THE DO’S AND DON’TS OF AMERICAN FLAG ETIQUETTE
THE DO’S AND DON’TS OF AMERICAN FLAG ETIQUETTE Certain holidays such as the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, Election Day, and (of course) Flag Day remind Americans about the symbolism behind the flag –...
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JAPANESE TYPE 95 HA-GO LIGHT TANK
THE DO’S AND DON’TS OF AMERICAN FLAG ETIQUETTE Japanese Type 95 Ha-Go Light Tank on display outside the U.S. Army Museum of Hawaii, Fort DeRussy, Waikiki. Intrigued to learn more about this tank, I...
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THE U.S. ARMY MUSEUM OF HAWAII
THE U.S. ARMY MUSEUM OF HAWAII Outside of U.S. Army Museum of Hawaii. You may recall from my editorial that I had recently been on a trip with my wife to the Hawaiian islands of Maui and Oahu, amazing...
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WORLD PEACE DAY The International Day of Peace more commonly known as World Peace Day is observed annually on the 21st of September. The day was first celebrated in 1981 and continues to be observed...
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WAR CORRESPONDENT/JOURNALIST – ERNIE PYLE
WAR CORRESPONDENT/JOURNALIST - ERNIE PYLE Every five years at Punchbowl Cemetery, in Honolulu, HI, the Ernie Pyle Legacy Foundation hosts a eulogy reading in memory of the Pullitzer Prize winning...
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A HISTORY OF MILITARY WORKING DOGS (MWDS)
A HISTORY OF MILITARY WORKING DOGS (MWDS) The earliest recorded use of canines in combat was around 600 BC by the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans. However, no military in history has used them as...
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THE GO FOR BROKE BATTALION
THE GO FOR BROKE BATTALION “Go For Broke” is a slang frequently used in Hawaii which means to put it all on the line, risk everything to win big. Whether you see it on a t-shirt, mug, or any other...
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HOW ROSIE INSPIRED WOMEN TO SERVE
HOW ROSIE INSPIRED WOMEN TO SERVE The “Rosie the Riveter” movement was the catapult that set women in the workforce, and in doing so, changed the make-up of the American workforce. Previous to the...
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WHO REALLY WAS ROSIE THE RIVETER?
WHO REALLY WAS ROSIE THE RIVETER? The true identity of Rosie the Riveter has been the subject of considerable debate for many years. In fact, since the Rosie the Riveter campaign consisted of various...
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“WE CAN DO IT” CAMPAIGN
“WE CAN DO IT” CAMPAIGN Rosie the Riveter is an iconic propaganda image utilized during World War II at recruiting female workers to support the war effort, but it is thought that she inspired much...
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