Archive for September, 2010

POW MIA spells out Prisoners of War Missing in Action. A tribute to those that were captured and missing. The symbol for it is a shadow of a soldier with a guard tower in the background depicting imprisonment. It’s patriotic remember those who have sacrificed their lives for the freedom we take granted for. Even today we have POW’s all over the world. Bring them home or send us back! Never Forget! You Are Not Forgotten! All Gave some Same Gave All! Let us never forget and remind others your cost of freedom comes at a price. Sew on a few POW Patches on your jacket. Whether you are a Biker on two wheels or a Disabled Vet on a Wheel chair. We must remembered them for they have not died in vain.

These are some of the smaller POW patches I have. Starting at $2.99 with free shipping.

Large POW MIA Patches with Eagles.

I remember picking up a newspaper one December afternoon in 1979, to see the headline declaring that the former Soviet Union had invaded Afghanistan. I read the story while hoping the Afghani military would be able to hold out. I didn’t think they would, but to my surprise, the Soviets quickly got bogged down in the rugged terrain and were left virtually powerless. Ten years later they withdrew after accomplishing nothing.

The U.S. and her allies invaded Afghanistan in 2001. We went in motivated by objectives opposite those of the Soviet Union, yet we are showing only slightly better results nine years into it. While this isn’t the proper forum to discuss the merits of the war, it is a good place to show support for our troops. Of all the wars our men and women have fought in, this is perhaps the most frustrating of all. Afghanistan veterans deserve our respect in many ways. For example, if we’re making and wearing patches for Vietnam, Iraq, Korea, and WWII vets, Afghanistan vets are just as deserving of their own patches.

They are fighting a war where the enemy is almost completely unidentifiable. There are no uniforms like the Germans, North Koreans, or North Vietnamese wore. And the practice of using civilians as human shields and bomb carriers, introduced to modern warfare in Vietnam, has been elevated to an art form in Afghanistan. Every time a U.S. soldier prepares to meet a stranger coming down the road, he has to be concerned for his own safety. Add to that the rough terrain and all the mountains and caves for the enemy to hide in, and it must be tough sledding.

Well, thecheapplace.com has a selection of Afghanistan Vet patches to get started with. They have two rocker patches that look pretty cool, though my preference is the 10” gold and green rocker with the upward arch. I think that would look incredible on the back of a black leather vest or a combat jacket. One thing’s for sure, with that rocker on your back there would be no question that you proudly served your country during the war.

If you’ve been decorated for your service in Afghanistan, you probably don’t wear your medals out in public. But an Afghanistan Purple Heart patch can take the place of that medal in public, showing us civilians this special award you’ve received for enduring your wounds on our behalf. Families of those who died as a result of combat injuries may also want a Purple Heart patch to add to their collection of memories.

All war is ugly and hard, that’s for sure. I just hope that we don’t repeat the mistakes of Vietnam by disrespecting the soldiers of Afghanistan and Iraq. Let the politicians play politics among themselves; we should honor our military men and women regardless. I hope that sixty years down the road there is as much interest in remembering the Afghani as there is in WWII today.

Purple Heart is awarded to wounded combat veteran. It takes a lot of courage and patriotism to earn one. I have 4 different purple heart patch designs you can buy from my store for Vietnam, Afghanistan, Gulf War and Iraq Freedom Wars. They all measure 3 inches in diameter and are circular in shape. I’ve implemented the war ribbon colors on the top with the purple heart medal embroidered beneath it. 4 Bucks is all it takes to get them to your door. I don’t care if you buy one or many patches,  I’m not going to charge shipping. And you will get them fast. I use USPS first class to ship. They promise 2-3 days for delivery. I promise your order goes out the day you place your order.

You’ve seen them. Bikers their vests and their patches. Now save on biker patches by buying them through my store. Its free shipping anywhere in the United States. And I only charge a $1.99 to ship them to any international destination for any size order. Thousands of satisfied customers since I started the online business back in October of 2009. Now I have over 1000 different patches at your picking. Here are some funny ones I’ve just added.

Have you ever been to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.? If not, you really should consider making a visit if you ever find yourself inside the Beltway. The memorial consists of the Three Soldiers statue, the Women’s Memorial, Constitution Gardens, and the most prominent feature, the Memorial Wall. The Wall is actually two black granite walls, each more than 240 feet long, meeting at an angle of 125 degrees. On the wall are inscribed the names of more than 58,200 men and women either killed in action or listed as MIA.

Having been there I can tell you it is truly an impressive and humbling experience. It wasn’t surprising to see vets visiting on the same day I was there, wearing their combat jackets, dress hats, or ball caps. Though I purposely avoided looking at these men for an extended amount of time, I could easily identify most of their units by the tattoos and patches they wore. Most were infantry or helicopter crew; completely logical when one considers they bore the biggest casualty numbers during the war.

The most saddening part of the whole experience was knowing that these brave men and their surviving brethren returned home to accusations of being “baby killers”, imperialists, and other such nonsense. Though there were a small handful of atrocities committed by Americans in Vietnam, the vast majority of the stories about them were proven to be untrue. Yet instead of returning as war heroes, they returned as political enemies.

We obviously can’t change the past, but we can still do something today by showing our support for Vietnam veterans. Thecheapplace.com has a collection of Vietnam patches that accomplish the task with integrity. Sew one or two on your jacket; put one on your favorite ball cap; if you’re guitar player who puts stickers on his case, save some space for a ‘Nam patch. There are so many ways to use these patches, I’m sure you can find something that works for you.

Thecheapplace.com has this one item called the “Never Forgotten The Wall Vietnam Patch.” I can’t describe it to you because of its intricacy, but I can recommend it as a first Vietnam patch. It is a gorgeous piece of work which can be worn with pride. It sure will attract attention while honoring the vets at the same time. You really should take a look.

You can also find rocker patches, circle patches from the various military branches, and even a Purple Heart patch. I know many military men are buried with their medals when they pas on, so a handful of comparable patches would make a great addition to the family history album, just as a reminder to future generations.

If you’ve been to the memorial Wall in Washington, I hope you are encouraging others to go see it as well. It’s an important reminder of one of the watershed moments in U.S. history. It is a war that forever changed the face of our nation; it is a war that should never be forgotten.