JP is getting ready to present the 3rd Annual MilBloggies. I’m really excited to see who won all the categories. USAA rep up to help present. They are going to donate $500 per winner to the Mike Stokley foundation. Very worthy cause.

Navy: Sean Dustman, Doc in the Box
Veteran: Blackfive
Spouse: ArmyWifeToddlerMom
Army: Toby Nunn
Parent: Carla, Some Soldier’s Mom
Marines: Major Pain, One Marine’s View
Supporter: LL, Chromed Curses
Air Force: OpFor

JP turns it over to Mrs. G to honor the fallen in the milblog community. We have lost six of our own since 2004. God rest them all. Mrs. G has finished reading about our fallen brothers and sisters, and John Donovan played Taps from his laptop. I’m really fighting back tears right now.

Andi is now giving closing announcements and then the conference will be over. This was a great experience and I can’t wait for next year!