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Women Will Soon Be Allowed to Serve in Ground Combat

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 22:32:45 +0000

For the first time, women in the armed forces will be moved into combat roles. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta will make the official announcement Thursday. Since they were first permitted to join the armed forces, women have been restricted from participating in active ground combat. This policy will be eliminated, clearing the way for [...]

10 Heartwarming Holiday Soldier Homecomings

Cameron Simcik — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 14:00:01 +0000

The Christmas season is the happiest time of year. We get to spend extra time with our family and friends, and there are endless supplies of cookies. While these few weeks are filled with tons of cheer, it's also the sappiest time of year, especially in the good ol' USA. It's the ideal time for overseas military men to surprise their loved ones, and of course, create tearjerker alert YouTube videos of it all.

Charlie Sheen Really is a Good Guy

Lynn Quale — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 13:19:29 +0000

Yesterday the once crazy warlock announced he is going to donate one percent of his profits from his new sitcom ‘Anger Management’ to the USO. The first installment of $250,000 will be given to the organization in a private ceremony later this week. Charlie has promised to donate a minimum of 1 million dollars with [...]

Hundreds of Students Defend Military Funeral Against the Westboro Baptist Church

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 19:13:15 +0000

When the Westboro Baptist Church announced their intention to target the funeral of Texas A&M alum Lt. Col. Roy Tisdale, his fellow Aggies didn’t take it sitting down.

In fact, with a little help of Facebook, more than 500 students at Texas A&M showed up at the burial in College Park, Texas.

Valleyfair Offers Free Admission To The Military On Memorial Day Weekend

Sloan — Fri, 25 May 2012 14:21:39 +0000

If you’re one of the fine Americans that serve our country, you should take the family to Valleyfair this weekend. Valleyfair is honoring our Hometown Heroes this Memorial Day Weekend with free admission for all active or retired Military personnel. Military personnel may present proof of service at any Valleyfair entrance turnstile to receive free [...]

Walmart and the Red Cross Are Giving Military Kids Dolls of Their Deployed Parents

Jade — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 16:06:11 +0000

Not everything in the news is depressing, sometimes good things happen too! Like Operation Hug-a-Hero teaming up with Walmart and the Red Cross to donate “Daddy Dolls” to kids with Parents that are deployed. I am a big sucker when it comes to the military. They give up so much for all of us, we [...]

Christmas Lights for the Troops and Veterans [VIDEO]

Wolf — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:49:14 +0000

There are tons of light show videos on the net, but this one really stood out to me. I am a very patriotic person that still loves this country and our military. Here’s to those helping to keep us free.

Lady A Supports The Military [VIDEO]

Wolf — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 16:22:03 +0000

Lady Antebellum stopped at Fort Carson in Colorado to hang with troops and their families recently, and were honored to witness the indefinite re-enlistment of John Fox into the Army.

Heart Warming Reunion At A Hockey Game [VIDEO]

Wolf — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:41:44 +0000

Family gets surprised when their military son shows up at a Bruins hockey game. If you feel like spreading a few happy tears this is for you.

Families of Military Suicide Victims Will Now Receive Presidential Condolences

Dave McCord — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 13:36:27 +0000

Overturning a policy that has been in place for many years, the Obama administration announced Wednesday it will now send condolence letters to the families of service members who commit suicide.

"This issue is emotional, painful, and complicated," President Barack Obama said in a statement. "But these Americans served our nation bravely ... They didn't die because they were weak. And the fact that they didn't get the help they needed must change."