December 2011
3 posts
Alexandria Davis, Providing Musical Happiness to... →
An article from International Musician, the American Federation of Musicians magazine:
Alexandria Davis, Providing Musical Happiness to OthersIn October, Alexandria Davis of Local 447-704 (Savannah,…
VIDEO: A Fight to Save Social Security | WSAV TV →
VIDEO: A Fight to Save Social Security | WSAV TV
I am interviewed a little bit here as well as one of my leaders.
Sidney Hillman (1887 - 1946) →
Sidney Hillman, the founder of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America (now UNITE!) and its president from 1914 to 1946, invented trade unionism as we know it today. He sought “constructive…
November 2011
6 posts
Time to Pipe in the Haggis, Its St. Andrew's Day! →
Scotland: St. Andrew
Saint Andrew
————————————————————————————————————————Saint Andrew is the Patron Saint of Scotland, and St. Andrew’s Day is...
Hiring Alexandria, What to Expect →
If you are looking to hire a musician or ensemble for your upcoming event, you are probably dealing with several other details of your event as well. By hiring Alexandria or any other member or…
How to talk to your crazy uncle about... →
I listen to Rush Limbaugh.Most of us are saddled with them: the relatives who listen to Rush Limbaugh, watch Fox News and repeat their poison over the Thanksgiving turkey. Attacks on unions are high…
John L. Lewis (1880 - 1969) →
President of the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) from 1920 until 1960 and founding president of the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO), John Llewellyn Lewis was the dominant voice…
On The Picket Line for Jobs →
via www.youtube.com
I’ve been serving on the union line here in Savannah for a week and a half as a volunteer for the Savannah Central Labor Council and member of AFM Local 447-704. I stand proudly…
My Performance for the Savannah Central Labor... →
via www.youtube.com
I don’t agree with some of the issues, but I was honored to perform as part of the Savannah CLC, a great organization, all unions coming together, standing as one! We are about…
October 2011
2 posts
Fellow Savannah AFM Members and Supporters of Live... →
Fellow American Federation musicians of Savannah, I strongly encourage you not to support or join this band. They are extremely anti- Musicians Union and have extremely unfair labor…
The Savannah Central Labor Council, Another... →
I knew I couldn’t leave serving long. I am just so glad I joined the American Federation of Musicians when I did, because that unlocked another door for me. The Savannah CLC, a place where I can…
September 2009
8 posts
Military Resource of the Month, Military Style... →
No matter what component of the military you’re a part of, whether Reserve, Active Duty or Auxiliary, here’s a great way to eat healthy and fast. Who says we need stoves? Limited quarters in…
Honor Guard for the POW/MIA Day →
Today was one of the most outstanding days of honor guard duty I’ve had so far. The ceremony was bigger than last year. A Colonel from the ND National Guard spoke in place of the governer and other…
A Very Inspiring Article →
This article makes me want to practive so much and not give up ever as a musician. This guy is amazing! Blazing a New Path in Classical Music (By Juliet Chung and Miho Inada. >From The Wall Street…
This Day, September 11th →
This day in 2001 really changed our country. As I watch the news and all of the ceremonies, I think of the reason why I serve in the Coast Guard as an Auxiliarist. I also think of those over seas…
Coast Guard Weekend →
It was another amazing weekend with my unit. We got to our duty station at 900 on Saturday morning. We prepared for the day with a prebriefing and then got started. I got to work with Dave for…
Luke AFB →
I found this while reading one of my mailing lists today and it is so true!
Subject: Luke Air Force Base True Story….. Luke AFB is west of Phoenix and is rapidly being surrounded by civilization…
SPam EMail, How to Avoid Falling for Crap →
I just got an email this morning from a person claiming to be an Army Sergeant. I clicked to it, and the copy follows:
Dear Sir/Madam My name is (staff Sgt.) David Bruce. i am an American soldier,…
Guard Family Meeting →
Today was not as hard as I thought. We learned about www.myarmyonesource.com. THen we talked about different projects we could do for the soldiers like make cookies and send them. It was pretty…
August 2009
6 posts
Grandma Got Run Over By Obama →
Check this out!
http://www.stoptheaclu.com/2009/08/12/grandma-got-run-over-by-obama/
HOW TO SIMULATE COAST GUARD SHIPBOARD LIFE IN YOUR... →
This is great!
