by Anna Elizabeth "Betty" Robertson DigbyUsually when I recall bygone days, my mind returns to the peaceful setting of my childhood and all is seen against a backdrop of nature, wooded hills, and an endless sky.Today, however, memory turns to the white marble and granite structures of Washington, DC. I see myself standing on the
Photos by Ed Zirkle For the second year in a row, photographer Ed Zirkle kindly traveled from Ohio to capture the action and great spirit of our Veterans Breakfast Club celebration at the Rivers Casino. This year, we had a brief lesson in Bosun's Piping, some discussion of the Korean War and subsequent defenders
Officers skylarking on deck, during the Great White Fleet's World cruise, 1908. They appear to be participating in a wheelbarrow race, possibly during 4th of July shipboard games. Collection of Lieutenant Commander Richard Wainwright, Jr., 1928. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph. Written by Todd DePastino Vietnam Navy veteran Donn Nemchick
written by Glenn Flickinger Imagine yourself a high school principal leading a group of school buses on a field trip. Suddenly, without warning, out of the blue, a ferocious storm appears ahead. Swirling tornadoes engulf your buses, buffeting you with wind and debris. Drivers and students are paralyzed with fear.
written by Todd DePastino On October 16, 1942, Convoy 125 (SL 125) sailed from Sierra Leone to Liverpool, England, unaware it was about to be sacrificed to the cause of Victory. At least, that has long been the suspicion of some military experts who are convinced that the 42-ship convoy--12
Written by Todd DePastino WWII veteran Joe Gortiz passed away at 102 years old after falling and breaking his hip this past summer. Until then, he lived alone in the home he bought after returning from the Pacific in World War II. He last joined a Veterans Breakfast Club event on April 16, 2024.
