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Archive for 'July,2011'

DADT Repeal “Certified”

This is a toned down, public version of a private post I wrote for just my friends. I wanted to get some peer reviews and made some edits before I went live with this. I also [...]

California Concealed Carry Stupidity

I got an email from a buddy who is serving in the Marine Corps in the San Diego area. We spoke before he went to California about his reservations not being able to have his weapons. [...]

The Frontlines Weekly Update Part 1 (JUL 18-24, 2011)

The Frontlines Weekly Update (JUL 18-24, 2011) The Frontlines of Iraq Iraqi security forces have smashed an Al-Qaeda network in Iraq allegedly responsible for hundreds of killings in Baghdad, a senior police official said on [...]

A Solution to Our Tax Problem

“Would it not be better to simplify the system of taxation rather than to spread it over such a variety of subjects and pass through so many new hands.” –Thomas Jefferson, letter to James Madison, 1784 [...]

All Army Combatives Tournament

My buddy Gabe sent me some photos from last night’s All Army Combatives Finals at Ft. Hood, Texas, that I want to share with you. To see the results of all the matches, check out the [...]

One More Salute

Back in September 2008, we interviewed author Jim Sheeler about his book “Final Salute: A Story of Unfinished Lives” on the You Served Radio Show. Sheeler wrote the book about Army Major Steve Beck who [...]

The Frontlines Weekly Update Brief (July 11-17th, 2011)

First Afghan Female Military Pilots Arrive in US for Training Sourya Saleh, wearing a black scarf to cover her hair and an olive drab Afghan Army uniform, doesn’t look like a cultural warrior. But she and [...]

The Obama Doctrine Defined

THE FRONTLINES BULLETIN There have been several interesting articles in the news lately, this is one of the top three: The Obama Doctrine Defined The words “vacillating” and “aimless” are commonly used by both left and right [...]

The Navy’s “Controversial” Approach to Sexual Assault

A recent poster located on the U.S. Navy’s official Facebook page is causing quite a stir. It’s definitely a non-traditional approach to combating sexual assault, but is it making light of the issue? I don’t think [...]

The Frontlines: TRICARE In The Firing Line

The Frontlines: TRICARE In The Firing Line Spiraling health care costs for military personnel are getting the attention of Congress, and for the first time in recent memory, some action to reduce such costs has been [...]

Axe Buzzed Look Cream (A Product Review)

I’m a converted Axe product user. I love the stuff! I use the body wash, the shampoo, and the deodorant. Last year, I did a review for USA Spirit of America in which I temporarily halted [...]

Army Ranger Awarded Medal of Honor

President Obama today awarded the Medal of Honor today to only the second living recipient since the Vietnam War, SFC Leroy Petry. Petry joins only eight other valorous heroes since 9/11 to be awarded the Medal. [...]

The Demons of War are Persistent

This post was sent to me by A.W. Schade, a Vietnam Veteran that has struggled with PTSD and wants to help today’s troops. I asked him if I could share it here and he agreed. When [...]

MGI Rate Reducing Buffer (A Review)

I’m WAY behind on my reviews. So, I apologize for writing a bunch of them back to back the way I’m going to. I just want to ensure that I meet all my obligations prior to [...]

Untold Stories of Iraq and Afghanistan

Okay, so I did boneheaded thing. I pledged to help sell 50 copies of the awesome charity comic book, Untold Stories of Iraq and Afghanistan. I’ve only sold 12 so, so I need to sell [...]