Reminders from Our Flag
for Wednesday, November 14, 2018
... a Women to Honor / Warrior to Honor Wednesday ...
[ GO HERE to review and/or perform this week's Pre-Pledge Tribute (PPT)
- ideally performed on #FlagDayFriday to make Pledge of Allegiance more engaging and meaningful. ]
Star-Spangled Inspirational Quote
... from US Army (OIF combat) Veteran, Melissa Sacia Leuck, our featured 'Woman Warrior to Honor' this Wednesday ...
"When you are talking to a veteran or trying to build a relationship with one, forget everything you think you know about us. Every veteran is a unique individual who has seen the world through the experiences they have lived. Take the time to look the veteran in the eye and listen to their story. Civilians need to understand being a veteran is not a political identity. I did not join the Army because I was a Republican or Democrat. I joined the Army out of love and duty for my country and Our Flag."
- Courtesy of this week's featured story on The Vets Project (https://TheVetsProject.com)
for Wednesday, November 14, 2018
... a Women to Honor / Warrior to Honor Wednesday ...
[ GO HERE to review and/or perform this week's Pre-Pledge Tribute (PPT)
- ideally performed on #FlagDayFriday to make Pledge of Allegiance more engaging and meaningful. ]
Star-Spangled Inspirational Quote
... from US Army (OIF combat) Veteran, Melissa Sacia Leuck, our featured 'Woman Warrior to Honor' this Wednesday ...
"When you are talking to a veteran or trying to build a relationship with one, forget everything you think you know about us. Every veteran is a unique individual who has seen the world through the experiences they have lived. Take the time to look the veteran in the eye and listen to their story. Civilians need to understand being a veteran is not a political identity. I did not join the Army because I was a Republican or Democrat. I joined the Army out of love and duty for my country and Our Flag."
- Courtesy of this week's featured story on The Vets Project (https://TheVetsProject.com)
Today's Flag Status
Across the USA, Our American Flag flies at FULL STAFF in all 50 states.
[ Note: In Indiana, the Governor has ordered US and State Flags in Vanderburgh County only to be flown at half-staff to honor Army Sgt. Drew Richardson Watters. ]
Across the USA, Our American Flag flies at FULL STAFF in all 50 states.
[ Note: In Indiana, the Governor has ordered US and State Flags in Vanderburgh County only to be flown at half-staff to honor Army Sgt. Drew Richardson Watters. ]
'Women Warriors to Honor Wednesday' Feature
This week's feature combines past 'Women to Honor' and 'Warriors to Honor' tributes into one. Former Army Specialist Melissa Sacia Leuck's story is the lead piece on The Vets Project this week. Supply and Logistics: a wartime role often downplayed, but nonetheless just as important and dangerous as 'combat jobs,' as you'll learn from Melissa.
[Note: Teacher & parents some parts of the article I would consider for mature audiences.]
This week's feature combines past 'Women to Honor' and 'Warriors to Honor' tributes into one. Former Army Specialist Melissa Sacia Leuck's story is the lead piece on The Vets Project this week. Supply and Logistics: a wartime role often downplayed, but nonetheless just as important and dangerous as 'combat jobs,' as you'll learn from Melissa.
[Note: Teacher & parents some parts of the article I would consider for mature audiences.]
I was fully captivated by Tim K's (writer and photographer for 'The Vets Project') account of Melissa's strong will and devotion to duty while serving as a Heavy Equipment Transporter, moving tanks and other fighting vehicles and equipment from Kuwait to the frontlines, during Operation Iraqi Freedom from December 2004 to November 2005. Melissa's path from graduating HS early to join the WI Army National Guard, to volunteering for what turned out to be a harrowing combat role in Iraq, to fighting through mental and physical distresses during and after the war, and coming out on the other side, thanks in part to 'Catch a Lift Fund,' as a stronger, better mom, wife, and model citizen is a triumphant story for all of us to read and be inspired by.
[Thanks to The Vets Project for sharing Melissa's story - CLICK HERE.]
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- a service from the Flag Steward program
Now go 'Be a stud citizen' today by ...
... picking up and disposing of 2 pieces of trash that will help
keep America beautiful !!!
Thanks for reviewing today's 'Reminders for Our Flag'
- a service from the Flag Steward program
Now go 'Be a stud citizen' today by ...
... picking up and disposing of 2 pieces of trash that will help
keep America beautiful !!!
In God We Trust
(Official motto of the United States of America)
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