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Thursday, May 31, 2007
Good News From "Over There" by DVIDS 05/31/07
"Mechanics Go Above and Beyond, See the Benefits of R..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10604
"Reporters Visit Bagram for Media Day" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10603
"Bradley Maintainers Keep Vehicles on Track " Can be viewed at...
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"K9 Team Brings Special Skills to the Fight" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10612
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10604
"Reporters Visit Bagram for Media Day" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10603
"Bradley Maintainers Keep Vehicles on Track " Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10606
"K9 Team Brings Special Skills to the Fight" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10612
Labels: Bagram, Bradley, K9 Team, Mechanics, Reporters
Dear old veteran, may I salute you?
Salute A Veteran
By Patricia S.
I approached the entrance to Ft Belvoir's medical facility last year as an old veteran puttered towards me. Easily over 80 years old, stooped and slow, I barely gave him a second glance because right behind him, on his heels, was a full bird colonel. As they approached, I rendered a sharp salute and barked, "Good morning, Sir!" Because they were heal to toe, I began my salute as the old veteran was about two paces from me.
He immediately came to life! Transformed by my greeting, he rose to his full height, returned my salute with pride, and exclaimed, "Good morning captain!" I was startled, but the full bird behind him was flabbergasted. The colonel stopped mid-salute, smiled at me and quietly moved on. As I entered the clinic, the utter beauty of the encounter preoccupied me. What prompted the old man to assume that I was saluting him? Perhaps he just thought, "It's about time!" After all, doesn't a W.W.II vet outrank us all?
I turned my attention to the waiting room taking a moment to survey the veterans there. Service people rushed around, loudspeakers blared, the bell for the prescription window kept ringing. It was a whirl of activity and the older veterans sat quietly on the outside seemingly out of step, patiently waiting to be seen. Nobody was seeing.
My old friend stayed on my mind. I began to pay attention to the military's attitude towards its veterans. Predominately, I witnessed indifference: Impatient soldiers and airmen plowing over little old ladies at the commissary; I noticed my own agitation as an older couple cornered me at the Officer's Club and began reminiscing about their tour in Germany. To our disgrace, I have also witnessed disdain: At Ramstein AB terminal, an airman was condescending and borderline cruel with a deaf veteran flying Space A; An ancient woman wearing a WACS button was shoved aside by a cadet at the Women's Memorial dedication in D.C.; A member of the Color Guard turned away in disgust from a drunk Vietnam vet trying to talk to him before the Veterans Day Ceremony at the Vietnam Wall.
Have you been to a ceremony at the Wall lately? How about a Veteran's Day Parade in a small town? The crowds are growing faint. Why do we expect the general public to care if we don't? We are getting comfortable again. Not many of us around have been forced to consider making the ultimate sacrifice. Roughly 60% of today's active duty Air Force did not even participate in Desert Storm.
I always lament about the public's disregard for the military. I do not count all the days I stayed in bed instead of going to a ceremony or parade. It was my day to be honored and I deserved to sleep in. It's just like a 28-year-old, whose weapon was "Microsoft PowerPoint Slide Presentation" during the last conflict, to complain about recognition. Sometimes I wonder who is going to come to our parades in 20 years; will anybody look me up in the Women's Memorial Registry?
The answer lies in the present. We will be honored as we honor those who have gone before us. The next generation is watching. It is not my intention to minimize the selfless service of our modern military; my comrades are the greatest people I know (and frankly should be treated better). But, lately I'm wondering if the public's attitude towards the military isn't just a reflection of the active duty military's attitude towards its own veterans.
It's time to ask - do we regard them, do we consider them at all? How does our attitude change when the hero is no longer wearing a uniform? I was proud to wear my uniform. Can I admit that I thought I was cool? There is no denying that there is something about our profession, combined with youth, that feeds the ego a little. We have all seen a young pilot strut into the Officer's Club with his flight suit on. He matters; he takes on the room; he knows he can take on the world. But, one day he will leave his jet for a desk, and eventually he will have to hang up that flight suit. A super hero hanging up his cape. How will we measure his value then? He will no longer look like a pilot, an officer, a colonel. He'll just look like an old man coming out of the clinic with his prescription. But, is he less of a hero? Will anybody remember or care about all the months he spent away from his newborn daughter while making peace a possibility in the Balkans? Probably not.
Our society has a short memory. Maybe it is not for the protected to understand. Rather, it is my hope that when a young lieutenant walks by him they will each see themselves reflected in the other - one's future, the other's past. In that moment, perhaps, the lieutenant will also see the hero, now disguised as an old man, and thank him.
The truth is there are heroes in disguise everywhere. I used to wonder why people would want to chat with me when I was in uniform - telling me about their four years as a radio operator in Korea. So what? I wasn't impressed relative to my own experiences. Now I understand that they were telling me because nobody else cared. Proud of their service, no matter how limited, and still in love with our country, they were trying to stay connected. Their stories were code for: "I understand and appreciate you, can you appreciate me?"
