tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41847680116248508992011-08-27T12:20:40.417-05:00Leaving the light on to help you find your way HOME!!Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05813369763464230591noreply@blogger.comBlogger1851100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184768011624850899.post-6180610734932075832011-03-23T07:30:00.003-05:002011-03-23T07:47:57.319-05:00

Taken from:Amy SchlesingArkansas Democrat-Gazette93 Arkansans killed over 8 yearsThe Iraq War kicked off eight years ago this week and was quickly followed by Arkansas' first wartime death.The anniversary of that death will be marked Saturday with a ceremony at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery also honoring all of the state's casualties over the years in Iraq and Afghanistan.Navy Corpsman

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Spec Loren Miles BuffaloMarch 23 1990 - March 9 2011Our hearts are broken and our minds are full of questions as to why this has happened, Loren was killed yesterday in an IED incident in Afghanastan.If I live to be 100 yrs old I never want to hear the pain and anguish that I heard when I answered the phone call from my seester....I never want to see the haunted look in the eyes of another

Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05813369763464230591noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184768011624850899.post-81183164222997667282011-02-22T10:53:00.002-06:002011-02-22T11:08:40.016-06:00

Late last week I received a friends request from a Cavalry mom named Angela Frye.After reading some of her post I knew that I wanted to feature her Scout Kristopher on my blog so I sent her a request and asked her to tell me a little about her son.Here is her reply PFC Kristopher Runyon2/1 AD 1/1 Cav Alpha Troop 2nd Platoon Bravo Section Kristopher is 24 yrs old from Uriah, AL. by way of Gretna,

Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05813369763464230591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184768011624850899.post-10453587710933605102011-02-18T09:49:00.002-06:002011-02-18T10:04:17.780-06:00

There is always more than one way to skin a cat... Not that I would ever really skin a cat but hey I am a Southern Girl and we are expected to say things like that.When you can not get information concerning a certain Scout for a blog post from that certain Scout know that you can always call his mother. Especially when she is your seester..... PFC Loren Buffalo aka Buff is my son squared.He is

Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05813369763464230591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184768011624850899.post-21432240888276179822011-01-19T16:30:00.002-06:002011-01-19T16:36:51.899-06:00

She is blogging twice in one month??? I know it is kinda scaring me too... LOLSince I am often at a loss on blogging material from Scout I have decided to try a new approach. I will be featuring different Scouts that I have come to know and love and maybe even some I do not know but will love shorty if I can get enough of these wild men to play my reindeer games with me.If you have a Scout that

Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05813369763464230591noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184768011624850899.post-74233520917918992742011-01-14T11:39:00.003-06:002011-01-14T11:50:20.948-06:00

I really suck at this updating thing but to be honest it is not all my fault.When I started this blog it was to keep everyone updated on our Scout and how things were going with him, then I found myself involved in things like OPSEC and Iraq and his favorite quote: "Can't really say anything right now mom". So to make myself feel better about my lack of post I will go on the record and say: I

Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05813369763464230591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184768011624850899.post-62735642279959955022010-09-22T07:58:00.002-05:002010-09-22T08:04:04.746-05:00

Just thought I would share a few more wedding pics from Scout and Kristen's special day The gorgeous bride and her beautiful attendantsScout with his best man, brothers and nephewOur handsome Scout First dance as man and wife Have a wonderful Wednesday and please remember there are still many in harms way. Keep them in your prayers. God Bless,Cav Mom

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Oh wow, has it been this long since I have been here. Time really flies doesn't it?So what have we been up to since January?Kyles jr promD~man's 6th grade graduationScouts R&RWe spent a hot humid Arkansas summer watching the D~man play baseball and continue with his catchers training.We also spent the summer falling in love with KristenWe made it thru Scout's tour in Iraq and I am happy to say

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My Scout Scout 1st platoon 1-89 Cav Alpha TroopSomething told me to go ahead and get out of bed early this morning. I really was fighting hard to stay under the warm covers but after tossing and turning for over an hour I decided that 4:30 was at least 1 1/2 hours more than I got yesterday so I went ahead and got up.Just by chance I checked IM and hello!!! there he was in the middle of typing a

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Tools of the TradeFinally after a week we have contact again. Today I had the oppurtunity to spend a few minutes chatting on IM with Scout. It was so good to see his name pop up on line. I am sure that some people will never understand just how important it is to see that little yellow dot light up next to a name on IM but, to a loved one of a deployed Soldier that dot can make or break your day

Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05813369763464230591noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184768011624850899.post-72395340406442594952010-01-06T18:35:00.002-06:002010-01-06T18:49:00.696-06:00

My HOOAH! I have been avoiding my blog because I really am not sure what I can and can not say while Scout is over in Iraq.We were very lucky for the first few months after he deployed with instant messages almost every day and even though Scout would never agree I was very happy each time he made the comment that he was bored. To a mother's ears bored in a war zone means all is well, no harmful

Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05813369763464230591noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184768011624850899.post-24476051982074009492009-12-14T09:43:00.002-06:002009-12-14T09:46:07.604-06:00

Have you heard this song yet? Its worth a listen.

