Matt Veasey EDITORIALS, HISTORY

Why remembering Pearl Harbor remains important today

On December 7, 1941 the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service delivered a devastating blow to the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor, Oahu, Hawaii. This was a preemptive surprise attack by the Japanese, with the hope that they could decimate the U.S. Pacific Fleet. The Japanese believed that the United States was the greatest … Continue reading Why remembering Pearl Harbor remains important today

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Matt Veasey EDITORIALS, HISTORY

Real American Hero: John Mihalowski

  The old series which regularly ran here at my website continue to return with this first "Real American Heroes" piece in over four years. This series normally remembers and honors heroes from the American military ranks. Many were recipients of the Medal of Honor. This is the highest and most prestigious honor which can … Continue reading Real American Hero: John Mihalowski

Matt Veasey EDITORIALS

For how long will we "Never Forget"?

For the past 11 years on this date, we've all heard, spoke, typed a now familiar refrain: "Never Forget!" What we must never forget, of course, are the attacks against our nation on September 11th, 2001 by radical Islamists bringing their war against western civilization right to our doorsteps. Today, I heard a couple of … Continue reading For how long will we "Never Forget"?

Matt Veasey EDITORIALS, HISTORY

For how long will we “Never Forget”?

For the past 11 years on this date, we've all heard, spoke, typed a now familiar refrain: "Never Forget!" What we must never forget, of course, are the attacks against our nation on September 11th, 2001 by radical Islamists bringing their war against western civilization right to our doorsteps. Today, I heard a couple of … Continue reading For how long will we “Never Forget”?