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It's imperative to look up to and learn from army veterans; only then can we truly understand the sacrifices made by men and women in uniform.
Ricardo Khan’s 'Fly' Takes off with the Tuskegee Airmen
Photo by Neon Tommy In 2008, as director Ricardo Khan was co-writing Fly with Trey Ellis, he made sure to be present when the Tuskegee Airmen were being honored at President Barack Obama’s inauguration. His realization was that the moment was set aside to recognize all the doors that these brave Americans opened. But for all the courage and patriotism that propelled these heroes, patience may have been the strength these fighter pilots needed most. Because what they returned to did not match up to their dream of making America a better place.
Rich MonettiPublished about a year ago in ServeMy Service & My Assault
WARNING: This is my personal story, and it might be triggering to anybody who has suffered from sexual assault. I try not to get into too much detail, but still, tread lightly just in case.
K.M. DallasPublished 2 years ago in ServeVeterans day
As my eyes focus, I notice a loud ringing in my left ear and can hear the sound of shrapnel falling around what is left of the Humvee. I look down at my chest and see a large piece of the hood from the Humvee sticking out of my body armor. Snapping back to reality I realize our convoy has been hit by a chain of three IEDs, and the soldiers from the vehicles that weren't hit were forming a perimeter around what was left of the convoy. As I scanned what remained of our Humvee I saw that the front half was in pieces all over the road along with the broken bodies of Cpl. Stevenson, our driver. As well as Sgt. Lee, who we called J Lee because of his ability to run up to a Humvee and with assistance from his arms do a front handspring over a whole Humvee without even showing the slightest effort. Refocusing I heard the screams coming from all around me, "MEDIC!" and realizing I may be the only one still alive, I staggered out of my seat which was miraculously still attached to the Humvee. Only to grow faint and collapse realizing that there was a piece of the radio cover sticking out of my ankle. Against my fading strength I stood back up and ran to the location of the nearest screams, only to find it was another soldier crouching over J lee. He was in one piece but both legs were broken and he seemed to make this almost in-audible gurgling noise so after I splinted his legs, one with his rifle and the other with one of the front axles from our Humvee, I began checking him out. He had a weak pulse but still a pulse and as I ran my fingers up his neck I saw the light leave his eyes, and found that the top three vertebrae in his neck were shattered. I ran my fingers over his eyelids as I felt my self getting hot with anger, I instructed the soldier with me to take him to the nearest Humvee. Turning in the direction of another yell for help I slid on my good leg up to Cpl. Stevenson who was missing everything from the waist down with half the steering wheel embedded in his stomach, and yet was still breathing somehow. As I studied over him for some glint of hope that he would survive, he motioned for me to come in close. I placed my ear to his mouth as to hear him over the ringing in my other ear, and he whispered to me. " Tell my wife that I love her, and I didn't feel a thing", was not easily heard over his choking from the blood filling his throat. "You ll be telling her yourself brother," I said back though I knew momentarily he would be gone, I heard the shouts of cover fire as I took his hand and squeezed it. " lets have a beer when we get back stateside", I told him hoping it would help give him the strength to hold on. I caught a wry smile as he answered me "done" as he faded away, his grip on my hand softening as a hail of bullets were hurled in our direction from a field to our southeast. As I stared into his lifeless eyes I began to wonder, would those at home remember what happened today? I picked up my rifle, and aimed it in the direction of the incoming fire believing that these men didn't die for nothing. As I was able to focus on the figures far out in the field, I brought up my sights and zeroed in on one with what I was sure was an RPG. I took a deep breath and as I squeezed the trigger, I relayed a whisper, " Lord not for revenge but an act of justice", watching the bullet jet ever closer to the body in the cross-hairs of my rifle. At that moment the entire ridge in the field where our attackers were ambushing from erupted in fire and smoke as a millisecond view of an F-16 rushed in and out of view, " be at peace brothers", I thought as I turned back to the scene of destruction that lay behind me. They had pulled Sgt. Brock out of the seat next to me and bandaged him up, being in good shape other than missing part of his lower leg which we could not find. As we all loaded up in the remaining vehicles and got medics for the severely injured men, we pulled away from the sobering scene at what seemed like Mach 2 rolling back to base.
Some Army Connections
Introduction In the post at the end of this, I initially thought I had covered every Vocal Community with my writing but there were six that I had not touched, so I thought it would be a challenge to, so to speak, complete the set.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 2 years ago in ServeOh, my dear!” said I. If you won’t let me speak—” ‟
‟You’re speaking now. You know you are. Don’t tell stories, Miss Summerson.” My dear,” said I, as long as you won’t hear me out—” ‟ ‟
Soaring Power Prices Brings On Economic Jeopardy , as All Hell Break Loose
Everything the United States and its allies have done since Russia launched his “special military ops ” in Ukraine has only made things worse. Despite Russian and Ukrainian efforts to resolve the conflict through the transfer of weapons, the conflict has continued. Western leaders and their Russian counterparts could not afford to look foolish ,at the expense of their citizens
EstalontechPublished 2 years ago in ServeWho 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.
Lawrence Edward HincheePublished 2 years ago in ServeWhat People Really Mean When They Say Thank You for Your Service
On Veterans Day and Memorial Day, you hear it a lot. Your Facebook friends post pictures of themselves and their relatives in military uniforms, and the comments frequently include the phrase, “Thank you for your service.” It’s become the “have a nice day” of the new millennium. The number of people who sincerely mean it is questionable.
Denise SheltonPublished 2 years ago in ServeForever Wars
Originally posted to my blog Both Sides of the Bed on 17 February 2022, with minor edits One of the most difficult aspects of parenthood is born from the knowledge we gain while experiencing the ups and downs of our own lives. By virtue of the mistakes we make, our brushes with death, our time spent in war zones... we know just how quickly this world can damage our children, and it is a terrifying revelation. Those of us with anxiety issues could probably speak volumes on the subject and relay countless anecdotes on the waking nightmare machinations of anxious minds, and the myriad ways in which they've already "seen" the world hurt their kids. Thankfully, I do not experience crippling anxiety in that way, but I do still see the world and what it is capable of, and it is enough to unsettle me. We are a species that will go out of its way to tear ourselves, and each other, apart.
John AaronPublished 2 years ago in ServeA Home Is A Right, Inc. (AHARI) Is Proudly Co-Sponsoring
Summary: AHARI is a non-profit organization focused on providing housing solutions to homeless veterans and their families. The organization is now co-sponsoring the community block party at Malcolm X Park to celebrate community values and resilience.
Irfan AhmadPublished 2 years ago in ServeSANDWICH TIME
What is my favorite summer food? I went through all the classics- watermelon, pop cycles, street tacos, Costco hotdogs, ribs, mac n cheese, Apple Pie, and of course peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
Rose Loren Geer-RobbinsPublished 2 years ago in ServeTreatment Never Stops for Someone Suffering with Depression and Anxiety
I remember it as clearly as I remember my wedding day, the day my daughter was born, and the day my son was born. Those are joy-filled, major life events you simply cannot forget.