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to Airman Mom for sending a care package to my Scout. You really made his day.I continue to be amazed by the out pouring of kindness when it comes to Scout. I receive numerous emails and phone calls each week from people just wanting to check on him. I get the sweetest comments on Facebook when ever I post that I have talked or IM'ed with him.Thank you to everyone for your thoughts, prayers and

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Not long ago I started ending my night on facebook with a prayer for our military. Then I started to include the names of some of the Scouts that are with Christopher in Iraq and whose parents, wives or any other loved one I had met thru facebook and the 1-89 page there. Then it got to the point where I was maxing out my character allowence there. So in order to continue to add names and get my

Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05813369763464230591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184768011624850899.post-31833166733837208352009-11-21T12:54:00.003-06:002009-11-21T13:02:04.974-06:00

I intend to do some redecorating here on the Cav Mom blog this weekend and hope to have it ready for it's Grand re-opening sometime tomorrow afternoon so please stop by and check it out. Leave me a comment and please say a prayer for our Soldiers.I love you Scout{{{ HUGZ }}}Cav Mom

Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05813369763464230591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184768011624850899.post-74627848435254399482009-11-17T16:38:00.006-06:002009-11-17T17:41:32.825-06:00

It has been so long since I was able to sit down and blog. I guess the best place to start is close to where we left off. We had planned to fly to New York to visit with Scout before his deployment but, then he told me that there were some things he wanted to send home so we decided to drive. Almost there, the trip wasn't to bad. We drove straight through and other than trying to keep four

Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05813369763464230591noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184768011624850899.post-59529806518769053282009-10-10T21:00:00.004-05:002009-10-10T21:08:18.028-05:00

from Ft. Drum NY We are currently in Watertown NY visiting Chris during his last week on American Soil, in a few days I will officially be the mom of a deployed Soldier.We arrived on Thursday after driving 24 hours and it has been a wonderful few days that have flown by and I am dreading tomorrow when we will have to get back in the truck and head for home.We still are internet deprived at home

Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05813369763464230591noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184768011624850899.post-1390487042328902022009-09-11T10:22:00.002-05:002009-09-11T10:24:12.053-05:00

I just wanted to take the time today, to say Thank you to all of those that continue to remember 9/11, the victims and family members of this day and the men and women who continue to keep us safe each day.God Bless,aam

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Hi all,Just a quick update to let you all know that our Scout has returned to Ft. Drum safe and sound. I will be away from my blog for a few days while we continue to move in and set up our new house. I am currently trying to decide between DSL and Satellite internet.I will be back soon.God Bless,aam

Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05813369763464230591noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184768011624850899.post-13717358687308037162009-08-25T00:01:00.001-05:002009-08-25T00:01:00.670-05:00

07/29/2009 -U.S. Army Spc. Jeremy Griesemer, assigned to 1st Battalion, 111th Infantry Regiment, 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania National Guard, Multi-National Division - Baghdad, shakes hands with a young boy outside the Huda Girls School, in Tarmiyah, Iraq, July 29, 2009. Joint forces came to the school to conduct a junior academic achievement mission

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Our Scout is home.It is so good to have him home with us for a few days. We have been busy catching up and just being family, his brothers do not let him far out of their site and it sounds so good to hear his voice throughout the house.I promise to post pictures as soon as I find my camera cord. We are in the process of moving and the cord is in a box somewhere.Chris has promised that he will

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Expectations While talking to a potential recruit, the military recruiter said, "Exactly what kind of job are you looking for in the military?"The high school kid said, "I'm looking for something with an enlistment bonus of about $20,000, where I won't have to work too hard, and won't have to deploy overseas.The recruiter said, "Well, what if I could hook you up with a skill that allowed you to

Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05813369763464230591noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184768011624850899.post-74314816160303388202009-08-22T00:01:00.004-05:002009-08-22T00:01:00.374-05:00

Scout Sighting Checklist: Welcome Home Posters ~ CheckFavorite Foods in the house ~ CheckCamera batteries charged ~ CheckTruck gassed up ~ CheckExcited little brothers ~ CheckMom on overload ~ Check His plane lands is due in around 4:30 this afternoon. Do you think it is to early for me to head to the airport now? I am ready to see my Scout. For the next 10 days all will be right in my world. I

Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05813369763464230591noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184768011624850899.post-82794888840131105612009-08-21T00:01:00.003-05:002009-08-21T00:01:00.817-05:00

By Pfc. Blair Neelands1st Brigade Combat Team JournalistLeaders of 1st Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment recognized and honored several Soldiers for extending their service contracts through 1st Brigade Combat Team’s upcoming deployment during a special breakfast ceremony July 23.After the breakfast, 32 troopers each received a certificate of appreciation from the battalion’s command team, Lt. Col.

