by Jeanne McKinney | Sep 10, 2014 | All, Articles, Military, U.S. National Guard
This column presents “Patriot Profiles” to provide readers insight into the lives of our country’s heroes. In Miramar National Cemetery, each white tombstone has a priceless story. For their country, their families, their passion for liberty, service men and women...
by Jeanne McKinney | Aug 20, 2014 | All, Articles, Military, U.S. Air Force
This column presents “Patriot Profiles” to provide readers with insight into the lives of our country’s heroes. By Jeanne McKinney When fuel gauges get low during heated combat, Air Force Capt. David Alpert is near in his KC-135 tanker to offer thirsty aircraft a...
by Jeanne McKinney | Jul 22, 2014 | All, Articles, Military, U.S. Marine Corps
This column presents “Patriot Profiles” to provide readers insight into the lives of our country’s heroes. By Jeanne McKinney Mobility across natural obstacles can save lives in war. The capture of the Ludendorff Bridge that spanned the Rhine River at Remagen,...
by Jeanne McKinney | Jul 2, 2014 | All, Articles, Military, U.S. Marine Corps
This column presents “Patriot Profiles” to provide readers insight into the lives of our country’s heroes. By Jeanne McKinney Before sun up on Patrol Base Dehana, Afghanistan, a 22-year- old Marine Corps Infantry officer was busy planning and gathering manpower for...
by Jeanne McKinney | Jun 27, 2014 | All, Articles, Military, U.S. Army
This column presents “Patriot Profiles” to provide readers insight into the lives of our country’s heroes. By Jeanne McKinney A soldier needs stress unless it leads to distress. “Stress causes energy-pumping hormones like cortisol and adrenaline to be released into...
