The 2nd Cavalry Regiment hosted Fight Night as the culminating event to its modern Army combatives training program, May 24, 2022, at Rose Barracks, Germany. 2CR Fight Night is an annual combatives event that enables Soldiers to challenge each other physically and mentally while receiving recognition among their peers. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. RyanContinue reading “Fight Night Army Style”
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Memorial Day Flag Ceremony
U.S. service members unfurl the United States flag during a Memorial Day ceremony at the Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum as part of Fleet Week New York in New York City NY, May 27, 2019. Memorial Day honors the fallen men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces. Fleet Week NY is an opportunityContinue reading “Memorial Day Flag Ceremony”
Memorial Day Proclamation – President Trump
Proclamation on Prayer for Peace, Memorial Day, 2020 Issued on: May 21, 2020 Since the first shots fired in the Revolutionary War, Americans have answered the call to duty and given their lives in service to our Nation and its sacred founding ideals. As we pay tribute to the lives and legacies of these patriots onContinue reading “Memorial Day Proclamation – President Trump”
Memorial Day Proclamation – President Reagan
April 16, 1982 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Since the end of the Civil War, Memorial Day has been the time when we honor the American men and women who gave up their lives on the field of battle. We do this in recognition of the enormous sacrifice they haveContinue reading “Memorial Day Proclamation – President Reagan”
Under the Flag – Vietnam Veterans Laid to Rest
Members of the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard fold the American flag over the casket of a sailor killed during the Vietnam War during a graveside interment ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. Lt. Dennis Peterson, from Huntington Park, Calif.; Ensign Donald Frye, from Los Angeles; and Aviation Antisubmarine Warfare Technicians 2nd Class William Jackson, from Stockdale,Continue reading “Under the Flag – Vietnam Veterans Laid to Rest”
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Feature: Reynaldo Valenzuela
Reynaldo Valenzuela was born in Roswell, NM, and raised by his grandparents. He graduated in 2001 and joined the military in November of that year. He was sent to basic training at Ft. Benning, GA. After graduating from infantry school, he was stationed at Ft. Hood, TX in the BCO 1/9 CAV. His unit wasContinue reading “Feature: Reynaldo Valenzuela”
Persian Gulf War
January 17th to February 24th, 1991. Tensions are on the rise between the Iraqi government and the United Nations. Iraq’s controversial invasion of Kuwait eventually results in the UN for the first time since 1950 permitting the use of force against an enemy. A massive coalition of multinational forces is prepared for war. This UN coalitionContinue reading “Persian Gulf War”
Feature: Andreas Sanchez
Army Veteran. Former Corrections Officer. Air Traffic Controller. Team Roper. W.A.R. would like to introduce you to a long-standing member and volunteer, Andreas (Dre) Sanchez. Below, you will find a very thoughtful biography written by Andreas himself. We appreciate the history he shared of his family. We are all very proud of those who servedContinue reading “Feature: Andreas Sanchez”
Army Chaplain History
As long as armies have existed, military chaplains have served alongside Soldiers, providing for their spiritual needs, working to improve morale and aiding the wounded. The Bible tells of the early Israelites bringing their priests into battle with them. Pagan priests accompanied the Roman Legions during their conquests; as Christianity became the predominant religion ofContinue reading “Army Chaplain History”