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Capt. Jose Vasquez, commander, C Troop, 3rd Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment, greets local elders as they arrive at the mega shura, or large meeting, July 27 at the Kherwar District Center. During the shura, local elders voiced their concerns with the district, and Logar Provincial Governor Attiqullah Lodin talked about plans to pave roads and build hospitals and schools within the district.Photo

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More than 500 veterans who escorted the unclaimed remains of seven Iowa veterans to their final resting place line the procession route with American flags after providing a motorcycle escort to the Iowa Veterans Cemetery, Van Meter, Iowa, April 24, 2009. The ceremony coincided with Des Moines Navy Week, one of 22 Navy Weeks planned across America in 2009.U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Petty

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Still a kid at heart. Happy 1 year in the Army Christopher.You will never know just how PROUD of you I am. One year ago today I stood at the airport and said goodbye to my boy. He was a new recruit in the U.S. Army and was headed to Ft. Knox, Kentucky to begin OSUT with the hopes of becoming a Cavalry Scout.I was filled with mixed emotions that day, proud that he was on the path to fulfilling

Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05813369763464230591noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184768011624850899.post-48814424517297947992009-08-17T00:01:00.002-05:002009-08-17T00:01:00.279-05:00

A letter from Senator Cornyn to the White HouseDear President Obama,I write to express my concern about a new White House program to monitor American citizens' speech opposing your health care policies, and to seek your assurances that this program is being carried out in a manner consistent with the First Amendment and America's tradition of free speech and public discourse.Yesterday, in an

Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05813369763464230591noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184768011624850899.post-23586074761739520012009-08-16T00:01:00.001-05:002009-08-16T00:01:00.455-05:00

FROM:- bin LADEN, O. SENT:- 0817 TUE 11 DEC 01 TO:- Cavemates RE:- The Cave Hi Guys, just a few reminders and notes; We've all been putting in long hours but we've really come together as a group and I love that.Big thanks to Omar for putting up the poster that says, "There is no 'I' in team." as well as the one that says, 'Hang In There, Baby.'. That cat is hilarious.However, while we are

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Jan 05By Sgt. Whitney Houston Photo credit Staff Sgt. Brock Jones Army Maj. (Dr.) Robert Sexton, who rejoined the Army after a 38-year break in service, serves as a physician with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 425th Civil Affairs Battalion, attached to the 4th Infantry Division in Baghdad.BAGHDAD (Army News Service, Jan. 5, 2009) -- Young men and women frequently follow the footsteps of

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Aug 5, 2009By Staff Sgt. Jason Douglas and Pfc. Justin Naylor, 2BCT, 1st Cav. Div. Public Affairs1st Lt. John Reed, a Milton, Del., native and platoon leader with 15th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, attempts to evade Capka, a military working dog, during a demonstration at Forward Operating Base Warrior in Kirkuk, Iraq, Aug. 1. The demonstration was to

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07/19/2009 -Participants in Air Mobility Rodeo 2009 run in a Fit to Fight event July 19, 2009, at McChord Air Force Base, Wash. Rodeo is an international combat skills and flying operations competition designed to enhance mobility operations among international partners. During the Fit to Fight event, units competed against each other in push-up and sit-up competitions and a 1.5-mile run. (U.S.

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Aug 6, 2009By Spc. Elisebet Freeburg, Joint Sustainment Command - AfghanistanPhoto Credit: Spc. Elisebet Freeburg, Joint Sustainment Command - Afghanistan.Capt. Jason V. Basilides, a 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, platoon leader from Virginia Beach, Va., speaks to local leaders through interpreter Najeeb Ghafoori during a foot patrol, July 27, in Deh Chopan district, Zabul province.

