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Defense Dept opening a forum to discuss Web 2.0 policy

This very blog itself speaks to the wave of new media and Web 2.0 infrastructure sweeping across even common parts of the globe.  We had the situation in Iran and the use of Twitter still fresh [...]

Attention all Pro-Military Supporters

(Crossposted at The Snake Pit) The Troopathon 2009 event starts at 4pm EST. Move America Forward (MAF) is the largest pro-troops grassroots organization in the United States committed to supporting the brave men and women of [...]

What do we make of “plume crud”

This story is surfacing due to an amendment that is being brought forth today on H.R. 2647 – National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010.  See a summary of that legislation here. Undoubtedly, there is [...]

Is Suicide a problem worthy of more concern?

Having finished both phases now of the Army’ Suicide Prevention initiative, the topic is fresh on my mind as is the interest in curbing it.  As the media continues to hype the Swine Flu epidemic and [...]

1001 rules for my unborn son is a must read!

(crossposted from my blog, The Snake Pit) And not just because I say so, but because it’s true.  There are so many pearls of wisdom here and its not even finished.  A unique and glorious project [...]

Funding of US Troops

The funding of US troops continues to take a backseat to political war gaming.  The Republicans are guilty and the Democrats are guilty….period.  And I hate it!  The latest [...]

Two Heroes honored by Air Force’s Gathering of Eagles

It is always great to see good people, military heroes, get honorable treatment respectful of their service.  “This week the Air Com­mand and Staff College at Maxwell Air Force Base honored a group of ordinary people [...]

A Battle for the top Republican spot on the House Armed Services Committee

Rep. John McHugh (R-NY) is leaving the post to perhaps become the new Secretary of the Army.  In his wake, he is a leaving a race for the highly coveted top Republican spot on the House [...]

Veterans living life to the fullest

I was happy that Birmingham was privileged to host this fine event. 700 veterans participated in this wonderful tradition that has lasted 23 years and moves each year to a new city.  You can go to [...]

A day of most respectful remembrance

Please visit these links of remembrance from the Alabama blogosphere on this sacred day of our Fallen: Memorial Day, remembrance Memorial Day Open Thread – Caring for Veterans is Harder than Slapping a Yellow Ribbon on the Car [...]

The Soldier as a System… is it Hype?

A story ran in the New York Post… when you quit laughing I will continue. The subject of this story is the Soldier of the Future. I read it and it is full of the year [...]

Scuba Therapy for Wounded Troops

Great video on ABC News about new therapy for wounded warriors utilizing SBUBA at the island of St. John. [...]

Legislation introduced to make airport security speedier for troops

Who among us would love to get through airport security faster?  I would I would. U.S. Congressman Spencer Bachus (R-AL) has introduced a measure that would allow for an amendment to the TSA Authorization Act to [...]

The Veterans Educational Equity Act

The Hill had a post from U.S. Representative Buck McKeon today regarding an issue that has come up with the post 9/11 GI Bill with students enrolled in California universities.  He has introduced legislation, The Veterans Educational [...]

The Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund

I came across a nice story from The Boston Globe about families who lost relatives in the 9/11 tragedy are helping out families of fallen service members.  The article pleasantly surprised me when it said the [...]