Written by John H Davis Writer, veteran, and "the most tattooed person with a Harvard degree," John H. Davis, stumbled upon the Veterans Breakfast Club and sent us this endorsement of our storytelling mission. John was an infantry squad leader in the 101st Airborne Division and has multiple combat tours behind him. He's author
Written by Todd DePastino Friday night High School football games are not just customary in Western Pennsylvania. They are nearly sacred community rites. Dana Tabay has managed to deepen the meaning of these games by shining the field lights on fallen service members. In so doing, students get an education. And Gold Star Families
Passage of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act as part of the larger PACT Act has focused attention once again on the contaminated water at the base between 1953-1987. Our own Ron Gionta--USAF veteran, retired VA Outreach Specialist Ron Gionta, and the VBC's resident "Veteran-in-the-Know"--shared the following information about Camp Lejeune water contamination claims. From
← BACK TO VBC BLOG Why Didn't Marines Wear Helmet Bands in Vietnam? The Army called it "Band, Helmet, Camouflage, US" and issued it to soldiers in Vietnam. The USMC didn't. Why? Left: 17-year-old USMC Private Richard Coggins waits on the beach during the Marine landing at Da Nang, 1965. Right: Army Sergeant
Aboard the USS Missouri 77 years ago, Admiral “Bull” Halsey’s Fleet “Aerologist" (Navy-speak for meteorologist) borrowed a camera and shot the only color footage of the Japanese Surrender in Tokyo Bay. On September 2, 1945, Commander George F. Kosco borrowed a camera from Chief Petty Officer (and Hollywood actor) Leif Erickson. Then, he took a
The Pittsburgh Pirates honored the Veterans Breakfast Club at PNC Park on Monday night's game against the Atlanta Braves. Pirates Charities highlight sthe VBC's work and mission with a pregame ceremony, generous donation, and Jumbotron video. It was a great night. But how do you deposit such a big check? Todd DePastino and