1. When commencing this simulation, remember to lock all friends and family outside, communicating only with letters that your neighbor will hold for a month before delivering, losing…
Auxiliary Updates and Views on the Week →
I just passed my tech rating for administration specialty for the AF Aux today! Then after Squadron Leadership School, I’ll be a 1Lt! Then my next training will be on an Air Force base sometime next…
First Online AF Aux Squadron Meeting →
Last night was amazing! I attended my squadron’s meeting online via skype. They are in Iowa and I am in ND. Technology is awesome! I wore my Dress Blues, and they saw me on webcam just like I was…
My Vision →
I have been studying for my CAP specialty which is administration officer a lot to pass the test to obtain the tech rating and become 1lt. I was thinking what I would do if I ever got high enough to…
Getting Unit Prepared →
My Coast Guard Auxiliary unit is not doing much as a unit this month due to members not being able to attend, but we’re still participating in the airshow. I’m not sure what I’ll be doing for it yet…
July 2009
15 posts
Honor Guard →
It was a pretty nice day for weather. It rained a lot when we got to the grave site, but stopped when we lined up in formation. We all did well, but the humidity made my mouth dry, but I played…
Second Day of Training →
First we had team training. It was where our vice commander instructed us new Coasties on operational risk management. We talked about when to follow orders and about accessing mition risks. It was…
Drill Weekent →
Wow, this weekend is amazing! I am at my host house getting ready for another day of training. They are great hosts. Yesterday we had chicken on the grill and rice and staid up and talked. Training…
This is a drill.... →
This is a drill. This is a drill. Coast guard 044 this is coast guard station (?) on channel 2 3 alpha over. Powered by Dial2Do. Mp3
Meaning of the FOlds of the Flag →
Here’s what we learned at the event last Saturday. Really neat stuff. The first fold of our flag is a symbol of life. The second fold is a symbol of our belief in the eternal life. The third fold is…
Honor Guard! →
Today was a total blast! It was a motorcycle party for veterans. When I got there, I met my friend who was my pipe band leader. We got to talk for a short bit. THen he played his pipes for the flag…
Honor Guard! →
Today was a total blast! It was a motorcycle party for veterans. When I got there, I met my friend who was my pipe band leader. We got to talk for a short bit. THen he played his pipes for the flag…
Never Giving Up Service, Staying Strong →
Wow, its finally happening! I leave Friday of next week! I’ve been waiting to serve like this forever! Its gonna be a different life than I’m used to because the leaders treat you really well like…
Honor Guard →
It was a cold one today, only 50 degrees for summer. We staid inside during the funeral, and then they had the family inside as well, so they presented the flag inside and I played Taps inside while…
Honor Guard →
It was another amazing day with my unit. I love this job so very much. Without it I don’t know where I’d be. It keeps me going during rough times. It was a car trip day today, so we all got to ride…
A Bad Day for Flying →
Message: This first line really made me want to keep reading, “It was a great day for flying,” my father always said afterward. August 24, 1943 would prove to be the hardest day for the Airmen of…
A Bad Day for Flying →
Message: This first line really made me want to keep reading, “It was a great day for flying,” my father always said afterward. August 24, 1943 would prove to be the hardest day for the Airmen of…
Wow this is amazing... →
Wow this is amazing this is my first voice post by the travel voice system dial2do.com. This is great because I can post when I’m on the road on bidding so I can out date my (?) without even having…
How Marine POWs Hung Tough →
These servicemen were amazing! This first line really made me want to read more, “The American and Filipino forces that defended the Bataan Peninsula from January to April 1942 fought on desperately…
Short Essay →
Here’s another essay from Military Studies that I got an A on. Message: I really enjoyed this article, because Bradley was so similar to Patton. The article starts off with this line that made me…
June 2009
3 posts
First FRG Meeting →
I attending my first National Guard Family Readiness meeting today. It was just briefings. THey talked about tricare, which is really expensive if you’re a family member sort of for the Guard, so I…
Attack on Pearl Harbor →
Here’s another essay from Military Studies. No grade yet, so feel free to tell me what you think. The Attack on Pearl Harbor, Why It Happened December 7, 1941 was a major turning point in United…
Attack on Pearl Harbor →
Here’s another essay from Military Studies. No grade yet, so feel free to tell me what you think. The Attack on Pearl Harbor, Why It Happened December 7, 1941 was a major turning point in United…
April 2008
1 post
