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Patriot Profiles: ‘I’m grateful I had an opportunity to give back to Liberia’

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...

Patriot Profiles: Fighting Ebola virus, ‘we weren’t sure what we were walking into’

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...

Patriot Profiles: ‘You wouldn’t last five minutes in the Marine Corps’

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...

Patriot Profiles: ‘The excitement never ends,’ says female Navy pilot

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...

Patriot Profiles: He served honorably and he died, and we were there to bury him.

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...

Patriot Profiles: ‘I am just a small piece in a greater game’

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...