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     USA-UK The Special Relationship Article Contributor: Staff Sgt Reginal Lyerly US Armed Forces Retired USA-UK The Special Relationship Article Contributor: Staff Sgt Reginal Lyerly US Armed Forces Retired There will always be a special relationship between the United States of America (USA) and the United Kingdom (UK). At the end of the American Revolution, the United Kingdom recognized American Independence in 1783.   Diplomatic relations were officially established in 1785.             The two nations share many common ties and ideals. Both nations believe in an open government, free speech and even open markets. The historical, cultural and language ties are closely reinforced.   Both countries share similar global security and national security interests.             When it comes to security and defense, The United States and the United Kingdom do more collaboration than any two nations throughout the globe.   Their militaries are often equipped, trained, and stationed tog

  Click to Watch the Video Former 9/11 Commission Border Counsel Talks to Survivor Col Donna Fore USAF Pentagon Retired MORE NEWS Former 9/11 Commission Border Counsel Releases Documentary: "9/11: The Terrorist Travel Operation" Former 9/11 Commission border counsel  Janice Kephart  has released a self-produced and narrated documentary,  9/11: The Terrorist Travel Operation .  The documentary tells the story of the 9/11 hijackers' terrorist travel operation. Documentary content is based on 9/11 Commission investigative work as to how the hijackers got in and stayed in  the United States  long enough to commit the horrific acts of 9/11. Narration is based on hundreds of documents, interviews with all immigration inspectors and many consular officers responsible for adjudicating hijackers, as well as high level government officials responsible for border policy before, during and after 9/11. Janice Kephart 9/11: The Terrorist Travel Operation - video thumbnail "The co

Korynn Newville shares a webinar on Calcium from her new book "Indiscernible Elements"  Watch the Video   Korynn’s drawings and passion for the environment are the catalysts that lead to her writing. Her book, “Indiscernible Elements” derives from her architectural thesis work on how architecture needs to practice with living and dying and can no longer draw, design, and think from only a human perspective. Korynn received her Master of Architecture from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and her Bachelor of Design from the University of Minnesota. She is an architectural designer and artist. New Book Sheds Poignant Light on How Calcium Connects Us to Architecture, the Earth and to One Another Korynn Newville’s Indiscernible Elements: Calcium releases wide on May 30, 2023. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Victor, ID — Author Korynn Newville will release her first book,  Indiscernible Elements: Calcium , exploring the vital role of calcium not only in the body but also in archit

 VET STORY “We Declared Freedom” By Reginal G. Lyerly Before there was ever a United States of America, there were 13 colonies. Their legislative body was the Continental Congress. On July 2 nd 1776, this congress voted in favor of independence and the Declaration of Independence was drafted on July 4 th 1776 by Thomas Jefferson (3 rd U.S. President). July 4th is recognized as the official Independence Day for the United States of America. This commemorates the official announcement of the colonies’ separation from Great Britain. Massachusetts was the first state to make July 4 th an official state holiday. The tradition of fireworks on this day dates back to 1777 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania during its first organized celebration. The ship’s cannon fired a 13- gun salute in honor of the 13 colonies. This celebration of patriotism became more well- known and widespread after the War of 1812. By the year 1870, The United States Congress made July 4 th a federal holiday and has been a p

  The Blue Angels Article Contributor Staff Sgt Reginal Lyerly US Armed Forces  WingsOverWayne 2023 Photography E. Brewington, BWStudioz The Blue Angels by Staff Sgt Reginal Lyerly US Armed Forces  (VET STORY)            Many years ago, I remember being stationed at Fort Novosel (formerly Rucker), Alabama. I worked for the base chaplain at the time. We took a church group on a trip to the Pensacola Naval Air Station.   This was an amazing trip. It was amazing to view all of the aircraft. Throughout my time in the service, I always heard about the Blue Angels. This was the first chance that I got see more than the stories. Let’s talk who the Blue Angels and what they do.           The Blue Angels are one of the premier flying squadrons known for their precision, professional, excellence and teamwork. The Blue Angels does so much for the morale of its military communities. Since it is origin, it is flown for over 450 million spectators worldwide.           They were recently at the Golds