The answer is, yes.
I separated from the Air Force in February. I'm out of the club. Still, I want you to know that I'll attend the parades, visit the memorials, and honor you. All this while my kids and your kids are watching. Then, maybe, someday when I'm an old woman riding the metro, a young airman will take a moment of her time to listen to one of my war stories. I, in turn, will soak in her beauty and strength, and remember.
Today as I reflect on my adventures in the Air Force, I'm thinking of that ancient warrior I collided with at Ft Belvoir. This was something I received from a friend and I thought was worth passing on. I'm wondering where he is, if he's still alive, if it's too late to thank him. I want to start a campaign in his honor - Salute A Veteran. What a great world this would be if all our elderly veterans wore recognition pins, and we would salute them even if we were out of uniform and saw them coming out of a Seven Eleven.
Yes, this started out as a misunderstanding on my part. But, now I get it. That day was the first time in my life that I really understood what it meant to salute someone.
Dear Veteran, I recognize and hail you! I do understand what I have and what you have given to make it possible. So I'm wondering if we meet on the street again - may I salute you?
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Chaplain Ernie (Smiling Hawk) Tucker sent me this email, requesting that I "Please share it with others."
This website is dedicated to personnel on active duty with the armed forces. So, I don't make a practice of publishing things about Vets, but I hope that you will forgive me this time, but then if you don't forgive, it supports the points made by Patricia S.
~G: Saluting All Vets, from All Wars
By Patricia S.
I approached the entrance to Ft Belvoir's medical facility last year as an old veteran puttered towards me. Easily over 80 years old, stooped and slow, I barely gave him a second glance because right behind him, on his heels, was a full bird colonel. As they approached, I rendered a sharp salute and barked, "Good morning, Sir!" Because they were heal to toe, I began my salute as the old veteran was about two paces from me.
He immediately came to life! Transformed by my greeting, he rose to his full height, returned my salute with pride, and exclaimed, "Good morning captain!" I was startled, but the full bird behind him was flabbergasted. The colonel stopped mid-salute, smiled at me and quietly moved on. As I entered the clinic, the utter beauty of the encounter preoccupied me. What prompted the old man to assume that I was saluting him? Perhaps he just thought, "It's about time!" After all, doesn't a W.W.II vet outrank us all?
I turned my attention to the waiting room taking a moment to survey the veterans there. Service people rushed around, loudspeakers blared, the bell for the prescription window kept ringing. It was a whirl of activity and the older veterans sat quietly on the outside seemingly out of step, patiently waiting to be seen. Nobody was seeing.
My old friend stayed on my mind. I began to pay attention to the military's attitude towards its veterans. Predominately, I witnessed indifference: Impatient soldiers and airmen plowing over little old ladies at the commissary; I noticed my own agitation as an older couple cornered me at the Officer's Club and began reminiscing about their tour in Germany. To our disgrace, I have also witnessed disdain: At Ramstein AB terminal, an airman was condescending and borderline cruel with a deaf veteran flying Space A; An ancient woman wearing a WACS button was shoved aside by a cadet at the Women's Memorial dedication in D.C.; A member of the Color Guard turned away in disgust from a drunk Vietnam vet trying to talk to him before the Veterans Day Ceremony at the Vietnam Wall.
Have you been to a ceremony at the Wall lately? How about a Veteran's Day Parade in a small town? The crowds are growing faint. Why do we expect the general public to care if we don't? We are getting comfortable again. Not many of us around have been forced to consider making the ultimate sacrifice. Roughly 60% of today's active duty Air Force did not even participate in Desert Storm.
I always lament about the public's disregard for the military. I do not count all the days I stayed in bed instead of going to a ceremony or parade. It was my day to be honored and I deserved to sleep in. It's just like a 28-year-old, whose weapon was "Microsoft PowerPoint Slide Presentation" during the last conflict, to complain about recognition. Sometimes I wonder who is going to come to our parades in 20 years; will anybody look me up in the Women's Memorial Registry?
The answer lies in the present. We will be honored as we honor those who have gone before us. The next generation is watching. It is not my intention to minimize the selfless service of our modern military; my comrades are the greatest people I know (and frankly should be treated better). But, lately I'm wondering if the public's attitude towards the military isn't just a reflection of the active duty military's attitude towards its own veterans.
It's time to ask - do we regard them, do we consider them at all? How does our attitude change when the hero is no longer wearing a uniform? I was proud to wear my uniform. Can I admit that I thought I was cool? There is no denying that there is something about our profession, combined with youth, that feeds the ego a little. We have all seen a young pilot strut into the Officer's Club with his flight suit on. He matters; he takes on the room; he knows he can take on the world. But, one day he will leave his jet for a desk, and eventually he will have to hang up that flight suit. A super hero hanging up his cape. How will we measure his value then? He will no longer look like a pilot, an officer, a colonel. He'll just look like an old man coming out of the clinic with his prescription. But, is he less of a hero? Will anybody remember or care about all the months he spent away from his newborn daughter while making peace a possibility in the Balkans? Probably not.
