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FootyGI: Watch Front Line Military Videos

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footygi-military-videos.jpgThere's a new military video site on the Net.

It's raw. It's rough. And it's loaded with actual footage recorded by U.S. men and women serving on the front line.

 

An Excellent Book And A Great Movie That Future Marines -- And Their Loved Ones -- Will Enjoy

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Parents, friends, family members, and U.S. soldiers (current and former) have been sharing some great resources that others with a son or daughter, husband or wife in the Marines will surely appreciate.

Two that stood out from all the rest and made me want to know more were:

Jean's take on the movie "Ears, Open. Eyeballs, Click."

And...

Linda's recommendation to read a book called "BOOT".



Here's what I've learned about both, the movie and the book...

 

Fun New Gift Ideas For Military Soldiers And Their Family Members

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I found a bunch of fun gift ideas to include in care packages to U.S. military soldiers or to give to the spouse or family member of someone who is serving.

 

Support Our Troops: Send 'Em A Fun Holiday Care Package

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fun-care-package-for-soldiers.jpgLast year was the first time we sent a care package to U.S. soldiers we didn't even know.

We were inspired by all of the responses this article I wrote which included dozens of fun ideas for soliders' care packages.

So Jim & I went shopping with a couple hundred dollars... we loaded up the biggest box we could find... and mailed it off to some medics in Baghdad.

Our care package was very well received, so I thought I would share some of the items we included inside.

In case others are still looking for ideas...

 

What It's Like To Be A Marine In Boot Camp Training At Camp Pendleton

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Patti asked what it's like to graduate as a Marine from Camp Pendleton.

I haven't been there myself, so I can't provide the same photo tour like I did for Parris Island (here, here, and here).

But I can share with you some links to others' firsthand accounts of what the experience is like at Camp Pendleton.

 

Get Your Free 'Flat Daddy'

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Are you a military wife or a military husband?
Is your spouse currently deployed?
Do you have young children at home?
Would you like to have a life-size cut-out of your military spouse to incorporate into your daily life with your children?

...Flat Mommies and Flat Daddies to the rescue!

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photo by momsquawk
 

Gift Baskets To Send To Military APO's and FPO's

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Boredom Buster military care package. I've shared some tips for sending military care packages before.

...Tis the season! Time to start thinking of what you'll be sending your friends & loved ones again this year.

Here are some more fun ideas...

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Photos

  • Kids playing dress up for Thanksgiving Day. photo by adjustafresh
  • An example of a Thanksgiving Day coloring page that's been colored by a child. photo by kaylhew
  • A child at the computer playing kids games online. photo by kierkier
  • Kids wearing Thanksgiving pilgrim hats they made. photo by sgclark
  • A personalized gift basket. photo by maggi.m
  • A simple arrangement of nuts and candies makes a great hostess gift! photo by kevandem
  • Simple food items placed in a basket. photo by knitgirl63
  • A classy Thanksgiving hostess gift basket. This one contains all veggy items. photo by nutz the rookie
  • A centerpiece wreath that is similar to the leaf and scarecrow wreath described here. photo by Casey at the Bat
  • You can recreate this idea of red leaves in window panes. photo by doozzle
  • A red leaf acting as a suncatcher. photo by withrow


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