Military and History Related Links and Resources
"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same, or one day we will spend our sunset years telling our children and our children's children what it was once like in the United States where men were free."
-Ronald Reagan, 40th President of the US (1911-2004)
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National Military Family Database
http://www.nmfa.org/site/PageServer?pagename=links
The Virtual Vietnam Wall - find a name, read a memory, leave a message
The Charters of Freedom - the Declaration of Independence, The Constitution, The Bill of Rights - a historical document resource
www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/constitution.html
Wondering something about one of our Presidents?
www.whitehouse.gov/about/presidents/
The Colonel (Ret) Robert L. Howard Tribute webpage - America's most decorated soldier, with eight Purple Hearts, three Medal of Honor nominations (one given), the Distinguished Service Cross, and the Silver Star...a truly amazing man:
The Audie Leon Murphy webpage - most decorated WWII soldier and famous Hollywood actor
www.audiemurphy.com/welcome.htm
Veteran's Administration - Resources for Returning Soldiers for OEF/OIF
Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc - mothers with children serving (or who have served) in the military
American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. - Perpetuating the Noble Principles for which they fought and died
Veteran's Day Information
http://www1.va.gov/opa/vetsday/
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
the Honor Flight Network - transporting America's heroes to Washington DC at no charge so they can visit their memorials:
How to Obtain/Replace Military Records
http://www.archives.gov/st-louis/military-personnel/index.html#contact
Awards and decorations of the US military - with photos of ribbons and links to definitions and corresponding dates and information:
http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Awards/Ribbons/OrderofPrecedence.htm
US Military Rank and Insignia Chart (Enlisted):
http://usmilitary.about.com/od/theorderlyroom/l/blenlrank.htm
US Military Rank and Insignia Chart (Commissioned Officer):
http://usmilitary.about.com/od/theorderlyroom/l/blofficerrank.htm
The American Flag Code - its history, how to display the flag, etc.
History of the Star Spangled Banner
http://americanhistory.si.edu/starspangledbanner/
Patriotic Songs and the stories behind them
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/diglib/ihas/html/patriotic/patriotic-home.html
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White House Commission on Remembrance- encouraging Americans to honor the sacrifices made on our behalf
http://www.remember.gov/OnThisDaySong/tabid/55/Default.aspx
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VA Healthcare and Enrollment
http://www.va.gov/healtheligibility/
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Military Chapel - All Gave Some, Some Gave All (light a virtual candle, read a poem, remember a loved one)
http://www.militarychapel.org/index2.html
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ReMIND - Helping to Heal the Wounds of War (founded by journalist Bob Woodruff)
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Veteran's Affairs
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Patriot Guard - the men and women who voluntarily escort our heroes to their final resting place
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Disabled American Veterans- need a ride to the VA hospital? Information on scholarships? Interested in learning more? click on:
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The Navy Moms Association- supporting sailors and their families
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Wreaths Across America - one company in Maine on a mission to put a wreath on every veteran's grave in America...and you can help them reach their goal:
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The Iraq Star Foundation - a non-profit organization that assists wounded warriors with reconstructive surgery
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The USO - supporting our soldiers until everyone comes home
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The history of "Taps"
www.arlingtoncemetery.net/taps.htm
Military Funeral Honors - what you are entitled to and how to go about arranging it:
www.militaryfuneralhonors.osd.mil/index.html
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Arlington National Cemetery
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a complete listing of military discounts
http://shock.military.com/DC/DealIndex.jsp
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The Department of Defense's Joint Electronic Library - a Dictionary of Military Terms - if it exists, you can find it here
www.dtic.mil/doctrine/dod_dictionary/
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Original Civil War Photographs - an amazing collection of 145 year old photos
www.mikelynaugh.com/VirtualCivilWar/New/Originals2/index.html
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the Army Reserve website promoting health and wellness (unaffiliated with our website, even though it says "hooah"- literally and figuratively!)
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The State of CT's DMV application and information for Gold Star Families License Plates - something we pray no one ever needs, but if you do:
www.ct.gov/dmv/cwp/view.asp?a=811&q=395440
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The Department of Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office
The National Prisoner of War Museum
American Battle Monuments Commission - stories, burial listings, services, and documentaries:
Know someone deployed to Afghanistan? - A complete list of air fields, camps, FOBs, and facilities with information on each area:
www.globalsecurity.org/military/facility/afghanistan.htm
How about Iraq?
www.globalsecurity.org/military/facility/iraq.htm
Kuwait?
www.globalsecurity.org/military/facility/kuwait.htm
Last Updated (Monday, 01 March 2010 18:32)
