Gifts for Military Men To Give On Father’s Day Father’s Day is the one time of year when all eyes turn to the men who helped raise us or are helping us raise our children. It’s an opportunity to celebrate these men and show them they’re loved and appreciated. While a unique gift isn’t the […]
Happy Mother’s Day Military Moms
Military moms should be celebrated every day of the year, but there’s no more important day to show love to moms than Mother’s Day. With that special day on the horizon, you may be scrambling to find the perfect gift for the strong mom in your life. It’s not always easy to come up with […]
The Pyramid of Honor – U.S. Military Awards
The awards system of the United States described in the introduction, has evolved into a structured program often called the “Pyramid of Honor.” The system is designed to reward services ranging from heroism on the battlefield to superior performance of noncombat duties and even includes the completion of entry level training. Far from being disturbed […]
Medal for NATO Operations and Activities in Relation to Africa
We received word of the authorization of a new NATO military medal and ribbon. Below is the information we received. Subject: NATO medal for Africa Ops Attached USD (P&R) memo provides authorization for Acceptance and Wear of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Medal for NATO Operations and Activities in Relation to Africa. I’ve also attached […]
History – Pass it around.
On October 27, in Greenville, SC, officials unveiled plans for a redesign of the memorial dedicated to Major Rudolf Anderson, Jr., (1927-1962). He is remembered as an American Patriot but also the sole casualty of the Cuban Missile Crisis. The memorial features a F-86 Sabre like the ones the Major flew in Korea, although he […]
