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Happy Father's Day to all those who are the reason we ride motorcycles today. You never forced us to learn; you were ju...
06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day to all those who are the reason we ride motorcycles today. You never forced us to learn; you were just too good not to emulate! We also miss the ones no longer with us.

On June 19, 1786, Major General Nathanael Greene dies at 43 years of age in Savannah, GA. He leaves behind a lasting le...
06/19/2026

On June 19, 1786, Major General Nathanael Greene dies at 43 years of age in Savannah, GA. He leaves behind a lasting legacy of success and passion.

He was regarded by peers and historians as the second-best American general" in the Revolutionary War, after Washington. Historian Russell Weigley believed that "Greene's outstanding characteristic as a strategist was his ability to weave the marauding of partisan raiders into a coherent pattern, coordinating them with the maneuvers of a field army otherwise too weak to accomplish much, and making the combination a deadly one, remains alone as an American master developing a strategy of unconventional war." Historian Curtis F. Morgan Jr. describes Greene as Washington's "most trusted military subordinate." According to Golway, "on at least two occasions, fellow officers and politicians described Greene as the man Washington had designated to succeed him if he were killed or captured."

He was also respected by his opponents; Cornwallis wrote that "Greene is as dangerous as Washington. I never feel secure when encamped in his neighbourhood. He is vigilant, enterprising, and full of resources–there is but little hope of gaining an advantage over him."

Alexander Hamilton wrote that Greene's death deprived the country of a "universal and pervading genius which qualified him not less for the Senate than for the field." Defense analyst Robert Killebrew argues that Greene was the "most underrated general" in American history.

On June 17, 1775, the Battle of Bunker Hill was fought during the Siege of Boston in the first stage of the American Rev...
06/18/2026

On June 17, 1775, the Battle of Bunker Hill was fought during the Siege of Boston in the first stage of the American Revolutionary War. The battle is named after Bunker Hill in Charlestown, Massachusetts, which was peripherally involved. It was the original objective of both the colonial and British troops, though the majority of combat took place on the adjacent hill which became known as Breed's Hill.

On June 13, 1775, the leaders of the colonial forces besieging Boston learned that the British were planning to send troops out from the city to fortify the unoccupied hills surrounding the city, which would give them control of Boston Harbor. In response, 1,200 colonial troops under the command of William Prescott stealthily occupied Bunker Hill and Breed's Hill. They constructed a strong redoubt on Breed's Hill overnight, as well as smaller fortified lines across the Charlestown Peninsula.

By daybreak of June 17, the British became aware of the presence of colonial forces on the Peninsula and mounted an attack against them. Two assaults on the colonial positions were repulsed with significant British casualties but the redoubt was captured on their third assault, after the defenders ran out of ammunition. The colonists retreated over Bunker Hill, leaving the British in control of the Peninsula.

The battle was a tactical victory for the British, but it proved to be a sobering experience for them; they incurred many more casualties than the Americans had sustained, including many officers. The battle had demonstrated that inexperienced militia were able to stand up to regular army troops in battle. Subsequently, the battle discouraged the British from any further frontal attacks against well defended front lines. American casualties were much fewer, although their losses included General Joseph Warren and Major Andrew McClary, the final casualty of the battle.

On June 15, 1944, the Battle of Saipan begins. It was an amphibious assault launched by the United States against the E...
06/15/2026

On June 15, 1944, the Battle of Saipan begins. It was an amphibious assault launched by the United States against the Empire of Japan during the Pacific campaign of World War II. Naval and aerial bombardments in preparation for the landings began earlier in the morning, disrupting the Japanese communications network. The guns of the warships would provide continuous supporting fire throughout the day.

The V Amphibious Corps landed on the southwest beaches of Saipan. The 2nd Marine Division landed on two beaches, named Red and Green, of Charan Kanoa, and the 4th Marine Division landed on the beaches, named Blue and Yellow, south of the town. Approximately 700 amphibious vehicles participated in the assault, including 393 amphibious tractors (LVTs) and 140 amphibious tanks. Within 20 minutes, there were 8000 men on the beaches.

The beaches were fortified by trenches and a few pillboxes, but the landings were mainly contested by constant and intensive fire by Japanese artillery, mortars, and machine guns. The Japanese had concentrated at least 50 large artillery pieces on the high ground and reversed slopes around the invasion beaches and had placed pennants on the beach for accurate ranging. The Americans suffered over 2,000 casualties; the majority were due to the artillery and mortar fire. Additionally, 164 amphibious tractors and amphibious tanks, about 40% of those engaged during the day, had been destroyed or damaged.

Never forget the sacrifices of those who came before us. They defended the freedoms we cherish today.