Our society has a short memory. Maybe it is not for the protected to understand. Rather, it is my hope that when a young lieutenant walks by him they will each see themselves reflected in the other - one's future, the other's past. In that moment, perhaps, the lieutenant will also see the hero, now disguised as an old man, and thank him.
The truth is there are heroes in disguise everywhere. I used to wonder why people would want to chat with me when I was in uniform - telling me about their four years as a radio operator in Korea. So what? I wasn't impressed relative to my own experiences. Now I understand that they were telling me because nobody else cared. Proud of their service, no matter how limited, and still in love with our country, they were trying to stay connected. Their stories were code for: "I understand and appreciate you, can you appreciate me?"
The answer is, yes.
I separated from the Air Force in February. I'm out of the club. Still, I want you to know that I'll attend the parades, visit the memorials, and honor you. All this while my kids and your kids are watching. Then, maybe, someday when I'm an old woman riding the metro, a young airman will take a moment of her time to listen to one of my war stories. I, in turn, will soak in her beauty and strength, and remember.
Today as I reflect on my adventures in the Air Force, I'm thinking of that ancient warrior I collided with at Ft Belvoir. This was something I received from a friend and I thought was worth passing on. I'm wondering where he is, if he's still alive, if it's too late to thank him. I want to start a campaign in his honor - Salute A Veteran. What a great world this would be if all our elderly veterans wore recognition pins, and we would salute them even if we were out of uniform and saw them coming out of a Seven Eleven.
Yes, this started out as a misunderstanding on my part. But, now I get it. That day was the first time in my life that I really understood what it meant to salute someone.
Dear Veteran, I recognize and hail you! I do understand what I have and what you have given to make it possible. So I'm wondering if we meet on the street again - may I salute you?
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Chaplain Ernie (Smiling Hawk) Tucker sent me this email, requesting that I "Please share it with others."
This website is dedicated to personnel on active duty with the armed forces. So, I don't make a practice of publishing things about Vets, but I hope that you will forgive me this time, but then if you don't forgive, it supports the points made by Patricia S.
~G: Saluting All Vets, from All Wars
Labels: Captain, Colonel, Ft Belvoir, Salute a Veteran, Space A, Veterans, Vietnam Wall, W.W.I.I., WACS
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Good News From "Over There" by DVIDS 05/30/07
"3rd Brigade Special Troops Battalion Passes the Torch" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10555
"Khowst PRT Winning the Fight in Afghanistan " Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10556
"Airmen Deliver Bullets to Beirut to Aid Lebanese Mil..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10560
"Stryker Soldiers Start Afresh in Tarmiyah" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10561
"Light Shining After VBIED Attack" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10562
"Soldiers Help Iraqi Doctor See Over 200 Patients" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10565
"Experience Making Third Tour in Iraq a Success" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10566
"US Soldiers, Iraqis Celebrate Well Openings in Ninev..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10567
"East Baghdad Coalition Outpost Home to Paratroopers " Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10569
"3rd Combat Aviation Brigade Arrives in Iraq" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10575
"Welding Course Bonds Iraqi, U.S. Troops" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10581
"VBSS More Than Boardings" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10582
"Soldiers Deliver a Home Run in Village of Kosh" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10584
"NSA Bahrain Dedicates Kylan Jones-Huffman Library" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10588
"Fort Lewis Troops Set Up Combat Outpost, Patrol Kark..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10591
"Striker's Learning How to Care for Mass Casualties" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10593
"New CO's First All-Hands Call Aboard O'Kane" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10595
"Grey Wolf Partners With Buhriz Medical Clinic" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10597
"Months of Recovery, Therapy Lead to Troop Commanders..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10599
"Mother Sends 'Bear Hugs' to Polar Bear Soldiers in t..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10600
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10555
"Khowst PRT Winning the Fight in Afghanistan " Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10556
"Airmen Deliver Bullets to Beirut to Aid Lebanese Mil..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10560
"Stryker Soldiers Start Afresh in Tarmiyah" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10561
"Light Shining After VBIED Attack" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10562
"Soldiers Help Iraqi Doctor See Over 200 Patients" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10565
"Experience Making Third Tour in Iraq a Success" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10566
"US Soldiers, Iraqis Celebrate Well Openings in Ninev..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10567
"East Baghdad Coalition Outpost Home to Paratroopers " Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10569
"3rd Combat Aviation Brigade Arrives in Iraq" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10575
"Welding Course Bonds Iraqi, U.S. Troops" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10581
"VBSS More Than Boardings" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10582
"Soldiers Deliver a Home Run in Village of Kosh" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10584
"NSA Bahrain Dedicates Kylan Jones-Huffman Library" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10588
"Fort Lewis Troops Set Up Combat Outpost, Patrol Kark..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10591
"Striker's Learning How to Care for Mass Casualties" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10593
"New CO's First All-Hands Call Aboard O'Kane" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10595
"Grey Wolf Partners With Buhriz Medical Clinic" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10597
"Months of Recovery, Therapy Lead to Troop Commanders..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10599
"Mother Sends 'Bear Hugs' to Polar Bear Soldiers in t..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10600
Labels: 3rd Brigade, Airmen, Aviation Brigade, Buhriz Medical Clinic, East Baghdad, Khowst, Kosh, Lebanese Military, O'Kane, Paratroopers, Stryker, Tarmiyah, VBIED, VBSS, Welding
What is it about Winning America does not understand?
