Today’s Military News Roundup is dedication to those whom we lost in Afghanistan yesterday. Everything else really just seems so petty when the military community, especially the SEALs, suffered such a huge loss. It was the major story most of yesterday, and into this morning. You can pretty much take your pick where you read… read more »
Military News Roundup – July 31, 2011
2011
Today’s Military News Roundup is brought to you by governmental suck. -The government STILL can’t get their act together, and with only 3 days left (including today) there is no debt deal. When asked by troops in Afghanistan about pay, Adm. Mullen couldn’t even answer the question if troops will still get paid or not…. read more »
Military News Roundup – July 17, 2011
2011
- Army Sgt. 1st Class Leroy A. Petry received the Medal of Honor. It’s always a special occasion when a Medal Of Honor can be awarded to the person while they’re still living, and that’s exactly what SFC Petry is doing these days – living. Reading the articles about him are a great reminder of the… read more »
Military News Roundup – July 3, 2011
2011
-One Man Army will air on the Discovery Channel Wednesday July 13, 2011 from 10-11pm EST/PST. The series will pit four new contestants each episode against each other in challenges of speed, intelligence, and strength. Tune in to see the winner each episode. Each winner will receive $10,000 and the title of One Many Army…. read more »
Military News Roundup – June 26, 2011
2011
Today’s Military News Roundup is focused on the President’s speech from this week. While everyone else is focused on what he was saying about troop withdrawals from Afghanistan, this is what struck me: America, it is time to focus on nation building here at home. In this effort, we draw inspiration from our fellow Americans… read more »
Military News Roundup – June 19, 2011
2011
-First you have Adm. Mullen saying that troop pay cuts and health care premium increases are on the table in these troubled budgeting times. -Then Mullen says what a great beginning to the veteran support initiative. Read the article. I find it to be totally contradictory to the cutting troop pay rhetoric. Mullen will have… read more »
Military News Roundup- June 12, 2011
2011
-The Westin Copley Place is teaming up with FOX25 to provide a military couple with the wedding of their dreams on Veteran’s Day 2011. All active members of the United States Military with a Massachusetts or New Hampshire residency – Marines, Navy, Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, and National Guard – are qualified. In order to… read more »
Military News Roundup June 5, 2011
2011
-Taste of Home is donating 10 cents (up to $100,000) per click on their new Flag Cake recipe to the USO. The money will be used for military members to call home. Some interesting points: 10 cents equals 2 minutes of talk time. $1 equals 20 minutes of talk time. Promotion ends July 4, 2011… read more »
