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Kids Collect Cell Phones for Soldiers

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Britney and Robbie Berquist Cell Phones for Soldiers

As kids prove over and over us kids do speak for America. When I heard about Cell Phones for Soldiers that was started by 2 kids when they were in 6th and 7th grade I thought this was a really good idea because some soldiers  might not have the money to pay for phones and they should be able to call home to talk with their family.

My friends in 6th and 7th grade that don’t already have a cell phone really want one. I also would like one that I could text on but when I think about the lonely soldiers overseas I know they need a cell phone more than a kid like me. These soldiers really do need a way to call their family and friends.

When I went to their website I found out that Britney who is now 19 and her brother Robbie who is now 18 started Cell Phones for Soldiers when Robbie was 11years old and in 6th grade like me. His sister Britney was 12 years old and in 7th grade like some of my friends. When they started Cell Phones for Soldiers the idea came to them when they heard about a soldier with an $8,000 cell phone bill that he got from making calls home to his family and friends.

Britney and Robbie Berquist started Cell Phones for Soldiers with $14 from their own piggy banks and other kids at school gave them another $7.  While that is not a lot of money it was enough to get them started.

Cell Phones for Soldiers is now 7 years old and they have recycled almost 8 million cell phones and have over 8,000 drop off sites around the USA. People donate old cell phones and the cell phones are turned into millions of minutes of prepaid calling cards for our soldiers that are stationed overseas.

If you have and old cell phone donate it to Cell Phones for Soldiers!

Oorah Britney and Robbie and Cell Phone for Soldiers

Filed Under: Military Tagged With: Kids, Soldiers

Help the Marine Toys for Tots Help Kids

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Marine Reserve Toys for TotsI love the Marines and the Marines love kids. The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve have Toys for Tots and every year  they collect toys for kids. I am a lucky kid for every year I get presents but lots of kids don’t.

Toys for Tots is a good program and it is not welfare. With Toys for Tots people give a new toy because they want to know that a kid that might not get anything for Christmas will have a smile of their face on Christmas day.

In every state and in most every city The United States Marine Corps Reserve collects and distributes toys.

To donate a toy or find out how you can get a toy Click Here

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Medal of Honor to S.Sgt. Salvatore Giunta US Army

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Army Staff Sergeant Salvatore Giunta becomes the first living service member to receive  the Medal of Honor since the Vietnam War a presentation from President Obama. The Staff Sergeant earned this honor when he risked his own life in 2007 to save the life of other soldiers. Staff Sergeant Giunta says he is just an average soldier. Sal Giunta is a brave man and good role model to kids and adults. He truly earned not only the nations highest reward for servicemen but the honor and respect that goes with it.

OoRah or maybe since Staff Sergeant Sal Giunta is in the Army we should say Hooah!!

Filed Under: Military Tagged With: Army, Medal of Honor, President Obama

Medal of Honor Winner Marine Corporal Jason Dunham

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When I heard of a warship being named after 22-year-old Marine Corporal Jason Dunham I wanted to write about it. I found myself at a loss of words for Corporal Dunham was a hero that had given his life to save the life of his comrades.

Not long before the death of Jason’s Dunham he was just a kid. Jason became a hero of a man who died in 2004 from wounds that he had received in Iraq when he threw himself on a grenade to protect the others in his convoy.

In 2007 President George W. Bush posthumously presented Jason’s parents the Medal of Honor that Jason had earned through his heroic act.

I want to say to the family of Medal of Honor recipient Corporal Jason Dunham that you have one heck of a son that would throw himself on a hand-grenade to save the life of his comrades. Jason was a very honorable person and I am sad for your loss.

A huge OoRah to the family of Medal of Honor recipient Corporal Jason Dunham.

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The Medal of Honor as We Honor Our Vets

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Army (Navy, Marine, Coast Guard) Air Force

The Medal of Honor the nations highest military decoration that can be awarded to a man or woman serving in the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, or Coast Guard.

General George Washington on August 7, 1782 established the Badge of Military Merit for rewarding acts of individual gallantry by the nation’s fighting men. Only 3 individuals were to receive this award with it following out of use until 1932 when it was reinstated as the Purple Heart.

President Abraham Lincoln signed the Navy Medal of Valor into law on December 21, 1861 for enlisted men of the Navy and Marine Corps. A year later on July 12, 1862. The measure provided for awarding a medal of honor “to such noncommissioned officers and privates as shall most distinguish themselves by their gallantry in action, and other soldier like qualities, during the present insurrection.”

While the Medal of Honor was created for the Civil War, Congress made it a permanent decoration in 1863. Members of all branches of the U.S. military are eligible to receive the medal, and each service has a unique design with the exception of the Marine Corps and Coast Guard, which both use the Navy’s medal.

The President of the United States will often present the Medal of Honor personally or in the case of posthumous awards, to next of kin. Since 1863 3,448 men and one woman have received the award for heroic actions in the nation’s battles. As of last report 86 of these recipients are living.

The Medal of Honor is often incorrectly called, “The Congressional Medal of Honor” due to the wording of the (latter) authorizing U.S. Code, Title 10, Subtitle B, Part II, Chapter 357, Section 3741. The Medal of Honor should not be confused with the Congressional Gold Medal that is often called the Congressional Gold Medal of Honor and is the highest award that may be bestowed by the Legislative Branch of the United States government and awarded to any individual who performs an outstanding deed or act of service to the security, prosperity, and national interest of the United States of America.

Due to its honored status, the medal is afforded special protection under U.S. law. Sadly though it is not illegal to claim to have been awarded a Medal of Honor as long as the claim is not for the receipt of benefits. There are many more imposters claiming to be Medal of Honor recipients than there are living genuine Medal of Honor winners. These phony heroes which should be considered the scum of the earth include a former sitting judge in Illinois who once kept two imitation Medals of Honor displayed on his office wall. A list of Medal of Honor recipients can be seen here. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Medal_of_Honor_recipients

While not a violation of the law to claim receipt it is a violation of law for a non-recipient of the Medal of Honor to wear it. It is also a violation to sell and/or manufacture a Medal of Honor. (It is patented and may only be manufactured by authorized sources, and it is awarded, never sold.) Fines up to $100,000 and imprisonment for up to a year may punish violators. These strong measures became necessary in order to preserve the honor of this award.

Not only on Veterans day but each and every day – every hour let each of us give special thanks to those that have honorably served in our military.

~Submitted to Kids Speak for America with a big OoRah by a Proud Parent.~

Filed Under: Military Tagged With: Army, Medal of Honor, Navy, Veterans

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