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As yesterday's defenders of freedom, we want to welcome today's veteran service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group. Our common bond is the foreign conflict, whether it is service in the Persian Gulf, Korea, Kosovo, the war on terrorism or peace-keeping expeditionary campaigns. Your courage and sacrifice have made a difference in preserving and defending world peace.

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IN-COUNTRY

A satirical reflection by Author/Artist Phil Fehrenbacher

Phil enlisted in the Army in 1965 where you served for years in Vietnam. He became a graphic designer and has worked for the state of Oregon for 26 years. He retired in 2003 and started the Cartoon "In-Country". The cartoons reflect his experiences during his tour of duty in South Vietnam.

There is a new cartoon everyday.

Semiquincentennial

Welcome to a year of Celebrating 250 Years of America!

Over the year we will be posting what we hopoe you will find interesting stories, and facts about the Country and People we love. At the top of the website you will find a page for each of our military branches. As we start off the year we will link to their history pages, but during the year events of each service will be highlighted. stay tuned for more to come.

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History for the 22nd of February

February 22nd is a heavyweight date in American history, primarily because it

marks the birth of the nation’s "founding father." However, several other pivotal moments in diplomacy and space exploration also landed on this day.

1. The Birth of George Washington (1732)

The most significant event on this date is the birth of George Washington in Westmoreland County, Virginia.

The Calendar Shift: Interestingly, Washington was technically born on February 11 under the "Old Style" Julian calendar. When the British Empire switched to the Gregorian calendar in 1752, his birthday moved to February 22.
The Celebration: While we now celebrate "Presidents Day" on the third Monday of February, many traditionalists and historical sites still honor his actual birth date today.

2. The Adams-Onís Treaty (1819)

A massive moment for American geography occurred on this day when the U.S. and Spain signed the Adams-Onís Treaty.

Florida Acquisition: Spain officially ceded Florida to the United States.
Defining the West: The treaty also defined the boundary between the U.S. and New Spain (now Mexico), giving the U.S. a clear claim to the Pacific Northwest (Oregon Country) for the first time.

3. The Battle of Buena Vista (1847)

During the Mexican-American War, this two-day battle began on February 22.

The Underdog Win: General Zachary Taylor’s 5,000 troops were outnumbered nearly 3-to-1 by Santa Anna’s Mexican army.
Political Fallout: Taylor’s victory turned him into a national hero, directly propelling him to the White House as the 12th President just two years later.

4. The "Miracle on Ice" (1980)

In one of the most iconic moments in American sports and Cold War culture, the U.S. Olympic hockey team defeated the defending gold-medal Soviet Union team in Lake Placid, New York.

The Stakes: The Soviet team was considered unbeatable, having won the previous four gold medals.
The Impact: The 4–3 victory provided a massive boost to American morale during a period of high international tension and domestic economic struggle.

5. Project Mercury: Friendship 7 Returns (1962)

While John Glenn launched on February 20, the nation spent the following days celebrating his successful return as the first American to orbit the Earth. By February 22, Glenn was being hailed as a Cold War hero, proving the U.S. could compete with the Soviet space program.

Quick Summary Table

Year	Event	Significance
1732	George Washington Born	Birth of the 1st U.S. President.
1819	Adams-Onís Treaty	U.S. acquires Florida from Spain.
1847	Battle of Buena Vista	Key victory in the Mexican-American War.
1980	Miracle on Ice	U.S. Hockey defeats USSR in the Olympics.

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Ok the year was 1980 they were the USSR. The United States of America did not have professional hockey players like they did. It was called the Miracle on Ice! Here we call it American Grit! That was 2/22/1980.

Today TEAM USA has a chance to do it one more time. This time they are Canada.

We still believe in American Grit! (GO FOR THE GOLD TEAM USA!)

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As yesterday's defenders of freedom...

...we want to welcome today's military service members into our ranks to become part of our elite group.

WWII, Korean War, Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, Kosovo, War in Afghanistan, War in Iraq, War on Global Terror and other Peace-Keeping Expeditionary Campaigns throughout the globe.

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