The sun peaks through the trees over rows and rows of white glistening headstones at Arlington National Cemtery.

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Continue ReadingThe sun peaks through the trees over rows and rows of white glistening headstones at Arlington National Cemtery.

The sun peaks through the trees over rows and rows of white glistening headstones at Arlington National Cemtery.

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Continue ReadingThe sun peaks through the trees over rows and rows of white glistening headstones at Arlington National Cemtery.

The stained glass windows on the south side of the Old Post Chapel honor the branches of the armed forces and include scenes from the Old Testament. A small plaque is placed below each window with an inscription naming the organization that donated the window and the branch of military service being honored. The Army Service window portrays Joshua at the battle of Jericho. The plaque reads, “This window is donated by the members of the Class of 1940, United States Military Academy, in tribute to all those now and in the future who have or will have served their country in the United States Army.” The Marine Corps Service window shows Gideon and his army. The plaque reads, “This window is donated by the United States Marine Corps and dedicated to the memory of all Marines who have died since the founding of the Corps on 19 November 1775.” The Navy Service window depicts Solomon at the building of the Temple at Jerusalem. The plaque reads, “This window is donated by the members of the United States Naval Academy Class of 1940 in tribute to all who have served in the United States Navy.” The Air Force Service window illustrates the prophet Isaiah and the quotation, “they shall rise up with wings as an eagle.” The plaque reads, “This window was contributed by the chapel congregations of the Air Force, Protestant, Catholic and Jewish, in memory of all airmen, male and female, officer and enlisted, who gave their lives in the service of their country.” The Coast Guard Service window portrays Noah’s Ark. The plaque reads, “This window is donated by the United States Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association in memory of all those who willingly, bravely and faithfully served their country and perpetuated the proud traditions of our Nation’s smallest Armed Force.” The stained glass windows on the north side of the chapel were donated by service Chiefs of Chaplains.

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Continue ReadingThe stained glass windows on the south side of the Old Post Chapel honor the branches of the armed forces and include scenes from the Old Testament. A small plaque is placed below each window with an inscription naming the organization that donated the window and the branch of military service being honored. The Army Service window portrays Joshua at the battle of Jericho. The plaque reads, “This window is donated by the members of the Class of 1940, United States Military Academy, in tribute to all those now and in the future who have or will have served their country in the United States Army.” The Marine Corps Service window shows Gideon and his army. The plaque reads, “This window is donated by the United States Marine Corps and dedicated to the memory of all Marines who have died since the founding of the Corps on 19 November 1775.” The Navy Service window depicts Solomon at the building of the Temple at Jerusalem. The plaque reads, “This window is donated by the members of the United States Naval Academy Class of 1940 in tribute to all who have served in the United States Navy.” The Air Force Service window illustrates the prophet Isaiah and the quotation, “they shall rise up with wings as an eagle.” The plaque reads, “This window was contributed by the chapel congregations of the Air Force, Protestant, Catholic and Jewish, in memory of all airmen, male and female, officer and enlisted, who gave their lives in the service of their country.” The Coast Guard Service window portrays Noah’s Ark. The plaque reads, “This window is donated by the United States Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association in memory of all those who willingly, bravely and faithfully served their country and perpetuated the proud traditions of our Nation’s smallest Armed Force.” The stained glass windows on the north side of the chapel were donated by service Chiefs of Chaplains.

