Col. Theodore Roosevelt, of the Rough Riders. From Harper's Pictorial History of the War with Spain, Vol. II, published by Harper and Brothers in 1899. Written by Todd DePastino After reading our Veterans Breakfast Club blog post on the Australian slouch hat, retired Australian Regular Army Warrant Officer Class II
Written by Todd DePastino Jack Reid of the Veterans Group of Pine Hills in Plymouth, Massachusetts, recently shared with us the World War II journal of John Edward Jameson, a U.S. Navy veteran who served aboard the battleship USS North Carolina (BB-55). Jack carefully scanned and transcribed the original logbook entries, preserving the record
Written by Todd DePastino Manchu: A Brotherhood of Sacrifice is a new documentary film that chronicles the Vietnam War through the eyes of the U.S. Army’s 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division – a unit nicknamed the “Manchus.” The film, directed by Matt Wilcox, is scheduled to premiere on KMOS-PBS on April
Image via Pexels Written by Sidney Allen of CiviliansforVets.org Leaving military service often marks the beginning of a new journey. For many veterans, that journey leads directly into entrepreneurship. You've already navigated high-stress environments, demonstrated resilience under pressure, and made strategic decisions that impacted lives. These qualities don’t just transfer well into
Written by Todd DePastino One of the oldest World War II veterans in the world passed away on April 6 at age 108. Bill Monfort was born on December 17, 1916, and joined the Navy at age 18 in 1935. He grew up in Plains, Georgia, and knew well "little Jimmy Carter," who was
Written by Todd DePastino Vietnam Veteran Bob Reilly has collaborated with musician Joe Mangold to create the song "Come Home My Vietnam Vets." The song serves as a tribute to Vietnam veterans, aiming to honor their service and offer a heartfelt "welcome home" that many did not receive upon their return. Bob served