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Aug 6, 2009By USASOC Photo credit USASOCA mass airborne operation involving more than 1,000 Soldiers of the 75th Ranger Regiment begins the biennial Ranger Rendezvous Aug. 3, at Fort Benning, Ga.FORT BENNING, Ga. (Army News Service, Aug. 6, 2009) -- More than 1,000 Rangers from the 75th Ranger Regiment soared above Fryar Drop Zone here, Monday in a mass tactical airborne operation officially

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Mr. and Mrs. Braithwaite Backus,Bald Buzzard Ridge Mountainville, KYDear Ma and Pa:Am well. Hope you are. Tell Brother Walt and Brother Elmer the Army beats working for old man Minch. Tell them to join up quick before all the places are filled.I was restless at first because you got to stay in bed till nearly 6 a.m.( but am getting so I like to sleep late. All you do before breakfast is smooth

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The Mountaineer Home Page.July 30, 2009 From 7th Engineer BattalionCONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE ADDER, Iraq – Standing on a hot and dusty field July 21, Soldiers of 7th Engineer Battalion received the first official recognition of their service in Iraq. For the first time since Operation Just Cause in 1989, personnel assigned to 7th Engineer Battalion have earned the right to wear the “shoulder

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From Fort Leavenworth LampFORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. – The Army is warning Soldiers to avoid unaccredited colleges and universities that offer instant degrees supposedly based on military experience or training."The Army Human Resources Command is initiating an all-out campaign to warn Soldiers about these educational establishments and to work with Army educators and personnelists to ensure Soldiers

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Jul 30, 2009By Crystal Lewis Brown Command Sgt. Maj. Teresa KingCommand Sgt. Maj. Teresa King's appointment as commandant of the Drill Sergeant School makes her the first woman to hold the position.Photo credit Crystal Lewis BrownFORT JACKSON, S.C. (Army News Service, July 30, 2009) -- The 369th Adjutant General Battalion's Command Sgt. Maj. Teresa King has been chosen to be the next commandant

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Chris called me late last week and was in a really good mood, which means he wanted to talk and had something important to report. I am pleased to announce that our Scout has been promoted to PFC.It is hard to believe that in 13 days he will be celebrating his 1 yr anniversary as a Soldier. He has come a long way since this time last year and I for one could not be any prouder.He is doing

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07/20/2009 - U.S. Navy Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Nolberto F. Donate of the amphibious transport dock USS Denver (LPD 9) visit, board, search and seizure team, embarks Landing Craft, Utility 1627 during a Talisman Sabre 2009 training exercise July 20, 2009. Talisman Sabre is a biennial combined training activity designed to train Australian and U.S. forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass

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Officials Identify Gulf War Pilot’s Remains American Forces Press ServiceMilitary officials have identified remains found in Iraq’s Anbar province as those of Navy Capt. Michael Scott Speicher, who was shot down while flying an F/A-18 Hornet combat mission on Jan. 17, 1991. U.S. Navy photo WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2009 – Remains found last month in Iraq’s Anbar province are those of Navy Capt.

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To those extremists that perpetrated this crime against our nation, I have a warning for you. There are those of us who look at your actions as irrational, twisted, and completely inhuman. By all measures, what you have done can only be seen as insane. I have news for you. We're more nuts than you, and it should scare you s***less.You may think that when you die for your cause, you go to Paradise

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By Army Spc. Elisebet FreeburgSpecial to American Forces Press Service Troops bow their heads during a chaplain’s prayer during transfer of a fallen comrade at a ramp ceremony on Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ashleigh Bryant KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan, July 20, 2009 – Many people have trouble viewing the deceased or coping with the emotions of witnessing

Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05813369763464230591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184768011624850899.post-12829227116706953682009-07-31T00:01:00.003-05:002009-07-31T00:01:01.226-05:00

Head on over to Sarge's blog and see what he has going on today. I have been lucky enough to live a very blessed life.As a Navy Brat ( a name I cherish) I have had the oppurtunity to live in many different places. I actually attended 17 different school before the 7th grade. I am sure that some people would think that this would not be a blessing but it was. I learned to make friends easily, to

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By Tim HippsSpecial to American Forces Press ServiceArmy Sgt. Jerrod Fields,an Army World Class Athlete Program sprinter and Paralympic hopeful, works out at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif. A below-the-knee amputee, Fields won a gold medal in the 100 meters with a time of 12.15 seconds at the Endeavor Games in Edmond, Okla., on June 13, 2009.U.S. Army photo by Tim Hipps

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Jul 21, 2009By 3d Expeditionary Sustainment Command public affairs Photo credit Staff Sgt. Martonio Patterson Capt. Irvin Morris presents Sgt. 1st Class Hershel Mayfield, 158th Maintenance Company, 18th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 16th Sustainment Brigade, with a certificate of re-enlistment at Contingency Operating Site Marez-East, Iraq, July 7. Mayfield, a native of Tallassee, Ala.,

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07/12/2009 - A U.S. Army soldier calls for an airstrike on the hills surrounding Barge Matal during Operation Mountain Fire in the eastern Nuristan province of Afghanistan on July 12, 2009. DoD photo by Sgt. Matthew C. Moeller, U.S. Army. (Released