The stained glass windows on the south side of the Old Post Chapel honor the branches of the armed forces and include scenes from the Old Testament. A small plaque is placed below each window with an inscription naming the organization that donated the window and the branch of military service being honored. The Army Service window portrays Joshua at the battle of Jericho. The plaque reads, “This window is donated by the members of the Class of 1940, United States Military Academy, in tribute to all those now and in the future who have or will have served their country in the United States Army.” The Marine Corps Service window shows Gideon and his army. The plaque reads, “This window is donated by the United States Marine Corps and dedicated to the memory of all Marines who have died since the founding of the Corps on 19 November 1775.” The Navy Service window depicts Solomon at the building of the Temple at Jerusalem. The plaque reads, “This window is donated by the members of the United States Naval Academy Class of 1940 in tribute to all who have served in the United States Navy.” The Air Force Service window illustrates the prophet Isaiah and the quotation, “they shall rise up with wings as an eagle.” The plaque reads, “This window was contributed by the chapel congregations of the Air Force, Protestant, Catholic and Jewish, in memory of all airmen, male and female, officer and enlisted, who gave their lives in the service of their country.” The Coast Guard Service window portrays Noah’s Ark. The plaque reads, “This window is donated by the United States Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association in memory of all those who willingly, bravely and faithfully served their country and perpetuated the proud traditions of our Nation’s smallest Armed Force.” The stained glass windows on the north side of the chapel were donated by service Chiefs of Chaplains.

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Continue ReadingThe stained glass windows on the south side of the Old Post Chapel honor the branches of the armed forces and include scenes from the Old Testament. A small plaque is placed below each window with an inscription naming the organization that donated the window and the branch of military service being honored. The Army Service window portrays Joshua at the battle of Jericho. The plaque reads, “This window is donated by the members of the Class of 1940, United States Military Academy, in tribute to all those now and in the future who have or will have served their country in the United States Army.” The Marine Corps Service window shows Gideon and his army. The plaque reads, “This window is donated by the United States Marine Corps and dedicated to the memory of all Marines who have died since the founding of the Corps on 19 November 1775.” The Navy Service window depicts Solomon at the building of the Temple at Jerusalem. The plaque reads, “This window is donated by the members of the United States Naval Academy Class of 1940 in tribute to all who have served in the United States Navy.” The Air Force Service window illustrates the prophet Isaiah and the quotation, “they shall rise up with wings as an eagle.” The plaque reads, “This window was contributed by the chapel congregations of the Air Force, Protestant, Catholic and Jewish, in memory of all airmen, male and female, officer and enlisted, who gave their lives in the service of their country.” The Coast Guard Service window portrays Noah’s Ark. The plaque reads, “This window is donated by the United States Coast Guard Academy Alumni Association in memory of all those who willingly, bravely and faithfully served their country and perpetuated the proud traditions of our Nation’s smallest Armed Force.” The stained glass windows on the north side of the chapel were donated by service Chiefs of Chaplains.

In Section 82 of Arlington National Cemetery lies a notable grave. It is that of Staff Sergeant and honorary Gunnery Sergeant Ronald Lee Ermey. Ermey spent eleven years in the Marine Corps, Two of which were spent as being a Drill Instructor at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, India Company 3rd Recruit Training Battalion 1965-67, Arrived in Vietnam in 1968 spending 14 months attached to Marine Wing Support Group 17 and 2 tours in Okinawa. He rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant and was medically retired for injuries received. On May 17, 2002 he received an honorary promotion to Gunnery Sergeant (E-7) by Commandant James L. Jones, becoming the first retiree in the history of the Marines to be promoted. He achieved fame for his role as Gunnery Sergeant Hartman in the 1987 film Full Metal Jacket, which earned him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Ermey was also a United States Marine Corps staff sergeant and an honorary gunnery sergeant.

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Continue ReadingIn Section 82 of Arlington National Cemetery lies a notable grave. It is that of Staff Sergeant and honorary Gunnery Sergeant Ronald Lee Ermey. Ermey spent eleven years in the Marine Corps, Two of which were spent as being a Drill Instructor at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, India Company 3rd Recruit Training Battalion 1965-67, Arrived in Vietnam in 1968 spending 14 months attached to Marine Wing Support Group 17 and 2 tours in Okinawa. He rose to the rank of Staff Sergeant and was medically retired for injuries received. On May 17, 2002 he received an honorary promotion to Gunnery Sergeant (E-7) by Commandant James L. Jones, becoming the first retiree in the history of the Marines to be promoted. He achieved fame for his role as Gunnery Sergeant Hartman in the 1987 film Full Metal Jacket, which earned him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Ermey was also a United States Marine Corps staff sergeant and an honorary gunnery sergeant.