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Attack on Pearl Harbor
Attack on Pearl Harbor The attack on Pearl Harbor was a surprise military strike by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service upon the United States against the naval base at Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii, just before 08:00 a.m., on Sunday, December 7, 1941. The United States was...
Read MoreHappy Thanksgiving – Copy
Happy Thanksgiving AverageJoe and his team of guest bloggers, along with his family and friends are thankful this Thanksgiving for many things. This infographic from the MilitaryBenefits.info website sums it up for us. Please be safe this Thanksgiving and keep our troops in your thoughts. Did You Know? Long before...
Read MorePatriot Day
Patriot Day Patriot Day on September 11th honors the memory of the nearly 3,000 innocent victims who died in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Each year Americans dedicate this day to remembering those who died and the first responders who risked their own lives to save others. We RememberFor...
Read MoreNational Suicide Prevention Day – 2025
National Suicide Prevention Day The 10th of September each year aims to focus attention on the issue, reduces stigma and raises awareness among organizations, governments, and the public, giving a singular message that suicides are preventable. National 24/7 Resources:Military OneSource: 1-800-342-9647National Suicide and Crisis Line: 988Veterans’ Military Crisis Line: 988,...
Read MoreNational Suicide Prevention Week – 2025
National Suicide Prevention Week September 7 – 13, 2025, is National Suicide Prevention Week – The life you save could be your own. National Suicide Prevention Week is the Monday through Sunday surrounding World Suicide Prevention Day. It’s a time to share resources and stories, as well as promote suicide...
Read MoreMemorial Day 2025
Memorial Day Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering and honoring the military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. But for many Memorial Day is nothing more than a day off of work when you hang out with your friends...
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Welcome to the Average Joe Weekly blog. This is basically my place on the web where I can help spread some of the knowledge that I have accumulated over the years. I served 10+ years in the Marine Corps on Active Duty, but that was some 25 years ago.
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