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By Spec. Jaime D. DeLeonTask Force Spartan JournalistLOGAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Soldiers of C Troop, 3rd Squadron, 71st Cavalry Regiment, patrol local villages of Logar Province on nearly a daily basis, usually with Afghan National Security Forces right by their side.“Joint operations” has become a key term for Americans and Afghans alike – one that is illustrated well with C Troop Soldiers.“

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A D.I.'s Rules for Dating His DaughterBy Rod Powers, About.comRule One: If you pull into my driveway and honk you'd better be delivering a package, because you're sure not picking anything up.Rule Two: You do not touch my daughter in front of me. You may glance at her, so long as you do not peer at anything below her neck. If you cannot keep your eyes or hands off of my daughter's body, I will

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By Chuck CannonSpecial to American Forces Press ServiceLevi Lyles, foreground, pins captain bars on his son, Derrick Lyles, while Lisa Lyles, background, pins captain bars on her husband and Derrick's twin brother, Darrell Lyles, during a promotion ceremony on Fort Polk, La. July 1, 2009.U.S. Army photo by Chuck Cannon FORT POLK, La., July 15, 2009 – Don't blame the soldiers here if you see them

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By Army Pfc. Elizabeth Raney Special to American Forces Press ServiceU.S. Army Staff Sgt. Cory J. Cummings, a gunnery sergeant, looks through the scope of a mortar tube to check the azimuth during daily operations at Forward Operating Base Kalagush in Afghanistan’s Nurestan province, July 5, 2009.U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Elizabeth RaneyNURESTAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan, July 17, 2009 – When there’s

Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05813369763464230591noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184768011624850899.post-1788719684962393442009-07-23T00:01:00.001-05:002009-07-23T00:01:00.094-05:00

By Kimberly FritzSpecial to American Forces Press ServiceArmy Sgt. 1st Class Brad Turner, known as “The Grill Sergeant,” takes a look at what Chef Bobby Flay cooked up for an episode of "Throwdown with Bobby Flay," filmed at Fort Lee, Va., July 2, 2009. The episode will air on the Food Network later this year.U.S. Army photo by Kimberly FritzFORT LEE, Va., July 16, 2009 – Army Sgt. 1st Class Brad

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American Forces Press ServiceWASHINGTON, July 17, 2009 – At least 59 of the 96 living Medal of Honor recipients are expected to attend the upcoming annual convention of the society named for them.The host committee of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society’s convention, scheduled for Sept. 15 to 19 in Chicago, announced the number in a statement released on the convention Web site noting the

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05/26/2009 - U.S. Army Master Sgt. Delano Wilson, assigned to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, gives an Iraqi child a soccer ball May 26, 2009, during a mission to check the progress of a water compact unit project near Babil, Iraq. The completed project will provide potable water to more than 4,000 Iraqi citizens. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kim Smith, U.S. Navy/

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By Sgt. Jennie Burrett2nd Brigade Combat Team PAO NCOIC Angie Dente, spouse of Maj. Fred Dente, operations officer in 1st Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment, gets muddy while low crawling under barbed wire at an obstacle course during a Spouses Spur Ride on post. Photo by Sgt. Jennie Burrett The Order of the Spur is a cavalry tradition in the Army. Soldiers serving with cavalry units are inducted

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Army Special Forces Vs. MarinesBy Rod Powers, About.comA marine recon platoon was on patrol when the lt. noticed a lone special forces soldier standing on a hill top in their area. The lt. told two of his men to go take out that man.They promptly ran as fast as they could toward the sf soldier. Just before they got to the top, the sf soldier ran over the other side of the hill. The two marines

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Relatives of Soldier Killed in Afghanistan Decry Lack of Coverage Amid Jackson SpectacleJuly 7, 2009Fox NewsBy Joshua Rhett MillerA day before New York Rep. Peter King called Michael Jackson a "pervert" unworthy of nonstop media coverage, the aunt of a U.S. Soldier killed in Afghanistan on the same day Jackson died asked why her nephew's death went virtually unnoticed while the King of Pop got

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We're hearing a lot today about big splashy memorial services.I want a nationwide memorial service for Darrell "Shifty" Powers.Shifty volunteered for the airborne in WWII and served with Easy Company of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, part of the 101st Airborne Infantry. If you've seen Band of Brothers on HBO or the History Channel, you know Shifty. His character appears in all 10 episodes

