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Dear Soldier, - - Teresa Ortiz
I think of you every morning and say a prayer for your protection and I thank God for you. However, this morning was different. It seemed as if it wasn't enough and I found myself wanting to share my thoughts with you. I want to remind you of how much you are loved, appreciated and prayed... Submitted 4 years 37 days ago.

“Semper Fidelis” (Poem & Hymn) - - David Tanguay
Tread through the rain marine - the corps supplies us with ponchos Surviving through the monsoon season - we've learned to be quite macho Our ponchos serve not only our body but it also becomes our home when we settle In during a rainy night We all hope the following day will bring... Submitted 4 years 194 days ago.

Iraq: Fun With Numbers - Gregory Franklyn
I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one who is watching the story about the alleged murders of Iraqi civilians by BlackWater Operatives in Iraq. It’s a grizzly story and, by rights, SHOULD be reported and investigated thoroughly. If these operatives are guilty of murder, they SHOULD be prosecuted to... Submitted 4 years 218 days ago.

Fighting For Our Freedom - - e
When someone threatens our freedom, our inclination is to fight back and fight back hard. No religion suggests that we stand idly by and allow others, either human or the forces of nature, to dominate us. The Buddha said, I do not teach a surrender of anything to those powers that are evil, be... Submitted 4 years 288 days ago.

What To Do About Politically Bankrupt Countries - Anja Merret
It is worth your while to view some of the podcasts on www.ted.com. There are many that are awesome. The one by Thomas P M Barnett is particularly spectacular. He has some strong suggestions on how war and peace should be tackled. His presentation, on the USA and war, is called The Pentagon’s new... Submitted 4 years 304 days ago.

- Why We Fight - - Nicholas P. Giordano
Support for the Iraq War has plummeted over the last two years due to the lack of success and the rising casualty numbers. With an increase in troop levels, a debate has been ferociously ignited within the political arena, as well as the general public. Most in America fail to realize what Iraq... Submitted 4 years 360 days ago.

Support The Troops-A Red Herring? - Michael Johnston
When I hear President Bush ask Congress to “Support the Troops," I first nod in agreement out of respect for our volunteer army. Then, I look at the bigger picture and feel betrayed and manipulated by the president's use of a patriotic phrase for political purposes. By relying on America ’s... Submitted 5 years 5 days ago.

A Brave Soldier's Question - - e
Simha the soldier-general asks the Buddha, who lived five-hundred years before Christ, a question: “I am a soldier, O Blessed One, and am appointed by the king to enforce his laws and to wage his wars. Does the (Buddha) who teaches kindness without end and compassion with all sufferers... Submitted 5 years 27 days ago.

Pat Tillman and Jessica Lynch : Why fabricate Heroism? - Ken McCreless
We love heroes. We love it when the downtrodden underdog decides to rise up and overcome. It makes for great television. Storytellers figured this out eons ago. Just about every movie you've ever seen deals with an average, or, less than average, individual who is faced with an unbelievable and... Submitted 5 years 29 days ago.

Chinese “Diesel” Sub Surfaces Near Carrier- what? - - straight talk
Well although many and most of the major press by passed the news, CNN did report it. The Pentagon sort of brushed by it as war games. In fact the head of the Pacific Fleet is now in China discussing joint military cooperation even while their fleet continues to grow. Now here is the premise that... Submitted 5 years 194 days ago.

Strength and Honor the motto of a man. - - straight talk
In memory of Sergeant Mock, a true American hero and a true representative of all our military serving throughout the world who was killed in Iraq. I wrote this poem in memory of him and for his loved ones. I never even knew he existed until it came across CNN as a Vet day special. But it just... Submitted 5 years 197 days ago.

Rumsfeld, the Administration and the Changing Face of War! - - straight talk
I think what we Americans don’t like about the war in Iraq, Afghanistan and around the world is the faceless enemy and no identifiable strategy to win. We all recognize we are fighting a non conventional war. The enemy strikes out of the darkness and they shake your hand while plotting your... Submitted 5 years 208 days ago.

A Bit Of History About Military Camouflage Clothing - Robert Wichmann
In 19th century and early 20th century warfare most armies wore uniforms consisting of brightly colored coats and trousers of matching or aesthetically contrasting colors. Various explanations for this practice have been given through the years. Providing a feeling of unity among the troops by... Submitted 5 years 242 days ago.

