Category Archives: Military

Found an interesting site, “Badass of the week”.

Posted on February 1, 2023 by On the North River

Badass of the Week This week, Ursula Graham Bower. This is the story of Ursula Graham Bower, the Naga Queen. Spoiler, there’s a happy ending.

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Pearl Harbor Day (from 2014)

Posted on December 8, 2022 by On the North River

(Sorry this is late, don’t know where my head was yesterday.  Oh right, in the tissue box, still fighting off this cold.) Since last year a friend returned a copy of a picture we gave them years ago, the original … Continue reading →

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The third Friday of every September is National POW/MIA Recognition Day.

Posted on September 22, 2022 by On the North River

Established by Congress with the passage of the 1998 Defense Authorization Act, it is a day to ensure America remembers and shows that it stands behind those who serve and, as a country, will do what it can to account … Continue reading →

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In great deeds… annual repost.

Posted on June 6, 2022 by On the North River

I read today as a prelude to a story about D-Day commemorations the phrase “This will be the last significant observation of this event. Because only a handful of living veterans are now participating and none will be alive for … Continue reading →

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Death of History (reposted 2022)

Posted on June 4, 2022 by On the North River

A generation which ignores history has no past and no future. Robert Heinlein  The Confederate Flag is part of our history.   That history instructs us about many things that are important today.  Honor, courage, grace. When the Army of Northern … Continue reading →

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Last thoughts on Memorial Day. Annual Repost.

Posted on May 30, 2022 by On the North River

There’s a difference: Armed Forces Day (3rd Sat. of May) For those who currently wear the uniform. Veterans Day (Nov. 11th) For those who used to wear the uniform. Memorial Day (last Monday of May) For those who never made … Continue reading →

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InstaPundit: Thoughts on Afghanistan.

Posted on August 18, 2021 by On the North River

A long read but worth it… THOUGHTS ON AFGHANISTAN, from a senior military officer with whom I am acquainted: I ask that you not use my name. I am a currently serving General Officer and what I have to say … Continue reading →

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In great deeds…

Posted on June 6, 2021 by On the North River

I read today as a prelude to a story about D-Day commemorations the phrase “This will be the last significant observation of this event. Because only a handful of living veterans are now participating and none will be alive for … Continue reading →

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Shadows on the day.

Posted on June 6, 2021 by On the North River

 

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Last thoughts on Memorial Day. Reposted.

Posted on May 29, 2021 by On the North River

There’s a difference: Armed Forces Day (3rd Sat. of May) For those who currently wear the uniform. Veterans Day (Nov. 11th) For those who used to wear the uniform. Memorial Day (last Monday of May) For those who never made … Continue reading →

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