Trenton, New Jersey
It’s early morning as Carole and I sit quietly in her car at the Trenton train station. She’s my girlfriend for over a year now and I love her. We hold hands and kiss. “I’ll call you from Fort Bragg.” Carole drives away, and I step into the station. “Oh. . .” Don Hackett stands there, with his hands jammed in pockets. We know each other from high school, but not that well. “Induction?” “Yeah.” Don’s lanky, ...
Reflections on Veterans Day
Years ago when I was a young Army lieutenant, my reconnaissance platoon was preparing to conduct a night-time helicopter insertion far behind enemy lines to seek out intelligence critical for a large-scale operation to be conducted 48 hours later. The operation was high risk. That night as I back-briefed my Troop commander over the hood of a Humvee in the German woods, I expressed my concern ...
Continue Reading →Happy Veteran’s Day
After a particularly brutal and vitriolic election, Stand For the Troops wants to thank the brave men and women in uniform who serve – and have served – our country so selflessly and valiantly.
This morning, I was honored to attend a ceremony at my granddaughter’s school honoring Veterans and active duty personnel who have a family connection with a student at the school. Frankly, I haven’t attended a Veteran ceremony in well over 40 years.
Continue Reading →Military News Highlights: November 11, 2010
Colonel (R) David Hackworth – November 11, 1931 – May 5, 2005
Happy Birthday Hack!
History of Veterans Day
Today we honor of all Veterans who put their lives on hold to serve their country – the sacrifices made on behalf of our freedoms are immeasurable.
Thank you for your service!
Is Obama wobbling on Afghanistan withdrawal timeline?
A slight kerfuffle erupted yesterday on the wires when McClatchy Newspapers reported that the Administration was getting wobbly on the plan to ...
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