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King of Battle – Slogan of the Week

King of Battle – Slogan of the Week

US MARINE ARTILLERY KING OF BATTLE! Imagine having to sleep in the mud with rain pouring down on you for days on end. If you’re one of the lucky ones, you get to bunk in the hard confined back of an M23 7-ton vehicle. Then imagine having to wake up having to move a...
Semper Fidelis – Slogan of the Week

Semper Fidelis – Slogan of the Week

“Semper Fidelis” or “Semper Fi” for short, is the official motto of the Marine Corps. The Latin term was adopted in 1883 and means “Always Faithful”. You may have heard a Marine voice their loyalty and commitment to their fellow Marine with the short version, “Semper...
Anchor’s Aweigh – Slogan of the Week

Anchor’s Aweigh – Slogan of the Week

With the U.S. Navy’s birthday this 13th of October we bring you The Unites States Naval Academy’s fight song “Anchors Aweigh” which was composed in 1906 by Charles A. Zimmerman with lyrics by Alfred Hart Miles. A lieutenant at the time, Zimmerman had been bandmaster...
Artist behind the Art at Vision-Strike-Wear

Artist behind the Art at Vision-Strike-Wear

Our Artist – Frost CallThough he has not personally served in the military, he humbly reached the rank of Eagle Scout as a youth.  As a kid and well into adulthood, he grew up in the company of military heroes who have shared their stories of sacrifice,...

Best Vietnam War Movies

Over the decades Hollywood has attempted to portray the US soldier and their experience in the Vietnam War.  Each has its own perspective and insights that help us better understand the combat veterans story of America’s chapter in Southeast Asia. If you think...

A Visit to Zamperini Field a WW2 Hero Memorial

Last year I had the opportunity to fly my business partner from my home airport up to Los Angeles.  I looked through the charts and found a smaller airport near LAX in the city of Torrance.  A double runway airfield right next to the ocean west of Long Beach.  Little...

No Better Friend No Worse Enemy

No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy 1st Marine Division “The Old Breed” The Slogan No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy is the motto and combat philosophy of the 1st Marine Division – nicknamed The Old Breed and sometimes Blue Diamond. Headquartered at...

Always Ready Always There

U.S. NATIONAL GUARD The oldest division of the United States’ Armed Forces, at 377 years this month, still remains an important part of our military since it’s inception in 1636. With the two sectors of the National Guard, the AIR National Guard...