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Flags of Our Fathers: The Iwo Jima Battle
Friday, 03 February 2012 12:13

iwo Flags of Our Fathers: The Iwo Jima BattleThe Battle of Iwo Jima is a war between United States and Empire of Japan in the island of Iwo Jima during the World War II. It is a battle between 70,000 US Marines over 22,000 Japanese soldiers in a 36 day battle. There were six American soldiers behind the depicted picture of Iwo Jima Battle. The three were Franklin Sousley, Harlon Block and Michael Strank. They were killed during the battle. However, the other three survives and they were John Bradley, Rene Gagnon and Ira Hayes. Photo captured six men who were tired, helmeted Marines, fresh from a long, terrifying and bloody battle who worked together to raise the American Flag on Mt. Suribachi in Iwo Jima. The picture was taken by Joe Rosenthal who was an American Photographer, who became famous because of his Raising the Flag on Iwo Jima.

The war started on February 19,1945. America has an island-hopping strategy in defeating Japan. The first plan of the United States was to invade Philippines, It was called Battle of Manila or also known as Liberation of Manila. It was a one-month battle ending the Japanese Military Occupation in the Philippines that lasted for almost three years. United States defeated the Japanese invasion in the Philippines longer than expected prior to the invasion of Okinawa. Instead of invading Okinawa, United States planned a different strategy, they planned on invading Iwo Jima which is located half-way between Japan and Mariana Islands. American Soldiers deprived the Japanese early warning system and used it as an emergency landing to save many American lives.


Iwo Jima battle entails the most famous moment in American military history. When the photograph was published in the Newspaper, it touched the hearts of millions of Americans.  It had captured the glory, the triumph, the heartbreak, and the legacy of the six men who fought for their country and raised the flag at Iwo Jima.

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Women in the U.S. Army
Monday, 30 January 2012 06:54

army desk nameplate with custom top design Women in the U.S. ArmyStarting from the American Revolutionary War to the current Global War on Terrorism, women have served a vital function in the U.S. Army. From the moment Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley replaced her husband when he collapsed beside his cannon, women have continually defied the narrow stereotype, proving that limiting their choice of occupation is entirely wrong.

As decades goes by, women successfully expanded into different roles in the U.S. Army. Indeed, the heart of a warrior was not limited to gender.

It all started during the American Revolutionary War. Women first served the army in traditional occupations such as nurses, seamstresses and cooks for troops in army camps. In the 18th and 19th centuries, a lot of women found employment with officer’s families or as cooks but a few courageous ladies fought alongside their husbands, sometimes disguised as men as it was highly forbidden for women to participate in combats.

One of the most celebrated events in the history of women in the army was in 1778. Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley, also known as “Molly Pitcher”. She used to carry water to men on the battlefield in Monmouth, N.J. until came an instance when his wounded husband collapsed on his cannon. Mary replaced his husband and fought alongside thousands of men on that day. Congress authorized a pension for her in 1779.

Women also served as spies during the Revolutionary War. They carried messages and transported as contraband. Ann Simpson Davis, an accomplished horsewoman, was handpicked by Gen. George Washington to relay messages to his comrades. Davis successfully slipped through enemy’s areas unnoticed. She received commendation from Gen. Washington for her remarkable services in the Army.

During the World War I, when the need for a massive military troop impacted women, more than 35, 000 American women served in the military. The branches to first solicit women were the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. They occupied a wide variety of non combat positions like radio electricians, draftsmen, secretaries, accountants, telephone operators and more.

In 1980s, the first 120 women are admitted to the US Military Academy Class of 1980. During the Persian Gulf War in the 1990s, approximately 24 000 women served in the army. At present, women continue to serve in the Army in areas of conflict around the world.

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Top 5 Military Gifts for Veterans
Tuesday, 17 January 2012 10:05

For someone who has served decades in the military, there is no better gift than something that will honor his or her professional life.

Retirement gifts for military personnel are usually presented during retirement ceremonies but are also suitable for parties or just a simple, intimate family gathering. Today, you can purchase variety of retirement gifts in stores near you or more conveniently – online. A mound of choices could be dizzying. To help you sort out the best gifts, a short list provided below is a good start for your hunt.

Putting it in a nutshell, a shadow box usually contains small mementos like medals, ribbons, photographs, rank badges, patches and pins. It is like a display case of your favorite military items you have acquired over the years. Shadowboxes are popular because they can create a visual timeline of an eventful military life. Make sure that the shadow box is made from quality wood like mahogany and with real glass cover for better protection.

Military plaques are one of the most popular and most sought after retirement gifts because they are very easy to find, highly-customizable and can be bought in bargain prices. Like shadow boxes, military plaques can be made from your specification. It comes in different shapes and sizes. It usually features a unit logo or insignia with date of service or names of troop members.

Although considered as an office fix, a desk nameplate is still one of the best choices for a great military gift. The great thing about nameplates is that it’s highly customizable. You can dictate the shape, color and details of the plaque. It could be made from wood, plastic or glass.

If plaques and nameplates sound boredom to you, a tail flash plaque might be the solution. For Air Force men, a tail flash is a great gift to remind them of the aircraft they have maneuvered during their service. It can come in any design, any shape, any size and any color. Tail flashes vary from Air tail flash, presentation tail plaque, squadron aircraft tail flash, F-16 Tail Flash to U2 Tail Flash.

Today, badges and patches are now being recreated to wooden plaques. You can also specify the size and alter the design but it will be cool if you retain the design and just enhance the color.

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