Today is the annual Bataan Memorial Death March, a 26.2-mile race through the New Mexico Desert at White Sands Missile Range. It commemorates the long, grueling forced march of American POWs through the Philippine jungle in 1942. The story of these soldiers was commemorated in the book Ghost Soldiers and the movie The Great Raid.
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Posts tagged: army
Are You Man Enough? The Bataan Memorial Death March
Grenade Falls At Your Feet. What Do You Do?
Recently, a British soldier had to make a quick choice when a grenade landed on the rooftop where he and his commander were fighting. During an intense firefight in Afghanistan, a grenade came flying up from the ground, hit is commander in the chest and fell at their feet. Rifleman James McKie didn’t have much time to think. “I’ve really only got one chance to do this,” he said to himself. Then he did something pretty amazing. Read more →
Mustache March: US Army Mustache Standards
Meet a facial hair pioneer: Ambrose Everett Burnside. He was a Union General during the American Civil War with a distinctive mustache. His chops were became so famous that this style was named for him, the Sideburn. To be sure, Burnside had an awesome mustache, but unfortunately it wouldn’t fly in today’s Army. Read more →
Ranger Up Makes Some Awesome Shirts
Ranger Up designs and prints awesome original military shirts and gear. The company is run by veterans, and their designs reflect their combat experience. Their shirts are straightforward, rough, unapologetic in their message. Their designs will appeal to both vets and classic patriots alike.
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