Is the Draft Around the Corner- Part Two? - - straight talk
In August I wrote an article about the possibility of the draft resuming. At that time I believe I was the only one or perhaps a few who raised this question. Now it seems we are hearing more about it as time moves on. In fact we hear more and more about lowering the standards and rising... Submitted 5 years 243 days ago.

Is the Return of the Draft Just Around the Corner? - - straight talk
Well we are all very aware of the current world situation. Iraq, Israel, Korea, Iran and other hot spots are gaining in the front pages around the world each day. It is certainly evident we are the target of those who wish our destruction and unfortunately in my opinion our so called allies... Submitted 5 years 281 days ago.

Are We Feeding the Monster That Wants To Devour Us - - John Waddey
I read of a family who raised a giant python snake that later attacked and killed their child. Another man raised tigers, then one day his pet tiger attacked him and almost killed him. Across North Africa and the Middle East Arab Muslims have risen up against the tyrants that have long... Submitted 362 days 22 hours ago.

What Triggers Ex-Secretary General Angelo Reyes' Suicidal Act? - Harry
It is just lately when Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago regarded the AFP's retired Secretary General Angelo Reyes as "a dead man walking", because of his involvement in the recently unveiled corruption in AFP funds. Today, people are staggered upon hearing the news telling that Angelo Reyes is... Submitted 1 year 107 days ago.

Historical And Modern Day Value Of Cannons - - John Jones
Cannons have been utilized throughout history as tools of battle. In fact, a lot of of the sieges that became largely good quality in the past integrated the utilization of cannons. Perhaps the concept of the cannon came from a similar projectile device called the siege engine. Before gun powder... Submitted 1 year 221 days ago.

Search & Rescue Military Training Exercise Witnessed / Photographed in SC family back yard - Priestess Kandi
It was a normal day in Hammerstone Landing. The peaceful dawn of a new day was destroyed when the initial sounds of a tornado jolted the entire family from their slumber. Within seconds the house began to shake and it began to feel as if the home were under attack by air strike. After... Submitted 1 year 256 days ago.

Trijicon ACOGs with Bible Verse References - - Stephen Fischer
The Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) weighed in on the matter of references to verses from the Holy Bible being imprinted on Trijicon ACOGs used by the military. The spokesman for CAIR inferred that the references would make Al Quaida more angry and that they could use this as a... Submitted 2 years 125 days ago.

Where Do Their Guns Come From? - Andy Carloff
"The men are all converted into warslaves, and have from day to day to expect orders to go to kill and to be killed." --Leo Tolstoy, 1900 "Patriotism and Government," Part 8 Where do soldiers get their guns? Where do armies get their tanks? Where do navies get their battleships? All of it come... Submitted 2 years 169 days ago.

59th Soldiers, NCOs compete for top award - - Ryan Stroud
The time had come once again for the Soldiers and NCOs of the 59 th Ordnance Brigade to gather at Redstone for the Soldier and NCO of the Quarter and Year competition, Aug. 20-21. The winners of the event's quarter competition competed immediately in another board to determine the year's... Submitted 2 years 267 days ago.

10 Reasons why Republicans Seldom Serve in the Military - - John Sammon
One of the paradoxes of the last fifty years is that members of the Republican Party, the ultra right of which champions both morality and patriotism, almost never serve in the military. John McCain is a rare exception. Since criticizing others for lacking patriotism is a center pillar activity... Submitted 2 years 296 days ago.

Making Of A Challenge Coin - David Fisher
Currently, there are two processes to produce military challenge coins. The die struck (stamped/minted) process and the die casted "hot molded" process. Both these processes produce level 1 (1D) level 2 (2D) and level 3 (3D) on challenge coins and are called graduation levels. These... Submitted 3 years 115 days ago.

Fighting The Next War With Insects And Sharks - - James Smith
There is a long history of the use of the honey bee in war. Roman catapults, with bee hives as projectiles, unleashed the fury of angry bees on an advancing enemy. Bee hives booby trapped to topple over with trip wires were used to the advantage of both sides during battles in World War I. In... Submitted 3 years 351 days ago.