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Discover the celebrities using their talents and stature to lend support to those who serve and defend; army base performances, philanthropy, helping military families and more.
Who was Charles Jackson French?
Charles French is a World War II hero you will hear very little about. The reason why is about as obvious as the reflection from a mirror. In September 1942, Charles was pulling a life raft with fifteen injured sailors around his waist. He swam for six to eight hours. Now imagine doing that in shark infested waters, oh by the way the Japanese are trying to kill you and oh you have to deal with racism as well.
By Lawrence Edward Hinchee2 years ago in Serve
Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery
There can be no doubt that Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery (1887-1976) was one of Britain’s greatest ever military commanders, but it is also beyond dispute that he was one of the most difficult people to work with, a view that was certainly held by his American counterparts during World War II, namely George Patton and Dwight D Eisenhower. Montgomery described himself as being “tiresome” and the epithet seems entirely apt.
By John Welford3 years ago in Serve
10 Interesting Historical Facts About Carl von Clausewitz
Carl von Clausewitz is an incredibly important military thinker that lived between 1780 and 1831. His book, On War, details his thinking about military strategy and military theory, and has been since been used as a model for strategic thinking in all walks of life. To understand the mechanism behind the machine though, one must look into the man. Who was Carl van Clausewitz? What makes his work so revolutionary? What interesting historical facts about Carl von Clausewitz influenced his work? And maybe most importantly, how has his legacy lived on?
By Hannah McSorley5 years ago in Serve
Who Is NavaTheBeast?
Armando Nava, better known as NavaTheBeast, is an inspiration to every one of his subscribers on YouTube. He is the definition of what it means to not give up and to not be a quitter. Born as a Texan, 21-year-old Armando Nava shows people what it is like living the military life. He also does vlogs on fitness challenges and motivational videos that he makes with his free time. I personally enjoy watching Nava's videos and it's not just because I plan on joining the military.
By Vincent Tyminski6 years ago in Serve
Famous People You Didn't Know Were Marines. Top Story - February 2018.
Anyone with dedication, courage, and immense passion can enlist in the Marine Corps. While it's the toughest branch out of the US Armed Forces, many people who enlist believe that they're more suited for this branch. With a lot of responsibilities, tasks, and difficult Marine Corps training, you'd never believe the type of Marines that served for the country.
By Jennifer Violet6 years ago in Serve
Celebrities that Served in WWII. Top Story - August 2017.
At the start of WWII, countless people took up arms to fight against the Axis powers, from the rich to the poor, all for the good cause – and, yes, there were even celebrities that served in WWII. I don't know why I wrote that as though it should come as a surprise. WWII proved the greatest threat to that generation, and countless individuals had to take up arms to fight against the injustice of the Nazis.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Serve