My brother is leaving Yemen on the 26th for Iraq. Not happy bout that. he's contract for DOD.

Amen brother. Just be there, that's all, just be there.

Contractor in Yemen? dude he'll be fine... and he'll also come home loaded, hit him up for a loan when he gets back.

He's heading to Iraq. They are in the middle of a civil war. You can get it from all sides.

Well its certainly never "good to go" in that country, but unless the news outlets are completely ignoring the situation (admittedly a distinct possibility)... its not nearly as bad as the true war years.

Ie; all of the logistics have long been in place to ensure the smooth arrival of whatever kind of contracting work his brother does... one of my closest cousins has spent 2+ years there as an airplane mechanic, and while he's in no hurry to go back he admits that they are catered to in every way possible.

Far more than our warriors, that's for sure.

No doubt.

WWII vet was cheering on runners at a race to benefit the Pat Tillman charity. Spontaneously the runners started coming over and thanking him for his service.

The 408K Race in San Jose is already an inspiring event. The annual 8-kilometer run benefits the Pat Tillman Foundation, which funds scholarships for military veterans. This year, runners made it all the more memorable with a spontaneous tribute to a 95-year-old World War II veteran who had come out in his full uniform to cheer them.

San Jose Mercury News reporter Julia Prodis Sulek captured the stirring salute Sunday as runners shook the hand of Joe Bell and thanked him for his service.

Best quote I've heard was from a runner..........He was the greatest generation. We can only hope for 2nd place.
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Another of the greatest generation is gone. "Wild Bill" from easy company portrayed on "Band of Brothers".

http://www.cnn.com/2014/03/09/us/ban...-veteran-dies/

(CNN) -- William Guarnere, a World War II veteran popularized by the "Band of Brothers" miniseries, has died. He was 90.


Guarnere was rushed to a hospital early Saturday morning and died of a ruptured aneurism that night, his son, William Guarnere Jr., told CNN.
"He lived a good life. He traveled a lot. He pretty much did everything he could have done," the son said Sunday.


During the war, Guarnere earned the nickname "Wild Bill." He lost a leg trying to save a friend on the battlefield.


The HBO miniseries was based on a book by Stephen E. Ambrose.
It told the story of Easy Company, 506th Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division, U.S. Army. Guarnere was played by actor Frank John Hughes.
The family is planning a funeral this week in Philadelphia, where Guarnere was born and lived most of his life, his son said.


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All the pride in the world for our military!

You got that right. You voluntarily put yourself in harms way for your country, you should feel the pride. Those of us that are fat asses civilians sitting back here in the USA safely while your up on that wall need to make sure its recognized and appreciated.

For those who served their country honorably and gave their lives for their country. We remember and honor those heroes.
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Bump for Memorial Day.

I found the following worth reproducing and thought that this would be the perfect place to ask for help on behalf of U.S.M.C. Sgt Andrew Tahmooressi:

Excerpt:
According to an exclusive interview with Fox News, Sgt. Tahmooressi said prison guards tortured and beat him and stripped naked and chained him to a bed. Many other media outlets and multiple international organizations included such coverage in their reports.

Sgt. Tahmooressi served two tours of duty in Afghanistan. In that time, he survived when an IED hit his truck. Now it is time to serve him.

PLEASE SIGN THE PETITION TO THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION TO:

Demand Release of U.S.M.C. Sgt. Tahmooressi

May 31 deadline to file the required petition ends tonight.

https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/pet...nment/qslJk2Xd



FYI: One of America's important ally in the Greater Middle East region asked why President Obama remained silent when it came to one of their own.


We should stop all U.S. mail into Mexico - Then close the border until they free Sgt. Tahmooressi. Imports from Mexico to the U.S. totaled $293 billion in 2012.

Thank you to all who have served our country!

Props to all the Service men who have put themselfs in harms way. Thanks to all who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

Post of the day/week/year........