Tag: army
group name: familyinmilitary
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July 04, 2008 10:02 AM EDT --
In all of his glory and all of his fright,
He set out to do his mission on that dim lit night,
Thinking of his sleeping wife at home,
Dreaming and dreading that of the unknown,
He rescued Johnny . . . more
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June 11, 2008 09:02 AM EDT --
Let's thank our soldiers who have sacrificed more than we will ever know. They are in foreign lands away from their families. Whether we support the war or not those men and women are brave souls . . . more
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January 10, 2008 11:25 PM EST --
I will not post names to protect the privacy of the families.
An 82nd Airborne soldier died yesterday when the vehicle he was in was attacked by the enemy using an IED.
Another was injured. . . . more
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January 11, 2008 11:57 AM EST --
(This may become rather long, so if you don't read to the end of this, it's OK. It's just one of those things that hit me this morning and if I don't write it, it will drive . . . more
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July 03, 2008 12:25 PM EDT --
Happy Fourth of July!
Though many of us will be busy spending time with our family and friends, here are a few suggestions for celebrating on Gather as well, which will only take a few moments: . . . more
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March 24, 2008 04:45 PM EDT --
What is your favorite military movie? There are so many movies, about so many different time periods from the Revolutionary War to the Iraq War, and so many different perspectives from Private Benjamin . . . more
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March 25, 2008 03:35 PM EDT --
The media has announced the milestone of 4,000 military deaths in Iraq. What do you think of this number? Every loss is significant but what makes the number of 4,000 significant? Please share you thoughts. . . . more
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February 14, 2008 05:50 PM EST --
Well, it's been about a week and a half since I arrived and I've finally been able to get into a rhythm. My accomodations are excellent by Army standards. Of course, being on a post . . . more
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March 14, 2008 03:15 PM EDT --
John Bennett
Staff Sergeant , U.S. Army (Ret.)
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Staff Sergeant John Bennett was on a routine patrol in Hawija , Iraq , when, as he explains, "I . . . more
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January 21, 2008 03:16 PM EST --
Anyone who is in this area, please I need a little help.
Long story short, my nephew-in-law who was in Iraq was injured. Not life-threatening, but serious enough (a leg injury) that they had to do . . . more
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February 17, 2008 06:42 PM EST --
Some of you were asking me for some photos - so here they are.
This is about all the green you'll see on post. Not surprisingly, it's right near the Post HQ.
Outside . . . more
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May 22, 2008 03:54 AM EDT --
Tales from Kuwait :
And it certainly is hot! Today's temperature in Kuwait City was 110 degrees and since we're 5-7 degrees warmer inland - you can imagine the baking you . . . more
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June 26, 2008 08:58 PM EDT --
By Senitra Horbrook , Staff Writer
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder often afflicts troops returning from war. Last year The United States Army had the highest rate of suicide in 30 years, . . . more
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January 11, 2008 05:59 PM EST --
Just got the orders.
January 26 th - that's the day I report to Ft. Benning, GA and go through the process to ship over to Kuwait one week later.
I'll be over in "the . . . more
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March 18, 2008 02:29 PM EDT --
"I don't support the war, but I support the troops."
I've heard this over and over since we started the War on Terror. It comes mostly from liberals who want to have . . . more
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April 09, 2008 12:47 AM EDT --
Three days after I posted the PowerPoint poster to my door -- to replace the one which stated simply "don't let people Phish for you!" -- his family made the somber announcement: they found . . . more
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March 20, 2008 01:21 AM EDT --
I have learned many things from my husband, and continue to learn from him on a daily basis. My husband is a beautiful person, a wonderful husband and father, and he's a true hero. There are so many . . . more
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March 07, 2008 03:31 AM EST --
Let no one misunderstand anything I am about to say. I am very proud of my husband, and his service to our country. I think he is the bravest man I have ever met, and one of thousands of brave men and . . . more
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June 24, 2008 05:03 PM EDT --
Many post-9/11 veterans and servicemembers will soon be eligible for a new comprehensive education benefits package. The new bill goes well beyond helping to pay for tuition. Many veterans who served . . . more
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March 05, 2008 02:06 PM EST --
Prior to going into a new and unfamiliar situation, there are expectations and anticipations made. Before I came into Kuwait, I definitely had some, but because I had never been in a . . . more
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