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Somebody?s Son
2012-02-04 02:16:00 (linking to Airman Mom’s Friday post Somebody’s Son ) Lance Cpl. Nick Lacarra, a 20-year-old improvised explosive device detection dog handler with Combined Anti-Armor Team 2, Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and a native of Long Beach, Calif., holds security in a field with his dog Coot while halted during a partnered security ...
February 3~Four Chaplains Day
2012-02-04 02:13:00 In 1948, February 3 was established by an act of Congress as the annual ‘Four Chaplains Day’. They were four United States Army chaplains who gave their lives to save other civilian and military personnel during the sinking of the troop ship USAT Dorchester on February 3, 1943, during World War II. They helped other ...
Wednesday Hero
2012-02-01 14:00:00 This Weeks Post Was Suggested By Cindy Pfc. Donny Eslinger & Smoke 20 years old from Jemison, Alabama 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, Bravo Company It was a mission just as important as any other they had encountered during their time in Afghanistan. This time the 1-24 ...
Somebody?s Son
2012-01-28 03:41:00 (linking to Airman Mom’s Somebody’s Son post ) Lance Cpl. Shane W. Stokes, a Springfield, Mo., native and an infantryman with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, walks with a new friend he met while patrolling through a local bazaar. Mobs of curious children following patrols became a common sight in the village of ...
COL Gadson, NY Giants & The Superbowl
2012-01-26 15:34:00 It is almost time for the 2012 Superbowl between the New England Patriots and the New York Giants. Since my local team, The New Orleans Saints (sniff sniff) did not make it, I have to cheer for my true home team, the New England Patriots. COL Gregory (Greg) Gadson, who lost his legs in Iraq ...
Domestic Use of Military Drones Well Underway Within The United States
2012-01-25 21:17:00 From FAS Project on Government Secrecy, we learn that over 251 certificates of authorization for drones over U.S. airspace have already been approved in 2010: The use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) within the United States is certain to increase in the years to come, as a new Army policy has recently made clear. ...
Wednesday Hero
2012-01-25 14:00:00 Maj. Merlyn Hans Dethlefsen 53 years old from Royal, Iowa 354th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 355th Tactical Fighter Wing June 29, 1934 – December 14, 1987 The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Major Merlyn Hans Dethlefsen, United States Air Force, ...
Red Tails: This is why they make movies
2012-01-25 09:09:00 I did not watch the State of the Union last night. Instead of hearing a speech by a man of little accomplishment and great acclaim, I went to see a movie about men of great accomplishment and little acclaim, Red Tails, about the Tuskegee Airmen and their valor in World War II. All I can ...
By: GayPatriot
I am Uneasy About Los Angeles Military Training
2012-01-25 03:47:00 OK. So, the military will be training in Los Angeles. That link is from local news, main stream. It has a tone of, “Don’t worry, nothing to see here.” I live in a suburb town about 10 minutes (ok, an hour with traffic, Good Lord the traffic) from Los Angeles. The “tin foil hat” sites that I frequent are BLOWING.UP. I’m not going to share those links with you. I’m just going to share my thoughts. The military has entire installations with all kinds of settings for training – as well it should. My husband, a former Marine, has trained in whole urban towns, sewers and all, for potential urban atmospheres. Those urban towns are on base. So, I immediately come to the thought of why is Los Angeles necessary? With the various conflicts around the world, people angry with the United States, and the mere names of Iran and Israel creating anxiety, there’s certainly the threat of war. With the defense act, Agenda 21, FEMA camps, and US ci...
Afghanistan: moral and military aspects
2012-01-20 08:43:00 The American invasion of Afghanistan was all the more bizarre since the Russians fled it just a few years ago. American politicians and military men universally predicted the Soviet failure, but rushed to fail on their own. The NATO contingent in Afghanistan is pathetically small—one-fifth of the number of Soviet troops who served there—and the Soviets lost. In Iraq and Afghanistan, American generals failed to convince their political leaders that saturation is a major factor in pacifying an occupied state. The lack of peacekeeping forces is especially odd on the background of huge conscripted armies elsewhere: when countries such as Russia and China pay to train their young in the mass murder called the art of war, why not use those conscripts for peacekeeping missions abroad? A lot of them would gladly accept the action for little pay. The United States lacked a goal in Afghanistan. Speaking thirty-three days after 9/11, Bush demanded of the Taliban a single thing: render Osa...
