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2. THAT is what REAL patriotism looks like.

Mon Oct 27, 2025, 06:48 PM

Oct 27

Palecek and Blaha pack the gear necessary to defend a FREE nation. A hearty salute to them both!

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2 Illinois National Guard members speak out: "I won't turn against my neighbors" [View all] sheshe2 Oct 27 OP

Kick SheltieLover Oct 27 #1

THAT is what REAL patriotism looks like. Moostache Oct 27 #2

It's a start! bluestarone Oct 27 #3

May they be an inspiration for many, many more. brer cat Oct 27 #4

I hope so, brer. sheshe2 Oct 27 #5

I added this to my OP! sheshe2 Oct 27 #7

❤️ littlemissmartypants Oct 27 #15

Hear hear!!!!! UTUSN Oct 27 #6

This is So Encouraging to See.. May it be the Cha Oct 27 #8

They are not the only ones, there are others. sheshe2 Oct 27 #9

The West Point motto comes to mind Grim Chieftain Oct 27 #10

Agreed. sheshe2 Oct 27 #11

That's my sense too. Elessar Zappa Oct 27 #14

This is the tip of the iceberg FakeNoose Oct 27 #16

They honor the oath they took! Emile Oct 27 #17

They do! sheshe2 Oct 27 #18

These are what real patriots look like. GoodRaisin Oct 28 #19