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The Lighter Side of Service
Sometimes a soldier just needs to take a moment off and find the good things in life to laugh at – especially when on tour. As any one who knows someone in the military knows, our soldiers are often stuck “hurrying up to wait”. This is how they fill that downtime. Visit this website to... »
War Vets And Shelter Dogs
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is a burden on our war veterans. The disorder eats away at their health and causes tears in their lives. Sadly, the articles on the internet highlight the unfortunate directions these soldier lives often take after being diagnosed with PTSD. Some even end tragically by ending their own... »
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. »
Iraqi Boy Thankful For His Soldier Benefactor
I found this story on DETnews.com (The Detroit News) and thought it was really sweet. To sum it up, a young Iraqi boy named Mohammed who had been injured in a house fire when he was an infant. He has had a hard life growing up. He lost his father to terrorists who didn’t... »
Translators Are Unsung Heroes
While American forces are performing heroic acts, and thankfully, are getting plenty of credit for their heroism, there are yet unsung heroes on the Iraqi front. They are the Iraqi translators. These brave men face hardships unknown to us. They are looked on as traitors to their countrymen, even though their mission is peace. The... »
Mother Not Allowed To See Her Injured Son
This would have to be a mom’s worst nightmare. Her son is overseas fighting in Iraq, and she gets word that his troop was involved in a serious bombing attack. I would image she would wait nervously for the news about her son’s fate. Tammy Gollinger knows how this feels. She received word from the... »
Soldier Walks 1,000 Miles For Iraqi Children
Sergeant Gunnar Swanson joined the US Army and began serving in Iraq in 2003. During his time there, he and his fellow soldiers spent many hours playing with the local Iraqi children. They gave the kids toys and snacks, shared each other’s language, and played games with them. But months later, war reared its... »
54 Lives Saved By Marines’ Last Stand
Is this isn’t the ultimate in bravery, then I don’t know what is. I’m humbled by these two brave men. I hope that their families can take solace in their loss in knowing that their sons/brothers gave their all to protect others. RAMADI, IRAQ (April 29, 2008) – It was a typical quiet morning on... »
Women In Combat
As time goes on, more and more women are signing up to serve in the military. In previous years, the roles these women played were, more often than not, set far from the front lines. Now as they gain more traction in the military factions, women are beginning to appear on the front lines... »
Welcome Home Soldier
Cute video of a soldier surprising his daughter. I’m always excited when I hear word that a town’s troop is coming home to their wives, husbands, son and daughters. »