Today is the birthday of the greatest, most decorated Marine in American history: Lieutenant General Lewis Burwell “Chesty” Puller. He was born June 26, 1898. General Puller’s heroism, esprit de corps, and leadership are legendary and saying that he is an inspiration is an understatement. Lieutenant General Lewis Burwell “Chesty” Puller (June 26, 1898 – October 11, 1971) was an…
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Turn Your Old Cell Phones Into Talk Time
It’s official! We’ve partnered with Cell Phones for Soldiers, joining a network of more than 3,000 collection sites across the country, so you can recycle your old cell phones and have them turned into talk time for our military service members. “Americans will replace an estimated 130 million cell phones this year,” says Mike Newman, vice president of ReCellular, “with…
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Did You Know…
This is part of our ongoing series called Did You Know? This series, which you can follow by clicking on the labels/categories in our sidebar, will give you interesting facts about all things military. At eMail Our Military (eMOM) we want to do more than help support our troops, we want to educate people and help them understand about “all…
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The Peanut Gallery Care Package
Our military service members love care packages, but you don’t have to spend alot to send a creative, fun care package straight from your heart. Here’s just one of the many ideas you can use to create a sweet surprise for the service members you support: Peanut Gallery Care Package Trail MixSunflower SeedsPeanutsCashewsMacadamia NutsRoasted AlmondsHot NutsCorn Nuts Include a variety…
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Did You Know…
This is part of our ongoing series called Did You Know? This series, which you can follow by clicking on the labels/categories in our sidebar, will give you interesting facts about all things military. At eMail Our Military (eMOM) we want to do more than help support our troops, we want to educate people and help them understand about all…
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The Movie Night Care Package
Our military service members love care packages, but you don’t have to spend alot to send a creative, fun care package straight from your heart. Here’s just one of the many ideas you can use to create a sweet surprise for the service members you support. Movie Night Care Package DVDSPopcornPotato ChipsNacho ChipsDoritosFritosSour Patch Kids CandyJelly Beans (Various flavors)Gummy Worms…
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Today Is Flag Day
Today Is Flag Day! Flag Day commemorates the official adoption of the US flag by the Second Continental Congress in 1777. It celebrates the history and symbolic meaning of the American flag, and is also an opportunity to remember those who fight to protect it and the nation for which it stands. Although it has been celebrated since the Civil…
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Burn That Flag
Burn That Flag, Just Ask PermissionWritten by Tom Adkins (7/1/98) What do we do about people who want to burn the American flag? Those folks who want to stomp all over it, or spit on it to make some sort of “statement.” Some say the first Amendment gives us the right to desecrate the American flag. Others want to make…
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Active Duty Dads Get Free BabbleSoft Memberships
New military dads who can’t be with their babies can get FREE BabbleSoft memberships It’s a great way to stay connected.
Mommy’s Got Growing Pains
There are times when being a parentless-parent is difficult. Right now, I’ve got growing pains. Not the kind you’d typically think of though. No, I’m going through a grieving process for the babies I once had who are quickly becoming little-big kids. I know this is all a part of growing up and I thank the good Lord…
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The Star-Spangled Banner
Our National AnthemThe Star-Spangled Banner Oh, say, can you see, by the dawn’s early light,What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming?Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro’ the perilous fight‘O’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming.And the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air,Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there.Oh,…
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