G.E. Nolly's Blog, page 10
June 9, 2014
The OTHER 1 Percent
Over the past several years, we’ve heard a lot about the “one percent”, the wealthy of our country who have come under attack by many on the left. (For the record, author G. E. Nolly is not currently a member of the One Percent, although with lots of book sales he may someday join that group - HINT!)
The other One Percent, the group to whom we all owe a great debt, is the group of men and women currently serving on active duty in the U.S. armed forces. It is due to their sacrifices that we enjoy the gift of living in the greatest country in the history of the world.
The American Fighting Man’s Code of Conduct is inculcated into every member of the military. They learn it. They commit it to memory. They understand it. They revere it. Perhaps, with the current attention to POW issues, it would be helpful to review it:
1. I am an American fighting man. I serve in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.
2. I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender my men while they still have the means to resist.
3. If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.
4. If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information, or take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them up in every way.
5. When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am bound to give only name, rank, service number and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause.
6. I will never forget that I am an American fighting man, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.
June 8, 2014
Incredible D-Day Before/After Photos
Here are some photos taken 70 years ago during the D-Day invasion, and corresponding pictures taken from the same perspective today.
Very impressive!
June 6, 2014
Great D-Day PowerPoint
If you can view PowerPoint presentations, here is a great collection of 78 photos of the day that changed the world.
Slow HAND SALUTE to the Greatest Generation!
June 4, 2014
May 25, 2014
Bill Overstreet’s Eiffel Fly-under – 70 Years Ago
Seventy years ago this week, fighter pilot Bill Overstreet , while engaged with an enemy ME-109 aircraft, flew under the Eiffel Tower in hot pursuit. His actions dramatically lifted the spirits of the French people, who rose up against the Germans for three days.
Painting by Len Krenzler
Bill Overstreet passed away at the end of 2013, at the age of 92.
RIP, Bill!
May 23, 2014
May 20, 2014
Mark Your Calendars – Free Book This Weekend!
The first book in the Hamfist series, Hamfist Over The Trail, will be a free Kindle download over Memorial Day weekend, May 24-26.
May 17, 2014
Today Is Armed Forces Day
The third Saturday of May is Armed Forces Day. This is a day to honor the men and women who have served their country. And a day to honor their families.
May 8, 2014
Happy Anniversary, 20th TASS!
Today marks the anniversary of the 1965 organization of the 20th Tactical Air Support Squadron at DaNang Air Base, South Vietnam. The 20th flew O-1s, O-2As, and OV-10s as Forward Air Controller aircraft. A detailed squadron history is available here.
Happy Anniversary, Snoopy!
May 2, 2014
Wounded Warrior Emergency Support Fund
We’re excited to add a link (upper right-hand corner of this page) to encourage our visitors to donate to the Wounded Warrior Emergency Support Fund, also known as the Air Warrior Courage Foundation (AWCF), a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. AWCF has been awarded “Best in America” by the Independent Charities of America the past eight years in a row.
