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Troop Reads Valentine's Day Note [PHOTO]

John Riggs — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:13:59 +0000

I just saw this picture and thought I'd share it. Happy Valentine's Day from all of us here to you and yours where ever they may be!

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Korn's Jonathan Davis Visits Wounded Troops and Takes Bomb Disposal Training

Tree Riddle — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:46:18 +0000

Korn frontman Jonathan Davis recently went the extra mile to show his love for our troops by not only visiting wounded U.S. soldiers in Germany, but also by taking a course in bomb disposal training. He may go by the moniker “J Devil” for his upcoming electronic EP, but Jonathan Davis’ recent activities are anything [...]

Wounded Soldier Reunites With Dog Found in Afghanistan [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:18:12 +0000

While on tour of duty in Afghanistan, soldier Donny Eslinger adopted an adorable dog that he named Smoke-pup Barbarian. But after he was critically wounded during a mortar attack and shipped to Germany, Eslinger was forced to leave the pooch behind. But thanks to the efforts of an organization called The Puppy Rescue Mission, Eslinger [...]

What Is Yoga Helping US Military Soldiers Fight Against?

Kathy Landin — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:01:06 +0000

Yoga. Whether you can’t get enough of it or can’t get away from it, there’s no denying its peaceful approach to connecting one’s body and mind. Who’d have thought that this practice is now more and more becoming the method of choice for relieving PTSD symptoms in US soldiers?

Christmas Light Display Salutes The Troops [VIDEO]

John Riggs — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:14:08 +0000

We see many of this light displays are they're becoming quite popular on YouTube. Plenty of Christmas ones, halloween ones and some just for fun. I thought this was especially cool as it has a little patriotic flair

Former Marine Can't Stop Sending Spam to Troops Overseas

Kathy Landin — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:43:10 +0000

Most of us get annoyed when we receive spam, but one Maryland man has spent countless hours and money sending Spam to troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan so they can have a little bit of home while they’re away.

'Act of Valor' Movie Stars Active-Duty Navy SEALs [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 18:17:24 +0000

‘Act of Valor,’ which began as a Navy recruitment film, eventually grew into a full-length feature in which an elite team of Navy SEALs embark on a covert mission to recover a kidnapped CIA agent. But what’s got everyone talking is that unlike standard war flicks, ‘Act of Valor’ stars real active-duty Navy SEALs.

New Website Gives Troops Something Worth Fighting For [LINK]

John Riggs — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 20:42:48 +0000

Someone, probably the smartest man alive, set up a website with a uniquely awesome way to show your support to our troops. Simply titled Knockers For The Troops, people submit their own, completely safe for work, cleavage shots to showcase on the website as well as the facebook page. If you want to show your [...]

Army Dad Surprises Daughter at Spelling Bee After Returning From Iraq [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:51:13 +0000

Get ready for your heart to melt! This Army dad surprised his nine-year-old daughter at a spelling bee in Boca Raton, FL after a 10-month tour of duty that separated him from his family, ‘Today‘ reports. Skylar Johnson was asked to spell the word “sergeant” during an elementary school spelling competition. And once she did [...]

Funeral for the Fallen Hero [PHOTOS]

Kelly West — Wed, 04 May 2011 19:37:26 +0000

Here are a few pics of the funeral for Lance Corporal Joe Michael Jackson that happened at Tahoma Cemetery on May 4th. Don’t worry, no Westboro douchebags showed up – or if they did they didn’t last long, if you know what I’m sayin’.