Freedom Starts Here
On this 4th of July, 2019, our gratitude and appreciation go out to all those who have and will preserve, honor, respect and defend our innate rights to pursue life, liberty and happiness.
There are many ways to serve – from abroad or from our homes, by the ultimate sacrifice or a meaningful conversation to help someone else better understand what is at stake and why it is important. Everyone’s contributions are not necessarily equal, but they are all important and vital to preserve the innate liberties we still possess.
Thank you to all who have served in every way, especially our military and first responders who put their lives at stake every day to protect and defend ours.
Take a moment to reflect. Then, have fun today and stay safe!
On 19 April, the initial siege of Boston (1775–1776) by the Minutemen militia impeded the flow of reinforcements and supplies to the British army. By 14 June, the Second Continental Congress chose to adopt the militia and formed it into the new Continental Army, and unanimously elected George Washington the next day as its Commander-in-Chief. A set of naval constraints were established due to the successful siege complemented by the supporting capabilities that the British were giving their garrisons. Even though there still wasn’t a formidable Continental navy yet, the individual colonies each had navies and marines of their own. Units of the Continental Army and groups of militia were sometimes pressed to serve as sailors and naval infantry on ships, purposely serving as marines. These American colonial marines have no lineage traceable to the Continental Marines, nor the modern United States Marine Corps; nonetheless, they fought the British as American marines as early as May.
Looking for cruise book featuring the USS Alamo LSD-33 during the mid 60’s, preferably 1966-1968. Thank you.