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Archive for 'May,2009'

Cal Expo Police Officer Accused of Lying About War Record

These people chap my hide. There are so many worthy heroes out there that get no press or special treatment, and these morons run around stealing their glory. A Cal Expo police officer was arrested by [...]

EXCLUSIVE: The Real VoteVets.org

I’ve been critical of VoteVets.org for quite some time. Initially, I supported them thinking that their true intent was to get veterans elected to the chambers of Congress. It was founded during the run-up to the [...]

Private Murphy’s Law

I’ve used some of Mark Baker’s cartoons a few times on this site. I’ve been a fan of his since he first hit the Army Times about six years ago or so. I first met Mark [...]

Photo of the Day – 9 May 09

U.S. Airmen jump from the back of a C-130E Hercules aircraft over southern Germany April 30, 2009, during the 10th anniversary celebration for a contingency readiness group. (DoD photo by Airman 1st Class Grovert Fuentes-Contreras, U.S. [...]

The Mathematics of War

This is interesting. I’m interested in your thoughts on this video: [...]

Support Your Vet

IAVA has created this great new ad for those families and friends whose loved one is about to return from combat. Are you confused about how to talk to your hero? SupportYourVet.org can help. [...]

GI Bill Benefit Extended to Families

I’m going to look into this more, but my understanding is that a service member has to promise 4 more years of service to actually use this benefit. Not sure why they didn’t cover that aspect. [...]

Good News In Iraq

I saved up a few days worth of RSS entries from my military news subscriptions in an attempt to see if there was a trend currently on going in Iraq. I’ve looked at these and there [...]

Dear Fellow Milbloggers

If you missed the Milblog Conference this year (or every year) because funds were tight and a trip to D.C. just doesn’t pass the “gotta have” test, I have an offer for you. You Served is [...]

An Interview with a Milblog Groupie

In an interview more difficult to get than the President himself, I finally cornered Sherri, uber milblog groupie and fan extraordinaire. You won’t find this anywhere else. Interview With Sherri from CJ Grisham on Vimeo. [...]

Operation Tribute To Freedom – LTC Maria Kelly

Throughout her time in the Army, Lt. Col. Maria Kelly has earned numerous titles and awards for her service. Yet the title for which she has worked hardest and is most proud of is ‘Mom.’ Multiple [...]

Photo of the Day – 1 May 09 (US Central Air Force Band)

The U.S. Central Air Forces bands played 120 shows in 60 days while traveling to Iraq, Afghanistan and the Horn of Africa. They brought smiles to the faces of military members and local nationals. Photo by [...]

New IVAW “Leadership”

I put that in quotations because there are no leaders in IVAW; just sheep. Kelly Dougherty, one of the founders of the subversive organization, is stepping down from the post she’s held for nearly three years. [...]