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Support Scotland’s Veterans!
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The connections between Scotland and America run deep, and have been forged in blood many times as our soldiers have fought and died side-by-side in the fight for freedom. Today, Veteran’s Day in the US and Poppy Day in the UK, please consider making a small donation to Scotland’s veterans, Scotland’s heroes. I already…
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A Debt That Can Never Be Paid
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Happy Memorial Day! As you celebrate with friends and family, remember what this day is really about. Honoring those who will never again celebrate any day with friends and family, because they chose to serve you, and paid the ultimate price for you to be free. We owe them a debt of gratitude. Live…
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Giving Back to the Troops
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Recently, I received an invitation from a military-support organization to spend the day with the troops. As a member of the Navy League in the US, and the Royal British Legion Scotland and Royal British Legion in the United Kingdom, I never pass up those opportunities. The invitation came from Operation Homefront Missouri, an…
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Making Sure You Don’t Dishonour While Trying to Honour
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As a Scot, raised in England, living in the US, there were many changes I have had to make over the years in my interactions with people. I’ve had to adjust the way I talk so people can understand what the heck I am saying. I’ve had to become more personal in my interactions…
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Good Show Old Chap!
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I continue to be impressed by HRH The Duke of Cambridge, aka Prince William. Not only has he devoted his life to service, via Her Majesty’s Armed Forces and his extensive charity work, he is also an accomplished pilot. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gudeFyssi6g] The future of the British monarchy looks good.
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A British Military Heritage
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On June 25, the UK will celebrate Armed Forces Day. This year’s central event will take place in Edinburgh, Scotland, and my older brother and the other Royal British Legion Scotland Riders Branch members will lead the parade. Throughout the day fly-overs, parades, concerts and more will take place in honor of the men…
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While You Were Away…
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On Nov. 30, 2010, the USS Carl Vinson (CVN70) departed the Naval Air Station in San Diego, California, embarking on a 7-month deployment. This week they returned to port. I had the honor of spending some time on board the Vinson in 2010, as a guest, while they were training in the Pacific. It…