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Troop Reads Valentine's Day Note [PHOTO]

John Riggs — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:13:59 +0000

I just saw this picture and thought I'd share it. Happy Valentine's Day from all of us here to you and yours where ever they may be!

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10 Heartwarming Holiday Soldier Homecomings

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 22:01:01 +0000

The Christmas season is the happiest time of year. We get to spend extra time with our family and friends, and there are endless supplies of cookies. While these few weeks are filled with tons of cheer, it's also the sappiest time of year, especially in the good ol' USA. It's the ideal time for overseas military men to surprise their loved ones, and of course, create tearjerker alert YouTube videos of it all.

Wounded Soldier Reunites With Dog Found in Afghanistan [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:18:12 +0000

While on tour of duty in Afghanistan, soldier Donny Eslinger adopted an adorable dog that he named Smoke-pup Barbarian. But after he was critically wounded during a mortar attack and shipped to Germany, Eslinger was forced to leave the pooch behind. But thanks to the efforts of an organization called The Puppy Rescue Mission, Eslinger [...]

Kids Learn How To Do Push-Ups From Military Dad [PHOTO]

John Riggs — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:52:25 +0000

I saw this picture and thought it was cute enough to share. I like how the baby has better posture than the older sister.

Air National Guard Near Spokane Going to Afghanistan

92.9 The Bull — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:08:59 +0000

National Guard members stationed at Fairchild Air Force Base outside of Spokane are headed to Afghanistan, according to a press statement released today. The Washington Air National Guard’s 141st Civil Engineer Squadron is made up of about 50 citizen soldiers expected to construct “forward operating bases.” They are expert in construction, carpentry, plumbing, and heating/air [...]

Former Marine Can't Stop Sending Spam to Troops Overseas

Kathy Landin — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:43:10 +0000

Most of us get annoyed when we receive spam, but one Maryland man has spent countless hours and money sending Spam to troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan so they can have a little bit of home while they’re away.

Dogs Welcome Home Soldiers In Heartwarming Montage [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:54:00 +0000

Is there anything more adorable than a dog greeting its owner? How about a dog greeting its owner after they return home from military deployment? We dare you to watch this supercut of lovable pooches welcoming their owners home from military service and not get choked up.

U.S. Troops To Leave Iraq By Year's End

tomreddick — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:46:07 +0000

It’s about time!!! The United States will withdraw all troops from Iraq at the end of the year and engage in a “normal relationship” with Iraq, President Obama announced Friday. “After nearly nine years, America’s war in Iraq will be over,” Obama said. But as the country marks the end of the war, Obama said [...]

Army Dad Surprises Daughter at Spelling Bee After Returning From Iraq [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:51:13 +0000

Get ready for your heart to melt! This Army dad surprised his nine-year-old daughter at a spelling bee in Boca Raton, FL after a 10-month tour of duty that separated him from his family, ‘Today‘ reports. Skylar Johnson was asked to spell the word “sergeant” during an elementary school spelling competition. And once she did [...]

Support The Troops

tomreddick — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:25:17 +0000

I just saw this story and had to repost it for all of you. I know you love our troops as much as Cefus and I do.

Any American can help Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors and Marines stay connected this Fourth of July by sending All-Services Exchange long-distance calling and gift cards to those who will mark the holiday far from home