Steven Plotz

@Arkypatriot I’m thrilled to see the Marines finally acknowledging the Army well-earned senior status. As someone airborne, I rarely had the chance to glance back and see who was trying to keep up🪂😊

Happy 251st Birthday to the United States Army. 251 years of grit, sacrifice, courage, and answering the call since 1775. 🇺🇸 As a Marine, I’m required by law (or at least tradition) to remind everyone that we’re the younger, better-looking sibling. That’s just part of the interservice rivalry. But I’m also the daughter of a career Army soldier, so I grew up knowing what service, discipline, and sacrifice look like long before I ever earned my own Eagle, Globe, and Anchor. The Army isn’t just another branch to me it’s part of my family’s story. The United States Army is the best army in the world. Hands-down, no argument. So today, the Marine in me will throw a little good-natured sarcasm your way… but the Army brat in me stands up a little straighter and says thank you. Happy Birthday, Army. We kid because we’re family. And because somebody has to keep you humble. ❤️🤍💙

@MrPitbull07 Whenever people faced impossible odds, they remembered the simple truth Rick once typed to his dad: When we move forward together, the impossible becomes just another mile. And with every heartbeat, Team Hoyt still whispers to all of us—Yes, you can.

In 1977, a 15-year-old boy asked his father a question that would change both of their lives—and eventually inspire millions around the world. The boy was Rick Hoyt. Rick was born with cerebral palsy, a condition that affected his ability to control his muscles and speak. When he was young, doctors told his parents that he would never communicate and would likely never live an independent life. At the time, many families were encouraged to place children with severe disabilities in institutions. But Rick’s parents refused. His father, Dick Hoyt, and his mother, Judy, believed their son deserved the same opportunities as any other child. They fought to keep him included in school and everyday life, even when the system often worked against them. Years later, engineers at Tufts University helped develop a communication device that allowed Rick to type by moving his head against a switch. For the first time, he could express his thoughts. Then one day in 1977, Rick typed a simple request. A classmate had been paralyzed in an accident, and a charity race was being organized to help him. Rick turned to his father and asked: “Dad, can we run in that race?” Dick was 36 years old and had never been a runner. He wasn't trained. He wasn't an athlete. But he didn't hesitate. He said yes. The race was about five miles long. Rick sat in a wheelchair while Dick pushed him from behind. They finished near the back of the field. There were no cameras, no headlines, and no special attention. But later that evening, Rick typed words his father would never forget. “Dad, when I’m running, it feels like I’m not handicapped.” For Dick, everything changed in that moment. He realized running gave his son a feeling of freedom that everyday life rarely could. So they kept going. What started as one race eventually became a lifelong journey. Over the next four decades, they became known around the world as Team Hoyt. Together, they completed more than 1,100 races, including 32 Boston Marathons, multiple triathlons, and six Ironman competitions. During Ironman events, Dick pulled Rick through the swim in a small raft, carried him on a specially designed bicycle during the cycling stage, and then pushed him through an entire marathon. It required extraordinary effort. But their story was never really about sports. It was about possibility. At a time when many people underestimated what individuals with disabilities could achieve, Team Hoyt challenged those assumptions every mile they traveled. When people asked Dick how he managed such incredible physical feats, he always gave credit to his son. “I’m just lending Rick my arms and legs. He’s the one with the heart.” Rick had his own view. “He was my motor,” he once said. “I was his heart.” Together, they became far more than father and son. They became a symbol of determination, inclusion, and unconditional love. Dick Hoyt passed away in 2021 at the age of 80. Rick followed in 2023 at the age of 61. Their races eventually ended, but their message never did. The story of Team Hoyt was never about crossing finish lines first. It was about believing in someone so completely that you refuse to let limits define their future. A father who became his son's strength. A son who became his father's purpose. And a lesson that still inspires people today: Sometimes love is powerful enough to carry both of you forward.

@worldranking_ A wonderful story !

@cabocynde @MagaGrunt1 Beautifully said!

@MagaGrunt1 What a tone deaf old bat she is!

