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Reservist Lost Arm, Then Reenlisted
Sgt. Charles K. Bartles first enlisted in the military eight years ago and renewed that commitment again Sept. 9 when he pledged to continue serving his country as a civil affairs specialist in the Army Reserve for six more years. But this time, Bartles didn't raise his right hand - he raised an ...
Men and Women in Iraq: Don't Count on Media to Tell Your Story
If you can convince a wacko desiring 70 virgins to detonate himself and a car bomb in Iraq, you're guaranteed to see your handiwork leading the nightly news from America. Then, the Democratic Party candidate wanting to replace the U.S. president you hate for standing up to your madness will perso...
Iraqi Prime Minister Thanks Soldiers on Capitol Hill
Ayad Allawi, the interim prime minister of Iraq, addressed Congress Sept. 23 and expressed his gratitude to America and its Soldiers. "We are succeeding in Iraq," Allawi said. "Thank you America. We know Americans have made enormous sacrifices. We promise you your sacrifices are not in vain."
Florida Soldiers Make Door-To-Door Deliveries in Wake of Hurricanes
Three days without power can wear anyone down, even those with an abundance of energy. As 19-month old, Julius Stanley looked at the box of Meals Ready to Eat (MRE's), his brother Javier, 6, and friend Alex, of Parker, Fla., curious as ever albeit a little weary, made their way to his side to hel...
Front Line Reservists Remember Those Lost Sept. 11
Reserve Sailors from the Naval Expeditionary Logistics Support Force (NAVALSF), stationed in and around Camp Patriot, Kuwait, joined together Sept. 11 to remember those lost during the terrorist attacks three years ago.
Ready to Go Anywhere Do Anything
Working "outside the wire" is not a term a human resource manager with the Oregon Department of Transportation (O-DOT) normally hears. For Lt. Cmdr. Brian Burleigh, it's business as usual. Stationed at Camp Butmir, near Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina, working "outside the wire," Burleigh job routin...
Clean Sweep: Reserve Squadron Claims 4 AFA Flying Awards
Accomplishments in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom earned one Air Force Reserve Command squadron four Air Force Association 2004 Aerospace Awards. The 711th Special Operations Squadron here received the Air Force Reserve Unit Award, Oustanding Reserve Aircrew Award, Lt. Gen. William...
Dire Straits for U.S. in Iraq?
Patsy Williams of Nashville knows the dire picture being painted by the news media and John Kerry of conditions in Iraq is not accurate. She has her won reporters on the ground in that country - men and women in uniform she has befriended for the past 15 months with boxes of goods and gratitude.
To Protect and Serve
As we honor the brave men and women of our armed forces who admirably perform their duties serving overseas, we must also pause and appreciate the contributions of American law enforcement officers who serve on the home front, ensuring the safety and security of our communities, and our nation. W...
Strength and Valor
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF) has announced the selection of Deputy Sheriff Chadwick E. Holdorf of the Green Lake County (WI) Sheriff's Office, as its Officer of the Month for June 2004. Deputy Holdorf has served with his department for five years.
