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Happy Veterans Day ~ What it Means to be a Veteran to Me

November 11, 2016 by Tom Shewbridge 1 Comment

Happy Veterans Day ~ What it Means to be a Veteran to Me

Happy Veteran’s Day to all those alive that have already served. I am a veteran, and proud to thank others and salute them. ~Tom

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Memorial Day ~ A Day of Remembrance

May 29, 2016 by Tom Shewbridge Leave a Comment

Memorial Day ~ A Day of Remembrance

Memorial Day is a day of remembrance. Honoring those who have sacrificed their lives for our freedom and way of life. Enjoy your day, remember why though.

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Serving my Country was an Honor – Happy Veterans Day

November 11, 2015 by Tom Shewbridge 3 Comments

Serving my Country was an Honor - Happy Veterans Day

Veterans Day is a moment to thank all those who have served our country, and have made sacrifices to do so. Thank a Veteran today, and remember them always.

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Armed Forces Day 2015 – What it means to me?

May 16, 2015 by Tom Shewbridge Leave a Comment

Armed Forces Day 2015

Armed Forces Day 2015 is just another day for those currently serving in the Military, but for everyone else, it should be a reminder for all they do. ~Tom

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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