I’m not really sure when Sergeant (SGT) Michael Bresnahan was assigned to Charlie Troop. This was his second tour. Sgt Bresnahan had served in a different unit on his last tour. Both times he was an Infantryman. Sgt Bresnahan was relatively tall. To me almost everybody is tall. He was married to a lady for Thailand.… [Read more…]
January 9, 2012
It finally is about to happen. This Wednesday as a matter of fact. I get to turn 65. I keep getting told that this is my “GOLDEN YEARS”. What a crock. Forty to Fifty-five are the golden years. After 55 the Golden years start to turn into the “RUST YEARS”. They say that when you… [Read more…]
December 30, 2011
The author is unknown. This was sent to me by Bruce Huffman who has authored several of my posts. The soldier stood and faced God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining, Just as brightly as his brass. Step forward now, soldier, How shall I deal with you? Have you… [Read more…]
December 24, 2011
I am not sure but the Author of this letter may be Thomas Gordon. This letter is appropriate for any war. Remember women are now being injuries just as injured as men are. Dear Mom and Dad, The war is done, my task is through and Mom there’s something I must ask of you. I… [Read more…]
December 22, 2011
This is a story of an Uncle that no one got to know. He was the son of Clifford and Lydia Kent. A brother to; Francis, Patricia, Charles T. (Tom) and Joan. When World War II (WWII) started, my young Uncle Billy (18 y/o) volunteered like so many other young people. William C. Kent became Private… [Read more…]
December 19, 2011
Modern day Aviators VS Old School Aviators This explains it all. Aviators come from a long line of a secret society, formed around one thousand years ago. Old School Phu Khen (pronounced Foo Ken) 1169-? is considered by some to be the most under-recognized military officer in history. Many have… [Read more…]
December 15, 2011
1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry (1st Cavalry Division-Airmobile) Commanders: LTC John B. Stockton, September-December 1965 LTC Robert M. Shoemaker, December 1965-May 1966 LTC James C. Smith, May-November 1966 LTC A. T. Pumphrey, November 1966 April 1967 LTC. Robert H. Nevins, April-December 1967 LTC Richard W. Diller, December 1967-July 1968 LTC William C. Rousse, July 1968-January 1969;… [Read more…]
November 29, 2011
(Some Borrowed, Some written true and some don’t know where from – but they sounded cool! edd hogeboom) 1. Once you are in the fight, it is way too late to wonder if this is a good idea. 2. Helicopters are cool! 3. It is a fact that helicopter tail rotors are instinctively drawn toward… [Read more…]
November 25, 2011
Jack had asked Edd if he knew for sure who was 22. 22 is a call sign assigned to a pilot in the Red or Attack Cobra Platoon. Edd Call sign was 16 because he was the Scout Platoon Commander. Jack’s call sign would have been from 31 to 36 since he was a lift… [Read more…]
November 24, 2011
To Honor Those of “The Crossed Sabers” Poetry Word Count: 671 edd hogeboom edd@BlessedBooks.com To Honor Those of “The Crossed Sabers” It was a time when his Country called The Army trained him in the finest and latest combat skills of the time Yet his enemy would live in the ground and fight… [Read more…]
January 23, 2012
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