Showing posts with label Military. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Military. Show all posts

Nov 11, 2009

-FUPPETS- Veterans Day

As the story goes, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of the year 1918, The German's signed the Armistice agreement, officially ending World War I. In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson officially declared a holiday in remembrance of this occasion, to be called ARMISTICE DAY. In 1954, President Eisenhower signed into law a declaration turning Armistice Day into a remembrance of all past veterans, known as Veterans Day.
In other parts of the world this day is still commemorated as Armistice Day, or as Remembrance Day.
A veteran is anyone who has served in the military, not just those who saw active combat duty. Soldiers of all types are to be celebrated this day, for while one may not agree with the policies of the politicians who put these men and women into action, one should respect the sacrifice and duty shown by these soldiers. Of course, the biggest sacrifice is given by those who die in the line of duty.



We all know someone who has served. -FUPPETS- encourages you to go up to these people, shake their hand and thank them for what they did, whether in wartime or peacetime, and tell them they and their efforts were and are appreciated. For the most part, the United States relies on an all-volunteer military. In China, Israel, and many other countries, military service is mandatory for all citizens, or all men in some cases.

Jan 30, 2009

SUPER BOWL & Two Beers


The SUPER BOWL is nearly upon us once again. -FUPPETS- avidly supports the beauty and mayhem of professional football, and this year the Championship Game is poised to be one for the ages. One of the most decorated and praised teams ever, the Pittsburgh Steelers, are facing off against the perennial loser team of the NFL, The Arizona Cardinals.
For many people, the Super Bowl is a day to feast and party, to hang with friends watching the big game. For many others the Super Bowl is an occasion to witness spectacle at it's most hyped, to watch the commercials and to discuss the halftime show. For US soldiers/seamen/airmen stationed overseas however, the Super Bowl is a special time.
Many bases work on skeleton crews to allow as many soldiers to watch the game as possible. There are satellite feeds and impromptu celebrations throughout all military bases worldwide. This year, in Iraq, the soldiers have been promised two beers each to enjoy with the Super Bowl, and they are righteously looking forward to them!.
ESPN has filed a great story about this, and about the men and women serving overseas.

TWO BEERS IN THE DESERT: On Super Bowl Sunday, American Military Personnel Stationed in Iraq Will Enjoy A Couple Of Historic Cold Ones. - ( Wright Thompson - ESPN )