Category: News
Posted on May 19, 2015
Soldier Missing from Korean War Accounted For
Updated on April 17, 2015
Airmen Missing From WWII Accounted For
Updated on April 17, 2015
DOD Announces Operation Freedom’s Sentinel Qualifies for Campaign Medal
Updated on April 17, 2015
Army approves awards for victims of 2009 Fort Hood attack
Secretary of the Army John McHugh announced today that he has approved awarding the Purple Heart and its civilian counterpart, the Secretary of Defense Medal for the Defense of Freedom, to victims of a 2009 shooting at Fort… Read More
Posted on September 5, 2014
WWII Missing Soldier Identified
The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a U.S. serviceman, missing since World War II, have been identified and are being returned to his family for burial with full military honors…. Read More
Updated on April 16, 2014
President Obama to Award Medal of Honor
On May 13, 2014, President Barack Obama will award Kyle J. White, a former active duty Army Sergeant, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. Sergeant White will receive the Medal of Honor for his courageous actions while… Read More
Posted on April 9, 2014
About the Fort Hood Soldiers Killed Last Week
Fort Hood officials have released the names of three Soldiers who were killed during a shooting here April 2. Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Michael Ferguson, 39, whose home of record is listed as Mulberry, Fla., entered active-duty service… Read More
Posted on March 19, 2014
Airman Missing From Vietnam War Accounted For
The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office announced today that the remains of a U.S. serviceman, missing from the Vietnam War, were recently accounted for and will be buried in a group burial ceremony. Army Staff Sgt. Lawrence… Read More
Posted on February 12, 2014
President Bush to host summit on post 9/11 veterans
On February 19th, the George W. Bush Institute at the Bush Center will bring together leaders from across the private, public, and non-profit sectors to examine how Americans can more effectively support transitioning warriors and their families. President… Read More
Posted on November 17, 2013
Team Rubicon
Some visitors here may not know about the charity Team Rubicon. They were founded in the midst of the Haiti earthquake by a former milblogger named Jake Woods. The charity uses the skills of military veterans for humanitarian… Read More
Updated on November 22, 2013
Newsweek Open Carry Article
Several cases for arrested open carry advocates are making the news. CJ has court next week to clear up the charges related to his arrest back in March. From what I understand, it will be 2-3 days long,… Read More
Updated on September 19, 2013
Court Date
UPDATE: Per CJ, “Date has been moved to October 15-17 at Bell County Justice Center.” From last I heard, CJ has a court date on the 23rd of this month, this upcoming Monday. His son was served a… Read More
Posted on July 10, 2013
Soldier Diagnosed With Cancer Finds Support
“Redleg” Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 362nd Field Artillery Regiment, 402nd Field Artillery Brigade, Division West here, pose with green ribbons on their shirts worn to show support for a fellow Soldier who has been diagnosed with liver… Read More
Posted on July 3, 2013
Judge denies Major Hasan’s request for a continuance
In another pretrial hearing in the case of U.S. vs. Maj. Nidal M. Hasan, July 2, Hasan asked Judge Col. Tara Osborn for a three day continuance to allow him time to evaluate whether he will hire a… Read More
Updated on April 30, 2013
Sailors Missing From Vietnam War Identified
The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that a Navy pilot, missing from the Vietnam War, has been accounted for and will be buried with full military honors along with his crew. Navy Lt. Dennis… Read More