The last surviving soldiers of the Republic of Texas in 1906, Goliad, TX You are looking at the last of their kind: men who risked all fighting for the Republic of Texas. This 1906 photograph was taken at Fannin Park in Goliad in 1906. That was the last annual meeting of the Texas Veterans Association. The cannon upon which they rest is known as Col. Fannin’s Cannon. It was used at Coleto Creek by the men who…
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Every wonder what Sailors and Marines do in the middle of the ocean while on active duty? Here’s a photo glimpse into a rare “swim call”. Sailors and Marines get a little time to let loose, swim and dive while under the watchful eyes of rescue swimmers. Courtesy of America’s Navy via Flickr Courtesy of America’s Navy via Flickr Courtesy of America’s Navy via Flickr Courtesy of America’s Navy via Flickr Courtesy of America’s Navy…
Medal of Honor recipient Cpl. Kyle Carpenter describes the injuries he suffered under enemy attack in Afghanistan on the David Letterman show. After all of this he is humble, thankful and a fine example of our American military forces.
Check out this incredible video of the Navy’s Blue Angels going through their paces. They are obviously at the top of the elite pilots of the world, but this inside the cockpit look gives you a new perspective. The Blue Angels is the United States Navy’s flight demonstration squadron. The Blue Angels team was formed in 1946, making it the second oldest formal flying aerobatic team (under the same name) in the world. The Blue…
Westerville, Ohio Police Officer Dave Leighty was able to stay alive because of his tactical awareness. Check out this video. The complete story can be read on the Calibre Press site @http://calibrepress.com/2015/02/traffic-stop-survival-2/ Remember these words “on any high risk call, I WILL SURVIVE”.