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 … [Read more...]
Help the Marine Toys for Tots Help Kids
I 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 … [Read more...]
Medal of Honor to S.Sgt. Salvatore Giunta US Army
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 … [Read more...]
Medal of Honor Winner Marine Corporal Jason Dunham
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 … [Read more...]
The Medal of Honor as We Honor Our Vets
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 … [Read more...]