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Check out Fold3- Some interesting stuff!

You may not have scrolled down all the way to the bottom of the home page on this site.  If you do you will be rewarded by a Spotlight story from one of our trusted partners, Fold3.

 

Fold3 gets its name from the three sided shape a flag makes when folded.  This company specializes in military records, and does an outstanding job…

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Added by Claudia Bartow on February 27, 2012 at 11:59pm — No Comments

Act of Valor- My Movie Review

My husband Dale and I went to see the new Navy Seals movie Act of Valor last night.  If you don't know, this movie's main stars are not actors, but active duty Navy Seals.  Apparently, the filmmakers couldn't get stunt men to do the actions needed to make it realistic, so they used the real thing.  The Navy and Pentagon see it as a great recruiting tool, and after seeing the movie, I would say they are going to be quite successful.

I had heard all of the criticisms from the…

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Added by Claudia Bartow on February 26, 2012 at 1:00am — No Comments

President Theodore Roosevelt- Medal of Honor Winner

In honor of President's Day today, I thought I would talk about Teddy Roosevelt and his Medal of Honor.  I alluded to this and other Presidents who served in the military  in a previous post.  Due to political reasons (ie. some higher ups didn't like Teddy) the Medal wasn't issued until 2001, and of course went to his Great- Grandson, Tweed…

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Added by Claudia Bartow on February 20, 2012 at 11:17pm — No Comments

Military Love Stories

Happy Valentines Day to you and your sweetie.  Of course today I need to mention love stories, and the military is full of them.  I personally know many couples from the World War II era to the present who have a military related love story.  They either met in some peculiar way when one or the other was in the service,…

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Added by Claudia Bartow on February 14, 2012 at 7:28am — No Comments

Would you work for $8 a month?

A Revolutionary War veteran named Joseph survived the horrors of Valley Forge and several years of service in the Continental Army. Once he returned home, he became a baker and started a family.



However, a stagecoach accident injured his shoulder, leaving unable to bake bread. The government's answer was to give Joseph $8 a month pension stemming from his military service.



You can read the full story an see an actual copy of the pension record on Fold3 spotlights section… Continue

Added by Claudia Bartow on February 9, 2012 at 10:48pm — 1 Comment

What is the best military museum you've visited?

There are some great ones for sure, including Motts Military Museum featured on this site. I have also been to the new one at Gettysburg, the D Day museum in New Orleans and the Air Force museum in Dayton, Ohio to name a few. All are great and unique.

What's your favorite and why?

Added by Claudia Bartow on February 9, 2012 at 12:23am — No Comments

Which Presidents served in the military? It might surprise you......

OK, I am little early for President's Day, but this is interesting stuff.  Read down to the bottom:  I have a question for you.  Note:  I assume this information to be correct, but different sources sometimes say different dates of service.  Please let me know if you see any errors, and I will correct…

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Added by Claudia Bartow on February 5, 2012 at 9:30pm — 2 Comments

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