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Happy Father's Day

6/19/2015

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Happy Father's Day!  This is another of those 'greeting card holidays' that can make us feel guilty for not doing the whole card and gift thing, or make us sad because we have no one to take a card and gift. For those of us who have lost our fathers, this is a reminder of how much we miss them.

Father's Day is also a little awkward for those who are on subsequent marriages. We are not their 'real' dad, but we have been  in their lives for a long time. We think of our step-children as dearly as we think of our biological children. The kids themselves are torn between spending the day with their biological father and their step-father or rushing about trying to do both. It is almost as bad as the Christmas/Hannukah trying-to-see-everyone-in-one-day dilemma. 

While I enjoy seeing the kids (now all grown up), I understand their problem and am happy to get a call or even a text saying "I Love you".  It is their behavior throughout the year that lets me know that they love me, not a card on one day. ~ Michael S. Pauley
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Happy Birthday, U.S. Army!

6/13/2015

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June 14 is the 240th birthday of the U.S. Army! Many events and celebrations will be taking place. Following is a link to help you find an event near you. Have a great weekend! ~ Michael S. Pauley

http://www.army.mil/birthday/

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Honor America Days

6/12/2015

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June 14 through July 4 are 'Honor America' days. June 14 is also the Birthday of the U.S. army.  It is a time to proudly display our flag and all it represents.  While no country or organization is perfect (as long as humans are involved, since none of us are perfect), here in America, we have made a pretty good effort to be the best we can be. We really do value individual freedom and liberty.  We really do wish others around the globe could enjoy many of our freedoms and liberties, otherwise we would not bother to get involved. So let's celebrate that which makes our country great, which includes our armed forces. Let's wish our Army a Happy Birthday and thanks for helping us keep our freedoms and liberties. ~ Michael S. Pauley
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Remembering D-Day

6/5/2015

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The Battle of Midway, D-Day, the 6 Day War. The list of conflicts that occurred on or around this time throughout history is almost endless. The weather has improved enough in most places to begin a campaign or expand one already begun. Wars of the past depended greatly on the weather. D-Day was one such conflict that was based in large part on weather predictions. With the D-Day anniversary tomorrow, June 6th, the remembrances, ceremonies, tours, etc, around the world are more numerous than we could ever hope to list here. What we can do is share some websites devoted to those who took part in the D-Day invasion, also known as Operation Overlord. 

"Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of Allied Expeditionary Force ! You are about to embark upon the Great crusade, toward which we have striven these many months. The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you... I have full confidence in your courage and devotion to duty and skill in battle. We will accept nothing less than full Victory !" Dwight D. Eisenhower

American D-Day  (http://americandday.org/)

The Battle of Normandy (
http://www.dday-overlord.com)

D-Day Museum and Overlord Embroidery    Portsmouth’s D-Day Museum is Britain’s only museum dedicated solely to covering all aspects of the D-Day landings in Normandy, France, on 6 June 1944.     (http://www.ddaymuseum.co.uk/)


While it might be a little late to head to France for the many tours and ceremonies, hopefully you can find an event near you to participate in the remembrances. ~Michael S. Pauley
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The Battle of Midway Commemorations

6/3/2015

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There will be a number of commemorations honoring the Battle of Midway over the next several days. There will be wreath-laying ceremonies and special programs at many different site. Below are just three of the events. Look for one in your area!

PENSACOLA, FLA.-In recognition of the 73rd anniversary of the Battle of Midway, the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training will host a commemoration ceremony in the Blue Angel Atrium at the National Naval Aviation Museum on Thursday June 4th at 10 a.m. (Source: Chipley Bugle.com)

Where: Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor
When: Saturday, June 06, 2015
1:30PM to 3:30PM - The Museum marks the 73rd anniversary of the turning point of WWII with a special Midway program.
            Source :pacificaviationmuseum.org

Battle of Midway Commemoration at the United States Naval Memorial 
           (Source :navymemorial.org/events/calendar/battle-midway-commemoration-3)


~ Michael S. Pauley
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Naval History

6/1/2015

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Thursday, June 4, marks the anniversary of the Battle of Midway. The Navy will have a number of remembrances on Thursday.  For you history buffs, here is a site that has an excellent article on this event.  http://www.worldwar2facts.org/battle-of-midway-facts.html
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    Michael S. Pauley is a Navy brat and an old soldier who served in all three components of the United States Army. Living in Lexington, South Carolina, Michael is now a practicing attorney and member of the United States Naval Institute and the American Legion, Post 154, Tybee Island, Georgia.

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