Big kudos to my hubby for planning an amazing night in the French Quarter for my birthday. He took care of ALL the details and did a spectacular job. We live about 40 minutes away from New Orleans and the French Quarter is now one my favorite non-beach destinations in the world. Never have I …
Last year around my 41st birthday, I hit the wall on a full-blown midlife crisis. Yep, “you are how old and have no career,” hit me like a lead brick! But, I persevered and came out better than ever. I tried joining the Army, went on job interviews, started training real hard and….I’ve never felt …
Cpl. Jason L. Dunham 22 years old from Scio, New York Rifle Squad Leader, 4th Platoon, Company K, Third Battalion, Seventh Marines (Reinforced), Regimental Combat Team 7, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced) April 22, 2004
A story, originally posted by one of my favorite people in the world has been brought to the mainstream media. Along the way it got lost in translation and now we need to help her undo damage that has been done. So…I ask you to go over to MaryAnn’s Soldiers’ Angels Germany blog and get …
“The Pacific transports you back in time to a war none of us can imagine. It also gives it a personal feeling with superb character development. If you do not have an appreciation for the Greatest Generation yet, this will seal the deal.” ~Greta “Hooah Wife” Perry~ Update: This series begins March 14th on HBO. …
“Despite author Ethan Brown’s political views interjected intermittently, Shake the Devil Off was an excellent read. Army life, war, PTSD, veterans issue, military suicides, New Orleans crime rates and culture were all captured and portrayed both fairly and accurately. Ethan handled the gruesome murder/suicide that lead him to write this book with the utmost respect. …
In my wildest 20 something and 30 something dreams, having a radio show was nothing that ever crossed my mind. Taking the airwaves at 40, with no radio experience seemed the impossible when I decided to do it. But, it happened and it was a blast! There were several people along the way who were …
My review of the soon to be released movie is up at my other blog, Hooah Wife and Friends. Now head on over there and read it:)
Hooah to St. Charles Parish School district for allowing military children to have excused absences for deployment and welcome home events. Now every school district in the USA, please follow suit!
Lance Cpl. Andrew Koenig It is hard to know whether Monday was a very bad day or a very good day for Lance Cpl. Andrew Koenig. On the one hand, he was shot in the head. On the other, the bullet bounced off him.
My pal TSO sent me this video this morning (not completely safe for work). I was thinking that this guy is way to good just to be just on You Tube and then he sent me another link and this guy has gone big time. Not only is the video freaking funny, but the guy …
Capt. Ferris W. Butler Capt. Ferris W. Butler, former platoon leader with D Company, 214th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain, 2nd Brigade Combat Team out of Fort Drum, N.Y., talks to the Soldiers at Morale, Welfare and Recreation east Feb. 5 at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. Butler, a Port Tobacco, Mass., native, participated in Operation Proper …