By: Samson Blinded
Wednesday Hero
2012-01-18 14:00:00 Capt. Eddie S. Ray 57 years old from Seattle, Washington Company B, 1st Light Armored Infantry Battalion, Task Force Shepherd, 1st Marine Division The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Captain Eddie S. Ray, United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism while serving as Commanding Officer, ...
Will Lasers Really Make Effective Military Weapons?
2012-01-18 13:23:00 Given enough time and money, we can develop high-power, solid-state laser weapons that can knock out drones, shoot mortar rounds out of the air, or create diversions on enemy ships. The question is, will those weapons function consistently and reliably in battlefield environments, not just a handful
Operation Desert Storm
2012-01-17 17:29:00 Today marks the 21st anniversary of the beginning of Operation Desert Storm. And Wednesday Hero will profile a veteran of that war. I didn’t plan it that way when I chose this Marine. Sometimes things just happen. I want to thank all our vets who served in the war and remember the more than 400 ...
Swiss Military Hanowa: Save 60% or more on Select Styles
2012-01-16 09:00:00 Save 60% or more on select Swiss Military Hanowa watches in our clearance sale. All participating watches qualify for FREE Super Saver Shipping and are limited to quantities on hand.Expires Jan 29, 2012
Somebody?s Son
2012-01-14 01:00:00 (linking to Airman Mom’s Friday post Somebody’s Son ) INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 10, 2012) Aviation Electrician’s Mate Airman Michael Johnson, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 81, carries tie-down chains to an F/A-18E Super Hornet aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James ...
Wednesday Hero
2012-01-11 14:00:00 Sgt. 1st Class Jeffrey M. Day Col. Jessie O. Farrington (Left), U.S. Army Aviation Center for Excellence deputy commander, presents Sgt. 1st Class Jeffrey M. Day (Right), of the Directorate of Evaluation and Standardization, with the Air Medal with Valor for exceptionally meritorious achievement in valor. Photo Courtesy U.S. Army Taken By Nathan Pfau These ...
VIDEO GAMES AND ARMY GUNS
2012-01-10 16:46:00 In a controversial move, the U.S. Army will be teaming up with CTA Digital, makers of guns for video game systems, to create military-branded product for popular combat titles like Call Of Duty 3: Modern Warfare. It is reported that the guns will feature a high level of authenticity including the Army's logo. What's most striking is that the move is part of an effort to recruit more young people into the armed forces via the glorification of games and guns. Nuts!
What do you do when war is brewing? Disarm. ? Mail Online
2012-01-07 01:08:00 The once and future President Vladimir Putin doesn’t do unspoken messages: the Russians are no match for the Chinese in the inscrutability department. Practically every speech he delivers includes a kind reminder orbi et urbi that Russia is still a nuclear power. And it’s not just words; Russia’s military buildup is proceeding apace. The Russians ...
By: 1913 Intel
Investing Strategies for Active Duty Military Members
2012-01-06 20:40:00 Military members are accustomed to significant challenges. Combat tours, deployments, and frequent transfers are just a few of the difficulties they face on a frequent basis. Perhaps because of this stress, many military members experience significant struggle when it comes to getting ahead financially. A recent FINRAstudy reveals that despite a regular paycheck, military members ...Investing Strategies for Active Duty Military Members is a post from the Money Crashers personal finance blog.
By: Money Crashers
Somebody?s Son
2012-01-06 14:38:00 (linking to Airman Mom’s Friday post Somebody’s Son ) SANGIN, Afghanistan (Dec. 27, 2011) Hospitalman Victor Castro, assigned to India Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 8, hands out candy to an Afghan child during a security patrol in Sangin, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Marines conducted the patrol to help maintain security in the ...
