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Tommy by Rudyard Kipling
In the British military, “Thomas Atkins” was used somewhat like “GI Joe” or “John Doe”. It was a generic placeholder used for a regular soldier. …
Remote Control Pilots Suffer Stress
This shouldn’t be a surprise but the article acts like it is. “The Air National Guardsmen who operate Predator drones over Iraq via remote control, …
Human Statue of Liberty
Cool picture taken back in 1918! This is 18,000 men preparing for war in a training camp at Camp Dodge, Iowa. There are some other …
Malice or Stupidity?
One of my favorite quotes is Hanlon’s Razor: Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity. But yesterday I found this …
National Commemoration Day of the Fall of Baghdad (April 9)
All Americans are urged to join the nation in a moment of national reflection April 9 in remembrance of the 5th anniversary Iraqi Liberation Day …
Ben Stein on Troop Support
Ben Stein’s book “The Real Stars.” All of his proceeds go to TAPS.
What’s the Mission?
I’ve been carrying a copy of this letter around from an Air Force Project Warrior hand-out since back in the 1980’s. It is a reminder …
Message from Ben Stein to the US Military
Greetings From Rancho MirageBy Ben SteinTuesday Dear Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, National Guard, Reservists, in Iraq, in the Middle East theater, in Afghanistan, in the …
Doughboy Identified
In a first, the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command identified the remains of a World War I soldier. Pvt. Francis Lupo of E Company, 18th Infantry …
Honoring Army Service
The US Army has embarked on a campaign to thank all Army veterals from all generations. Called the “Freedom Team Salute Commendation,” it provides a …