Seventh Infantry Regiment / Third Infantry Division Army medic, Roy Gallagher, was engaged, daily, in the fight against German forces in eastern France in 1944. At some point, no doubt in the thick of combat, and while tending to wounded comrades, he lost his Army canteen. And wherever I fell, … read more
America is currently engaged in a literal fight for our lives. The deadly coronavirus continues to rage throughout the land, with the projected peak in deaths not yet reached (as of 4-5-20), and the prediction that this next week could be the worst one yet, in terms of virus-related fatalities … read more
U.S. Coast Guard Lieutenant Ian Erickson is a Minnesota native, and a graduate of the University of Minnesota-Duluth, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Upon graduation, he took a non-traditional route into the Coast Guard, by, first, receiving a commission, based on his university studies and prior … read more
We’ve lost another outstanding career senior military officer, with the passing this past week of Major General Bill Bland (3-18-20). A native Georgian (Statesboro) and a graduate of Georgia Tech, General Bland enlisted in the GA Air National Guard in 1958. He was subsequently selected for Air Force pilot training … read more
Major General Suddath passed away in Savannah on February 27, 2020. A native of Savannah, General Suddath attended both Auburn University and the University of Georgia prior to his acceptance at West Point. He graduated in 1956 as an Infantry Second-Lieutenant. General Suddath compiled an impressive Army career. He served … read more
