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The Progressive International Motorcycle Show

We’re proud to announce that Military, Police, and Fire Men and Women will get free admission to this weekend’s Progressive International Motorcycle Show in NYC if they arrive in uniform! The Progressive International Motorcycle Show is [...]

UPDATE: You Stay Classy, Iraq

UPDATE 3 Jan 12 / 23:14: Since publishing this story, the Air Force Times blog has revealed that the issue is requesting clearances to fly over Iraqi airspace, not outright denials by the Iraqi government. Air [...]

Legal System Continues to Stigmatize PTSD

Nicole Santos, baby-mama to the 1-year old child of the Soldier accused of shooting at least 4 people at Mount Rainier National Park, has used his “possible PTSD” in the past as an excuse for why [...]

Bestiality and Sodomy Repeal Stripped from NDAA

I wrote my Senator expressing extreme displeasure at the fact that the National Defense Authorization Act contained a repeal of Article 125 of the UCMJ, which forbids Sodomy and Bestiality. I just received the following response [...]

Casket Controversy

Disgusting. Despicable. Disrespectful. Soulless. These are just a few words that come to mind that won’t violate my own writing standards of decency. I’m going to offend some people, but the truth is like a jelly [...]

Dustoff

This is a great video produced by ISAF here in Afghanistan. Supports my arguments and sort of busts a hole in others. [...]

Happy Birthday, Marines

Happy 236th birthday to my brothers and sisters in the Marine Corps. A special birthday shout out to CPL Adam Galvez. [...]

Justice Department Settles with Lowe’s Hardware Store for USERRA Violations

The Justice Department sent me word that the case of Iraq War veteran Matthew King has been resolved. Lowe’s, a national hardware store chain, has agreed to settle the Justice Department’s claims alleging that the company [...]

Border Mission

This story features how Afghan Airmen and Soldiers secure a local area in Spin Boldak, Afghanistan, with an interview of my Brigade Commander, COL. Gary Johnson – Commander, 504th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade. Produced by SSgt. Jose [...]

ISAF Responds to Irresponsible, Agenda-Driven Journalism

Sgt. Robert Cowdrey, a flight medic in Company C., 3rd Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division Combat Aviation Brigade, prepares a casualty in a rescue sled to be hoisted hundreds of feet into a Black Hawk helicopter during [...]

13 Americans Killed

13 Americans were reportedly killed today outside Kabul. They were in a convoy nearly at their destination when a suicide bomber detonated a vehicle packed with explosives next to an armored bus. For those of you [...]

2-38 Cav Locate Over 2 Tons of IED Material

Afghan Border Police discovered a truck at the Weesh Border Crossing containing more than 5,000 pounds of bags filled with ammonium nitrate. The leading cause of deaths here in Afghanistan come from IED detonations. ISAF troops [...]

NCO Balances Soldiering, Coaching

A great story about one of our troops based near the Afghanistan/Pakistan border. MSG Morgan is a good guy and a great NCO. This story was sent by SPC Darryl Montgomery. Army Master Sgt. Marvin B. [...]

Statement by the President on Ten Years of American Service in Afghanistan

President Obama last year during a visit to troops serving here in Afghanistan. The President made a surprise trip to Bagram and thanked all of the service members and civilians for their hard work and dedication. [...]

FETs Bring Hope

As I’ve said before, Female Engagement Teams are a necessary and vital important to reaching out to Afghanis. They provide a vital link to a segment of society marginalized for centuries. This story was written by [...]

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