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Hi! I’m Terry Mansfield and I Specialize in Eclecticism
My name is Terry Mansfield, and I was born in a doctor’s office on June 28th, 1951 in the town of Rolla, Missouri, USA. Not long after my birth, my parents Elvin and Lillian moved to St. Louis, a city that sits next to the Mississippi River, and which is a much larger place than Rolla. I grew up in St. Louis and, as almost all St. Louisans do, became a lifelong fan of the local major league baseball team, the St. Louis Cardinals. Go Redbirds!
By Terry Mansfield5 years ago in Serve
Military Pride
The LGBT+ community has had a long history with the military. Unfortunately, most of it has been while serving in the closet due to America’s puritanical laws. Even though there has been a ban on serving for along time in the past, many LGBT+ people joined up anyway. Even though the Stonewall Riots ushered in the gay rights movement, equality was still far down the road. It still didn’t stop anyone from serving.
By Jax Altieri5 years ago in Serve
Two of My Uncles Fought in the World War II Battle of the Bulge
“The Battle of the Bulge, also known as the Ardennes Counteroffensive, was the last major German offensive campaign on the Western Front during World War II, and took place from 16 December 1944 to 25 January 1945.” — Wikipedia
By Terry Mansfield5 years ago in Serve
JROTC: What You Might Not Know
The history of JROTC is a marvel in itself. Starting out with the dreadful days of World War I, to the ever-expanding opportunities that JROTC has to offer today. JROTC doesn't have a history consisting only of itself, but the history of America and the American people. As you dig deeper and deeper into the depths of JROTC’s past, you continue to unveil all of the answers to the questions you never even thought to ask. I hope to open your eyes, and your heart, to the JROTC past, present, and very bright future.
By Beige Shell Writings5 years ago in Serve
Admission in Rashtriya military schools and my first-day experience in military school.
Guys, this is a part of my daily diary which has reminded me of the days of Rashtriya military school, Bangalore and I was loving. I hope you would enjoy and also get a feel of how a cadet gets admission in Rashtriya military schools. I have also shared my first-day experience in Rashtriya military school, Bangalore. By reading this you would get a feel of a young boy who lives with his parents adapts himself in a hostel where a tough military routine is being followed.
By Deepak chaubey 5 years ago in Serve
The Thunderbirds
Not Just Air Demonstrators These guys aren't your ordinary pilots and crew chiefs. These are heroes of world entertainment. How? They travel no matter what the situation is. Whether its for cancer awareness, motivation for children, or just for a symbol of hope, they are always there. They are similar to superman but instead of 1, there are multiple kryptonians. Everytime I see them, I feel like that they are perfect to be on the silver screen and popular YouTube videos. They should be given the red carpet everytime they set foot in a public area. Compared to other crew chiefs, they are the celebrities. Overall, all maintenance personnel are heroes. As I said before, they aren't demonstrators. Demonstrators are people who show how things work. Demonstrators are protesters. The Thunderbirds aren't telling us to do this on our own or spreading hate. If you think about it, it's completely the opposite.
By StarzNStripes085 years ago in Serve
A Return to Passion
She had lived a rich and full life, hectic and crazy busy as it was, in the Navy. It seemed she was always in demand by senior leadership in her specialty as an interpreter and communications specialist. Only a handful of people in the Navy could speak the number of languages she knew fluently. There were even fewer who had the skills in the Navy and its allies' various communication systems. In short, she was a spook and a highly trained one at that.
By Dana Garrett5 years ago in Serve
My Journey With my Story Homefront
When I started writing Homefront, I took a long look back at what it meant to be LGBT in the military. I served during the Don't Ask Don't Tell (DADT) era. It had its moments, but there was always this looming threat that I couldn't live my truth even though I served my country.
By Jax Altieri5 years ago in Serve
Afghanistan
22 months in Afghanistan is always thought of as “hell on earth” to everyone. I’m not downgrading anyone, I’m just saying there’s different things that make deployments easier than others. My friends may have different memories, but this is just my story, from my eyes...
By Mike Torrez5 years ago in Serve
