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Happy Armed Forces Day!

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Happy Mothers Day!

To all the Moms out there, Happy Mothers Day! For where would the rest of us be without the Moms?I…See More
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Thank you, World War II veterans

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Happy Armed Forces Day!

Sixty three years ago, President Harry Truman proclaimed the following:



"Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 20, 1950, marks the first combined demonstration by America's defense team of its progress, under the National Security Act, towards the goal of readiness for any eventuality. It is the first parade of preparedness by the unified forces of our land, sea, and air defense."



Today is this day for 2013. THANK YOU, veterans! Thank you for your service, thank you for your… Continue

Posted by Claudia Bartow on May 18, 2013 at 8:56am — 1 Comment

Thank you, World War II veterans

Yesterday marked the 68th anniversary of VE Day. Millions in the United States and Europe celebrated the hard-fought end of fighting in Europe.



I have such respect for all veterans, but our oldest and greatest generation of them tugs at my heart strings just a little more.



VE Day brought millions of our men and women home to work on the farm, start businesses and later gave America the booming and idealic time in the 1950s. Sadly, over 400,000 Americans never returned… Continue

Posted by Claudia Bartow on May 10, 2013 at 9:00pm

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Happy Mothers Day! 1 Reply

To all the Moms out there, Happy Mothers Day! For where would the rest of us be without the Moms?I hope you all make people do things for you today, and that your Day is the Best it can be!Continue

Started by Geoff Colt in Miscellaneous. Last reply by Claudia Bartow May 12.

Phone Call 2 Replies

Got an email from a friend and want to know what you think. This is not putting down any Race of any person, it's about OUR Government!When a Soldier Dies in the line of Duty, the Family gets a folded Flag and later a letter conveying Sympathy and…Continue

Started by Geoff Colt in Funny, Unique and Bizarre. Last reply by Jeff Wenum May 11.

The last known survivor of the American Revolution

Maybe it is because I teach the American Revolution to my eighth graders, but I think this is TOO cool! Stay tuned for more "last survivor" pictures and info.…Continue

Tags: Last survivor of the American Revolution

Started by Claudia Bartow in Miscellaneous May 7.

All in A Night's Work 5 Replies

It was evening on January 12, 1971 in Phouc Vinh, Republic of Vietnam. I was assigned the night standby mission in support of the "Phouc Vinh Follies". This was the term that we aviators of Co C, 227th AHB, 11th CAG, 1st Cavalry Division, used to…Continue

Started by Charles L. Anderson in Combat. Last reply by Claudia Bartow Apr 28.

Strange meetings 6 Replies

Just had a very strange happening. During the Thanksgiving holidays in San Diego, my wife and I went to the see the movie "Lincoln". Afterwards, I saw an "elderly" gentleman wearing a USN ballcap with the USS WASP on it. I went over to him, shook…Continue

Started by Max Eugene Amrine in Miscellaneous. Last reply by Gregory T. Nelis Apr 18.

Boot Camp 2 Replies

                Comment by Gregory T. Nelis on Tuesday           I enlisted in the Marines on my twenty-fourth birthday, Mar. 19, 1971. After reporting to MCRD, San Diego, it was a…Continue

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Started by Gregory T. Nelis in Basic Training/Boot Camp. Last reply by Claudia Bartow Mar 22.

Pilot Ed Freeman: Vietnam hero and Medal of Honor recipient 1 Reply

I have mentioned before that my favorite military movie ever is We Were Soldiers. Based on the very true story of the Calvary battalion led by Col. Hal Moore, We Were Soldiers is gripping. One pilot named Ed "Too Tall" Freeman was a Medal Of Honor…Continue

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Started by Claudia Bartow in Miscellaneous. Last reply by Geoff Colt Mar 12.

Injury in service

Ok, here goes.. While in Danang at ASP#1( ammunition supply point) in '71. We were moving artillery shells around to get the oldest out in front for first pickup. I was spotting for the forklift driver and he came roaring in(he had 8-9 months there)…Continue

Started by Jeff Wenum in All in a Day's Work Mar 10.

Last US WWII veteran who captured Japan's Tojo dies at 93

Interesting news story....…Continue

Started by Claudia Bartow in Miscellaneous Mar 4.

Valentine's Day Bad News=A Hasty Wedding 3 Replies

Ten years ago today I was teaching Language Arts to eighth graders.   It was Valentine's Day of course, and I happened to be preparing to lead a school dance that afternoon.The winter weather moved in, and our school even contemplated an early…Continue

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Started by Claudia Bartow in Holidays and Celebrations. Last reply by Claudia Bartow Mar 3.

WORLD WAR I DOGTAGS RETURNED TO NEXT OF KIN

 

Ramona Plaisted holds the dog tags of her husband's uncle, World War I veteran Kenneth Plaisted.   These tags were found in an auction box years ago by a Your Military Story member and finally returned .....READ MORE

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What's This Website All About?

I was interviewed by Joel Boggess for his podcast, Finding Your Voice.  You can listen to it here.  In it I talk about how Your Military Story came about, how the website works, and I share some…

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Created by Claudia Bartow Nov 6, 2011 at 8:35pm. Last updated by Claudia Bartow Apr 4, 2012.

About this website

Welcome to Your Military Story!

If you have ever served in the military, you have lots of stories and experiences to share.  Boot camp, stories about your daily job, combat, being recruited, meeting your sweetheart, and so much more.  You can share a story by clicking on the "add a discussion" button in the forum section below.  Family members can also become members and submit stories on behalf of their loved…

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Created by Claudia Bartow Jun 16, 2011 at 12:07pm. Last updated by Claudia Bartow Jun 16, 2011.

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You should assume that the owner of this website is an affiliate for providers of goods and services linked, advertised or mentioned on this website.  The owner may be compensated if you purchase something.  However you can rest easy that any product or service promoted is something that we know, like and trust, and may use ourselves.
 
 
 

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preserve your legacy

The tool every veteran needs to record their service, share their military memories and leave a legacy to their families.  Immediate access available with the digital version!   A hard copy of the guide or a SERVED WITH PRIDE KIT can be mailed to you.

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Motts Military Museum

Click here for some great stories and information about this fabulous and unique museum!

Did your loved one serve?

You can post loved ones' stories in a  section in the forum. This is great if your loved one is unable to get on the computer or is no longer with us.  Honor them by sharing their story or military memories.

 

In the forum section click on Add a Discussion.  Give the story a title and type the story or memory.  Be sure to choose "My Loved One" from the drop down menu.  Then click "Add discussion".  Not sure what to share?  Click here.

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