This Memorial Day, we remember those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of those who are grieving. May we, as Abraham Lincoln said at Gettysburg, “highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain—that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom—and … More In Honor of Our Fallen Heroes
Porque vosotros, hermanos, a libertad fuisteis llamados; solamente que no uséis la libertad como ocasión para la carne, sino servíos por amor los unos a los otros. (RVR 1960) CONTEXT: Liberty in the military is normally associated with authorized leave of absence from duty. A 3 day pass, shore leave or part of your 30 … More Saturday’s Military Devotional – Liberty
Some veterans live “normal” lives post deployment or separation for years, some never adjust. For others the stain of service comes out years later. Here is the story of one such member and her son along with their message “Don’t Give Up.” REMEMBER there are many resources and fellow prior service members (like me) you … More “Don’t Give Up”
A little late as AFD was this past Saturday 16 May 2020 🙂 American Minute with Bill Federer Army Day, Navy Day and Air Force Day were combined in 1949 to be Armed Forces Day, celebrated the 3RD SATURDAY IN MAY. Army Day formerly was the date the US entered World War I, April 6, … More U.S. Armed Forces Day
With COVID-19 and the lock-down still a happening, old movies seem to be all the rage on TV. The other night as I was driving my wife crazy flipping channels I caught part of A Few Good Men where Tom Cruise and Kiefer Sutherland are discussing the finer points of military “code” Honor, Duty, Corps, … More Saturday’s Military Devotional – DUTY
Some of us are old enough to remember being taught American History in school. Eventually we got around to the topic of World War II and the famous “Loose Lips Sink Ships” motto. When I was a kid I didn’t think much of this mainly because WWII was in the past, the Vietnam war was … More Saturday’s Military Devotional – The Lips
For years I have seen the following all over social media: As someone retired from the US Army I fully understand the meaning behind this, and while the sacrifice made by members of the Armed Forces for our Freedom can never and should never ever be minimized, that of Christ far exceeds it. CONTEXT: For when … More Saturday’s Military Devotional – Sacrifice for Others
The Lord, the Psalmist’s Shepherd The Lord is my Shepherd [to feed, to guide and to shield me], I shall not want. 2 He lets me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still and quiet waters. 3 He refreshes and restores my soul (life); He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. … More Saturday’s Military Devotional – 23rd Psalm
CONTEXT: When I was a kid I loved to walk along the shores of Cape Cod, or more recently along the beaches of South Mississippi. Yet every once in a while the majestic beauty of those walks would be interrupted God’s might. While I may no longer live along the Gulf coast and have to … More Saturday’s Military Devotional – MIGHT
CONTEXT: Since the beginning of time man has craved freedom. Anyone who has watched Braveheart remembers Mel Gibson (playing William Wallace) rcreaming it out to rally his army. Many a war has been fought (including that for the USA) over the lack of freedom. But the bible makes it clear true freedom can only be … More Saturday’s Military Devotional – Freedom
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