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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 [...]

On Peaceniks

There’s a saying that the greatest peacemakers are the American Soldiers (an all-inclusive term). This is true. Look throughout history and you’ll see that it’s been the American military that has stopped indiscriminate killing and despotism. [...]

UPDATE: Coffee Assistance

UPDATE: Thanks for everyone for helping me. I’ve met my goal now and you can stop sending in donations. I truly appreciate. Most of the coffee was already sent out and now the rest will go [...]

Grenade Attack Video

Reports yesterday were broadcast across the globe that American troops had thrown a grenade into a crowd after breaking down in Asadabad in the Kunar Province. According to the BBC: “There was an explosion because of [...]

Welcome Home SSG Jeffrey Hall

SSG Jeffrey Hall returned home today after a long trip from Afghanistan. Unfortunately, the trip was not a joyous one. On Jun 1st, he was killed by an IED in Afghanistan. Today, the fallen hero’s body [...]

Beating a Dead Horse

This weekend has brought a lot of talk from the Executive Branch of government on military and national security issues. I hate to keep pounding the Obama drum, but I can’t let this one go. During [...]