The View of a Perplexed Veteran
Something has bothered me greatly since I became involved with "The Gathering of Eagles." That is when we are mentioned, if at all, by the "Main Stream Media," they always refer to us as "PRO WAR VETERANS." I do not know any combat veteran that is "PRO WAR." However, we veterans know that as one of our earliest patriots, Thomas Jefferson said, "From time to time the tree of liberty must be watered with the blood of tyrants and patriots." We, the combat veterans, know that unfortunate as it is, wars shall and must be fought until the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. This sad fact is borne out in Scripture in Jesus' own words as found in Luke 21:9.
But ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by. Lu. 21:9. KJV.
With these thoughts in mind, I have a few questions for my fellow citizens of this great nation.
Why is it that only the veterans fully understand that the freedoms we enjoy here have been paid for by the blood and sacrifices of brave men and women for over 230 years?
Why is it that these veterans wake up every morning and thank God that they breathe the fresh air of freedom?
Why is it that these veterans know without any doubt that the freedoms we so cherish can and will be taken away if we as a nation are not willing to fight for them?
Why is it that only the veterans seem to learn from history?
What has happened to the people of this great nation? Most of whom seem to be more interested in "what can I get from this country?" Rather than, "what can I do for MY country! Is it only the veterans who remember the words of our fallen President John F. Kennedy; "Ask NOT what your country can do for YOU, ask instead what YOU can do FOR YOUR COUNTRY!"
I have a suggestion for my fellow citizens. Lets get off the "Appeasement" merry-go-round. This very bad habit started during the Korean War when those who have never fought on the front lines of any war, the politicians, totally ignored this nations history and the advice of one of this nations greatest generals, Gorge S. Patton Jr. General Patton said this about fighting a war;
"If we must fight a war then there is only one way to fight it. You grab your enemy by the collar and kick him in the butt until his nose bleeds. Then you shove an unconditional surrender document in front of him. If he refuses to sign it, you go back to kicking him in the butt until he begs to sign it."
However, the civilian politicians ignored history and General Patton's advice, and sat down to talk with the enemy. While brave young men were still fighting and dying, they talked until the enemy was "APPEASED." That "APPEASEMENT" led the United States into the war in Vietnam where once again, as our brave young men were still fighting and dying the politicians sat down with the enemy and talked. This old combat veteran wrote a poem on this subject some years ago, several lines from that poem apply here.
In Paris the two sides sat at nice big tables and talked
while in the jungles and rice paddies we still walked
while in the jungles and rice paddies we still walked
While they toasted each other with fine champagne
we fought bloody battles in the monsoon rain
we fought bloody battles in the monsoon rain
As they partied late into the night
my brothers died in firefights
my brothers died in firefights
This on going attitude of "political appeasement" has led us to where we are today. So why don't "WE" the American people tell our elected SERVANTS in Washington, DC to let our military do what we pay them to do? That is fight the enemies of our nation until they fully and unequivocally understand they have chosen to fight with the wrong dog! That American's will NOT go peacefully into that long good night. The WE, as a nation of freedom loving people, will NOT allow our freedoms to be either taken away, nor given away by our elected SERVANTS! That we the AMERICAN PEOPLE, have placed deep in our collective hearts, and not just the hearts of the veterans, the words of President John F. Kennedy;
"Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, in order to assure the survival and the success of LIBERTY!"
Now, I have one last question for you; Does any part of that statement sound even remotely like "APPEASEMENT?"
God Bless Our Military
God Bless Our Veterans
God Bless The USA
Rev Ernie (Smiling Hawk) Tucker
SFC US Army Airborne (Ret)
Chaplain Aaron A. Weaver Chapter 776
Military Order of The Purple Heart
Scout/Sniper Vietnam 68-69
SFC US Army Airborne (Ret)
Chaplain Aaron A. Weaver Chapter 776
Military Order of The Purple Heart
Scout/Sniper Vietnam 68-69
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I got this in an email earlier today. The sentiments pretty closely echo my on. On second thought, very, very closely.