Happy 251st Birthday United States Army!The Continental Army was the army of the Thirteen Colonies and the Revolutionary...
06/14/2026

Happy 251st Birthday United States Army!

The Continental Army was the army of the Thirteen Colonies and the Revolutionary-era United States. It was formed by the Second Continental Congress after the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War, and was established by a resolution of Congress on June 14, 1775. The Continental Army was created to coordinate military efforts of the Colonies in their war for independence against the British, who sought to keep their American lands under control. General George Washington was the commander-in-chief of the army throughout the war. Supporting Washington as commander in chief were four major-generals (Artemas Ward, Charles Lee, Philip Schuyler, and Israel Putnam), eight brigadier-generals (Seth Pomeroy, Richard Montgomery, David Wooster, William Heath, Joseph Spencer, John Thomas, John Sullivan, and Nathanael Greene), and about 80,000 soldiers, at its peak.

250 years later, the United States Army's mission is "to fight and win our Nation's wars, by providing prompt, sustained land dominance, across the full range of military operations and the spectrum of conflict, in support of combatant commanders". With just over 1,000,000 soldiers in its ranks, it is the largest of the eight US uniformed services, still participates in conflicts worldwide, and is the major ground-based offensive and defensive force of the United States

On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress took a break from writing the Articles of Confederation and passed a r...
06/14/2026

On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress took a break from writing the Articles of Confederation and passed a resolution stating that “the flag of the United States be 13 stripes, alternate red and white,” and that “the union be 13 stars, white in a blue field, representing a new constellation.”

Over 100 years later, in 1916, President Woodrow Wilson marked the anniversary of that decree by officially establishing June 14 as Flag Day.

After Hawaii officially became a state, the 50-star flag was ordered by President Dwight Eisenhower on August 21, 1959, and was adopted in July 1960. It is currently the longest-used version of the US flag. The current design is its 27th; the design of the flag has been modified officially 26 times since 1777.

Happy Flag Day!

The Gaspee affair was a significant event in the lead-up to the American Revolution. HMS Gaspee was a Royal Navy revenu...
06/09/2026

The Gaspee affair was a significant event in the lead-up to the American Revolution. HMS Gaspee was a Royal Navy revenue schooner that enforced the Navigation Acts around Newport, Rhode Island, in 1772. It ran aground in shallow water while chasing the packet boat Hannah on June 9 off Warwick, Rhode Island. A group of men led by Abraham Whipple and John Brown (Brown University founder) seized the opportunity to attack it while it was vulnerable. Their flotilla rowed out to the ship which was about 9 miles from Rhode Island and boarded it at 1 AM in the morning of June 10 and burned the Gaspee to the waterline.

The event sharply increased tensions between American colonists and Crown officials, particularly given that it had followed the Boston Massacre in 1770. Crown officials in Rhode Island aimed to increase their control over the colony's legitimate trade and stamp out smuggling in order to increase their revenue from the colony.

Along with similar events in Narragansett Bay, the affair marked the first acts of violent uprising against Crown authority in British North America, preceding the Boston Tea Party by more than a year and moving the Thirteen Colonies as a whole toward the coming war for independence.

Today, we took some time from our busy schedules to help out a Gold Star Spouse and her family with some tasks around he...
06/08/2026

Today, we took some time from our busy schedules to help out a Gold Star Spouse and her family with some tasks around her home. We repaired the front stairs, helped organize her storage shed, moved large indoor furniture, repaired a lawnmower, relocated and assembled outdoor furniture, took junk to the town dump, as well as several other tasks. This weekend is also the anniversary of her husband's passing. It was truly an honor to be able to assist them in their time of need.

RIP Timothy Clague, US Navy

REMINDER: Flag Day is in 7 days!As a symbol of our country and its people, the US flag should be treated with respect an...
06/07/2026

REMINDER: Flag Day is in 7 days!

As a symbol of our country and its people, the US flag should be treated with respect and be honored when on display. On June 22, 1942, Congress passed a joint resolution, later amended on December 22, 1942, that encompassed what has come to be known as the U.S. Flag Code. One guideline is to replace the flag when "it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem." Traditionally, this happens on Flag Day. If you fly a flag at your home or business, please make plans to replace it on that day. Nothing would look more patriotic than to see new, brightly colored US flags proudly flying everywhere in the country on Sunday!

Your tattered US flag should be destroyed in a dignified and ceremonious fashion, preferably by burning. Most American Legion posts will conduct an annual ceremony, often on Flag Day, to retire old or worn flags; contact your local chapter if you are not able to dispose of the flag yourself. You can also bring your worn flags to your local Boy Scouts troop for proper disposal.

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