by Ed Meskel | Jul 4, 2013 | Ed Meskel, US Military History
41 for Freedom With the 4th of July holiday here, just as with Veterans Day and Memorial Day, I take time to pause and reflect on my past. As a US NAVY veteran of 26 years, there is much to reflect upon. I am proud to say that I was a crew member on two separate...
by Jaye Andone | Jun 18, 2013 | US Military History
I have often wondered what the significance of U.S. military challenge coins was. Apparently, U.S. military challenge coins date back to World War I in helping the soldiers and troops form a sense of esprit de corps. The popularity of these coins spread during the...