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Military Pilot Gives Best Man Speech From Skies Over Afghanistan [VIDEO]

Jeremy Fenech — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:34:28 +0000

This video speaks for itself. While his brother, Brandon, was getting married, he was serving in Afghanistan. This is probably the best Best Man speech I have ever seen, and it brought all the wedding guests to tears. I won't lie, my eye started leaking too!

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 [...]

Joe Walsh Visits Wounded Troops – Pic of the Week

Dave Lifton — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 19:19:55 +0000

Although he may claim to be an ordinary average guy and an analog man in a digital world, the truth is that Joe Walsh has a heart of gold. The Eagles and James Gang guitarist recently took time out from his busy schedule to visit Walter Reed Army Medical Center, where he sang, signed autographs and posed for pictures with troops who have lost limbs in combat.

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.

Should Women Be Allowed in Combat? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:00:28 +0000

Last week, the Pentagon decided open up thousands of near-the-front-line military jobs to female military personnel who were previously restricted from such roles.

Women are still banned from combat, although this move to put them closer to harm’s way has upset some, including Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum, who said that when women are too close to the front line “emotions” could lead to “compromised situations.” So what does the public think about the Pentagon’s measure?

Returning Soldier Surprises Family at KFC [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:00:10 +0000

We’ve all seen the heartwarming videos of soldiers stationed overseas surprising their children stateside with early returns home.

And that’s how this video of Capt. Cherissa Jackson, who had been deployed in Afghanistan, begins, with mom surprising her daughters Anita and Ashley at a Gaitherburg, Maryland Kentucky Fried Chicken. But then it gets even more touching.

Soldier's WWII Helmet Returned to Family After Being Lost for 66 Years [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:00:02 +0000

66 years after it was lost during D-Day, a WWII helmet will finally be returned to the soldier’s family thanks to the efforts of a collector in Minnesota. Gary Peterson purchased the helmet 10 years ago and put it on a shelf for display. But when inspecting it a week ago, he noticed the name [...]

'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Policy Comes to an End for the Military [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:30:35 +0000

The policy known as “don’t ask, don’t tell,” which has been in place since the Clinton administration, became a thing of the past at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday when the United States became one of more than 40 countries worldwide allowing gays and lesbians to serve openly in the armed forces.

“They will no longer have to lie in order to help protect us,” said Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Carl Levin in a statement. “The end of ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ is an important victory not just for equality, but integrity.”

President Obama Ends Ban on Gays in the Military

Shauna Wright — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 21:32:46 +0000

On Friday, President Obama joined Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Adm. Mike Mullen in formally signing a document certifying that military readiness would not be hurt by allowing gays in the military. The notice will now be sent to Congress.

The action officially repeals the 17-year-old “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy enacted during the Clinton Administration and begins the 60-day waiting period that will lead to a full lift of the ban.

Virtual "Games" Help Save Lives

Tim Gray — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 20:40:39 +0000

Virtual Reality is around us everyday. Video games, online communities, and much more. The military is using virtual mannequins to save lives says CNN.com: New battery-operated, remote-controlled mannequins can simulate bleeding and breathing, and they have blinking eyes that dilate. Medics can test their skills on these life-like mannequins. The new units, which are packed [...]