The poppy is associated with service to one’s country and is used to commemorate those who died fighting for their county. If you are from a generation after WWII, you may recognize the symbol but have you given much thought as to why that particular flower was used?

"I might have been born in a hovel, but I determined to travel with the wind and the stars." Jacqueline Cochran set more flying records than any other woman in the history of aviation.

Anna Mae Hays was the first woman to be promoted to Brigadier General in the US Army. She was also the first nurse to do so. There are striking similarities between the way she was raised (by Salvation Army Officers) and what became of her in later life.

This is the second article in a two-part series about helping veterans cope and overcome financial problems. Please read Veterans Battle Against Finances first. The steps are: assess the situation, draw up a battle plan, take the high ground, and accept that there will be collateral damage.

Seventh in a series of articles written by Critical Thinking Skills students at Jewett School of the Arts. The question they answer is – Does military experience help or hinder a president or presidential candidate? This one looks at Andrew Jackson.

Bill # H.R.23, sponsored by Bob Filner, a Democrat-California and also Chairman for the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, is hoping to provide benefits (to the tune of about one thousand dollars a month!) to members of the U.S. Merchant Marines who served during World War II.

Tenth in a series of articles written by Critical Thinking Skills students at Jewett School of the Arts. The question they answer is – Does military experience help or hinder a president or presidential candidate? This one looks at Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Ninth in a series of articles written by Critical Thinking Skills students at Jewett School of the Arts. The question they answer is – Does military experience help or hinder a president or presidential candidate? This one looks at Dwight D. Eisenhower.

A timely review of the book Killing Rommel by Steven Pressfield. Mr. Pressfield captures the sights, sounds and smells of the deep desert and the adventures of the Long Range Desert Group during World War II in Africa.

Gung Ho is the story the establishment of a specialized Marine force trained in guerilla techniques. Once trained, this elite force successfully -- although with tremendous losses – took the island of Makin from Japanese control. Learn more about the facts behind this movie.