Tag Archives: military

Freedom is not free.

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Ms. C

USA Today’s website has a powerful story and video about USMC Cpl. Ronny “Tony” Porta that I think should be mandatory reading and viewing for every American who wants to maintain citizenship in this country.  At the age of 20, Tony … Continue reading →

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Courage defined.

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Ms. C

Today I want to share with you something that was shared on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Facebook Page. I re-posted it on Veteran Suicides – America’s Shame Facebook Page, but I thought I should share it with all … Continue reading →

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Breach of contract?

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Ms. C

The latest victim of sequestration appears to be military tuition assistance.  This is the money for college that factored into many folks’ decisions to join the military.  Tuition assistance was promised by the government as part of the package – … Continue reading →

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START SHRIEKING!

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Ms. C

Some days I feel as if I am in the middle of a crowded room shrieking insanely but no one hears me.  No one looks at me.  No one stops what they are doing.  It is as if I am … Continue reading →

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I pray…

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Ms. C

Two North Dakota soldiers were killed in Afghanistan on Monday.  The soldiers, Sgt. 1st Class Darren Linde, 41, of Devils Lake, and Spc. Tyler Orgaard, 20, of Bismarck, were doing a routine clearance operation when an improvised explosive device struck … Continue reading →

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