Girl Sneaks Into Russian Military Rocket Factory | Gizmodo Australia
2012-01-06 06:24:00 Her name is Lana Sator and she sneaked into one of NPO Energomash factories outside of Moscow. Her photos are amazing, like sets straight out of the next Alien movie. She just went there, jumped over the fence, and got right in through a series of tunnels and pipes, which is very surprising for an ...
By: 1913 Intel
The U.S. Military?s New Plan to Deter China ? The Atlantic Wire
2012-01-06 05:10:00 So what does that mean? According to Roxana Tiron at Bloomberg, it means preparing the military for a different type of threat. “The U.S. should be able to deter any emerging anti-access capabilities such as the diesel attack submarines being developed by China and the anti-ship ballistic missiles deployed by China and Iran, and if necessary, defeat ...
By: 1913 Intel
Just Wait, military spouse suicide
2012-01-05 18:37:00 Spouses looking out for other spouses, Her War, Her Voice! has teamed up with Not Alone to combat military spouse suicide rates and to ensure there is a safe haven for quality help. Melissa and Christina of 'Her War, Her Voice!' continue groundbreaking holistic military spouse retreats, as well as Just Wait, a place where military spouses can empower, encourage, and inspire each other through their art and their stories. Who do you turn to when you need help? Make a plan because when you hit that pit - and I know that pit, I don't know many milspouses that don't - you need a plan already in place. We are military-spouses and we are strong. But we can't do this alone. Get involved in your community, make new friends, join groups like MOPS, chapel programs, community organizations, and when life seems to be crashing down around you reach out. We can't live this life. alone. When your spouse has been deployed for more t...
TroopTree
2012-01-05 17:25:00 TroopTree is a site where our service men and women can go and record a video message for their loved ones when they’re deployed or in case something were to happen to them. You can also record a thank you message for the troops as well. Head over and check them out and pass the ...
Free BOOTSTRAP Kit -for the military
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North Korea?s military strategy ?far superior? to South?s, but would still
2012-01-04 17:19:00 North Korea’s military strategy is superior to the defensive posture of its affluent neighbour to the South, an independent think-tank said on Wednesday, giving Pyongyang the edge in the early days of any war on the divided peninsula. The Seoul-based Korea Economic Research Institute said in a report that in 2011 North Korea operated a ...
By: 1913 Intel
China plans military base in Northern Pakistan, says report : North News ?
2012-01-04 17:07:00 A secret report prepared by the government’s joint intelligence committee has confirmed India‘s worst fears – China is planning a military base in Pakistan. The report, based on inputs from the Research and Analysis Wing, is meant for the PM, members of the cabinet committee on security and the national security adviser. The report says ...
By: 1913 Intel
Wednesday Hero
2012-01-04 14:00:00 1st Lt. Loren Douglas Hagen 25 years old from Fargo, North Dakota U.S. Army Training Advisory Group February 25, 1946 – August 7, 1971 The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant Loren Douglas Hagen, United States Army ...
Exposed: The Military's Freakiest 'Non-Lethal' Weapon Ideas
2012-01-03 14:24:00 From Wired Top Stories: Tasers that elicit excruciating spasms in one person at a time? Foam pellets that send an entire crowd fleeing in agony? Pfft. So 2011. Where non-lethal weapons are concerned, the future's all about sonic microwaves that can make swimmers puke mid-stroke, and airc
Chinese military bases are about more than just naval supplies and protecti
2012-01-03 11:20:00 China’s new naval strategy of “far sea defense” is aimed at giving Beijing the ability to project its power in key oceanic areas, including — and most significantly -the Indian Ocean. China’s expansionist behavior has, in fact, long been evident. China has been acquiring naval facilities along crucial chokepoints in the Indian Ocean not only ...
By: 1913 Intel
Free Scion Care Package -military only
2011-12-31 22:20:00 http://www.scion.com/militaryca-repackage/ -it’s valid for all stateside U.S. military and all military stationed overseas ?Ths Free Stuff Times . C om feed should only be read in feed readers, on the Freestuff Times email list, or the ?FST? Google? Gadget. Any other use is copyright infringement and should be reported.
