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Basic Training Tales
Introduction I joined the Canadian Armed Forces (it was known as the Canadian Forces back then) when I was seventeen years old. I left home immediately after high school graduation, almost nineteen years ago. Now I am a Major in the Royal Canadian Air Force. While my career so far has been fulfilling and exciting, it's fair to say that I did not have the greatest start.
By Christina Blanchette5 years ago in Serve
Colonel Henry Montauk
“Settle down, Settle down people. This a first in history that our late and greatest treasure, the Thomas W. Lawson Schooner of 1901 has been replicated with modern technological advances. So, I understand the excitement. I see your hand, Jim – your question.” Colonel Henry Montauk postulates. “Yes Colonel, can you please explain why you think this ship will last the distance crossing the Atlantic? Some say it’s a suicide mission.” “Certainly, Jim, first, we must know the facts:
By Princess Rev. Nnedi Iwuchukwu, M.Msc., LMT, LMI, MMP, Yogi 5 years ago in Serve
Hedy Lamarr Forgotten as Female Inventor Who Brought Us WiFi Connection
Photo by Roger W If you can remember 1989 and When Harry Met Sally, Meg Ryan’s onscreen orgasm awakened such a force in America that our loins had us limping for a week. You remember, that would be from the pain endured by rolling in our seats with laughter. But if you want an onscreen orgasm with legs, Hedy Lamarr’s scandalous rendition in the Czech film Ecstasy (1933) brought her ridicule the world over and essentially boxed her into playing high-class whores for the rest of her career. But sadly, it didn’t do any justice in remembering her true brilliance as a World War II female inventor. For proof, all you have to do is reach down in your pocket, because the iPhone that resides there, and your Wifi connection, has her name and patent written all over it.
By Rich Monetti5 years ago in Serve
No Regrets
No Regrets By James Reese I was home getting ready to celebrate my day when they showed up. They asked me to pack my bags it was time to go. I did as I was told and within minutes I was whisked away from my home to an undisclosed location in Columbus. Come that morning I was sworn into the US Navy as a reservist at first . . . it was something I needed to develop. I was a ward of the state with no father figure to guide me, but thanks to my great aunt who took me in and raised me, she gave me a choice of paths to choose from. Either go right which was a path that led to no good just like my cousins who ended up in jail, or I could have gone to the left and ended up six feet under. I however chose to stay on the straight and narrow path that led me to become the first in my immediate family to go to college. I sadly admit that I got kicked out for not asking for help, knowing that I would need it. I returned home to work and saved my money to return . . . I refused to give up. Did I regret it? No.
By James E. Reese5 years ago in Serve
Marine Corps Stories: Chief of the Boat
The tight space aboard the submarine provided a theater for the lead senior enlisted actor to deliver his speech. “We’re in a place where we’re going to fight until the last bit. We can give our best, and that might not be enough. But god dammit we’re going to fight against this sea. We’re out in the arctic. They’re going to search for us no matter what. Our role is to keep morale as high as possible. I know that things seem bleak.”
By Skyler Saunders5 years ago in Serve
Why I Served
On December 13, 1978, I had just passed the entrance exam to enlist in the Army. That evening I was on a Trailways bus leaving Roanoke, VA going to Richmond, VA. I went to th hotel and checked in, then out to eat and to bed. On December 14, 1978, I went through an entire series of medical examinations that included, x-rays, visiting a psychiatrist all the way to getting caught up on my vaccinations. I was then taken to a room where over one thousand of us to the oath of enlistment. After we had said, so help me God it was then that most realized we had just signed a blank check payable to the United States government payable for an amount up to and including our lives.
By Lawrence Edward Hinchee5 years ago in Serve
Know Some Important Tips To Apply For a VA Loan
A VA loan is basically a home loan in the United States secured by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, specifically the VA. This is basically to help veterans and their families with the cost of home ownership and to assist them in gaining access to the home of their dreams. The VA is the United States government's lead agency for helping to educate veterans about their options in home ownership. If you are a veteran or active duty military, you can use the services of a VA loan professional who specializes in home loan for veterans in Florida. A VA real estate specialist will be able to answer any questions that you have, and help you find the right loan for your needs.
By cambridge homeloan5 years ago in Serve
My Private Life
Recalling where we left off with the story, my buddy Little Slim Capone , ( 6'3" and 185 at 16 ) and I were on 89th & Manhattan Place, and wanted to get into something, stir up some shit so to speak. So I went and got my keys to the car my dad ( Moose ) had given me, remember the 1965 Pontiac 2+2 I mentioned in part 1? Well it was mines now, canary yellow with black vinyl interior, dad and I had restored it by this time, it was one of the coolest most recognizable cars in and around my part of Los Angeles.
By Avimael Yahudah 5 years ago in Serve
Escalation of tensions between Russia and Ukraine with the massing of Troops at the Border.
Since mid-March this year there have been warnings from Ukraine and many Western governments that Russia is continuously increasing its strength in Russian annexed Crimea and around Eastern Ukraine. Till now the Russian intentions are not clear. Is it preparation for war or just plain saber-rattling? Russia has said that the movement of troops in the Russian territory is just an exercise, it was an internal affair, and has accused Ukraine of the resulting provocations.
By DEEPAK SETHI5 years ago in Serve
