Keep in mind we need to understand where the other side is coming from as you read this.
American shot over drink of water
In Kabul, the capital, an American service member and an Afghan police officer got into an argument because the American was drinking water in front of the Afghan police...
When NATO is more worried about civilians on the battleground than destroying the enemy, will will not win. These Marines deserved better from their commanders and their country.
Ambushed Marines' Aid Call 'Rejected'
A.P. strikes again
Gates: AP decision 'appalling' - Yahoo! News
Defense Secretary Robert Gates is objecting “in the strongest terms” to an Associated Press decision to transmit a photograph showing a mortally wounded 21-year-old Marine in his final moments of life, calling the decision...
Pirates Fire on US Navy Helicopter
August 27, 2009
Associated Press
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Somali pirates holding a hijacked ship off the coast of Somalia fired at a U.S. Navy helicopter as it made a surveillance flight over the vessel, the first such attack by pirates on an...
I'm hearing this from a couple different sources...
I'm hearing that soldiers are going to be charged with sedition if they attend any of the 9/12 events...
I heard this exact quote too... I cant find any online sources, just know what my little birdy told me and then seen this on...
I saw this and thought that it was interesting enough to post here.
Sipsey Street Irregulars: "Duty": An active duty Marine Corps officer says -- "Honor Your Oath!"
Honor Your Oath!
An Open Letter to the Servicemembers of these united States
Written by an American Servicemember
“Duty, then...
A true Air Force hero is going to be forced out of the military, mostly due to Clinton era policies and the Obama administration doesn't seem to be willing to step up for him and the many others affected by their inaction. It's time to let Obama know that heroes like Lt. Colonel Fehrenbach do...
Representatives of the Islamic Society of Colorado Springs met Thursday with Fort Carson military leaders at the Army base to discuss ways to improve cultural awareness and an understanding of Islam among deploying soldiers.
Maj. Gen. Jeffery Hammond, commanding general of the 4th Infantry...
Unfortunately not alive and well as we would all prefer...
Welcome home Captain Michael "Scott" Speicher
Scott Speicher - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
May you finally rest in peace close to your family in the land of your birth...
Semper Fidelis
An interesting read about the low amount of Medals of Honor awarded for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, even with 4,000+ killed and 34,000 wounded.
All soldiers are heroes to me :patriot:
Few Medals of Honor for Iraq, Afghanistan - Military- msnbc.com
excerpt:
WASHINGTON - Eight years of...
Name, rank & serial numbers please:
Dryden
USAF 1974-78
Security Police, Terrorist Response Team
Whiteman AFB, MO
I still talk to and write to a few buddies.... lifelong friends and lifelong memories.
Greetings all…..
I’m simply trying to garner enough support to show Fenway, that the addition of a forum for Veterans, and others that have an interest, to discuss, inform, and perhaps problem solve, for those who need, want, or are interested in revelant information, would be a benefit to...
Let us have a moment of silence please. We have officially lost the last veteran of the WWI trench battles and as such have lost a great generation that knew all about suffering, sacrifice and honor.
You can see more images at the bottom link.
SOURCE:
Last UK veteran of WWI trench...
Kerry panel looks at climate change and national security
Email|Link|Comments (414) Posted by Foon Rhee, deputy national political editor July 21, 2009 06:55 PM
By Bryan Bender, Globe Staff
WASHINGTON -- Massive crop devastation, melting glaciers, water shortages, millions of displaced people...
Yup, lots of people voted for Obama because they MISTAKENLY misunderstood what he said. The thought he said he would reduce troops and pull them out.
What he actually said was that we would pull out troops out when we can, but we were committed to finishing the job. He said the same thing...
I hate to put E-Mail FWDs in Here But....
A Soldier's View on MJ's Death
This is written by a young man serving his third tour of duty in Iraq.
Thought you might find his take on the Michael Jackson news interesting.
Okay, I need to rant.
I was just watching the news, and I caught part...
Pentagon nixes flyover Idaho Press-Tribune
Just wanted to hear how you guys feel about this.
I think its a good idea. The event actively promoted Christianity and I feel like its a good idea for the government to take a neutral stance on religion.
It also sounds like an unnecessary...