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Did you know that today is Flag Day? Today, we celebrate the adoption of the American Flag, which occurred in 1777 by the Second Continental Congress. Here are 15 fun facts about the American Flag. Are there any that are new to you?

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During WWII, Winston Churchill declared the need for corkscrew thinkers, people with the ability to break away from traditional linear thinking. Several years ago, Our SOCEUR J6 had more corkscrews than a wine store. Over several years and multiple disparate projects they put together an incredible capability for SOF in Europe. It immediately proved its value when Rus v. UKR started. Progress was immediately halted by Linear thinkers who failed to see that different isn't wrong, it's different. I'm told now, after years of contest from anti-progress thinkers, our team of corkscrew solutioneers have been vindicated. Different is how you achieve wins. Let's hope the next generation continues to choose different over deference. There will always be a need for Churchill's "Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare." Let's value that and not stifle it. It isn't always needed but when we need, we must have it.

The Gracie Family - Circa 1996 From right to left: Rishna Gracie (CEO of Gracie Executive Protection), Ryron Gracie, Royce Gracie, Rilion Gracie, Rorion Gracie, Relson Gracie, Carlson Gracie, Helio Gracie HONOR, INTEGRITY, COMMITMENT, and LEGACY. These are but a few words that describe our families principles, and what you'll receive with the services we provide.

Did you know that today is Flag Day? Today, we celebrate the adoption of the American Flag, which occurred in 1777 by the Second Continental Congress. Here are 15 fun facts about the American Flag. Are there any that are new to you?

https://lnkd.in/gi6F9ZDr As a baby boomer, I grew up watching those black and white newsreels back in the 1950s before the Saturday matinee of the World War II battles both in Europe and in the Pacific. I remember hearing this song during that era. It's a song of hope. Even in the darkness of war, there is optimism for a better day. That was a time in our own country of realization that war is hell and that if war must be waged, as FDR declared "the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory." Do Americans today understand the concept of righteous might? I hope we still understand both parts of that. Righteousness and might. Might in the sense of strength, not might in the sense of maybe. Do we understand that we must win and that there are no runner-up or consolation trophies? Do we comprehend there is no substitute for victory? In the Philippines, the surrender at Corregidor led to the Bataan Death March. I wasn't there to second guess General Wainwright. But surrender to an heartless enemy is not a viable option. We have to confront China and stop the CCP aggression and hegemony now before it reaches the point of no return. Once again the Philippines is Ground Zero where we must take our stand. You can be certain that the Axis of China, Russia and Iran are more merciless than what we faced 80 years ago. Think that this is December 6, 1941. Instead of a fleet band competition at the Bloch Arena at Pearl Harbor, we are mobilizing to confront an enemy BEYOND our own shores. 🇺🇲

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