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Posted in Afghanistan, Armed Forces, Tributes, war on Jul 18th, 2010
Refusing to leave her fallen comrades, PFC Monica Brown distinguished herself by acts of conspicuous gallantry and courage under fire, becoming the second woman since WWII to earn the Silver Star, one of the nation’s highest awards for valor. See SGT Brown in this clip.
Posted in Afghanistan, Armed Forces, Tributes, war on Jul 17th, 2010
Cpl. Pat Tillman WASHINGTON — Pat Tillman died while leading a team of Army Rangers up a remote southeastern Afghan hill to knock out enemy fire that had pinned down other American soldiers, the Army said Friday. The Army released details of the former Arizona Cardinals football player’s death as it announced that he was [...]
Posted in Afghanistan, Armed Forces, Tributes, war on Jul 16th, 2010
Staff SgtMatthew Blaskowski – Chosen Company, 2/503rd PIR. On 3 May 2005, elements of 3rd Platoon, 1st Platoon and the Company Headquarters were called forward into the Arghandab River Valley to the village of Bulac Kalay to assist fellow Rock Paratroopers under attack by enemy forces. The ensuing 6 hour fight left 17 enemies killed [...]
Posted in Afghanistan, Armed Forces, Tributes, war on Jul 15th, 2010
I believe the War in Afghanistan has produced great valor. I was reading about the attack on the police headquarters today and I noticed that it never mentioned who lost. The U. S. military has won many battles because of the valor of the American serviceperson. This series is in their honor. All quotes are [...]
Posted in Armed Forces on Apr 24th, 2010
2 cleared and 1 to go. Keep praying for the freedom of the 3 Navy Seals being persecuted because of a lying terrorist. I have covered the case in previous posts and always believed the case was a sham. The jury in one case and judge in another agreed.
Posted in Armed Forces, Tributes on Mar 25th, 2010
You don’t win this Medal, you earn it. The Congressional Medal of Honor is the highest award given for valor and honor on the battle field. Each recipient has a place in history. Today we honor all (3468) those who earned that distinction including 14 Delawareans. To the 90 something still living, thank you. To [...]
Posted in Action File, Armed Forces, Looney Left on Nov 25th, 2009
Alright so much for my week off. This is keeping me up tonight. Our Navy Seals captured one of the worst terrorists in the world, and now 5 years later they are facing charges because he claimed they punched him and bloodied his lip. Poor baby, he shouldn’t resist. He should be thanking Allah that [...]
Posted in Afghanistan, Armed Forces on Oct 15th, 2009
The public is ready to support the troops in a quest for victory. All we need is a little leadership to show the public that is the plan. Defeating the Taliban is in the best interests of millions of innocents who would be plunged back into civil war and oppression and just as importantly is [...]
Posted in Armed Forces on Oct 6th, 2009
The Governor said that he saved one of the best bills for last as he signed Military Spouse Appreciation Day sponsored by Dover Representative Darryl Scott designating the Friday before Mother’s day as Military Spouse Appreciation Day. Rep. Scott shared moving stories from his childhood about the impact of his mother who was a military [...]
Posted in Armed Forces, Tributes on Oct 3rd, 2009
Delaware will become a leader in recognizing the military family. Governor Markell will sign a bill championed by my Representative Darryl Scott to establish a permanent military spouse appreciation day in Delaware this Tuesday. Since it was an initiative started by yours truly, Rep. Scott has invited me and our readers to the signing. On [...]
Posted in Antiwar Left, Armed Forces, Books, Change, Education, Ethics, National Dems, National GOP, Reform on Jul 27th, 2009
Rep. John Conyers finally admitted what we already knew, that our elected officials on Capital Hill don’t read those pesky pieces of paper that turn into laws and taxes and even wars because it’s just too darn hard: “I love these members, they get up and say, ‘Read the bill,’” said Conyers. “What good is [...]
Posted in Armed Forces, Defense, National Security on Jul 27th, 2009
Why kill 24,000 jobs immediately and risk 95,000 jobs (another Chrysler)? Japan wants these fighters and will keep the program going if we give it another two years. If we don’t see the national security value of the program, then why not take the 1.75 billion needed to save it from the stimulus package. That [...]
Posted in Armed Forces, International, Tributes, war on Jul 19th, 2009
Casaulties are at a high in Afghanistan. While the world is distracted with other matters, we take time to recognize the sacrifice of those who stand for the cause of the freedom and dignity of the human spirit worldwide.
Posted in Armed Forces on Jul 10th, 2009
The Milton Town Council packed it in today for a “public” hearing over whether or not their police chief will keep his job. I sat in on a bit of the hearing today because let’s face it, I love a good Milton drama. Incidentally, the “public” was prohibited from speaking during the hearing. Here are [...]
Posted in Armed Forces, International, United Nations, war on Jun 19th, 2009
Reports are coming fast and furious that North Korea intends to do an ocean launch of a test-nuclear missle aimed dead-on at Hawaii. The PRESUMPTION, because we all should agree that anything that government puts out is propoganda (stealing their term), is that this is intended to fall well short of the Island-State, but the [...]
Posted in Armed Forces, Defense on May 26th, 2009
On Memorial Day we remember those that served our country. On Memorial Day 2009, we are reminded that the world isn’t all that safe, as North Korea test fires a nuclear weapon underground. Tuesday morning we awaken to news that North Korea has test fired more missiles. So, what will the US response be? In [...]
Posted in Alternative Fuel, Armed Forces, Change, Deficit, Entitlements, Environment, Ethics, Global Warming, Iraq, National Dems, Stuff, US Congress on Mar 10th, 2009
According to Judicial Watch, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her “extended family” are enjoying the benefits of travel via Gulfstream jet on the taxpayer’s dime. Here’s a little preview: The documents also detail correspondence from intermediaries for Speaker Pelosi issuing demands for certain aircraft and expressing outrage when requested military planes were not available. “It [...]
Posted in Armed Forces, Military on Jun 13th, 2008
I am torn in my view of the recent Supreme Court ruling granting appeals to federal court for the Gitmo prisoners who were captured on the battlefield. I think part of the problem is that the administration resisted the Constitutional method of declaring war. If that had been done, Geneva protections would have applied to the [...]
Posted in Antiwar Left, Armed Forces, Defense, Election 2008-President, Iraq, McCain, Military, Obama on May 23rd, 2008
Update: http://www.americasupportsyou.mil/americasupportsyou/index.aspx Please send an encouraging note this Memorial Day to our troops. Americans believe that Senator McCain will win the War in Iraq, but only 20% believe Senator Obama will win it. That is a significant underlying disadvantage to Senator Obama and a major hidden strength for Senator McCain. It could help explain why [...]
Posted in Armed Forces on May 8th, 2008
Friday is Military Spouse Appreciation Day. It was designated by President Ronald Reagan and supported in Delaware by a resolution sponsored by Rep. Nancy Wagner and supported unanimously, to say thanks to the spouses of those who serve this country in the Military. We on occasion recognize the sacrifice of the American Serviceperson, maybe not [...]
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