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Soldiers In Saddam’s Palace
I found this page over at Good.is. It is a series of photos showing troops inhabiting Saddam’s palaces in Iraq. The contrast between the opulent surroundings and the working soldiers is certainly an interesting one. »
Wartime Ingenuity
I really just thought this was neat and wanted to share it. It’s photos from World War II. The photos show an airplane factory and the trick was trying to disguise it so that it wouldn’t make a tempting target for bombing. Check it out – it’s really amazing how well the disguise worked! »
Gulf War Penpals Become Life Pals
This is cute. During the Persian Gulf War young Jaime Benefit, only 13 years old, wrote a letter addressed to “Any Soldier”. In it she offered moral support and encouragement, along with general appreciation for what the soldier was doing for his country. 19 year old Jeremy Clayton received her letter, and they continued... »
War Time is Hard On Family Time
As this war drags on, more and more problems on the home front seem to be surfacing. The main problem? Our soldiers are being repeatedly sent back to the field, instead of serving one tour and coming home – like in the past. In addition to the added time in the field aggravating the... »
Hero at Home
I just ran across this beautiful article. It is written by a woman who has had massive kidney problems for years. As the disease progressed, she eventually had to be put on dialysis due to her kidneys failing. One of the things she did to keep her spirits up was to volunteer with Books... »
Keeping the Peace
Lt. Col. Chris Hughes handled the situation like a pro. When he and his troops were confronted by angry Iraqi civilians, he kept it cool. Even when the mob began pelting rocks at the soldiers, he firmly instructed them not to take any action. The soldiers were moving to the home of one of Iraq’s... »