A Deck of Cards

This Soldier tribute is from magician Justin Flom.

On a Wing and a …

By Dr. Earl Tilford
As posted at The Center for Vision and Values
Not long ago, a group of 66 members of Congress sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta, urging him to issue guidance to counter an “alarming pattern of attacks on faith” in the U.S. Air Force. This was a reaction to U.S. [...]

The Flags at the Cemetery

By Paul Kengor
Like many Americans, Memorial Day never ceases to move me. Rivaled only by Christmas and Easter, it’s the most poignant time of the year for me, maybe because, like Christmas and Easter, it’s about life, death, and remembrance.
This Memorial Day, several images stick with me:
Recently, I was sitting at the waiting room at [...]

There is no price we will not pay

Remembering Reagan’s comments on the choice between war and peace
via militarytimes.com

No Laughing at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Watch as this soldier “requests” silence and respect.

Frank Kravetz: An American Hero

This Christmas weekend on my radio program, I interview Frank Kravetz, a World War II combat veteran and former Prisoner of War.
Frank volunteered for the U.S. Army Air Corps and entered the military at age 20 on November 2, 1943.  He became a tail gunner on a B-17 bomber and flew six combat missions over [...]

World War II Memorial in Southwest PA

For the construction phase of this project, the committee has raised close to 95% of the money needed.  So far, this money has come from the government (state & local), foundations, and private businesses.  To learn more, and to donate to this worthy project, please click here!

John Lukacs

The Veterans Leadership Program of Western Pennsylvania honors John Lukacs with this year’s Senator John Heinz Community Advocate Award for his book, Escape from Davao.

John describes the horrific conditions of life as an American POW in the Philippines during World War II, and the harrowing prison escape by American soldiers from Davao – [...]

Veterans Leadership Program, Oct. 20, 2011

[ October 20, 2011; 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] This year I am once again serving as Chairman of the Veterans Leadership Program of Western Pennsylvania’s annual “Tribute to Veterans Awards Celebration” at the Carnegie Music Hall. This year’s Awards Celebration will be held on the evening of Thursday, October 2oth and will be an emotional and entertaining tribute to all who have [...]

Sep. 17-18: What Would Keynes Do?


UPDATED
On my radio show last weekend, I spoke with Congressman Tim Murphy (R-PA) about the growing Solyndra scandal. The more we learn about the Obama White House’s involvement with this solar company, the more it becomes clear that politics, ideology, and even corruption (not economics) were the driving forces behind this $535 million tax [...]