Monthly Archives: June 2014

Profiles of Service: Buck Weaver

Posted on June 29, 2014 by psessum

By: Fred Apgar Robert “Buck” Weaver was born in 1918 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was the fourth child in a family of two brothers and a sister, who spoiled “little Buck” as they grew older. Buck’s father, John P., was … Continue reading →

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The Big Trade

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Archie

By: Matt Archibald With all the press reports surrounding the release of Bowe Bergdahl, we haven’t seen a lot concerning the 5 detainees that we “traded” for this young man.   There have been a few reports here and there, but … Continue reading →

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Bergdahl Deserves a Trial not a Another Promotion

Posted on June 3, 2014 by psessum

By: Peter Sessum There are a lot of unknowns surrounding the disappearance, capture and finally the release of Bowe Bergdahl but one thing that isn’t in question is his rank. It is a minor issue but now that there are … Continue reading →

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Deserter Returns to Undeserved Hero’s Welcome

Posted on June 1, 2014 by psessum

By: Peter Sessum Five years ago this month Army Private First Class (PFC) Bowe Bergdahl walked off his firebase in Afghanistan and was promptly captured by the Taliban. Last week his release was secured by trading five high ranking Taliban … Continue reading →

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