A celebration of Patriotism with quips, quotes and comments from the world's greatest political and military leaders. Presidents, Generals, private citizens and Veterans offer insight to the American and World political and military systems.These pages are not only informative, but entertaining with tid-bits of information young and old can enjoy, and there is even a little bit of humor thrown in to boot. A perfect gift for any season or any reason; birthdays, holidays or just for the joy of giving.
A celebration of Patriotism with quips, quotes and comments from the world's greatest political and military leaders. Presidents, Generals, private citizens and Veterans offer insight to the American and World political and military systems.These pages are not only informative, but entertaining with tid-bits of information young and old can enjoy, and there is even a little bit of humor thrown in to boot. A perfect gift for any season or any reason; birthdays, holidays or just for the joy of giving.
Inspired by her own granddaughter Natalie, Vice President Joe Biden’s wife, Jill, tells a story through a child’s eyes of what family life is like when a parent is at war across the world in this eBook with audio. When her father leaves for a year of being at war, Natalie knows that she will miss him. Natalie is proud of her father, but there is nothing to stop her from wishing he was home. Some things do help her feel better. Natalie works with her Nana to send her dad and the other service men and women cookies and treats they have made. Natalie, her mom, and her brother can see and talk to Dad over the computer, and the kindness of friends at school and at church help her feel supported and loved. But there is nothing like the day when her Dad comes home at last.
This book looks at several troop categories based on primary function and analyzes the ratio between these categories to develop a general historical ratio. This ratio is called the Tooth-to-Tail Ratio. McGrath's study finds that this ratio, among types of deployed US forces, has steadily declined since World War II, just as the nature of warfare itself has changed. At the same time, the percentage of deployed forces devoted to logistics functions and to base and life support functions have increased, especially with the advent of the large-scale of use of civilian contractors. This work provides a unique analysis of the size and composition of military forces as found in historical patterns. Extensively illustrated with charts, diagrams, and tables. (Originally published by the Combat Studies Institute Press)
With striking color photos from the archives of the Associated Press, Red, White, Blue and Brave: A Salute to America's Troops presents a patriotic look at our courageous men and women in uniform fighting in Iraq and their supporters back in the U.S. Featuring moving tributes and notes from families and friends back in the states, this book proudly shows the support of a nation for our troops. Interspersed with inspirational patriotic and military quotes from today and from leaders in the past, Red, White, Blue and Brave provides an uplifting look at the hardships our troops are facing and the courage they are displaying. This book sends a strong message of appreciation and gratitude to our men and women in uniform.
This unique reference integrates knowledge culled from fifteen years of U.S. deployments to create an action plan for supporting military and veteran families during future conflicts. Its innovative ideas stretch beyond designated governmental agencies (e.g., Department of Defense, VA) to include participation from, and possible collaborations with, the business/corporate, academic, advocacy, and philanthropic sectors. Contributors identify ongoing and emerging issues affecting military and veteran families and recommend specific strategies toward expanding and enhancing current programs and policy. This proactive agenda also outlines new directions for mobilizing the research community, featuring strategies for addressing institutional challenges and improving access to critical data. Included in the coverage: Lessons learned inside the Pentagon. Merging reintegration streams for veterans and military families. The unique role of professional associations in assisting military families: a case study. Philanthropy for military and veteran families: challenges past, recommendations for tomorrow. Rules of engagement: media coverage of military families during war. Designing and implementing strategic research studies to support military families. A Battle Plan for Supporting Military Families is of immediate usefulness to leaders, professionals, and future professionals in interdisciplinary academic, governmental, advocacy, and philanthropic areas of focus interested in the theoretical, practical, and real-life concerns and needs of military-affiliated families.
Is military-support more than little, yellow magnetic ribbons, slapped-on the backs of our vehicles? More than prayers, care-packages, tissues, and casseroles? Does the Church play a vital role? As a matter of fact, yes--on all counts! If you love God, freedom, our country, and our troops--and you really want to get involved--then, this book is for you! It... - Identifies key issues, sectors, and the necessity for believer-patriots' active roles; - Relays testimonies and realities of military-life cycles; - Briefly educates on military-terminology and systems; - Equips with a practical, tested, biblically-based mobilization plan; - Divulges helpful, leadership field notes. Military-support is exactly where saints need dare to tread; we are needed in every facet, on every stage--on both the warfront and the homefront. This affects military-readiness, national-defense, and national security. Because, really--"Military-support: It's MORE than a bumper-sticker! Colorado native, Heidi Bulla, grew-up, serving in church ministry with her family. While studying for and receiving a B.A. from a liberal arts college in Florida, God moved Heidi's family to the sunny South. While there, God captured her heart for our U.S. Military, justice, law, and politics! Stoking love and passion for our troops, God led her to write, lead, and build a military ministry at her local church. She served intensively, as a lay-leader, while simultaneously working fulltime in the medical field. Heidi enjoys playing the piano, painting western mountainscapes, and making caramels at Christmas!
