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About American Legion Post #142

Authors the weekly article "News from the Hut", about local American Legion Post #142 in Hominy, OK. Read his weekly articles in the "Hominy News Progress".

Zero Dark Thirty

As our folks remembered the Day of Infamy on December 7th, 1941 our younger generation recalls 9-11. Where were you that day? I was a traditional Guardsman at Ft Polk, not on duty, but working as a project manager for … Continue reading

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The Shot Heard Around the World

I love America, it has, like most of us had times we are not proud of. But the Idea of America, where all voices can be heard, and the pursuit of Happiness is Constitutional is exceptional. Well that all began … Continue reading

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How the West was Won

I enjoyed a relaxing Sunday earlier this week and discovered one of my old favorite movies was on. How the West was Won. While Deborah Reynolds and Gregory Peck carried much of the story one of my three heroes was … Continue reading

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Your Blood His Guts

My Dad was a WWII veteran. While he served under Gen. Mark Clark he told me General Patton’s nickname became “. He told the joke among the mean was that it was His Guts your Blood. “Blood and Guts” Patton … Continue reading

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The Passing of a Great Legionnaire

Before I begin my article, I want to take time to share the passing of a wonderful man, veteran, and citizen of Hominy. WWII Navy vet John Fields passed last week, and it was difficult time for all of us … Continue reading

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