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A Second Knock At The Door

A Second Knock At The Door

A couple of weeks ago, I had the privilege of being able to view a new documentary called A SECOND KNOCK AT THE DOOR. It covers an issues that is taboo within military families and is [...]

The Frontlines Weekly Update Brief (May 16-22, 2011)

The Frontlines Weekly Update Brief (May 16-22, 2011)

THE FRONTLINES OF AFGHANISTAN Tuesday Morning a NATO helicopter crashed in Afghanistan, destroying the aircraft but fortunately no casualties to crew members on board. Several NATO convoys were attacked by roadside bombs and IEDs. One attack [...]

Weekly Update Brief From The Frontlines

THE FRONTLINES OF AFGHANISTAN Taliban insurgents kidnapped 50 Afghan police officers in an ambush in northeastern Afghanistan. Insurgent forces in the Helmand province attacked an American unit with small arms fire, killing SPC. Justin Ross of [...]

Afghanistan’s “Loss” of $900 Million

Kabul Bank, Afghanistan’s largest bank, may have “lost” up to $900 million, through fraud and mismanagement. Though the Afghan government vows to keep the bank afloat, the money to do that will have to be drawn [...]

MS PGR mission for KIA SGT Eric Newman

SGT Eric Newman was killed in Afghanistan October 14th of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using an improvised explosive device.  He was assigned to 1st Squadron, 38th Cavalry Regiment, 525th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade, XVIII [...]

[UPDATE] The “Face” of Military Dating Scams – The Wall of Shame

[UPDATE] The “Face” of Military Dating Scams – The Wall of Shame

UPDATE (29 Jul 2010): Hooboy! That CNN piece has brought in a LOT of information. It did exactly what I think Emily, Abbie and I wanted to do which was bring attention to this. So, I’ve [...]

War (A Book Report)

“War is a big and sprawling word thing that brings a lot of human suffering into the conversation, but combat is a different matter…Combat isn’t where you might die – though that does happen – it’s [...]

Single Parents in the Military

Let me start off by saying that I am going to piss some of you off with the opinion you are about to read! But I am SICK and TIRED of people NOT understanding what the [...]

Explorer: Camp Leatherneck (A Review)

In January 2009 it was a patch of lawless Afghan desert, riddled with Taliban fighters. Today, Camp Leatherneck is home to more than 60,000 Marines. Now, as President Obama prepares to send more troops to Afghanistan, [...]

Rethinking Censorship

You know, why do we even censor military blogs with reporters like this running around? Embedded video from CNN Video Good gracious! I think she forgot to let the enemy know the kinds of weapons we’re [...]

545 Project Releases Powerful Video

The 545 Project has released a powerfully blunt video aimed at the administration and others in our government whose indecisiveness is putting our troops at risk. This is absolutely amazing! If you’d like to check out [...]

Where Are The Troops?

A few weeks ago, President Obama addressed the Veterans of Foreign Wars and spoke about Afghanistan. “This is not a war of choice,” he told the veterans. “This is a war of necessity. Those who attacked [...]

President Awards Medal of Honor Posthumously to SFC Jared Monti

President Obama presented the Congressional Medal of Honor today to the family of SFC Jared Monti. Of all the privileges serving as President, there’s no greater honor than serving as Commander-in-Chief of the finest military that [...]

Politics In The Heat of Battle

Excellent story of the grunts. An excerpt: “KUNAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan – As bullets stated to rain down on Baker Company’s position, a Soldier sighed, and said, in an annoyed voice, “Well here we go.” Over the [...]

Marine Receives Navy Cross

Yesterday, Marine Corps Lance Corporal Richard Weinmaster was awarded the Navy Cross for actions in Afghanistan. The Navy Cross is the second highest award for valor, second only to the Medal of Honor. The President of [...]