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This is a poem being sent from a MarineTo his Dad. For those who take the timeTo read it, you'll see a letter from him toHis dad at the bottom. It makes you truly thankful for not only the Marines, but ALL of our troops.THE MARINE We all came together,Both young and oldTo fight for our freedom,To stand and be bold.In the midst of all evil,We stand our ground,And we protect our countryFrom all

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Army National Guard SPC Scott Conn stuffs a care package full of goodies Thursday during the Blue Star Mothers of America Chapter 10 gathering at the Recovery Center in Lancaster. Conn is home on leave from his third tour in Iraq and wanted to help with effort to support the troops.(Ty Wright / Eagle-Gazette)"LANCASTER - Many people take two-week vacations to warm, exotic or sunny locales. But a

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With permission from AirmanMom , I am copying her post from yesterday.Over the past few days, I have received numerous E-Mails requesting I sign the online petition, "Request a Moment of Silence for all Service Members Killed in Action."I support this action 100%. I have signed the online petition and have encouraged others to do so.However, is this enough? A click of the mouse will not undo the

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Where did the time go? We always told you to follow your dreams and that you could do anything you set your mind to.You have gone so far beyond anything that we could have ever imagined for you in such a short time.In 20 yrs you went from being my baby boy to being my Hero!!!Happy Birthday Scout,I am so proud of you(make that a million & 4 times)Love,Mom

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The 4th of July is my favorite holiday. I am so lucky to live in the home of the free and to be the mother of one of the brave.I look forward to the 4th of July each year and we usually celebrate with friends and family, lots of food and fun ending the day with fireworks. This morning I was awakened with the news that a very dear young friend of our family had been killed in a car accident. Dani

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Jun 30, 2009By By Sgt. Jason Thompson, 4th Inf. Div. PAO FORT HOOD, Texas -- The 4th Infantry Division's Combat Aviation Brigade found another reason to celebrate its recent return from a successful year-long deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom - everyone returned home to their families.The "Iron Eagle" brigade didn't lose one Soldier or aircraft during its deployment to Taji, Iraq,

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Kuchi tribesmen gather June 8 at the Daymardad District Center to speak with Ali Khashe, deputy governor for Wardak Province, Afghanistan. Photo by Sgt. Rob FrazierBy Sgt. Rob Frazier5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment JournalistWARDAK PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Every summer, the Kuchi tribe migrates through the Daymardad District, allowing their animals to graze in open pastures belonging to the

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By Sgt. 1st Class Daniel CarrTask Force Falcon PAO NCOICFORWARD OPERATING BASE GABE, Iraq – In the past, the U.S. military planned and executed air-assault missions for Iraqi forces. Now, Iraqi forces are taking the steps needed to plan and execute their own missions with assistance from U.S. Special Forces and 10th Combat Aviation Brigade crews and aircraft.The 10th Combat Aviation Brigade's 2nd

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I have had several people email asking what my Soldier has been up to lately. My answer is often "your guess is as good as mine" but today I can say: Soldiers in 2nd Brigade Combat Team fire on the objective with an M-249 squad automatic weapon and an M-4 carbine assault rifle during combined arms live-fire exercises at Fort Drum. During May, 2nd BCT Soldiers conducted combined arms

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Something a little different this week. Instead of profiling a service member, Wednesday Hero will be profiling a movie. Band Of Brothers. But it's just as much a profile of the men it was about as it is the movie itself. Band Of Brothers was a miniseries tha aired on HBO in 2001. It follows Maj. Richard Winters, Cpt. Lewis Nixon and the men of the 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment

Tamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05813369763464230591noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184768011624850899.post-61143389281604710172009-06-22T06:37:00.000-05:002009-06-22T08:13:59.263-05:00

By Pfc. Chris BakerTask Force Spartan PAO Broadcast JournalistFORWARD OPERATING BASE SHANK, Afghanistan – Afghan National Police from Pul-e-Alam supported by Soldiers of 710th Brigade Support Battalion, Task Force Spartan, delivered some 2,000 pounds of supplies June 2 to the Darwesh and Karzai Elementary Schools, near Pul-e-Alam .Notebooks, pens and soccer balls were handed out, along with many

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Staff Sgt. Melissa Dion, a medic at Fort Drum, and her 9-year-old son, Ryan, are honored during the Operation Homefront Military Motherhood Award ceremony May 27 at the Pentagon. Photo by Lacey Justinger By Lacey JustingerArmy News ServiceWASHINGTON – "She did the bravest thing a mother could do when she drove away from our house, leaving her son and not knowing if she would see him again. Many

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The people I work with know that these are my favorite kinds of emails so they keep them coming.Look at the black patch under the U.S. Flag The patch says 'Doing the work of 'The flags are France, Germany and RussiaThis should be on the cover of Time, Newsweek etc Why is it we never see pictures like these in the news?Isn't it a shame that you never seem to see the good things our Service