🇺🇸Hmmm okay ✅ is she really lecturing us from the back of a limousine.🇺🇸

@MAGACharlie2024 This image redefines the essence of serving one’s country in the military. The man below is steadfastly working to rescue and save a wounded comrade, while the injured soldier above, despite his condition, strives to shield the one risking his life to save him.

@belgeseIdunyasi Love it

Bir otel çalışanı her gün yüzmeye gelen yavru ördeklerin havuzdan rahatça çıkabilmeleri için havluyu ıslatıp basamak yapıyor.

@EshaAA33 yes

Do you want California elections to face a full federal audit? 🙂‍↕️ Yes 🙂‍↔️ No

Well… kind of. My wife has these ridiculously thick polos that could probably withstand a hurricane, but they take forever to dry. Today, I hung one on our porch overhang and let it spin in the wind like a fashion-forward weather vane. No complaints from the wife… yet. I’ll break the news to her tomorrow—or maybe next week if I’m feeling brave.

@DailyLoud A wonderful person who truly deserves respect for the care she is giving to these children.

A daycare video goes viral after capturing a baby girl taking her very first steps ❤️

@isaacrrr7 This pervert deserved a more painful death....

Hussein Sabbagh asesinó a 4 israelíes, entre ellos un niño de 4 años. También violó a una niña cristiana de 7 años hasta matarla. Luego, cambió de identidad y se hizo carpintero. Pero el Mossad lo buscaba. Fue abatido en un ataque selectivo de las FDI.

@HumanityChad Wow, that is impressive......

Kim Hwang-tae, who has no arms, is helped by his wife as he gears up for the cycling leg of the triathlon

@BBGreatMoments Wonderful reel, more positivity please. Every person on the face of the earth makes a contribution, as we are all the sum total of what we have been exposed to.

Just 11 months after surviving a shark attack, Lulu Gribbin threw a PERFECT first pitch ❤️👏

@SaltyGoat17 Yes!

Everyone cool with this?

@Alinavisoo_life A

🚨BREAKING: THE FIRST WOMAN TO EVER LEAD THE INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE JUST MADE THE DECISION TO BAN TRANSGENDER WOMEN FROM FEMALE EVENTS AT THE OLYMPICS DO YOU SUPPORT BANNING TRANSGENDER WOMEN FROM FEMALE EVENTS AT THE OLYMPICS? A. YES B. NO

@WolfofX What an inspiring story of a decent man taking action and doing what he truly believed was necessary!

During a dangerous ice storm in North Carolina, gas station owner Hitesh Patel was supposed to close at 10 p.m. Instead, he kept his store open all night so stranded travelers would have a warm and safe place to stay. Among those sheltering inside were a young mother traveling with four children and other motorists who could no longer safely drive on the icy roads. One traveler later shared the story online, saying they would have been freezing in their car if not for Patel's kindness. Sometimes the people who make the biggest difference are the ones who quietly choose to help when others need it most

@EN0CX More of this please!

Man got a court order to see his infant son. Now, he exchanges custody with his baby mama at the county sheriff’s station to ensure a safe handover. He went through all of this just to be part of his son’s life. 👏🏽

@RealEntheos This exemplifies humanity at its finest, demonstrating the highest values and qualities that define our collective potential.

A dying man goes to his favorite restaurant one final time, then the staff, patrons, and even strangers surprise him singing "Amazing Grace" to celebrate his wonderful and faithful life. @RealEntheos

@BlastingThrough Indeed, knowing which animal species inhabited the area you were heading to was just as crucial as understanding the emission parameters.

From 1992 to 1996, I was the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) Exercise Sergeant Major. This May 1995 photo was taken in Jordan. One night in the tent, I had an unusual bed partner. I was sleeping on the ground in my sleeping bag. In the morning one of the guys noticed that a horned viper was snuggled up for warmth – just next to my head. I lay there until the snake was dealt with. The desert, like every environment I had operated in, demanded respect and constant awareness.

@Rainmaker1973 Always help your Brother in arms.....Always!

Camaraderie is reflected in the simplest acts: a cadet caught his comrade just as he was about to fall.

@Be_Believing Teamwork, never forget the TEAM!

In Australia, the captain of this football team went into the stands after his team won the championship to get their waterboy, who has Down's Syndrome, so they could celebrate together. 🙌