Planet Earth, its bounty offers both the basic needs of our very existence and the comforts we have achieved that are so much a part of our way of life. Earth Day, celebrated every April 22, tells us how we can give back and help maintain a healthy and productive planet now and for future […]
Old Glory
Sitting sewing in her shop one day with her girls around her, several gentlemen entered. She recognized one of these as the uncle of her deceased husband, Col. GEORGE ROSS, a delegate from Pennsylvania to Congress. She also knew the handsome form and features of the dignified, yet graceful and polite Commander in Chief, who, […]
Anchors Aweigh
Verse 1 – Midshipman Alfred H. Miles (1906) Stand Navy down the field, sails set to the sky. We’ll never change our course, so Army you steer shy-y-y-y. Roll up the score, Navy, Anchors Aweigh. Sail Navy down the field and sink the Army, sink the Army Grey. Verse 2 – Midshipman Alfred H. Miles […]
Rifleman’s Creed
This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine. My rifle is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life. My rifle, without me, is useless. Without my rifle, I am useless. I must fire my rifle true. I must shoot […]
Bugle Calls
Drums beating (infantry), bugles calling (cavalry and artillery), the units of the American Army answered the “sound signals” developed during the Revolutionary War from contact with the French and English armies. By the end of the Civil War, all units were using bugle calls. To alleviate the confusion evident during the Civil War, General Emory […]
The U.S. Air Force Song
(chorus I) OFF we go into the wild blue yonder, Climbing high into the sun Here they come zooming to meet our thunder At ‘em boys, Give ‘er the gun! Down we dive, spouting our flame from under Off with one helluva roar! We live in fame or go down in flame. Hey! Nothing can […]
What is Culture.Mil?
I have always loved history. But reading it out of a history book or watching a documentary is, to me, dry and boring. The stories of the people, both as a whole, and more importantly, as individuals, are what make history come alive. Their trials and their triumphs, their hopes and their fears, are the […]
April Fools’ Day
The pranksters are gearing up and the jokes are ready to roll. It’s nearly that time of year again. April Fools’ Day, also known as All Fools’ Day, has an ambiguous history. The most common belief stems from the changing of the Julian Calendar to the Gregorian Calendar (still used today) in 1582. Pope Gregory […]
Create Your Own Holiday
There is at least one holiday or event being celebrated every day of the year across the globe. Some days have multiple celebrations, individual to countries or people, while others are worldwide. March 26 turns the tables and asks people to create their own holiday or event. This is a great opportunity to throw out […]
National Pig Day
“I know of no other animals [who] are more consistently curious, more willing to explore new experiences, more ready to meet the world with open mouthed enthusiasm. Pigs, I have discovered, are incurable optimists and get a big kick out of just being.” – Lyall Watson, Johannesburg Zoo director and biologist It’s a banner day […]
