I have felt sick over this since it hit the news and was unable to make myself write about it. We were stationed at Fort Hood from 2000-2002. The community was like no other and even though I did not live on post, the entire off-post community was military and gave you that sense of …
I really have been ignoring this whole hurricane/storm thing. I already sent 2 kids of to school and just got a call from the Parish that the kids will get out of school 3 hours early. Guess this puts a kink in my plans for today. I better hit the grocery store as the cupboards …
Update: Here is the link to the video. It will get toasty on air this week! What started as a PTA suggesting school uniforms for Williams Middle School in Huntsville, Alabama has grown into a huge ordeal. My confirmed guest as of now will be Emily Grisham of A Soldiers’ Perspective. Emily and her husband …
I’ll be a little busy this Friday and Saturday, spending my time at the National WWII Museum for the Grand Opening of the new theater. I’ll be picking up Sir JJ at 6:45 in the AM on Friday so we can get there and park for the festivities. Spending the day with him is always …
My heart goes out to all of those in the Fort Hood Community right now. This is a true tragedy. Please send thoughts and prayers. If you would like to offer help, please go to Soldiers’ Angels and see what you can do to help.
Help get the New Orleans Veteran’s Day Parade back up to pre-Katrina attendance! When: Friday November 13th Where: Superdome Plaza Level by Vietnam Memorial Statue Time: 9:30 ceremony followed by a street parade Route: Veterans_Day_Parade_2009 The Veteran’s Day National Committee, Department of Veterans Affairs selected New Orleans as a Regional Site for the observance of …
Enjoy! Congressman Jospeh Cao, local blogger Chris Johnston and Spirit of America with Colonel (R) David Couvillon
This Week’s Post Was Written By Greta Col. Henry J. Cook Past National Commander, Military Order of the Purple Heart, after serving over fifteen years with MOPH, gaining invaluable experience while in the positions of National Aide-de-Camp, Chapter Commander, Region Commander, National Junior Vice Commander and National Senior Vice Commander.
If you have leftover Halloween candy, how about sending it to the troops? Not only will deployed heroes enjoy the treats, but often times they pass them out to local children to improve relations. Our military men and women deployed around the world always enjoy candy in their care packages, and this is the perfect …
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We received this letter today: Dear Brett & Greta, Last year you sent me a card while I was recovering from wounds I suffered in Afghanistan. Sorry it has taken me so long to write but I want to thank you for the cards and kind words. These cards got me through the hard part. …
Go see what is going on and hint hint – you may recognize the person in the video.
I’ll write more later – MWAH! Here ya go
Angel Amy sent me this video clip in which her fiance’, Kevin Workman was being discussed. Project Valour-IT helps get technology to heroes like Kevin. The handheld GPS units really help those with TBI as they often have trouble with directions. Please consider donating a little bit today as 100% of your proceeds will go …
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