Sean Kilbride sent me this clip that was aired on 60 minutes this past weekend. It’s about his younger brother’s Company from the 101st who are in Afghanistan and some of the challenges they’re facing.
These folks are the real deal, and on the literal front lines of our country’s war on terror. Great story, and great job by Thomas Kilbride.
Fellow Classmates,
On October 4, 2008 there will be a dedication ceremony for an airfield that Ben’s hometown is naming in his honor. I’ve attached the flyer that Shannon Whiteman sent me. I realize it’s somewhat of a long shot with short notice, but if you happen to live in the area it would probably be quite an experience to attend.
Just got this note from AOG:
Members of the Long Gray Line:
The Superintendent announced today that he has made a decision to change the words to the Alma Mater and The Corps. Please click here to read LTG Hagenbeck’s letter to all graduates.
West Point for Thee!
Bob
Robert L. McClure ‘76
COL (USA, RET)
President & CEO
West Point Association of Graduates
The Supe, LTG Hagenbeck, has indicated that he wants to revise the lyrics to the alma mater and The Corps to remove gender-specific language. Such phrases as (stop reading now if you have a weak stomach) “Guide us, thy sons, aright“, “The men of the Corps, long dead“, and “The last man feels to his marrow” will be carefully scrubbed to remove their exclusionary language. Read here for details.
Also, as a side note, could the Army Song be in the crosshairs as well? Take a look at the lyrics and decide for yourself:
Verse:
March along, sing our song, with the Army of the free.
Count the brave, count the true, who have fought to victory.
We’re the Army and proud of our name!
We’re the Army and proudly proclaim:First Chorus:
First to fight for the right,
And to build the Nation’s might,
And The Army Goes Rolling Along.
Proud of all we have done,
Fighting till the battle’s won,
And the Army Goes Rolling Along.Refrain:
Then it’s hi! hi! hey!
The Army’s on its way.
Count off the cadence loud and strong;
For where’er we go,
You will always know
That The Army Goes Rolling Along.Second Chorus:
Valley Forge, Custer’s ranks,
San Juan Hill and Patton’s tanks,
And the Army went rolling along.
Minute men, from the start,
Always fighting from the heart,
And the Army keeps rolling along.Refrain:
(same as above)Third Chorus:
Men in rags, men who froze,
Still that Army met its foes,
And the Army went rolling along.
Faith in God, then we’re right,
And we’ll fight with all our might,
As the Army keeps rolling along.Refrain:
Then it’s hi! hi! hey!
The Army’s on its way.
Count off the cadence loud and strong; (two! three!)
For where’er we go,
You will always know
That THE ARMY GOES ROLLING ALONG! (keep it rolling!)
And THE ARMY GOES ROLLING ALONG!