Tag Archives: Army

Surviving The Turmoil

Posted on May 12, 2026 by Caryn

On June 25, 1950, when North Korea invaded South Korea, my uncle, Larry Byer, was thrown into what would become some of the hardest years of his life. Serving as an Army private during the Korean War, he saw firsthand … Continue reading →

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Nation Without An Army

Posted on February 12, 2026 by Caryn

War is a terrible thing, but there are moments throughout history that show a side of war mixed with a bit of humanity…even when things are looking bleak. This happened with the Liechtenstein army. Liechtenstein is the fourth smallest country … Continue reading →

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The Biggest Army In History

Posted on September 2, 2024 by Caryn

Understandably, the size of the various armies has grown along with human civilization. It is estimated that nearly 28 million armed forces personnel stand at the ready globally in this present day, according to the London-based International Institute for Strategic Studies. Continue reading →

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The Three Of Them

Posted on May 12, 2024 by Caryn

My uncle, Larry Byer was just 20 months older than his little sister, my mom, Collene Spencer, who was followed 24 months later by their little brother, Wayne Byer. The three of them being as close as they were tended to try their mother, Hattie Byer’s patience at times. Continue reading →

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Canine Enlistment

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Caryn

One day in 1917, a stray pit bull mix wandered onto the Yale University campus. Normally this would have meant a call to the local dog pound, but the dog rather attached himself to members of the 102nd Infantry Regiment, Continue reading →

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Armed Forces Day

Posted on May 15, 2021 by Caryn

Originally, in the United States, each branch of the service had their own day to celebrate their service, but on August 31, 1949, Defense Secretary Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Days. Continue reading →

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Blessing To Many

Posted on November 9, 2020 by Caryn

My husband’s Uncle Butch Schulenberg is such a sweet man. Bob and I went up to Forsyth, Montana a couple of years ago, and Uncle Butch was so gracious and kind to show me so many pictures of himself and his family. They were pictures we had never seen before, and it was such a treat to receive them, Continue reading →

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A Little Bit Silly

Posted on October 27, 2019 by Caryn

There are certain people who fit in your family from the moment they join it. My niece, Dustie Masterson, who married my nephew Rob Masterson on January 18, 2003 is one of those people. Rob and Dustie met when he was in the Army Continue reading →

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Medal Of Honor

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Caryn

In a war, there are many heroes…some whose acts of courage and selflessness were so amazing that many felt they needed to receive a different medal…one that paid homage Continue reading →

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Gentle Strength

Posted on June 15, 2019 by Caryn

My grandfather, George Byer was a man of gentle strength. Many people may not think those to traits go together, but in him they did. He was always a hard-working man, who gave his all to support his family, but … Continue reading →

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