Military

Area Graduate Serves Aboard USS Fitzgerald
Area Graduate Serves Aboard USS Fitzgerald
Area Graduate Serves Aboard USS Fitzgerald
Pictured above is Blake Freeman, a graduate of Yorktown High School.  The now Petty Officer 3rd class Blake Freeman, is serving aboard the U.S Navy destroyer USS Fitzgerald.  He works in a base south of Tokyo.  He is responsible for safely navigating the ship through the ocean...
Congressman Hosts Veterans Summit
Congressman Hosts Veterans Summit
Congressman Hosts Veterans Summit
Congressman Blake Farenthold (TX-27) is hosting the summit. Representatives from the South Texas Veterans Health Care System, Texas Veterans Commission, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, and other veterans support groups will be on hand to provide information regarding veterans’ clinics, health benefits, education, employment, housing, cemeteries, land, transportation, social s
Fly Your U.S. Flag Proudly–and Correctly
Fly Your U.S. Flag Proudly–and Correctly
Fly Your U.S. Flag Proudly–and Correctly
Independence Day is a perfect holiday on which to fly Old Glory. However, did you know that there are rules for proper flag etiquette? If you want to show your respect for the symbol of the U.S.A., you need to know how to properly display the Stars and Stripes.
Victoria Resident Wins Community Service Award
Victoria Resident Wins Community Service Award
Victoria Resident Wins Community Service Award
American Military University (AMU) has recognized alumnus Gilbert Ramon of Victoria, Texas, with a 2014 Alumni Community Service Award for his professional accomplishments, community engagement, and service to the university. Ramon completed his Bachelor of Arts in Homeland Security at AMU in 2009. He has been involved in community service since 1990 and is active in The Boys and Girls Clubs, as a
VFW Flag Day Ceremony
VFW Flag Day Ceremony
VFW Flag Day Ceremony
This Saturday, June 14th, is Flag Day. Join Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4146 for a ceremonial flag raising at the VFW Post 4146 at 8:00 a.m. to celebrate Flag Day. Refreshments to follow. VFW Post 4146 is at 2001 Lova Lane in Victoria...
Suspicious Email? Gee…Let Me Think About This
Suspicious Email? Gee…Let Me Think About This
Suspicious Email? Gee…Let Me Think About This
So, I'm checking one of my email accounts, and I see one with the subject line: "From Colonel Nick Logan." "Hmm...," I think to myself. "I don't know anybody named 'Colonel Nick Logan.' I have a brother who retired from the California Army National Guard years ago as a Colonel, but that's not his name. I know a few people named 'Nick,' but none of them are in the military,