Good Morning POU! Today we honor the women of the 6888th Central Postal Battalion. Maj. Charity Adams, the 6888th’s commander, and Capt. Abbie Campbell inspect the troops upon their arrival in England, Feb. 15, 1945. During the war, nearly 1,000 women from the "Six-Triple Eight" Central Postal Battalion moved mountains of mail for millions of American service members and … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread: African-American Military History: World War II
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Monday Open Thread: African-American Military History: World War II
Good Morning POU. This week we honor the men and women who broke barriers, fought through discrimination at home as well as abroad to help this country win World War II - and we will do it without having to feature the Tuskegee Airmen at all. Yes, there were other great batallions and heros besides the Redtails. Today's post is all about The Triple Nickels. Many years … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: African-American Military History: World War II
Sunday Open Thread: The Great Lena Horne!
In honor of Memorial Day, this week will be all about little known facts of African-Americans in the Military focusing on World War II. Today however, we will begin by celebrating the first African-American to tour with the USO and entertain the troops. Singer and actress Lena Horne never wore an Army uniform, but to World War II soldiers, she was a hero — one who helped the … [Read more...] about Sunday Open Thread: The Great Lena Horne!
Tuesday Evening Thread: President Obama Reunites With Earl Smith
President Obama reunited with veteran who inspired himBy Karen Tumulty, Updated: Tuesday, January 22, 5:56 PM Five years ago, there had been a chance encounter in an Austin elevator between a Vietnam veteran and a future commander in chief. For the rest of the campaign, the candidate would carry the military patch that the stranger gave him that day. On Tuesday, Earl Smith … [Read more...] about Tuesday Evening Thread: President Obama Reunites With Earl Smith
LIVE STREAM: President Obama speaks at Arlington National Cemetery (UPDATED)
President Obama Lays Wreath at Arlington National Cemetery … [Read more...] about LIVE STREAM: President Obama speaks at Arlington National Cemetery (UPDATED)