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Merry Christmas!
Sunday, December 25th, 2022Silent Night
Saturday, December 24th, 2022It’s Christmas Eve across the globe and I wish peace on earth and good will toward men.
As in years past, I’d like to present a copy of the Christmas card that “Bright Light” author Stephen Perry sent from Nha Trang to his family the week before Christmas 1967. It definitely takes my thoughts to the thousands of men and women defending the great land and her allies who won’t be home this Christmas. America’s thoughts and prayers are with them.
“NUTS!” A Truly American Christmas Story
Thursday, December 22nd, 2022
December 22 1944 – Encircled by German forces at the Battle of the Bulge, the 101st Airborne Division, under acting commander Brigadier General McAuliffe received a message from German General Heinrich Freiherr von Lüttwitz delivered under flag of truce.
To the U.S.A. Commander of the encircled town of Bastogne.
The fortune of war is changing. This time the U.S.A. forces in and near Bastogne have been encircled by strong German armored units. More German armored units have crossed the river Our near Ortheuville, have taken Marche and reached St. Hubert by passing through Hompre-Sibret-Tillet. Libramont is in German hands.
There is only one possibility to save the encircled U.S.A. troops from total annihilation: that is the honorable surrender of the encircled town. In order to think it over a term of two hours will be granted beginning with the presentation of this note.
If this proposal should be rejected one German Artillery Corps and six heavy A. A. Battalions are ready to annihilate the U.S.A. troops in and near Bastogne. The order for firing will be given immediately after this two hours term.
All the serious civilian losses caused by this artillery fire would not correspond with the well-known American humanity.
His response was perfect.
To the German Commander.
NUTS!
The American Commander
Believe it or not, the story gets even better. Upon hearing the reply, the German envoy was confused, not understanding the context.
An American Colonel quickly set the German straight, “If you don’t understand what ‘Nuts’ means, in plain English it is the same as ‘Go to hell.’ And I will tell you something else – if you continue to attack we will kill every goddam German that tries to break into this city.”
Mack Bolan Convention
Friday, December 2nd, 2022
In 1985, Mack Bolan creator Don Pendleton held the first and only convention for his iconic crime fighter in San Francisco. Hosted by publisher Gold Eagle Books, over 1,000 fans attended to convention.
The tale of the event is told at www.donpendleton.com/mack-bolan-convention.
Old Ironsides!
Monday, November 28th, 2022
The uniforms for the Army vs. Navy game have been unveiled and are inspired by the 1st Armored Division and the 80th anniversary of Operation Torch.
#GoArmyBeatNavy
Photos by Army West Point Athletics
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thursday, November 24th, 2022
Happy Thanksgiving to you no matter where you are!
Flex Systems Offers Berry Compliant Patches, Pulls and More
Thursday, September 1st, 2022
In addition to manufacturing the PVC morale patches we guve away at tradeshows, our friends at Flex Systems make other Berry Compliant items like tags and pulls.
flexsystems.com/custom-manufacturing/berry-amendment-parts-and-patches
It’s National Airborne Day
Tuesday, August 16th, 2022
