Veterans Day began on November 11, 1919 as Armistice Day to commemorate peace between the Allied Nations and Germany during World War I and honor the soldiers who fought in the “Great War." After World War II and the Korean War, the day of observation was renamed Veterans Day to honor American soldiers from all wars. In honor of Veterans Day, I wanted to share with you a picture of my great uncle, Ernest Barry. He was a World War II veteran who served in the United States Arm

“America’s All-Out Defense Depends Upon Your Common Sense!” I love this article published by the Veterans of Foreign Wars during World War II. It really changes your attitude and perspective even today! STOP…Stop crabbing about the small sacrifices in personal comforts you are called upon to make in the interest of national defense. LOOK…Look over the needs of your community carefully, size up your own abilities, and offer your services where you can be of most help. LISTEN…L