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Lucky Marine »

U.S. Marine Walks Away From Shot to Helmet in Afghanistan
 
       
Lance Cpl. Andrew Koenig shows the spot on his helmet where a Taliban bullet struck, almost centered, between the eyes.
This story exemplifies the necessity for equipment that works and works beyond the call of duty.   He was shot in the head and the bullet bounced off.   [...]

Cooking with the Wounded »

Back in September, Laughing Wolf spearheaded a wonderful event for our Wounded Warriors at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. Originally, it was going to be “Cooking with Laughing Wolf”, but somewhere along the line, it became “Cooking with the Wounded”. Because of this first event’s success, the seed was planted to try doing it again. Cooking [...]

THE MARINES WANT THIS TO ROLL ALL OVER THE U.S »

 I recieved this and wanted to post this to Thank this Marine, I felt that this was fitting this day.  To thank our Soldiers on Thanksgiving Day!
Thank You for all you to fighting for our Freedom! 
Americans do appreciate you and all you do!

 

Fort Hood Terrorist »

One thing about this terrorist shooting at Fort Hood, is there can be sweet justice sometimes in one simple act.  What I mean by this is this, generally Muslims, especially what I understand of this Terrorist is his views on women.  He would not get pictures taken with women in them because to him it [...]

What is Freedom worth to you? »

Give back to those who have shed their blood to give you the freedoms you enjoy. Make a direct donation. Or, check out the Valour-IT auction items at eBay. There is Nolan Ryan baseball memorabilia, military-themed counted cross-stitch, works of art, books and more. Last, but certainly not least, several online sellers are [...]

Remembering and Supporting »

More than two years ago, I found out about LCPL Nicholas S. Perez. Since then, I had the honor of meeting his family – his mother and father, his sister, and the nephew I don’t think he ever met (I’m not sure how old little Nicholas is) – at an event for Wounded Warriors [...]

Cross-stitchin’ for Project Valour-IT »

Okay, the rest of my items for the Valour-IT fundraiser auction are up on eBay…
One of my long-time hobbies is counted cross-stitch. I learned how to do it when I was about 13 years old. We’d just moved to El Paso, where my dad was the new First Sergeant in his unit. [...]

Nolan Ryan is helping support Project Valour-IT »

As I mentioned on Monday, I’ve found some creative ways to contribute to the fundraiser this year, since funds are a little tight, as I’m sure they are for lots of folks. Not having extra cash doesn’t have to stop us, though, from helping out a good cause.
I spend a fair amount of time out [...]

Project Valout-IT’s Annual Fundraiser »

Today is Soldiers’ Angels’ Fourth Annual Day of the Deployed:
Proclamation Day of the Deployed October 26
WHEREAS, this nation is kept strong and free by the loyal citizens who preserve our precious heritage through their positives declaration and actions; and
WHEREAS, our deployed service members have courageously answered their nation’s call to service by defending our freedoms [...]

How Bad Is The Indecision For The Military? »

I find it disgraceful that this President cares not for the Military, he care more about his image than actually caring about Americans.  He cares more for power than he cares about Americans. 
During his Presidential Campaign, it was clear to me he had no clue the risks that our Military take in the name of [...]

Media at New Low – Showing Dying Soldiers Final Moments »

Gates: AP decision ‘appalling’
 Brave Soldier

Lance Cpl. Joshua Bernard

Defense Secretary Robert Gates is objecting “in the strongest terms” to an Associated Press decision to transmit a photograph showing a mortally wounded 21-year-old Marine in his final moments of life, calling the decision “appalling” and a breach of “common decency.”

Vets fight ACLU to keep war memorial »

Charlie Butts – OneNewsNow – 6/15/2009 4:00:00 AM
 
Lawyers are providing written arguments in a case in which
a cross has been banned at a veteran memorial in the Mojave Desert.
The American Civil Liberties Union, or ACLU, filed suit because the cross, which honors soldiers who gave their lives for their country, was on federal [...]

Congress This Week – Jun 13, 2009 »

I have found that researching bills of what the text of the bill is, and where in the process it is I find for me that www.govtrack.us
I tried tracking certain catergories and the list was incredibly long because there were so many bills that it turned into a huge task figuring out which one you [...]

Government Demands Inventory of All VFW Weapons »

Kurt Nimmo
Infowars   June 9, 2009
http://www.infowars.com/government-demands-inventory-of-all-vfw-weapons/
Editor’s note: Alex Jones has called the VFW and received confirmation that the email mentioned below is genuine.
An Infowars reader has passed along an email sent to VFW commanders by the Assistant Adjutant of the Department of Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars indicating the U.S. Army TACOM (Tactical Army Command) [...]

Help a Wounded Marine get a new home »

In my inbox Wednesday afternoon:
Hello everyone!
I hope that you are all doing well. I know it’s been a while since we’ve asked for help or support for our hero, but there has been a new flurry of activity in the Emery camp recently!
An incredible organization, “Homes for our Troops” is building an ADAPTIVE home [...]