Leadership

How do you Defeat an Enemy that Refuses to Surrender in WWII?

This Memorial Day, I can’t help but think of over 645,000 Americans who lost their lives in service to our country since WWI. Truly humbling. After researching our grandfather and the 1stMarDiv in WWII Pacific, my mind also turned to that time. And the astounding numbers of casualties it took

May 26, 2022 No Comments

Why is Old Breed General relevant today?

What would out grandfather say? RUSSIA INVADING UKRAINEIn the 1930s, aggressive power-hungry leaders went on a violent offensive for land and raw materials. Are we facing another Hitler or Tojo (and Hirohito) who launched us into WWII? What are the lessons learned we can use for today to halt this

March 8, 2022 No Comments

Who is Major General Rupertus and Why did We Want to get his Story Out?

Marine Maj. Gen. William H. Rupertus is our grandfather who has always been a legend in the family. As are the many members of our family members of the greatest generations. He is extra special because he was our beloved dad Patrick Hill Rupertus’s father. Our father, Patrick Hill Rupertus

October 28, 2021 9 Comments

Quotes I Love.

Top two quotes our father Patrick Hill Rupertus (1939-1991) gave me when I was a teen. He was a 1962 graduate of the United States Naval Academy and served as a Marine Corps Aviator in Vietnam. He flew the A-4 Skyhawk. We miss him so, but his strong spirit lives

September 30, 2021 No Comments

Hi, I’m Amy Rupertus Peacock. Activator. Daughter and granddaughter of Marines. I am a wife, mother of two almost grown kids and a fit trainer running form coach.

When I’m not exercising, running, researching or writing, or spending time with our dog, my wonderful kids and husband, I love reading, researching and spreading the word about history, the Marines, life, fitness, wellness and longevity.

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