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Life IS Worth Living
2011-12-31 15:55:00 New Year’s is a tough time for many and I wanted to take this time to let you know that YOU are important to me and so many out there. You may not think it now, you may be in a very bad and dark place, but help is out there for you and things ...
U.S. Military Tests Out Green Tech in Afghanistan
2011-12-30 13:38:00 From All Things Considered: Saving money and lives, as well as improving national security, are the goals behind a U.S. military initiative to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels. At one outpost in remote Afghanistan, Marines are using solar power; the Navy is also experimenting with biofuels
A Quick Review of 2011 on the Military-Family Blog from MilitaryAve...
2011-12-28 17:32:00 What happened to 2011? It is almost gone and the MilitaryAvenue team discussed all the activity we had seen this year! So much to do and write about. We saw the troops come from Iraq, discussions on the military drawdown for 2012 and beyond, military health issues at the forefront, homeless veteran initiatives, veteran employment resources, entertainers supporting the troops, we even grabbed the chance to attend the Military Bloggers Conference and so much more. MilAve's Leanne Kocsis, Inaugural Blogger of Month at USAA Many of our regular features such Tasty Tuesday Recipes, the DoD Blogger Roundtable features on issues impacting the military community, book reviews, veteran support and military children articles continued with new ideas. Completely new this year, were the interviews with entertainers that supported the military community including Josh Gracin, Three Doors Down and Mark Wills. A series of giveaways/contests brought some smiles to the faces of our f...
Wednesday Hero
2011-12-28 14:00:00 No Wednesday Hero this week. Taking a small holiday and we’ll start fresh in the new year. Related Posts:Wednesday HeroWednesday HeroHave I Taken On More Than I Can Handle?Wednesday Hero PostsWednesday Hero
Surfing the WEb..
2011-12-28 01:05:00 Time for the last 'web surf' of 2011, wherein I pass on links I hope others might find of interest. It's a short list to post here at year's end, but as we head out of a year that saw the ending of our presence in Iraq while our troops continue to fight on in ...
Chinese Subs ? A Hell of a Lot Noiser Than Expected
2011-12-27 16:46:00 On the other hand, the flurry of undersea activity gives American forces more opportunities to tail and examine Chinese subs. And U.S. analysts discovered a silver lining in the gathering strategic storm clouds. Chinese submarines are a hell of a lot noisier than anyone expected. The sound you hear is the Pacific balance of power ...
By: 1913 Intel
Bullying and our Military Children
2011-12-23 15:29:00 I am a mom. Mom of a senior in high school, a 3rd grader, a 1st grader, and a toddler. My 3rd grader is a bit on the small side. He's never been on the 'charts' and we have even been to a specialist just to be sure all is well. All is well, medically, and his stature has been chalked up to genetics and that is a-ok with me. However, already at 9 years old I have witnessed a few instances of the 'bigger kids' picking on the smaller (same age but some twice his size). One instance of apparent bullying was a fellow soccer player, church friend and school mate pushed my son down and then put his foot on my son's head as if it were a ball. I yelled. Dad of fellow-soccer player just watched. I went into mother-bear mode. Aforementioned Dad went into "ha ha, isn't that kind of funny mode." What kind of parent are you? Equip your kids. Talk about it. Make teachable...
Veterans Who Need Help
2011-12-23 00:51:00 Make the Connection is a public awareness campaign that provides personal testimonials from fellow veterans and resources that can be accessed in a completely private and confidential manner to help veterans deal with post-traumatic stress, problems with alcohol or drugs, nightmares and other difficulties with dignity and respect. So if you are, or you know, ...
