Hugh Roe O’Donnell, Hugh O’Neill, and the Nine Years’ War: The Final Struggle of Gaelic Ireland
©2026 Victor R. Claveau, MJ Table of Contents Introduction The reign of Queen Elizabeth I marked the decisive phase of the English conquest of Ireland. During the second half of the sixteenth century, Tudor governments attempted to impose centralized royal authority over the island through military conquest, plantation colonization, religious conformity, and the destruction of […]
The Magisterium of the Popes and nuclear weapons
Our Editorial Director recalls the teachings of the Popes on nuclear weapons since the atomic bombings of Japan in August 1945. By Andrea Tornielli Since the tragedy caused by the atomic bombings of Japan in August 1945, the Church has reflected on the risk of humanity destroying itself. In his Christmas Radio Message of 1955, Pius […]
February is Black History Month –
Victor R. Claveau, MJ. Each Year Congress authorizes and the president signs an executive order honoring the contributions of various groups; African Americans, Latinos, Asians, Native Americans and women. February is Black History Month, March is Women’s History Month, May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Hispanic Heritage Month will last from Monday, September 15, […]
Creeds of the U.S. Military
Army and Army National Guard The Soldier’s Creed I am an American Soldier. I am a Warrior and a member of a team. I serve the people of the United States and live the Army Values. I will always place the mission first. I will never accept defeat. I will never quit. I will never […]
What really counts
One of the most hallowed spots in America is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. It is located in the National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, just a few minutes across the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. This unusual memorial is a tribute for all those fallen in battle who could not be identified. Inscribed on […]
Chaplains
Early in the fourth century, probably in 316, a boy named for Mars, the god of war, was born to a soldier and his wife in the village of Sabaria in modern-day Hungary. Only a few years before the birth of the boy, who would later be known as [Saint] Martin of Tours, Constantine freed […]
Saluting a Medal of Honor Recipient
Admiral Eric T. Olson salutes Sergeant First Class Leroy Petry at a ceremony at The Pentagon. Although not required by law or military regulation, members of the uniformed services are encouraged to render salutes to recipients of the Medal of Honor as a matter of respect and courtesy regardless of rank or status, whether or […]
Privileges and Courtesies for Medal of Honor Recipients
The Medal of Honor confers special privileges on its recipients. By law, recipients have several benefits: Most states (40) offer a special license plate for certain types of vehicles to recipients at little or no cost to the recipient. The states that do not offer Medal of Honor specific license plate offer special license plates […]
The Medal of Honor
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life, above and beyond the call of duty, in action involving actual conflict with an opposing armed force. Presented by the President in the Name of the Congress, it is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon any American. The men who wear it call […]
Origins of the Branches of the United States Military
The United States Army (USA) The modern U.S. Army can trace its beginnings to the American Revolution, in 1775 the fight of the Colonies against Great Britain, with its first commander Revolutionary General George Washington. Washington used hit and run tactics to ultimately triumph over British forces and their paid Hessian mercenaries. With a victory […]