Do you remember what you were doing on September 11, 2001? Here it is years later, and I can remember EXACTLY what I was doing on that day. As I’m sure you can, too. Here’s my recollection of that tragic day’s events.
Military: Support Our Troops - Category Archives
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!
Arriving At Marine Boot Camp …A Photo Tour
Here’s a behind-the-scenes tour of the barracks, training grounds, Commissary, and all of the steps that a new recruit goes through the moment the bus drops them off in front of the Receiving Station at Parris Island.
Little-Known Facts About Marine Boot Camp At Parris Island
Here are a few 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 had a big effect on me. He became a basically-trained Marine on Friday, August 18, 2006, part of ‘M’ Company, Third Battalion, Platoon 3068. Here’s 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. Regardless, it’s an interesting movie… a docu-drama on the search for Osama bin Laden.
Jarhead: The Movie & The Book Highlighting Anthony Swofford’s Personal Experiences As A U.S. Marine
I remember hearing about Anthony Swofford’s U.S. Marine story on a talk show years ago. Recently his movie, ‘Jarhead’ opened on the big screen… And his book is now available called ‘Jarhead: A Marine’s Chronicle of the Gulf War and Other Battles’. Here are some interesting one-on-one interviews with Anthony Swofford about the movie AND his book…
Before You Send Care Packages To U.S. Military Soldiers…
Did you know that you can get free envelopes and supplies to ship items to U.S. Soldiers? In fact, there are some things you should consider when sending care packages over the holidays. Here are some 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!
Welcome Home, Soldier
A picture I took of a soldier’s homecoming in Franklin, Tennessee. The neighbors welcome their soldier home.
1000 Words From Iraq: Soldiers’ Personal Journals
A young U.S. Army soldier journals about her experiences in Iraq in her blog.