THE RE-EDUCATION OF INDONESIA
2011-12-22 23:34:00 In an attempt to reclaim "lost" youth and restore "moral values," authorities in Indonesia are corralling dozens of punk teens and forcing them to give up their rebellious ways. The effort includes shaving the heads of many of the detainees, ridding them of their punk attire, and forcing them into a strict regimen of religion and military drills. Despite the clamp down, The Guardian reports, many of the teens are still rebelling and sticking to their punk ethics. Here's what one young man had to say about fighting the power:
Wednesday Hero
2011-12-21 14:00:00 I want to wish all our men and women of the United States Armed Forces a very Happy Hanukkah and Merry Christmas. You sacrifice so much for us and there’s no way we can ever properly repay it or give you enough thanks. You are all loved and respected and I hope you have a ...
Military Family Social Media Guidelines
2011-12-19 17:24:00 Congrats to my friends at Blue Star Families, for working with Facebook to create a social media guide for military families. Since military families have different caveats and use social media differently…I am excited to see this done! Related Posts:Operation Sock PuppetThe social media ironyBlue Star Mothers of AmericaGold Star Mother’s Day2011 Wreaths Across America ...
Reminder -Free bottle of coke from the USO on December 16-17 -military only
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79% Off Swiss Military Men's Black Freedom Rose Goldtone Watch
2011-12-15 09:00:00 List Price: $350.00Deal Price: $75.00You Save: $275.00 (79%)Swiss Military timepieces encapsulate the very nature of everything Swiss. Each Swiss Military timepiece is exclusively Swiss made by expert craftsmen, to measure time in exacting standards. With attention to detail, incorporating the finest Swiss movement, Swiss Military captures the essence of military precision, with multidimensional timepieces that sit at the pinnacle of innovation, function and design.Expires Dec 22, 2011
Wednesday Hero
2011-12-14 14:00:00 Click Image For Full Size Marguerite Gene Arenesen (left) a member of the Coast Guard in World War II, George Warren (standing), a Canadian-born immigrant who became a naturalized American citizen at age 17 and joined the Army Air Corps shortly after the Dec. 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor and Thomas M. Sugg, a ...
Chicago's ignored military landmark
2011-12-13 18:20:00 For uncounted thousands of Chicago-area men, last week’s announcement that Sara Lee Corp. was moving from Downers Grove to a West Loop office building meant something other than a story about Mayor Rahm Emanuel poaching suburban businesses. For them, the ugly building at 400 S. Jefferson St. that the company will occupy is a significant... Read more »
Savings Times Three with the Military Magazine Subscription Package
2011-12-12 23:46:00 This great history magazine subscription package bundle is one of the best three packbundles available ? and not just for its cheap price. Please either call us toll freeor contact us be email for this very special bundle price. You will be astounded byhow cheap the three magazines will be together. This bundle would be ...
"1001 Things To Love About Military Life"
2011-12-12 16:11:00 "1001 Things To Love About Military Life" and the authors have found them! What fun! A book to read that chronicles the military lifestyle in a positive manner and resources, moments of laughter, re-living the life or learning the life are all there! Inputs from four authors and social media friends provide a great coffee table reader for your guests! Your military friends will pick it up and find a section to comment on or your civilian friends will pick it up and ask questions like, ?was it really like this? Or, did you really like military life? A great way to begin a conversation and tell others why we loved the military lifestyle and how it impacted our lives! Starlett Henderson, Army veteran and spouse The book answers many of the ?who, what, whys and wheres? of military life from a military family perspective. The authors are into detail and the organization of the book lays out a balanced view of all the services? traditions and perspectives. This is a great r...
2011 Wreaths Across America at Arlington
2011-12-12 01:15:00 My husband and I and some friends went yesterday to Arlington National Cemetery to participate in the Wreaths Across America 20th annual wreath laying. Although we unfortunately missed seeing that there had been a time change, we still arrived in time to at least each place a wreath, and you can see pictures we took ...
Go Army! Beat Navy!
2011-12-10 15:14:00 PG 13 but enjoy and enjoy the game today everyone! Hooah! Related Posts:Mila Kunis is going to Marine Corps BallUnbroken: Book ReviewWorld T.E.A.M. Sports-The Exceptional Athlete MattersCommissarry Supporting Gulf Coast Seafood??He and I share a reverence for those who serve?? |
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