by Jeanne McKinney | Feb 24, 2015 | All, Articles, Military
The UH-60 Black Hawk entered the U.S. Army in 1979 as a tactical transport helicopter, and has since moved millions of troops. The UH-60 gained prominence in the Gulf War (in the Army’s largest air assault) and was immortalized in the battle for Mogadishu. Hundreds of...
by Jeanne McKinney | Feb 17, 2015 | All, Articles, Military, U.S. Army
This column presents “Patriot Profiles” to provide readers insight into the lives of our country’s heroes. A soldier must be ready when the time comes for him to fire his weapon. The U.S. military expertly trains and tests its forces before a weapon is placed in a...
by Jeanne McKinney | Feb 5, 2015 | All, Articles, Military, U.S. Navy
This column presents “Patriot Profiles” to provide readers insight into the lives of our country’s heroes. “Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to...
by Jeanne McKinney | Jan 22, 2015 | All, Articles, Military, U.S. Marine Corps
This column presents “Patriot Profiles” to provide readers insight into the lives of our country’s heroes. Rushing to a world crisis, nothing is black or white. For 1st Lt. David Andrew Tan, one of about 100 Marines called to Liberia in early October 2014, it was...
by Jeanne McKinney | Dec 14, 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. Although the world may take little note of one Marine, his or her role is no less diminished. Willing to lead and be led, learn, toil — even wash themselves in...
by Jeanne McKinney | Oct 21, 2014 | All, Articles, Military, U.S. Navy
Since the founding of these United States, women have poured out their skills and talents for the cause of liberty. Martha was a pillar of support for her husband, Gen. Washington, as he led America’s first Army. Thanks to Betsy Ross, our flag colors the skies with...
