Audacia! That was our motto. It was written boldly on the insignia we wore. All of us. By Daring Deeds, that’s what it means. We were warriors, are warriors. Ready to answer the call of […]
No, really? Diesel Exhaust Fluid? Come on………. An essay by Will Marshall and David David M. Poehlein
Not knowing diddly squat about diesels, I feel like someone is also going to ask me to pick up a few boxes of grid squares, muffler bearings, and blinker fluid. Diesel Exhaust Fluid, now I’ve […]
Reverse bucket list, What’s one thing you won’t do again……… An essay by William Marshall
My buddy listed his as, “I won’t run out of ammo again.” Wow, some of my friends sound militant. I guess maybe that is because they are. We are. I was trained just like […]
The Army Airborne and the start to Camp MacKall — Pacific Paratrooper
Airborne, Camp MacKall The original idea for an American airborne came from Gen. Billy Mitchell in 1918. His commander, Gen. Pershing agreed, but once the WWI Armistice was signed, the plan was terminated. In the […]
I want to talk to an adult……. An essay by William Marshall
He screamed, it was almost at the top of his lungs. “I want to talk to an adult.” There really wasn’t anyone else around. I mean people were here, and there. But I was kinda […]
Put your gun down……….. An essay by William Marshall
I remember Andy Griffith saying to Barney something like, “Now put your gun down, there is no need for shooting, let’s just talk about things here, guns are loud and not helpful for conversations.” […]
Yep, I’m a Northview guy……….. An essay by William Marshall
Looking back on it, I am proud. I didn’t actually graduate from there, I actually graduated from Lake Mary High School down in Florida. I left Northview half way through my junior year. As I […]
Be safe…….. An essay by William Marshall
That’s what we say when we someone is leaving, maybe about to drive away. “Be safe.” The idea is don’t drive into a ditch, but it really does translate into so much more. I think […]