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The Road I Never Chose

During the twenty-two years I served in the US Army, I found myself traveling down many roads I never anticipated.  This video is a tribute to the outstanding men and women serving our country who are unselfishly doing the same.  Thanks to Brooks Maguire for contributing his song, “The Road I Never Chose”, to this project.

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President Obama Awards the Medal of Honor to Corporal William “Kyle” Carpenter

At the White House this afternoon, President Obama awarded the Medal of Honor to Corporal William “Kyle” Carpenter, a retired United States Marine. Corporal Carpenter received the medal for his courageous actions during combat operations against an armed enemy in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

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Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force! You are about to embark upon a great crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty loving people everywhere march with you. In company with our brave Allies and brothers in arms on other fronts, you will bring about the destruction of the German war machine, the elimination of Nazi tyranny over the oppressed peoples of Europe, and security for ourselves in a free world.
Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well trained, well equipped and battle hardened, he will fight savagely.
But this is the year 1944! Much has happened since the Nazi triumphs of 1940-41. The United Nations have inflicted upon the Germans great defeats, in open battle, man to man. Our air offensive has seriously reduced their strength in the air and their capacity to wage war on the ground. Our home fronts have given us an overwhelming superiority in weapons and munitions of war, and placed at our disposal great reserves of trained fighting men. The tide has turned! The free men of the world are marching together to victory!
I have full confidence in your courage, devotion to duty and skill in battle. We will accept nothing less than full victory!
Good Luck! And let us all beseech the blessings of Almighty God upon this great and noble undertaking.

Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower

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12 Celebrities Who You May Not Have Known Served In The Military

Hugh Hefner got his start in publishing while in the U.S. Army. Before Playboy existed, Hefner had a successful career in the military. In 1944, after graduating high school, Hefner enlisted in the Army as an infantry clerk. He frequently contributed cartoons for various military newspapers before he was discharged in 1946.

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