~G
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Good News From "Over There" by DVIDS 05/29/07
"Iraqi Army, Coalition Forces Clear Muqdadiya, Detain 24" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10522
"Parwan Province High School Gets 'face-lift' " Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10524
"PRT Takes Afghan Education to New Level " Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10525
"Soldiers Visit 'heroes' at Baqubah Hospital" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10526
"1-15 Medic Returns to Iraq for a Third Time" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10530
"82nd CAB Mechanics Install Frag- 5 Armor Field Kits" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10534
"Printing Press Gives Panjshir Province Its Own Voice" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10537
"Engineers Clear Way for New School" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10538
"Memorial Day Run Provides Soldiers With Strong Sense..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10540
"Fort Lewis Soldiers Arrive in Diyala" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10541
"Artillerymen, Iraqi Police Tour Damaged Mosques" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10542
"Paratroopers Help Team Stop IED Attacks" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10543
"Taliban Members Deny Afghan Civilians World Food Pro..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10545
"Farmer Now Serves People of Ramadi as Policeman" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10547
"Medics Train Iraqis National Police Lifesaving Skill..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10548
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10522
"Parwan Province High School Gets 'face-lift' " Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10524
"PRT Takes Afghan Education to New Level " Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10525
"Soldiers Visit 'heroes' at Baqubah Hospital" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10526
"1-15 Medic Returns to Iraq for a Third Time" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10530
"82nd CAB Mechanics Install Frag- 5 Armor Field Kits" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10534
"Printing Press Gives Panjshir Province Its Own Voice" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10537
"Engineers Clear Way for New School" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10538
"Memorial Day Run Provides Soldiers With Strong Sense..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10540
"Fort Lewis Soldiers Arrive in Diyala" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10541
"Artillerymen, Iraqi Police Tour Damaged Mosques" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10542
"Paratroopers Help Team Stop IED Attacks" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10543
"Taliban Members Deny Afghan Civilians World Food Pro..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10545
"Farmer Now Serves People of Ramadi as Policeman" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10547
"Medics Train Iraqis National Police Lifesaving Skill..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10548
Labels: 1-15 Medic, 82nd CAB, Armor Field Kits, Artillerymen, Bagram, Coalition Forces, Fort Lewis Soldiers, Iraqi Army, Memorial Day Run, Muqdadiya, Parwan Province, Printing Press, PRT, Taliban
Monday, May 28, 2007
It's Hard to Come Home!
Here is another good presentation from my friend from Slidell, LA. He got flooded out by Katrina, and finally got his home rebuilt, and is back in Slidell.
You will need Adobe Reader to view this .PDF presentation. Use the [Page Up] and [Page Down] keys to navigate through the .PDF.
When a soldier comes home from war, they find it hard...
Here is a link to the presentation:
It's Hard to Come Home!
Hopefully, this will help significant others to be understanding when their soldier, sailor, Marine or airman comes home.
~G
You will need Adobe Reader to view this .PDF presentation. Use the [Page Up] and [Page Down] keys to navigate through the .PDF.
When a soldier comes home from war, they find it hard...
Here is a link to the presentation:
It's Hard to Come Home!
Hopefully, this will help significant others to be understanding when their soldier, sailor, Marine or airman comes home.
~G
Labels: home ain't heaven, War may be hell
100 Greatest Military Photographs
I received the PowerPoint presentation via email from a Navy friend. It takes a while to watch it, but serves as a reminder of those that we memorialize on Memorial Day. Here is the link:
100 Greatest Military Photographs
Title: The Top 100 Military Photographs
Created By: Tony Spence
Music: Taps for the Fallen Heroes
From: Military Times Publishing Company, Insert to the 25 Sept 2000 Issue of Army/Navy/Air Force Times
You will need Microsoft's PowerPoint. If you do not have PowerPoint, you can download and install a FREE POWERPOINT VIEWER at:
Free PowerPoint Viewer
The presentation file is 4 Megabytes, and the viewer is 25.8 Megabytes. So if you don't have a High Speed internet connection, you might want to start the download, and the go have a cup of coffee or two. But, the time spent will be well worth it.
~G
100 Greatest Military Photographs
Title: The Top 100 Military Photographs
Created By: Tony Spence
Music: Taps for the Fallen Heroes
From: Military Times Publishing Company, Insert to the 25 Sept 2000 Issue of Army/Navy/Air Force Times
You will need Microsoft's PowerPoint. If you do not have PowerPoint, you can download and install a FREE POWERPOINT VIEWER at:
Free PowerPoint Viewer
The presentation file is 4 Megabytes, and the viewer is 25.8 Megabytes. So if you don't have a High Speed internet connection, you might want to start the download, and the go have a cup of coffee or two. But, the time spent will be well worth it.
