USMC DAY — Happy Birthday to the United States Marine Corps. Semper Fi!
MARINE CORPS FUN FACTS:
- The Marine Corps is the smallest branch of the Defense Department, with about 185-thousand active-duty personnel (about half as many as the Air Force)
- The typical Marine carries 14-thousand dollars’ worth of equipment, not including night-vision goggles
- ‘Semper Fi’ comes from the Marines’ motto ‘semper fidelis’ – that’s Latin for ‘always loyal’
Remember Army SSG Carlo M. Robinson
On January 17, 2009, Army Staff Sergeant Carlo M. Robinson, hailing from Hope, Arkansas, lost his life while conducting combat operations near Kabul, Afghanistan. He served in the US Army, 1st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Fort Polk, LA,
We Remember SPC Joseph Knight #SayTheirNames
Today we ask you to pause and remember US Army Specialist Joseph David Knight. SPC Knight served in Iraq as a Chemical Specialist. Knight paid the ultimate price for our freedom on September 12, 2006. Please keep
Remember Our Vietnam Veterans
Vietnam War Veterans Day is celebrated today, March 29. On April 30, 1975, the last of the U.S. combat units withdrew from Vietnam, ending one of America’s longest conflicts in this country’s history. Of the 2,709,918 Americans
Pause and Remember SSG CJ Martin
We offer our eternal gratitude and prayers for the family of SSG “CJ” Martin Jr from Lonoke, Arkansas. We are forever grateful for his service to our country. #SayTheirNames Army SSG Charles “CJ” Martin Jr. from Lonoke
We Remember Army SFC Benjamin B. Wise
Army SFC Benjamin B. Wise from Hope, Arkansas, was killed in action ten years ago today, January 15th, while conducting combat operations in Balkh Province, Afghanistan. Sergeant First Class Wise served in the US Army, 3rd Battalion,
Meet Infantryman John Hicks US Army Veteran
In 1959 Hope Arkansas native Mr. John Hicks joined the U.S. Army as the Korean War had ceased, but the United States’ presence remained to ensure peace. Hicks’s first mission was near the DMZ guarding peace. When
Please Meet Navy Veteran Michael Rhodes
A common thread with most of our retired service personnel is how humbly and nonchalantly they share their experiences. Please meet area Navy Veteran Michael Rhodes. 1991 found Rhodes launching his Naval career at the Recruit Training
Changes to Texas Disabled Parking
Disabled parking changes Texas is hitting the books effective January 1st; anyone parking in these spaces must have a license plate or disabled parking placard featuring the International Symbol of Access (ISA). The current Texas Disabled Veteran
Texarkana Area Veterans Day Parade
Bring your flag and show your appreciation to our heroes who answered the call, keeping our freedom. Come out on Saturday, November 13th, for the Veterans Day Parade downtown Texarkana at East Broad & Hazel Streets. The