Ross Dunfee Women have been participants in war since time began. In colonial days women used firearms to protect home, property, and loved ones. During the Revolution, Civil War, World Wars, and multiple other skirmishes, women often fought quietly alongside male comrades, but not as part of the uniformed services. During WWII able-bodied men were…
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Features, March 2022
U. S. Military History: Some U.S. Coast Guard History
Ross Dunfee Lighthouses On Aug. 7, 1789, in the ninth act of the first U.S. Congress, 12 lighthouses were transferred to the federal government, and the United States Lighthouse Establishment (USLHE) was created under the Department of the Treasury, then Revenue, then Treasury. Because of poor management and poor lighting at lighthouses, the Lighthouse Board…
Generals, December 2021
Salute to Veterans Event Offered Moving Stories and Patriotic Spirit
Patti Wegehaupt, Activities Office The PebbleCreek 2021 Salute to Veterans event in the Renaissance Theater on Nov. 10 was a spectacular event that featured moving stories, inspirational remarks and readings, beautiful music, and heartfelt thanks to all veterans. In addition, a beautiful slideshow tribute to veterans created by Sandra Hand was shown before and after…
Front Page, December 2021
Veterans Honored at Luncheon with Quilt Presentation
Linda Rowe and Cynthia Schwartz PebbleCreek veterans were honored at an appreciation luncheon on Nov. 10, in the Tuscany Falls Ballroom. Recipients ranged from those engaged in active combat to those who were stationed in the U.S. to support our troops abroad. Some veterans were wounded in Vietnam, others were on peacekeeping missions during the Cold…
Generals, November 2021
Veterans Day HOA Hours
Here are the HOA office and facility hours for Veterans Day on Thursday, Nov. 11. The Activities Office, Administration, Architectural and Landscape Committee Office, and Resident and Guest Services will be closed. The Patrol Office is closed, but regular patrol operations still take place. The Creative Arts Center will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.…
Front Page, November 2020
Salute to Veterans (Virtual) Event November 11
Activities Office Your Activities Office is pleased to announce that we will be having our annual Salute to Veterans event this year—with one change; it will be done as a virtual salute due to restrictions related to COVID-19. The production will be filmed in the immediate weeks prior to Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020,…
Generals, November 2020
Centennial of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery
Matt Scott At 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, 2021 (Veterans Day) the people of the United States will mark the passage of 100 years since the interment of an unidentifiable member of the American Expeditionary Forces of World War I in Arlington National Cemetery. The place of interment has come to be known as the…
Features, October 2020
The Cold War
Ross Dunfee It is impossible for this writer to pen a history of the Cold War (war without heated conflict) in 500 words, so please forgive my inadequacies. The Cold War, like so many actions, is wrought in fear. After World War II, the USA and other nations feared the expansion of communism. It also…
Front Page, October 2020
Veterans Day Program 2020: November 11
Traci Baker, Director, Community Activities and Communications Every year we take time to give thanks and recognition to all of our military personnel who have given so much to secure our freedom. This year, we are likely not going to be able to gather together in the Theater, but your Activities Office team is thrilled…
Generals, December 2019
Special salute to PebbleCreek veterans
Susan Knox Wilson On Sunday, Nov. 10, PebbleCreek honored its many military veterans with a truly patriotic, sold-out Veterans Day celebration at the Renaissance Theater. It was a moving and special program, filled with gratitude for all the men and women who are serving or have served our country in the military. Master of Ceremonies,…