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Pvt. William Long23 years old from Conway, ArkansasD Company, 2nd Battalion, 58th InfantryJune 1 2009 "My brother taught me valuable lessons and made me the man I am today," said Pfc. Triston Long, brother of Pvt. William Long. "My commander said, 'Make your brother one of us.' I will miss my brother with all that I am, and I serve in honor of him.Pvt. William Long had just completed basic

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A Veteran is someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to The United States of America for an amount of "up to and including my life."That is Honor and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it!! AWESOME!!! Read below pic before making judgment on 'The Finger' gesture and you'll understand... Leading the fight is Gunnery Sgt Michael

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OMG!!! It has been almost a month since I have had a spare moment to do anything even remotely considered blogging.We have been so busy with baseball this year that it seems like the only time I am not at the ball park, I am at work. I am sick of dust and concession stand dinners but, the season is finally over and hopefully we will be able to skip All Stars this season although I will not know

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Spc. Robert HamiltonSpc. Robert Hamilton, from Corpus Christi, Texas, Company C, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, prepares to bandage the thumb of an Iraqi boy in Ula Market in Sadr City, April 19. The boy cut his thumb while preparing meat at a local butcher shop.These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives so that others may enjoy the freedoms we get to enjoy everyday. For

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ARMY RANGER GOES TO PRISON FOR 25 YEARS FOR SHOOTING AL QAEDA OPERATIVE Army Ranger 1st LT Michael BehennaPlease take a few minutes and follow the link below. Michael needs our helphttp://defendmichael.wordpress.com/Thank you to Chris Brocksmith for bringing this to my attention.God Bless;aam

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First let me say thank you to everyone that has been calling and sending me emails concerning Sky and his family.I have been informed this morning that the State of Illinois will be cutting the family a check this month.I have not talked with Julie this morning but as soon as I do, I will be able to give a more complete update.Thank you,aam

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On Monday I read this post on GAP and was immediately sick to my stomach and heartbrokenthat this could be happening. I contacted Julie and she gave me permission to post this here:As many of you know Schuyler Patch who was KIA on 02/24/09 was from my family. When Sky's mom called the VA to inquire about his death benefits from the state (he was National Guard, Illinois) she was told the State of

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This weeks post was suggested and written by Mary AnnSgt. Kenneth G. Ross24 years old from Tucson, Arizona7th Battalion, 159th Aviation RegimentSeptember 25, 2005 " He believed in serving his country," said Ross' father, David C. Ross. Gary Anderson, Ross' best friend and an Army infantry veteran who served nine months in Afghanistan and 11 months in Iraq during his active duty stint, was a

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Operations Specialist 3rd Class Leonel Yanez Operations Specialist 3rd Class Leonel Yanez (Right), from Huntington Park, Calif.,monitors a radar screen in the Combat Direction Center aboard the aircraft carrierUSS John C. Stennis (CVN 74).John C. Stennis is on a scheduled six -month deploymentto the western Pacific Ocean.These Brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives so that others

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(Photo Courtesy of Fort Drum Public Affairs) Forward Operating Base Loyalty, Iraq-Spc. Shawn Alms, from Rockford, Ill., conducts a dismounted patrol along the streets of cnetral Baghdad. Alms serves with Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 3 Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Multi - National Division- Baghdad. Chris recently informed me that I was

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Maxine on Minorities:We need to show more sympathy for these people. * They travel miles in the heat. * They risk their lives crossing a border. * They don't get paid enough wages. * They do jobs that others won't do or are afraid to do. * They live in crowded conditions among a people who speak a different language. * They rarely see their families, and they face adversity all day ~ every day.

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I recently found this in my email inbox (Thanks Joni)As I awaken, I thank God for allowing me a few hours of sleep and the prayers for all my military family members begin. "For Sue's son injured last week, for Donna's son who weeps because he carries the horrors of the war; for the wife of my son's friend who now must raise their sons alone; for all those who have asked for prayers, and most

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Pfc. Alan R. Blohm21 years old from Kenai, Alaska425th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Airborne Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry DivisionDecember 31, 2006Alan R. Blohm enlisted in the Army in 2004 because "He wanted to serve the country," his brother Jeremy said. "His grandfather had been in the Army, and it's just something he wanted to do."Blohm graduated in 2004 from Bay City Western

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The Order of the Spur is a Cavalry tradition in the United States Army. For a cavalry trooper (the word for Soldier in the Cavalry) to join the order of the spur, they must pass a series of tests set by their command culminating the final test--the spur ride. Once accomplished, the trooper is awarded spurs to be worn with their military uniform. A trooper may forgo the tests and join the order