~G
Labels: 100 Greatest Military Photographs, Air Force Times, Army Times, Navy Times, Taps for the Fallen Heroes, Tony Spence
Friday, May 25, 2007
Good News From "Over There" by DVIDS 05/25/07
"HeadHunters Teach Search Techniques, Net Insurgent" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10488
"Sadoun Street Receives Facelift in Baghdad; Local Ir..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10489
"Troops: Start Your Engines . Radio-controlled Race C..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10492
"Iraqis Taking the Lead at Al Suleikh JSS"Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10494
"Female Medical Special Operations Troopers Play Impo..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10500
"Marine's Leadership, Knowledge Earns Him Meritorious..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10502
"Task Force Grizzly: a Year in Review" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10504
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10488
"Sadoun Street Receives Facelift in Baghdad; Local Ir..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10489
"Troops: Start Your Engines . Radio-controlled Race C..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10492
"Iraqis Taking the Lead at Al Suleikh JSS"Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10494
"Female Medical Special Operations Troopers Play Impo..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10500
"Marine's Leadership, Knowledge Earns Him Meritorious..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10502
"Task Force Grizzly: a Year in Review" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10504
Labels: Grizzly, headhunters, Insurgent, Iraqis, JSS, Marine, Radio-Controlled, Suleikh
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Good News From "Over There" by DVIDS 05/22/07
"Drivers Ed: 656th Trains Iraqis to Run Their Own Tra..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10477
"Warriors, Commandos Team Up, Continue Search for Mis..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10480
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10477
"Warriors, Commandos Team Up, Continue Search for Mis..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10480
Labels: 656th, commandos, warriors
Monday, May 21, 2007
Good News From "Over There" by DVIDS 05/21/07
"Toby Keith Supports Soldiers in Afghanistan" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10455
"Engineering Department Keeps Shreveport Running" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10456
"'Red Dragon' Artillery Troops Demonstrate Versatilit..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10459
"First Sergeant Uses Drill Sergeant Skills to Lead So..."Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10465
"Former DS Deploys to Iraq With Previous Trainee by H..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10466
"Paratroopers Take Part in Combat Athlete Competition" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10467
"Giving Back to the Future" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10468
"Air Cavalry Pilot Selected as Experimental Test Pilot" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10469
"The Kurdish Region of Northern Iraq Is Open for Busi..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10470
"Three Months Into the Surge, Paratroopers in Sha'ab ..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10471
"Parwan Province Breaks Ground on Road Reconstruction..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10472
"Troopers Go From Green to Red, White and Blue: " Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10473
"Apache Crews Keep Eyes on Mission;" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10474
"Task Force Grizzly Donates Tractor to Kandahar Farmers" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10476
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10455
"Engineering Department Keeps Shreveport Running" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10456
"'Red Dragon' Artillery Troops Demonstrate Versatilit..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10459
"First Sergeant Uses Drill Sergeant Skills to Lead So..."Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10465
"Former DS Deploys to Iraq With Previous Trainee by H..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10466
"Paratroopers Take Part in Combat Athlete Competition" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10467
"Giving Back to the Future" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10468
"Air Cavalry Pilot Selected as Experimental Test Pilot" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10469
"The Kurdish Region of Northern Iraq Is Open for Busi..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10470
"Three Months Into the Surge, Paratroopers in Sha'ab ..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10471
"Parwan Province Breaks Ground on Road Reconstruction..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10472
"Troopers Go From Green to Red, White and Blue: " Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10473
"Apache Crews Keep Eyes on Mission;" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10474
"Task Force Grizzly Donates Tractor to Kandahar Farmers" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10476
Labels: Afghanistan, Apache, Artillery, Cavalry, Dragon, DS, Grizzly, Keith, Kurdish, Paratroopers, Parwan, Sergeant, Shreveport, Tractor, Troopers
Sunday, May 20, 2007
Good News From "Over There" by DVIDS 05/18/07
"Panjshir PRT Helps Panjshir Valley Stand on Its Own" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10445
"Special Operations Medical Team Treats Hundreds in M..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10446
"World War II Veteran Still Serving Strong" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10448
"Spartans 'surge'" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10451
"Maintaining the Line" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10452
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10445
"Special Operations Medical Team Treats Hundreds in M..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10446
"World War II Veteran Still Serving Strong" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10448
"Spartans 'surge'" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10451
"Maintaining the Line" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10452
Labels: Panjshir, PRT, Spartan, WWII
Good News From "Over There" by DVIDS 05/17/07
"Northern Iraqi Governors Unite" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10423
"Mother's Love Stretches Half-way 'round World" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10425
"Vigilant Guard - Timely Troop, Equipment Movement Vi..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10428
"Soldiers at Khan Bani Sa'ad Work Daily With ISF" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10433
"Iraqi Soldiers in Baqubah Train Under Fire" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10434
"Black Jack's Best Box at Union III Smoker" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10435
"Soldiers Block Violence Between Baghdad, Baqubah" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10436
"Reconciliation Paves Way to Afghanistan's Future" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10437
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10423
"Mother's Love Stretches Half-way 'round World" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10425
"Vigilant Guard - Timely Troop, Equipment Movement Vi..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10428
"Soldiers at Khan Bani Sa'ad Work Daily With ISF" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10433
"Iraqi Soldiers in Baqubah Train Under Fire" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10434
"Black Jack's Best Box at Union III Smoker" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10435
"Soldiers Block Violence Between Baghdad, Baqubah" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10436
"Reconciliation Paves Way to Afghanistan's Future" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10437
Saturday, May 19, 2007
Good News From "Over There" by DVIDS 05/16/07
"Hard Work Creates Progress in Border Provinces" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10407
"Afghanistan Takes Government to Its People"Can be viewed at... http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10421
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I am sorry, but DVIDS didn't produce any alerts from 05/11 until 05/16. Also,
I was out of town from 05/12 until -5/19. So, I will be posting several days of
alerts today.
