Military: Support Our Troops

Unique ways to share random acts of kindness with U.S. Military Soldiers. Whether you know someone who’s in the military and you want to send them a care package, or you’re looking for a U.S. soldier to send a package to… start here!

A Soldier’s Story: Military Blogs

In honor of our U.S. military men & women on Veterans Day, I read a number of great military blogs. I've been keeping a list of my favorites. Now it's time to share...

Do You Remember?… What Were You Doing On September 11th?

Do you remember what you were doing on September 11, 2001? I can remember EXACTLY what I was doing and I'm sure you can too. Here's my recollection...

Arriving At Marine Boot Camp …A Photo Tour

A behind-the-scenes tour of the barracks, training grounds, Commissary, and what a new recruit goes through when the bus drops them off at the Parris Island Receiving Station.

Little-Known Facts About Marine Boot Camp At Parris Island

Some interesting things I've learned from having a nephew in the Marines... some little-known facts about going through Marine Boot Camp at Parris Island SC

What It’s Like To Graduate From Marine Boot Camp …A Photo Tour

My nephew's graduation from Marine Boot Camp on August 18, 2006. ('M' Company, Third Battalion, Platoon 3068). How things looked, from a proud Aunt's perspective...

Movie Review: September Tapes

Watch the movie September Tapes and try to determine if it's 'real' or not. It's an interesting movie... a docudrama about the search for Osama bin Laden.

Jarhead: The Movie & The Book Highlighting Anthony Swofford’s Personal Experiences As A U.S. Marine

I love Anthony Swofford's U.S. Marine movie and book (both titled, Jarhead). Some interesting one-on-one interviews with Anthony Swofford about the movie & book

Before You Send Care Packages To U.S. Military Soldiers…

You can get free envelopes and supplies to ship items to U.S. Soldiers! Little-known facts about sending items to military men and women overseas.

Great Ideas For U.S. Soldiers Care Packages

Everything you need to know about sending care packages to U.S. soldiers... from the best places to buy unique items that only a solider could love to ideas of things you can pick up yourself. Whatever you decide to stuff inside a care package, you can bet that a U.S. Soldier will love ya for it!

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