500th Bomb Squadron Association

🎁🔔 May the spirit of Christmas wrap you in love, surround you with happiness, and fill your heart with peace. 🎄✨ Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones!

Especially the WWII Veterans--precious and few--we love them!

On this Memorial Day, we remember and honor the brave men of the 500th Bomb Squadron who made the ultimate sacrifice during World War II. These heroes answered the call of duty and fought with courage and determination to defend our freedom and protect our country. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten, and we owe them our deepest gratitude and respect.

As we reflect on their sacrifice, let us also remember the families and loved ones they left behind. We cannot imagine the pain and loss they endured, but we can honor their sacrifice by living our lives with the same courage, strength, and dedication to our country that these brave men displayed.

To the men of the 500th BOMB Squadron, we thank you for your service and sacrifice. Your bravery and selflessness will always be remembered and honored. 🇺🇸💙🙏

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Never forget

U.S. observes 80th anniversary of attack on Pearl Harbor The United States will mark the 80th anniversary of the Japanese attack on the U.S. naval base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on Tuesday.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Here is something Every American should know.
We in the United States have all heard the haunting song, 'Taps...' It's the song that gives us the lump in our throats and usually tears in our eyes.
But, do you know the story behind the song? If not, I think you will be interested to find out about its humble beginnings.
Reportedly, it all began in 1862 during the Civil War, when Union Army Captain Robert Elli was with his men near Harrison's Landing in Virginia.
The Confederate Army was on the other side of the narrow strip of land.
During the night, Captain Elli heard the moans of a soldier who lay severely wounded on the field.
Not knowing if it was a Union or Confederate soldier, the Captain decided to risk his life and bring the stricken man back for medical attention.
Crawling on his stomach through the gunfire, the Captain reached the stricken soldier and began pulling him toward his encampment.
When the Captain finally reached his own lines, he discovered it was actually a Confederate soldier, but the soldier was dead.
The Captain lit a lantern and suddenly caught his breath and went numb with shock.
In the dim light, he saw the face of the soldier.
It was his own son.
The boy had been studying music in the South when the war broke out.
Without telling his father, the boy enlisted in the Confederate Army.
The following morning, heartbroken, the father asked permission of his superiors to give his son a full military burial, despite his enemy status.
His request was only partially granted.
The Captain had asked if he could have a group of Army band members play a funeral dirge for his son at the funeral.
The request was turned down since the soldier was a Confederate.
But, out of respect for the father, they did say they could give him only one musician.
The Captain chose a bugler.
He asked the bugler to play a series of musical notes he had found on a piece of paper in the pocket of the dead youth's uniform.
This wish was granted.
The haunting melody, we now know as 'Taps' used at military funerals was born.
The words are:

Day is done.
Gone the sun.
From the lakes
From the hills.
From the sky.
All is well.
Safely rest.
God is nigh.

Fading light.
Dims the sight.
And a star.
Gems the sky.
Gleaming bright.
From afar.
Drawing nigh.
Falls the night.

Thanks and praise.
For our days.
Neath the sun
Neath the stars.
Neath the sky
As we go.
This we know.
God is nigh

Gen Daniel "Chappie" James Jr. From Tuskegee Airman to First Black four-star, James realized an American dream.