~G
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10407
"Afghanistan Takes Government to Its People"Can be viewed at... http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10421
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I am sorry, but DVIDS didn't produce any alerts from 05/11 until 05/16. Also,
I was out of town from 05/12 until -5/19. So, I will be posting several days of
alerts today.
~G
Labels: Afghanistan, Border Provinces
Friday, May 11, 2007
Good News From "Over There" by DVIDS 05/11/07
"Proving Their Worth" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10323
"JOC - Lifeline to Ground Forces" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10325
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10323
"JOC - Lifeline to Ground Forces" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10325
Labels: Ground Forces, JOC
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Good News From "Over There" by DVIDS 05/10/07
"Operation Andar Fury Exerts Coalition Presence" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10310
"Sacrifices Made for Her Kids" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10312
"1-14 Cavalry Troops Take Over Operations on Haifa St..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10315
"Soldier Succeeds as Lone Woman in Male-dominated Car..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10317
"Neighborhood Advisory Council Delivers Food to 200 N..." Can be viewed at... http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10319
"Mother's Day Away" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10320
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10310
"Sacrifices Made for Her Kids" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10312
"1-14 Cavalry Troops Take Over Operations on Haifa St..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10315
"Soldier Succeeds as Lone Woman in Male-dominated Car..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10317
"Neighborhood Advisory Council Delivers Food to 200 N..." Can be viewed at... http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10319
"Mother's Day Away" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10320
Labels: 1-14 Calvary, Andar Fury, Food Delivery, Mother's Day, Sacrifices
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
IRAQ Google News Alerts - 05/09/07
Google News Alerts
Situation in Iraq improving, says Cheney
Malaysia Sun - MalaysiaAll the Iraqi leaders who met with Cheney Wednesday noted the turnaround in Iraq’s Anbar province, where citizens previously aligned with enemy fighters now ...
See all stories on this topic
Grim evolution in Iraq: Better chances to save soldiers but more ...
North County Times - Escondido,CA,USAThe drama to save their lives -- played out in emergency rooms filled with injured US troops as well as Iraqi forces and civilians -- was another glimpse of ...
See all stories on this topic
The Best of Enemies?
Reason Online - Los Angeles,CA,USA Reason: Last week in Sharm al-Sheikh, Egypt, at a conference on Iraq, Iranian and American officials spoke very briefly. Has the ball of better relations ...
See all stories on this topic
Diplomacy is the best option
Gulf News - Dubai,United Arab EmiratesIt happened in 1990, during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait and in 2003, shortly before the US invaded Iraq. US officials claim Cheney wants to urge the allies ...
See all stories on this topic
8th Annual Save The Children Report Indicates Egypt's Progress ...
AHN - USAWestport, CT (AHN) - The saving of lives of children ages 5 and under have progressed in Egypt, while those in Iraq are rapidly declining, according to the ...
See all stories on this topic
VA Should Institute Better Claims Process for PTSD, Study Finds
Kaiser network.org - Washington,DC,USAThe 17-member advisory commission will be composed of veterans from the first Gulf War and veterans from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, in addition to ...
See all stories on this topic
Situation in Iraq improving, says Cheney
Malaysia Sun - MalaysiaAll the Iraqi leaders who met with Cheney Wednesday noted the turnaround in Iraq’s Anbar province, where citizens previously aligned with enemy fighters now ...
See all stories on this topic
Grim evolution in Iraq: Better chances to save soldiers but more ...
North County Times - Escondido,CA,USAThe drama to save their lives -- played out in emergency rooms filled with injured US troops as well as Iraqi forces and civilians -- was another glimpse of ...
See all stories on this topic
The Best of Enemies?
Reason Online - Los Angeles,CA,USA Reason: Last week in Sharm al-Sheikh, Egypt, at a conference on Iraq, Iranian and American officials spoke very briefly. Has the ball of better relations ...
See all stories on this topic
Diplomacy is the best option
Gulf News - Dubai,United Arab EmiratesIt happened in 1990, during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait and in 2003, shortly before the US invaded Iraq. US officials claim Cheney wants to urge the allies ...
See all stories on this topic
8th Annual Save The Children Report Indicates Egypt's Progress ...
AHN - USAWestport, CT (AHN) - The saving of lives of children ages 5 and under have progressed in Egypt, while those in Iraq are rapidly declining, according to the ...
