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Military Awards Help to Recognize Veterans on V-J Day

Military Awards Help to Recognize Veterans on V-J Day

You’ve probably seen this iconic photograph, made famous when it was published by Life magazine decades ago: But do you know what special event this photo captured?  It wasn’t a Navy sailor reuniting with his love on his return to the homefront. And it wasn’t a couple...
How to Play Mancala

How to Play Mancala

Manca…what? If you have no idea what mancala is, you’re not alone. After all, mancala sounds more like the name of a character from Disney’s The Lion King than anything else, right? Pronounced man-KAH-la, mancala is an easy-to-learn game that has been around for...
The Best BBQ Gifts for Father’s Day

The Best BBQ Gifts for Father’s Day

Imagine a hot summer’s day: blue sky, a few fluffy white clouds, a hot breeze, the squirt of the sprinkler, lemonade, all the fixings on the picnic table…and the tantalizing smell and sizzling sound of burgers on the grill.  No doubt about it: Americans love...
What is a Maltese Cross?

What is a Maltese Cross?

We’re all used to seeing symbols on uniforms and businesses: no doubt you’re familiar with the image of a snake twisted around a stick used by medical personnel, and you most likely know that insignia on a military officer’s uniform shows rank and position. The...
Thank A Police Officer with A Shield Award!

Thank A Police Officer with A Shield Award!

Hit Trophy wishes to thank those peace officers who are willing to sacrifice their own safety to protect us all.  To show our gratitude, some employees of Hit Trophy recently participated in Thank a Police Officer Day! 144 Officers Make the Ultimate Sacrifice...