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Happy Birthday to the U.S. Army!

June 14, 2013 by Tom Shewbridge 2 Comments

U.S. Army Logo

Just wanted to take time today and wish the U.S. Army a fantastic Happy Birthday!  on today’s date, June 14th, in 1775, the U.S. Army was officially started.  Since that day, the Army has done what its core mission was created to do, protect the United States from threats and harm.  I am a proud […]

Filed Under: About Me, Armed Forces, Life/Health, Military, U.S. Army, Veterans

Top Ten list of best places for Veterans to work

June 11, 2013 by Tom Shewbridge 2 Comments

Jobs for Veterans

Thanks to Forbes, and being reported by Military.com this is a list of the top 10 companies that hire veterans with priority based on expertise, and experience. I am very happy for a surge of companies like this to stand up and recognize what has been given by our Veterans and the importance they can […]

Filed Under: Armed Forces, Life/Health, Military, U.S. Army

How can you help the Wounded Warrior Project? Just run, walk, or ride!

March 11, 2013 by Tom Shewbridge 2 Comments

Wounded Warrior Project

Help support Wounded Warrior Project every time you walk, run or bike with a free iPhone/Android app called Charity Miles! Here’s how it works: Every time you exercise, start the app. Your phone’s GPS keeps track of the distance you’ve gone. At the end of your workout, corporate sponsors donate to WWP for every mile […]

Filed Under: Armed Forces, Life/Health, Military, Veterans

Review of Medrills “Fracture” iOS app for Paramedic’s and EMT’s

March 8, 2013 by Tom Shewbridge 3 Comments

iOS App

It is rare that I find software that actually can help teach or refresh medical knowledge and techniques for EMT’s and Paramedic’s to use on my iPod Touch or iPad.  I saw a review for Medrills apps, and decided I wanted to test them for myself and share the review with you.

Filed Under: Armed Forces, EMS/EMT/Paramedic, iOS Apps, iPad, Paramedics, U.S. Army

** Veterans Day ** From a Veteran sharing with Veterans Free Lunch at Texas Roadhouse

November 8, 2012 by Tom Shewbridge Leave a Comment

From a Veteran who has much respect for Veterans and Active Service Military Personnel  I wanted to share that Texas Roadhouse is offering a free lunch to those who have served.  Please review the details below, and look forward to a story coming up about my veteran service, dedication to others, and a brick that […]

Filed Under: About Me, Armed Forces, Life/Health, Military

Why joining the Military was a good thing for me.

September 28, 2012 by Tom Shewbridge 12 Comments

Army Logo

When I decided to join the Army, I was scared. I was scared of what may happen, if I would go to war, what if I got hurt or worse killed. All these things were running through my head and I almost thought do I really want to do this? I did go! Best decision […]

Filed Under: About Me, Armed Forces, Life/Health, U.S. Army

Still trying to help a deployed soldier, wanna help? Help me support them!

September 2, 2012 by Tom Shewbridge 2 Comments

  Hi, This is just a follow up to a post that has not had any responses to it. In addition to being a Veteran Paramedic, I am also a US Army Veteran, I served in Desert Storm/Shield, and I always just want to try to help soldiers in need. 10% of my eBay auction […]

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Still trying to help a deployed soldier, wanna help?

August 31, 2012 by Tom Shewbridge Leave a Comment

  Hi, This is just a follow up to a post that has not had any responses to it.  In addition to being a Veteran Paramedic, I am also a US Army Veteran, I served in Desert Storm/Shield, and I always just want to try to help soldiers in need.  10% of my eBay auction […]

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Let me buy your soldier some coffee! – Nominate them and I will send them a $20 Gift Card

August 17, 2012 by Tom Shewbridge 20 Comments

Cup of Joe for a Joe

9/7/2012  Just an update, the nominated soldier has to be stationed at one of the bases currently on the list (link provided) where Green Beans Coffee has locations.  Thank you so much, and unfortunately they are not located at every installation/base.   Primarily in Afghanistan/Iraq/and about 8-9 bases in the United States.  Thank you again from […]

Filed Under: About Me, Armed Forces, U.S. Army

This day in history July 26th, did you know?

July 26, 2012 by Tom Shewbridge 2 Comments

This Day in History  1775: The Second Continental Congress establishes a postal system. 1788: New York becomes the 11th state to ratify the Constitution. 1947: Pres. Harry Truman signs a law uniting the Army, Navy, and Air Force as the National Military Establishment, directed by the secretary of defense, and creating the National Security Council […]

Filed Under: Armed Forces, Military, U.S. Army

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