Gen. McChrystal Awards Four Silver Stars for Valor to 3rd Sqdn., 61st Cav. Regt. Soldiers
Gen. McChrystal Awards Four Silver Stars for Valor Photo by Pfc. Elizabeth Raney Click photos twice to maximize size. NANGARHAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan – U.S. Army Capt. Christopher B. Cordova, from Mechanicsville, Md., with Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, Task Force Destroyer, receives a Silver Star for exceptional valor from U.S. Army Gen. Stanley A. [...]
Blue Diamond Marines Partner With Security Forces for Afghanistan’s Future
Blue Diamond Marines Partner With Security Forces for Afghanistan’s Future Story by Sgt. Dean Davis Date: 04.11.2010 Posted: 04.11.2010 04:21 Photos are high resolution and can be clicked twice to maximize size. CAMP LEATHERNECK, Helmand province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan – The 1st Marine Division (Forward) recently arrived in southern Afghanistan and wasted no time gaining ground in operations here. Arriving in [...]
173rd Airborne Soldiers Conduct Operation Bayonet Kaman FOB Shank, Logar Province Afghanistan
Soldiers Conduct Operation Bayonet Kaman All photos by Sgt. Russell Gilchrest are high resolution and can be clicked twice to maximize size. Col. James Johnson, commander of the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team speaks with 1st Lt. Kirsten Miller as she takes notes regarding various aspects of the bazaar she is patrolling in the village of Powraq, [...]
MIA’s From Korean and Viet Nam War Identified
U.S. Soldiers MIA from Vietnam War Identified The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office announced today that the remains of four U.S. servicemen, missing in action from the Vietnam War, have been identified and returned to their families for burial [...]
Five Valor Medals to Marine Special Ops Team
5 valor medals to spec ops team By Amy McCullough - Staff writer Posted : Friday Apr 9, 2010 18:54:22 EDT In northern Afghanistan, where U.S. and allied forces are in short supply, you don’t have to go far to find the bad guys. So the members of Marine Special Operations Team 5 were on high alert as [...]
Corps Makes Progress on LAV Upgrades
Corps makes progress on LAV upgrades By Dan Lamothe - Staff writer Posted : Saturday Apr 10, 2010 9:04:01 EDT The Corps is on the verge of completing significant upgrades to the Light Armored Vehicle, with new armor, safer crew cabins and better seats in planning and development this year. The LAV-25, comprising 400 of the Corps’ 870-plus LAV [...]
Polish president among 132 dead in plane crash
MOSCOW (AP) - Polish President and his wife died Saturday along with 130 others when their plane crashed while coming in for a landing in western Russia, officials said. The story continues here.
Quote for Today from The Patriot Post: James Madison
“Charity is no part of the legislative duty of the government.” –James Madison
Osprey Crash in Afghanistan Kills 3 Troops, Civilian
Osprey Crash in Afghanistan Kills 3 Troops, Civilian American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, April 9, 2010 – A U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey crashed in southern Afghanistan late last night, killing three U.S. servicemembers, one civilian employee and injuring numerous other servicemembers. The cause of the crash is unknown, officials with NATO’s International Security Assistance Force said. Officials said [...]
Stupak Bails Out of 2010 Re-election Bid
Please read the FoxNews story - Rep. Bart Stupak to Retire This close relationship and his recent vote on the healthcare bill sealed his fate and ultimate decision not to run in 2010.
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