There was a time I looked forward to Veterans Day
Coming from a retired Army non-commissioned officer who wore a green beret and a drill sergeant hat, it may seem weird, but I don’t look forward to Veterans Day. However, there was a time…
You really want to thank me for my service? Here’s how
Since the Global War on Terrorism, aka The Long War began, the phrase, “Thank you for your service” has been routinely heard by service members and veterans. The grateful citizens who…
What it’s like to be honored as ‘Hero of the Game’ for the LA Kings
“The Hero Of The Game program is a season long commitment made by the LA Kings to pay tribute to local military personnel and their families. The LA Kings host one military family at each home game to show our gratitude for their continued comm…
Why Bangor, Maine is the most patriotic town in America
There are a lot of factors to consider when you’re trying to determine if any single place is the very best at something. However, when it comes to small towns supporting their troops, Bangor, Maine holds the distinction of very best. They are know…
This Marine remembers Morocco’s amazing food more than anything else
Navy veteran and Food Network Allstar, August Dannehl cooks a four course meal for his fellow vets based on stories from their service. A braised pork belly inspired by the MRE’s feared dehydrated pork product, Chicken Tagine inspired by a training…
This airman discovered the ecstasy of choriso while stationed in Guam
Navy veteran and Food Network Allstar, August Dannehl cooks a four course meal for his fellow vets based on stories from their service. A braised pork belly inspired by the MRE’s feared dehydrated pork product, Chicken Tagine inspired by a training…
This Navy vet chef shows how to turn MREs into a remarkable Christmas feast
[brid video=”115890″ player=”7965″ title=”TYFYS Christmas”]Navy veteran and Food Network Allstar, August Dannehl cooks a four course meal for his fellow vets based on stories from their service. A braised pork belly inspired by the MR…
This home-cooked meal helped a combat engineer transition home from Afghanistan
[brid video=”115897″ player=”7965″ title=”TYFYS Max Tijerino”]Keeping the troops well fed is a big part of how the military works. Navy veteran and pop-up chef August Dannehl knows this better than most. In the WATM series “Thank You For You…
This soldier’s mom gave her daughter a break from MREs with this delicious chicken recipe
[brid video=”115896″ player=”7965″ title=”TYFYS105 Jawana McFadden”]Keeping the troops well fed is a big part of how the military works. Navy veteran and pop-up chef August Dannehl knows this better than most. In the WATM series “Thank You F…
This Marine found a way to turn his MREs into home-cooked meals
[brid video=”115901″ player=”7965″ title=”TYFYS David Burnell”]Keeping the troops well fed is a big part of how the military works, and Navy veteran and pop-up chef August Dannehl knows this better than most. In the WATM series “Thank You Fo…