selected for an integrated boot camp training program.
"It was an experiment, trying to get blacks back into Navy jobs other than servitude positions -- cooks, stewards and shining officers' shoes and brass," he said. "A lot of people were not aware of this because the Navy was very secretive about it. It was too explosive to go public at the time."
Williams’ bout with integration in the Navy was short-lived. After boot camp, he and the other African Americans went aboard the battleship USS Texas and headed for Unit K-West U.S. Naval Training Station, Naval Operating Base, Norfolk, Va. -- for training as cooks and stewards.
Best Memory: "My best memory was on the USS Enterprise, seeing how the guys cooperated -- no color line or any of that stuff. You went to your battle station, no matter what your special duties were. Discipline was hard."
Awards and Decorations:
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, American Campaign Medal, American Defense
Service Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, World War II Victory Medal, Good
Conduct Medal (with two stars), European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal
and the Navy Occupation Service Medal.
Williams also received numerous honors, including letters of appreciation from President Harry S. Truman, Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal, Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley and Mayor Ken Combs of Gulfport, Miss.
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What
American billionaire tried to airlift 28 tons of medicine and Christmas gifts to
American POWs in North Vietnam n 1969?
Charles
de Gaulle served as ghost-writer of the book "The Soldier" for what famous World
War I military hero?
Where
was the Battle of Bunker Hill actually fought in June 1775?
What
was the Allies' password on D-Day?
What
American military leader said, "Lafayette we are here," and on what occasion?
Answers below
At the start of World War I, none of the participating forces issued metal helmets to their troops. The first helmets were designed and issued after it was noticed that there was a significant number of head wounds inflicted on the soldiers in the trenches that were caused by exploding shrapnel overhead.
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Answers
to:
What
American billionaire tried to airlift 28 tons of medicine and Christmas gifts to
American POWs in North Vietnam n 1969?
A: Ross Perot.
Charles
de Gaulle served as ghost-writer of the book "The Soldier" for what famous World
War I military hero?
A :Marshal Philippe
Petain, whose 1945 death sentence for collaboration during WWII was commuted by
de Gaulle to life imprisonment.
Where
was the Battle of Bunker Hill actually fought in June 1775?
A: On Breed's hill,
southeast of Bunker hill.
What
was the Allies' password on D-Day?
A: "Mickey Mouse".
What
American military leader said, "Lafayette we are here," and on what occasion?
A: Gen. Black Jack
Pershing, arriving in France in 1917 after the U.S. entered WWI.
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"Though
I am surrounded by troubles, you will protect me from the anger of my enemies.
You reach out your hand, and the power of your right hand saves me."
~ Psalm 138:7 ~
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