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Weaning The War
Remember Afghanistan? For that matter, remember Iraq? When the Iraq war ended, and I use the term loosely, there was no ticker tape parade down the streets of Manhattan filled with returning troops. There was no time defying photograph of a nurse draped over the arms of a Sailor, destined to forever be lip-locked in [...]
You’re Not Incomplete” By: James Harrell
I wrote this for all by brother and sister in arms, that has been injured in any way, mentally or physically. “You’re Not Incomplete” By: James Harrell You thought that sip of whiskey That you ordered at the bar Would ease some of the pain Maybe heal some of the scars But it never works [...]
The Vet
The Vet The Vet (revised) Chapter 1 The initial explosion hit the vehicle behind us but shook us violently. Immediately the chatter started over the radio and we went into reactionary drills. I could hear each vehicle commander sending up casualty reports but no one was sending anything from Alpha 3. They had been [...]
To Be An American
This is what it’s all about. Share it! “‘To be an American’ should move anyone who watches it to understand that we are not equipping our warriors with the most important tool of all … the knowledge that what they do is moral, honorable, ethical, just and pure. It is not what they see that [...]
Petition against WBC
First, let me clearly state we do NOT wish to impede on WBC’s or ANYBODY’s freedom of speech. However, let us not forget that when a freedom is bastardized it is minimlized. That being said, all this petition is for is to recognize WBC as a hate group. They can still do their careless gallabandering [...]
Iraq and Afghan Vet turned spouse speaks out
From Sarah: Open post to military spouses that say they have the hardest job in the military….. As a former active duty SGT with tours overseas, a deployment to Afghanistan and one to Iraq, I can honestly answer the main question military wives ask because I am now a military wife who’s husband is deployed. [...]
Trees For Troops Delivery Dates
Trees For Troops delivery dates. Like it, Share it, Send it. Let all of your buddies know. Trees for Troops to Deliver Approximately 18,000 Trees at 62 Bases in 2012 Cant View the PDF? Download it here Every Contribution Helps You can support Trees for Troops through your tax-deductible donation or by becoming a corporate sponsor. The Christmas SPIRIT Foundation is [...]
Officer who taught “Total War” and “Hiroshima” Style against Islam Plans To Sue Uncle Sam.
Not everyday we hear that an Officer in the U.S. Military has the gonads to sue the government for withholding information. Come on people! The government tells us everything we need to know, don’t they? Anyone? Alright, well according to various sources, LT. COL Matthew Dooley who once taught that the U.S. ought to consider “Hiroshima tactics” for a “total war” on Islam has put America’s top general on notice for a possible lawsuit.
MILPER MESSAGE WTF-001-12
The newest MILPER message released DOD wide has put down strict guidelines on the implementation and use of common sense within the ranks. The message also covers the penalties and retraining for Service members who use common sense not IAW this MILPER message.
SM v Spouse Hardship Chart
First, let me say – I am highly appreciative of spouses who stand by their husbands or wives while they serve in the military especially during deployments. The military adds a special hardship on a relationship and those who last through that and are faithful are to be respected. HOWEVER, pause for effect……I am [...]
Never give up on a dream.
PARWAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Spc. Alfred Kollie escaped civil war, genocide, and more than eight years living in African refugee camps to join the U.S. Army.
Blood Upon The Risers
Airborne Appreciation Day.. Why? Cause I can, and I will never in my life jump out of a perfectly good airplane.
The Million-Dollar Muzzle
In a 2007 article published in Armed Forces Journal entitled “A Failure in Generalship,” US Army Lieutenant Colonel Paul Yingling wrote a compelling indictment of currently serving general officers and the impact their failures have had on America’s national security. Yingling offered a solid understanding of the poor outcomes that the system, so defining of the Army officer corps, produces.
