Feeds:
Posts
Comments

Archive for the ‘National Guard’ Category

How much can a 4 ft. by 3 ft. deep container hold?

Posted in Army, Army Bro's Afghanistan Adventure, Family, National Guard, Supporting the Troops on May 26, 2009 | 1 Comment »

I guess it depends on what you’re filling it with.  In this case…

Read Full Post »

CPT Black

Posted in Afghanistan, Army, Military, National Guard on May 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

I was conducting my usual news search this evening when I ran across this story not long after it was posted by The New York Times.  I couldn’t believe it.  This is wrong.  Just plain wrong.
U.S. Captain Hears Pleas for Afghan Detainee
New York Times
By RICHARD A. OPPEL Jr.
Published: May 24, 2009
GHAZNI, Afghanistan — Capt. Kirk [...]

Read Full Post »

An ETT in Afghanistan

Posted in Afghanistan, Army, National Guard on March 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Vampire 06 at Afghanistan Shrugged is a Team Chief for an Embedded Training Team with the Afghan National Army.  His latest post, What Price Victory for an Afghan ETT?, will give you an inside look at a little piece of COIN (Counterinsurgency).   While you’re there, be sure to read I Shoot You Because I [...]

Read Full Post »

FOB Lightning Volunteers Provide Humanitarian Assistance to Afghans

Posted in Afghanistan, Army, National Guard on February 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

“We are trying to help people anyway we can,” said Army Command Sgt. Maj. Richard Magnum, 3rd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division command sergeant major. “Whether we’re mentoring the ANA or giving them aid, it is part of being an American. It is what we do; we help people.”
<…>
“It defies belief of what they don’t have,” [...]

Read Full Post »

Happy Birthday National Guard

Posted in National Guard on December 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

December 13, 2008, is the 372nd birthday of the National Guard.  (The Tension via B5)

Thanks to all this country’s Citizen Soldiers, but especially our Citizen Soldier.  I am so proud of you!  Stay safe out there, ArmyBro!
Citizen Soldier

12:01 am EST (12/13/08 @ 5:15 am AFT)

Read Full Post »

“WARRIOR”

Posted in Music, National Guard on September 2, 2008 | 2 Comments »

Kid Rock.  Dale Earnhardt, Jr. The National Guard!

The full version, including the behind the scenes making of the music video, is at the National Guard Warrior page. Good stuff.  You can also download the song at the site.
10:04 am EST

Read Full Post »

Next Stop: Afghanistan

Posted in Afghanistan, Army, National Guard on August 29, 2008 | 1 Comment »

Well, not quite.  Click on the picture for the article.  Be sure to click “More Photos” to see all seven in the series. 

7:03 pm EST

Read Full Post »

Pre-training training is complete

Posted in Family, National Guard on August 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Our in-state training has come to a end. Over all good stuff that will get us ready for the “good stuff” at Riley. On Wednesday 1SG’s Wife and Spidermommy will take me down to CFMR to get our last briefing. 1SG’s Wife needs an ID too! The state will have a DAPS (Dog and Pony [...]

Read Full Post »

Another American Hero has slipped the bonds of earth

Posted in Army, Heroes, National Guard, Vietnam on August 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Edward W. “Too Tall” Freeman, born November, 1927, died on Wednesday, August 20, 2008 in Boise, Idaho.  He was laid to rest yesterday at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery.
Major Freeman was presented with the Medal of Honor by President Bush on July 16, 2001 for his actions on November 14, 1965 as a Captain with [...]

Read Full Post »

Training update

Posted in Family, National Guard on August 20, 2008 | 1 Comment »

I emailed Army Bro last night to see how things were going and to let him know I’d been thinking about him.  I heard back from him this morning:
Well, we’re halfway through our training here.  Since my last letter, we have done convoy, building clearance, infantry lanes, commo, and IED training, and received a briefing [...]

Read Full Post »

Older Posts »