Throw Down Issued to Benefit Soldier's Angels
Thursday, March 4th, 2010 Posted in Doing Great Things | No Comments »UPDATE (as of 2206 hrs 3/4/2010): The current coin is at over $150. The $1000 is in the hole and you guys SO rock!! ~LL ------------ The hosts and producer of You Served radio show, CJ, Troy, and Marcus, ...
Comfort Our Troops Initiative
Saturday, January 30th, 2010 Posted in Doing Great Things | 4 Comments »Sleepy’s, the mattress retailer, is partnering with Give2TheTroops to give the men and women who serve our country a little piece of home. Beginning January 28, consumers who visit a Sleepy’s store and purchase a Tempur-Pedic pillow will automatically send ...
We Will Remember Them
Sunday, December 27th, 2009 Posted in Doing Great Things | 6 Comments »On Sunday 1st November the recording of 'We Will Remember Them' took place at Abbey Road Studios with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Pipes & Drums from the Scottish Regiments. Artists on the track include Michael Bolton, Robin Gibb, Paul ...
Operation Love From Home NEEDS You
Saturday, November 7th, 2009 Posted in Doing Great Things | 2 Comments »The Mission: To collect Christmas/Holiday cards, candy canes, and other festive holiday decorations & goodies for American troops serving all over the world, to let them know that we are thinking of them during the holiday season and have not ...
USO and VAULT Partner on Campaign to Send Messages of Support to U.S. Troops
Friday, November 6th, 2009 Posted in Doing Great Things | No Comments »The approaching holiday season is a time of hope and family for millions of Americans, but hundreds of thousands of U.S. troops stationed around the world will likely celebrate far from home again this year. In an effort to boost ...
Survival Straps
Friday, November 6th, 2009 Posted in Doing Great Things | 3 Comments »One of YOU recently entered me into a contest over at www.SURVIVALSTRAPS.com to win one of their bracelets. Well, my name was chosen, much to my surprise. I had never heard of the company. But, I looked ...
The Warrior Song
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 Posted in Doing Great Things | 3 Comments »This song kicks arse!! The song is available on iTunes and all profits from the sale of it are donated to the Armed Forces Relief Trust. www.thewarriorsong.com
Support Valour-IT
Saturday, October 24th, 2009 Posted in Doing Great Things | No Comments »Valour-IT kicks off October 26 to November 11 (Veterans Day)! This friendly, spirited game raises money for technology that reconnects wounded warriors with the wider world and supports their recovery. Obviously, ASP is supporting Team Army. While all ...
Update on Sears' Heroes At Home Program
Wednesday, October 21st, 2009 Posted in Doing Great Things | 8 Comments »WHO: Sears is pleased to announce that due to overwhelming interest in the Heroes at Home(sm) Wish Registry they have extended the deadline for military families to participate so that even more wishes can be fulfilled this holiday season. ...
Obama Awards Presidential Unit Citation to A Trp, 1st Squadron, 11th ACR
Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 Posted in America's Finest, Doing Great Things | 7 Comments »The president today awarded the Presidential Unit Citation to A Trp, 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment for their actions during Vietnam. This is a big honor. My unit received the citation from President Bush when we returned ...
Doing Great Things
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009 Posted in Doing Great Things | 2 Comments »U.S. Soldiers with 30th Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division hand out toys to children during a human terrain team site survey mission in Kilabeen, Iraq, Sept. 15, 2009. (DoD photo by Spc. Benjamin Boren, U.S. Army)
Milblogger Running For Office
Friday, September 18th, 2009 Posted in Doing Great Things | 4 Comments »NOTICE TO MY MINDERS AND CRITICS: DODD 1344.10, which the IG errantly found me in violation of, specifically states that "A member of the Armed Forces on active duty may...express a personal opinion on political candidates and issues, but ...
The Loss of a Devil Dog
Monday, September 14th, 2009 Posted in America's Finest, Doing Great Things, Military Perspective | 8 Comments »I want to personally thank everyone that took the time to send Josh a card while he was fighting for his life in the hospital. Many of you sent letters, ecards, and some called personally. Unfortunately, I have ...
Devil Dog Fighting For Life
Wednesday, September 9th, 2009 Posted in America's Finest, Doing Great Things | 5 Comments »Ladies and Gentlemen, It almost feels like milbloggers are under attack by nature, health, or the enemy lately. Unfortunately, I have another terrible story to tell you about. Some of you may have read "Devil Dog's War" ...
The Real America – Sgt. Mike Minard Build Brigade
Tuesday, August 25th, 2009 Posted in Doing Great Things | 1 Comment »This is from Day 1 in the building of a new home for Wounded Warrior SGT Mike Minard. There are so many people doing such great things with their own time and their own money for our troops. ...