See all stories on this topic
VA Should Institute Better Claims Process for PTSD, Study Finds
Kaiser network.org - Washington,DC,USAThe 17-member advisory commission will be composed of veterans from the first Gulf War and veterans from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, in addition to ...
See all stories on this topic
Labels: best, better, improved, improving, Iraq, Iraqi
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
Good News From "Over There" by DVIDS 05/08/07
"Shreveport Participates in Exercise Arabian Gauntlet..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10285
"Hawaiian Couple Relies on 'Ohana' to Manage Tour Ext..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10286
"Raider Legal Begins Process of Law" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10287
"JTACs - Keeping the Army Safe" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10288
"A Mother's Day Deployed" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10289
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10285
"Hawaiian Couple Relies on 'Ohana' to Manage Tour Ext..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10286
"Raider Legal Begins Process of Law" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10287
"JTACs - Keeping the Army Safe" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10288
"A Mother's Day Deployed" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10289
Labels: Hawaii, JTACs, Mother's Day, Ohana, Shreveport
Friday, May 04, 2007
Good News From "Over There" by DVIDS 05/04/07
"From Flight Line to Front Line" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10227
"Kirkuk Police Academy Takes Training to a New Level" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10228
"Iraqi Soldiers Serve for Country, Family " Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10229
"A "paradigm Shift" in Al Beida" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10231
"Soldiers Continue to Build Schools, Trust With Local..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10234
"Project Water Flow" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10235
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10227
"Kirkuk Police Academy Takes Training to a New Level" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10228
"Iraqi Soldiers Serve for Country, Family " Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10229
"A "paradigm Shift" in Al Beida" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10231
"Soldiers Continue to Build Schools, Trust With Local..." Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10234
"Project Water Flow" Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10235
Labels: Al Beida, Flight Line, Front Line, Iraqi Soldiers, Kirkuk Police, paradigm shift, Schools, Soldiers, Water Flow
Thursday, May 03, 2007
Good News From "Over There" by DVIDS 05/03/07
"26th MEU Tankers Have a 'Blast' Udairi Range"Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10200
"Airpower Summary for April 30 "Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10201
"Bronze Star With 'V' Device Awarded for Heroic Actio..."Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10202
"Soldier in Heroic Battle to Receive Silver Star"Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10207
"3-69 Armor Trains Iraqis to Save Lives"Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10212
"Iraqi Army Taking Lead, 'doing What It Takes'"Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10220
"Service Members Compete in Marathon From Half-way Ar..."Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10221
"Water - Not Oil - Tops Priorities for Kirkuk's Rural..."Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10223
"Dragon Soldiers Vie for Audie Murphy Club Invitation"Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10224
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10200
"Airpower Summary for April 30 "Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10201
"Bronze Star With 'V' Device Awarded for Heroic Actio..."Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10202
"Soldier in Heroic Battle to Receive Silver Star"Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10207
"3-69 Armor Trains Iraqis to Save Lives"Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10212
"Iraqi Army Taking Lead, 'doing What It Takes'"Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10220
"Service Members Compete in Marathon From Half-way Ar..."Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10221
"Water - Not Oil - Tops Priorities for Kirkuk's Rural..."Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10223
"Dragon Soldiers Vie for Audie Murphy Club Invitation"Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10224
Labels: 26th MEU, 3-69 Armor, Airpower Summary, Audie Murphy Club, Bronze Star, Dragon Soldiers, IA Taking Lead, Marathon, Silver Star, Soldier, Tankers
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Good News From "Over There" by DVIDS 05/01/07
"Personnel Assistance Point Keeps Eye on R and R Soldiers"Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10190
"Airpower Summary for April 29 "Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10191
"Action Never Stops for Paratroopers at COP Ford"Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10192
"Civic Leaders Train With Third Army Soldiers in Kuwa..."Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10193
"Bayji a Safer Place With New Station"Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10194
"Troop Commander Delivers Aid, Mentorship in Naray"Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10195
"Combat Medics Proven Under Pressure"Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10197
"Central Air Forces Commander Visits Afghanistan"Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10198
"Small Macedonian Contingent; Big Strike Against Terr..."Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10199
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10190
"Airpower Summary for April 29 "Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10191
"Action Never Stops for Paratroopers at COP Ford"Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10192
"Civic Leaders Train With Third Army Soldiers in Kuwa..."Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10193
"Bayji a Safer Place With New Station"Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10194
"Troop Commander Delivers Aid, Mentorship in Naray"Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10195
"Combat Medics Proven Under Pressure"Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10197
"Central Air Forces Commander Visits Afghanistan"Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10198
"Small Macedonian Contingent; Big Strike Against Terr..."Can be viewed at...
http://www.dvidshub.net/index.php?script=news/news_show.php&id=10199
Labels: 3rd Army, Afghanistan, Airpower Summary, Bayji Safer, Civic Leaders, Combat Medics, Macedonian, Paratroopers, R and R
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