JULY 8, 2019 - 74 years ago the U.S. Marine Corps underestimated their enemy, what they had anticipated to be a short battle against the outnumbered Japanese troops ended up as a 36-day siege resulting in nearly 7,000 Marines losing their lives. There was no doubt the U.S. would successfully complete their mission, however the landing forces were not prepared for the Japanese … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2019
Salute to America Offers Lessons About Armed Forces
JULY 5, 2019 - President Donald J. Trump gave Americans a tutorial on the U.S. military as part of the Salute to America Independence Day celebration on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington today. "Today we come together as one nation with this very special salute to America," Trump said. "We celebrate our history, our people, and the heroes who proudly defend our … [Read more...]
Army Rebuilding Short-range Air Defense
JULY 5, 2019 - The Army is now standing up short-range air defense units, known as SHORAD battalions, and offering a five-week pilot Stinger course for Soldiers in maneuver units. It's part of a critical effort to defend maneuver units against the threat of aircraft, drones and cruise missiles, said Col. Mark A. Holler, commandant of the Air Defense Artillery School at Fort … [Read more...]
Gen. Joseph Lengyel Sends His July Fourth Message
JULY 4, 2019 - We celebrate today the signing of the Declaration of Independence -- the document that solidified the intent of our colonial states to form an independent country. The Revolutionary War was over a year old, and seven more hard-fought years passed before the Minutemen of old rejoined their families and livelihoods. I ask that you join me today as we remember the … [Read more...]
Community Leaders Meet America’s Military
JULY 3, 2019 - The Defense Department is hoping to educate the American public about who their military people are, what they do, and why they serve. One of the ways DOD is doing this is through the Joint Civilian Orientation Conference, which took place June 23 to 29. Because only about one-half of 1% of Americans are in the military, fewer veterans are around now than in … [Read more...]