It seemed like it was going to be another day of air travel as I waited to board Southwest flight 3968 out of Reagan Airport. Suddenly, I noticed several people walking with intention towards the plate-glass window behind me. A woman pulled out her phone to photograph something outside. When I turned around, I saw … Read more
On March 27, 2020, the Marine Corps lost one of their own with the passing of Maj. Lawrence Bender. All Americans should know about him because he was a patriot. In other words, he truly loved and defended his country with devotion. This is particularly important today since many—like the multi-million-dollar athletes who refuse to … Read more
In turbulent times like ours, examples of heroism can be uplifting. This is why you should know the story of United States Marine PFC Douglas Dickey. This young man who sacrificed his life to save fellow Marines during the Vietnam War is not well known. His story is particularly compelling since he seemed to have … Read more
John Canley knew he wanted to be a Marine when he was only thirteen years old. He and his older brother L.J. went to see the movie Sands of Iwo Jima starring John Wayne. He left the theater transformed. What moved him most was the scene of the marines raising the American flag on Mount … Read more
