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Happy Thanksgiving To The Troops

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , , , on November 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

In far away countries, many of our soldiers celebrate thanksgiving today in the absence of their loved ones. From small combat outposts to large forward operating bases, our hope today is that America’s bravest are able to relax and recuperate, as we are so thankful for their sacrifice. They are doing the hard, [...]

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PBS: Return of the Taliban

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , , on November 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Perhaps one of the most informative websites I’ve found for information on the Taliban operating in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Features include profiles of top commanders, rare footage shot in Waziristan and a detailed storyline of the rise and return of the Taliban. Click the picture to be [...]

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Portrait of a Patriot: My Cousin Tyler Davin

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , on November 16, 2009 | 2 Comments »

Today’s portrait comes from my cousin, Staff Sergeant Tyler Davin. Tyler and I joined the Iowa Guard together in 2004, although he was the first to actually sign the paperwork. Tyler is an outstanding combat medic who deployed to Iraq in 2006. Because of his deployment, he was unable to make our [...]

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Life In a Combat Outpost

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , on November 15, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

This is what life in a combat outpost (CoP) in Afghanistan’s northeastern provinces is like. It is both where and how the war is being fought daily.
I can expect that we will experience much the same next year.

HT: Michael Yon

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Gabe’s Promotion

Posted in Uncategorized on November 12, 2009 | 1 Comment »

At drill this past weekend, Gabe was promoted to First Lieutenant by his Battalion Commander. On his uniform, he will now wear a single black bar instead of the gold bar he wore as a Second Lieutenant. With his promotion comes more responsibility, as his 40 man platoon will be counting on him [...]

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LDAC Prep Book

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on November 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

When I attended LDAC in June 2007, I was blessed to be put under the leadership of MAJ Rodney Cruce, a tremendous Special Forces officer who has published a book that is sure to be an indispensable asset to every ROTC cadet. I can assure you that when someone like MAJ Cruce speaks, a [...]

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Ranger School Graduation

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , on November 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

When I fractured my ankle in August, three of my friends went on to Ranger School without me. Brady, SF Jeff and Elliott all graduated Ranger School this week. Congratulations guys!
SF Jeff sends this:
Just to give a Ranger school update, out of the 74, 16 will graduate first time through. [...]

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Happy Veteran’s Day

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , on November 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Today we honor our veterans, and we especially remember those who are currently serving in harm’s way. David Ignatius, writing in the Washington Post, has this to say of our Armed Forces:
Facing a new and disorienting kind of warfare, the military has learned and adapted. Rather than complain about their problems, soldiers have figured [...]

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She’s Special

Posted in Uncategorized on November 10, 2009 | 1 Comment »

You know your wife is special when you come home from lunch and discover that she’s purchased you a PlayStation3 and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. Wow!

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Portrait of a Patriot: 5 Things

Posted in Uncategorized, tagged , , on November 9, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Today’s portrait comes from my close friend, Staff Sergeant Adam Dunn. Adam and I have known each other from a very young age, as our parents are friends and we spent many days hunting and fishing in the beautiful Iowa outdoors. Adam is a combat medic and a great non-commissioned officer. He [...]

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