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Rear Adm. David Boone & Col. Paul Montanas


Rear Adm. David Boone, Naval District Washington director of shore readiness, talks with Col. Paul Montanas, Marine Barracks Washington commander, before a 4x100 meter relay at the 2012 Washington D.C. Special Olympics. Leaders from each branch of the military and Department of Defense ran with athletes as part of Military Day during the day's events.

Photo Courtesy U.S. Navy taken by Sr. Airman Steele C. G. Britton

These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives just so others may get to enjoy freedom. For that I am proud to call them Hero.
Those Who Say That We're In A Time When There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look

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Memorial Day

Remember, today isn't about that three-day weekend. It's not about going to the lake. It's not about 1/2 off sales. It's not about breaking out the grill. It's about one thing and one thing only. Remembering the sacrifice that someone made for you and thanking them for it.

You may find it odd using this band and this song for this day, but just listen and enjoy.


These Colours Don't Run by Iron Maiden

Far away from the land of our birth
We fly a flag in some foreign earth
We sailed away like our fathers before
These colours don't run from cold, bloody war

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Companions For Heroes

This week, Wednesday Hero is profiling another great nonprofit organization called Companions For Heroes(formerly Pets 2 Vets or P2V). C4H rescues animals from shelters and pairs them with service members, police, firefighters and first responders suffering from physical wounds as well as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). All free of charge. Head over and check them out and make a donation, if you're able to, volunteer your time or you can let them know of a hero who's in need of their help.

You can "Like" them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter.

These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives just so others may get to enjoy freedom. For that I am proud to call them Hero.
Those Who Say That We're In A Time When There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look

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Music Monday

Far too many pretenders out there. These guys are real Rock. None of that (w)ussy, spiked hair, t-shirt/vest, skinny jeans, metrosexual crap. Just balls out, eardrum busting, Sex, Drugs and Rock & Roll.


Armed And Dangerous by Airbourne

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This Weeks Post Was Suggested By Michael


PhM2 William David Halyburton, Jr.
20 years old from Wilimington, North Carolina
2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division
August 2, 1924 - May 10, 1945


Pharmacist's Mate Second Class William Halyburton lost his life in Okinawa, Japan when his unit was under heavy fire and he ran, without thought of his own safety, to help a fallen Marine. As he was shielding the Marines body with his own, while administering aid, PhM2 Halyburton was mortally wounded. For his actions on that day he was posthumously awarded the Medal Of Honor:

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"Battleship" Prize Pack, Part II

If you'll recall, last week I posted info on a "Battleship" prize pack, to coincide with the release of the movie, which consists of a "Battleship" Hat, T-shirt, Backpack and Water Bottle. If you'd like to win it all you have to do is email me your name, address and phone number. Don't worry, I'm the only one who see your info so there's no threat of anything getting out. The only requirement is that you must be a resident of the continental United States. Sorry Hawaii and Alaska. I'll stop taking emails on Friday, May 18th, at 5pm Central time, you can figure out your time zone, at which point I will pick a random winner and inform them. This is being crossposted with Hooah Wife so good luck.

Music Monday

Chuck, Jimi, Clapton, Beck, SRV. They've all held the crown. But today, it's a man called Joe Bonamassa. If you've never heard him play prepare to have your mind blown. He also plays in a band called "Black Country Communion" with Glenn Hughes, Jason Bonham and Derek Sherinian. Check them out while you're at it. I don't know the quality of the video as I haven't seen it, dialup, but I'm hoping it's the pro shot from the concert.


Just Got Paid/Dazed And Confused Medley (Live) by Joe Bonamassa

Stamp Out Hunger

Don't forget that Saturday is the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. So if you haven't already done so you need to head out to the store tonight, or tomorrow,and pickup a few non-perishable canned and boxed goods and leave them by your mailbox. More and more people are needing this help every year so it's extremely important that people do this. It doesn't have to be a lot. A can or two of green beans will help.

You Sank My Battleship

As you probably already know, the movie "Battleship", which looks awesome by the way, based on the classic game, is scheduled to be released next Friday, the 18th, and they're giving away a prize pack which includes:
- Battleship Hat
- Battleship T-shirt
- Battleship Backpack
- Battleship Water Bottle

Details on how to win this prize pack will be released soon. In the mean time, you can visit their Facebook and Twitter pages and play an online game. Which, sadly, I'm unable to play because of the dial up :( And if you could, if you talk the movie on FB or Twitter, use the #Battleship and @BattlehipMovie tags.

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Wounded Warrior Project

The Wounded Warrior Project is a great nonprofit organization that was started in 2002 to help returning Vets who have been injured in the line of duty with physical, mental and financial aid. Please, head over to their site and make a donation, if you're able to. They also have WWP items you can purchase to help.

You Can Visit their site above or visit their Facebook and Twitter pages for more information.

These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives just so others may get to enjoy freedom. For that I am proud to call them Hero.
Those Who Say That We're In A Time When There Are No Heroes, They Just Don't Know Where To Look

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Music Monday

What better song to return to.


Back In Business by AC/DC

The Return

Guess who's back? After a two week hiatus I have returned. Wednesday Hero will resume next week, as will Music Monday. While I was gone there were some MIA servicemen who had been found and returned home and I wanted to post them.

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