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Archive for 'June,2011'

Donate to Soldiers’ Angels Project Valour-IT

Donate to Soldiers’ Angels Project Valour-IT

As always, I’m supporting Team Army and this year it’s easier than ever to make a donation with your smart phone. Keep in mind that the Service Teams are just for camaraderie and building spirit. All [...]

Middle of Nowhere Leave

Middle of Nowhere Leave

My online activity will be sporadic for the next few weeks. I’ll be deploying soon and to maintain the proper OPSEC, I’m minimizing my internet access. I’m currently on my pre-deployment leave to relax and spend [...]

I’m a Little More Country Than That

I’m a Little More Country Than That

  Imagine a dirt road full of pot holes With a creek bank and some cane poles Catching channel cat I’m a little more country than that  That’s the opening verse to Easton Corbin’s song, “I’m [...]

Reduce Interest Rates During Deployment

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Malalai Honored

Malalai Honored

The following blog was written by LTG William B. Caldwell, Commander, NATO Training Mission-Afghanistan. I think it deserves to be republished and publicized. LTG Caldwell is one of those General Officers I have a huge amount [...]

Media Claims DADT Repeal A Smashing Success

Media Claims DADT Repeal A Smashing Success

  Just one paragraph into a story by the AP that appeared in my local paper had me wondering if, in fact, I was actually reading The Onion instead of a reputable (do those even still [...]

The Frontlines Weekly Update Brief (May 30-June 5, 2011)

The Frontlines Weekly Update Brief (May 30-June 5, 2011)

US military withdrawal of a number of its troops from Pakistan The Pentagon said it had received a request from the Pakistani government to reduce its presence in the country. The request came after a raid by [...]

The Frontlines Bulletin: Libya: Our First Cosmopolitan War?

The Frontlines Bulletin: Libya: Our First Cosmopolitan War?

Libya: Our First Cosmopolitan War? It is arguably the first military conflict—certainly the first fought by the leading participants from the West—fought under the legal supervision of the International Criminal Court. American authorities may think they are [...]

I Run Towards Gunfire

I Run Towards Gunfire

Not long ago, I heard what I thought were gunshots near Harker Heights. I didn’t hesitate heading in the direction of the gunshots to ensure there weren’t any dead or injured people and make sure that [...]