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Cpl. Aaron L. Seal23 years old from Elkhart, Indiana6th Engineer Support Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces ReserveOctober 1, 2006With sleet gushing from gunmetal gray clouds, some 30 Marines standing in three trim lines saluted the U.S. flag that four of their brethren used to christen a new pole.A large engraved stone set at the base of the 38-foot pole explained the occasion:

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This Weeks Post Was Suggested By ElenaChief Master Sergeant Paul Wesley Airey "Chief Airey was an Airman’s Airman and one of the true pioneers for our service," said Gen. Norton Schwartz, Air Force Chief of Staff. "He was a warrior, an innovator… and a leader with vision well ahead of his time. His legacy lives today in the truly professional enlisted force we have serving our nation… and for

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Spc. Brian K. Baker27 years old from West Seneca, New York2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division(Light Infantry)November 07, 2004Near his hometown, the flag flew at half-staff outside the East Concord Volunteer Fire Department where Baker had been a junior firefighter. He joined the Army shortly after graduating from Springville-Griffith Institute in 1996 with the goal of

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Found this waiting in my inbox today. Wanted to share it:> The Old Man As I came out of the supermarket that sunny day, pushing my cart of groceries towards my car, I saw an old man with the hood of his car up and a lady sitting inside the car, with the door open. The old man was looking at the engine.I put my groceries away in my car and continued to watch the old gentleman from

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Sgt. Stephen Howell Sgt. Stephen Howell, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band percussionist, races a student at Palisades Elementary School in Pearl City, Hawaii during an 11-event circuit course Feb. 20. More than 20 Marines assisted local park volunteers with manning the different events.These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives so that others may enjoy the freedoms we get

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Early morning trip to the airport Last few minutes with the lil brothersSaying good bye to mom We put Chris on a plane yesterday morning and sent him back to the land of Snow aka Ft. Drum.Chris enjoyed 60 and 70 degree weather while he was home until Saturday night when all of a sudden we were hit with about an hours worth of sleet and snow. I couldn't help but wonder if the snow from Ft. Drum

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Make a Smilebox slideshow

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I received this story in an email today and thought it was worth sharing. I do not know who originally posted it.Subject: Marines - A story about 9/11 that you may have not heard!This came from a memorial ceremony here at NORTHCOM. Chaplain Robert Leivers led the group in aceremony here at the headquarters. During the ceremony, he relayed this little-known story from thePentagon on 9/11:"During

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Spc. Ross A. McGinnis19 years old from Knox, Pennsylvania1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry DivisionDecember 4, 2006 His mission was to patrol the streets of Adhamiyah in northeast Baghdad and find a place to put a 250-kilowatt generator that would provide electricity for more than 100 homes. But it's a mission he wasn't able to accomplish. Shortly after

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Kyle and Devin waiting at the airport Welcome home ScoutOpening his Sabre that we got him for ChristmasSo glad to have him homeWhat we did on TuesdayWe are so glad to have him home. I must admit that I spent Sunday morning watching him sleep for about 30 minutes. He is finally putting a little weight on and loves Ft. Drum (except for the cold) and everything about being a Cav Scout.I will post

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Sgt. Kelly Keck34 years old from West Liberty, Kentucky Secretary of the Army Pete Geren congratulates Sgt. Kelly Keck after presenting him the Purple Heart.On September 13, 2008, Sgt. Kelly Keck, a combat medic serving in Afghanistan, was wounded while trying to aid his fellow Soldiers who's truck had just been struck by an IED. "I stepped off the road to try to get to the side of the truck,

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HOOAHOur Soldier is flying home tonight for block leave. This is the first time we have seen him since graduation and we are so excited. The Welcome Home poster's are made and the camera batteries are charged.Since Chris was not home for Christmas, we have put up a small tree with all of his presents under it and spent time yesterday at Sam's Club picking up alot of his favorite food items.I will

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I have had so many people ask me what exactly is a Cav Scout.Thanks to another Cav Mom that is on GAP, I have the answer.What is a Cavalry ScoutA Cavalry Scout is the commander’s eyes and ears of the battlefield.To do this requires a unique soldier. He must be flexible, intelligent, resourceful, courageous, and crave danger to do the unique job of Scouting. The units are tightly woven groups,

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Yuma Proving Grounds are a distant sweet memory and things are back to normal and cold for Christopher and the rest of the 1-89 Cav Alpha Troop.They are back at Ft. Drum, settled in and looking forward to the Cavalry Ball and block leave which are both coming up in the next few weeks.Christopher was pinned today with his PVT2 and when I talked to him this afternoon he was in a great mood. Even

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