Eddie Rickenbaker was born to German-speaking Swiss immigrants on October 8th, 1890, and died on July 23rd, 1973. In his eighty-two years, Rickenbaker witnessed a changing world and always kept up....
Tag: Military Patches
Memorial Day was established to honor those who valiantly gave their lives in service to our country. Countless U.S. military service members have given the ultimate sacrifice in order to protect...
The Purple Heart is the oldest military award still given to U.S. servicemen and women. The original design and concept of the Purple Heart can be traced back to the first U.S. President, General...
First enacted in 1984 by President Ronald Regan, Military Spouses Day is observed in May, on the Friday before Mother's Day. The holiday honors the importance of wives and husbands in supporting our...
The American Flag has long been a symbol of freedom, bravery, and respect for our great nation. We hold our flag in high esteem. So much so that there are numerous rules and standards for how a flag...
The 101st Airborne Division, founded in 1942 from an old WWI reserve unit, is one of the most elite formations of the United States Army. The division provides the army with the capability to launch...