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President Donald J. Trump, commander in chief, interacts with Soldiers during the Army 250 celebration at Fort Bragg, N.C., June 10, 2025. Trump joins Service Members, their families, and community members as they celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States Army. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Richard Morgan)
Ft. Bragg, June 10, 2025 – Yesterday, we had the honor of witnessing the Commander in Chief, President Donald Trump, visit Fort Bragg as part of the Army’s 250th birthday celebration. His presence was a reminder of the strength, resilience, and dedication of our service members - past and present.
As a soldier and a proud military wife, I know firsthand the sacrifices made by our military families. Let this moment inspire us to continue standing strong, supporting one another, and ensuring that every airman, soldier, and spouse feels valued. Together, we uphold the legacy of service and commitment that defines our armed forces. Let’s keep pushing forward, lifting each other up, and honoring the mission we serve!
I just wanted to share this because moments like these remind us why we do what we do—supporting and uplifting those who serve. Leadership, unity, and dedication are what drive us forward, and this visit was a powerful reflection of that.
~~ Mack [ ]
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Wake Island. South Pacific. In this photo by Air Force Senior Airman Audree Campbell, A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft fly in formation over Wake Island, a tiny island with an extremely dark past. During World War II, Wake was the scene of some of the worst atrocities committed by Japanese troops against innocent civilians and POWs.
Wake Island is a coral atoll in the Pacific Ocean located 2,300 miles west of Honolulu and 1,500 miles northeast of Guam. Originally part of Micronesia, the atoll is currently under the administration of the American Department of the Interior. The island is shaped like a crescent with a 4.5-mile reef surrounding a deep-water lagoon. For years prior to the war, Wake was a lonely outpost used mostly by Pan American Airlines as a transit stop for long flights over the Pacific.
The Japanese conducted two amphibious assaults, one on 11 December 1941 (which was rebuffed) and another on 23 December, which led to the Japanese capture of the atoll. As they did elsewhere in the Pacific, the Japanese used the 98 POWs for slave labor and subjected them to inhuman conditions. Many prisoners were placed on a "hell ship" to be transported to a prison in Japan occupied China. Encouraged by the ship’s captain, the POWs were given too little food and water in unsanitary conditions in the ship's holds, and they were systematically beaten and tormented. Five were executed during the voyage.