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Happy Armed Forces Day

JayCee — Sat, 18 May 2013 11:25:37 +0000

To my brothers- and sisters-in-arms, happy Armed Forces Day to you today, and every day.

I'm Puttin' Up The Flag, One Man's Reasons Why [VIDEO]

CJ — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:40:42 +0000

A man reflects on why he’s puttin’ up the flag, and the freedom it symbolizes. As we approach Memorial Day in America, let’s try to remember that it may not be perfect, but this is still a pretty good place to live. And if you need reminding, watch this video. I’m Puttin’ Up The Flag

Soldiers Surprise Their Loved Ones Compilation [VIDEO]

JayCee — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:29:05 +0000

I never get tired of watching these: a video compilation of soldiers surprising their loved ones. (Via Youtube)

Acadiana Graduates/Military Enlistees Recognized

JayCee — Sat, 11 May 2013 21:39:29 +0000

Acadiana-area high school graduates who have decided to enlist in the United States Military were recognized today for their patriotism. “Our Community Salutes” of Acadiana held the 2nd Annual High School Enlistee Recognition Ceremony at the Petroleum Club of Lafayette, which included guest speakers, a mock ‘swearing-in’ ceremony, and a luncheon. “Our Community Salutes” of [...]

Soldier's Parachute Accidentally Deploys 'IN' Plane And Gets Sucked Out [VIDEO]

CJ — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:21:15 +0000

In this incredible video, a soldier’s parachute accidentally deploys inside the plane and in the blink of an eye, he was gone. And the whole thing was Caught On Video! This paratrooper was watching for the drop zone when his reserve parachute opened and the 5th Special Forces soldier was immediately sucked out of the [...]

Emotional Reunion Between Man and His Dying Dog May Leave You in Tears

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:00:43 +0000

There’s nothing like seeing an old friend. In this touching video shot in December, but uploaded this month, Navy Hospital Corpsman Eric Ralston returns home to Colorado from an eight-month tour in Guam to be greeted by the family dog, Kermie. It’s a pretty cool scene, but even more so because a month after Ralston [...]

Vicksburg, Mississippi's National Military Park [GALLERY]

JayCee — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 03:48:58 +0000

A recent trip afforded us the opportunity to visit Vicksburg, Mississippi’s National Military Park, which memorializes the battles and soldiers of the Civil War. I am just shy of being a ‘war buff’; what I mean is, I know a little about several wars, but not a whole lot on any particular war. Take, for [...]

Budget Cuts Put Halt To 'Fleet Week'

JayCee — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 23:58:35 +0000

Federal budget cuts are putting a damper on several events that help civilians get a glimpse into the lives of those who risk their lives for us every day. As Steve Wiley posted earlier today, the budget cuts have affected, so far, the United States Air Force Thunderbirds and the United States Navy Blue Angels; [...]

U.S. Navy 'Blue Angels' Grounded By Federal Budget Cuts

Steve Wiley — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:39:32 +0000

The Blue Angels have been performing around the world for more than 6 decades. Team members will be flying to maintain flight proficiency, but the six-jet exhibition team will not practice as a group for the remainder of the season.

Louisiana Soldier Killed In Afghanistan

Chris Reynolds — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:31:37 +0000

Chief Warrant Officer Bryan J. Henderson, 27, of Franklin, Louisiana is one of five servicemen and women killed in a helicopter crash in southern Afghanistan on March 11th.

This Is The Sign To Say Thank You To The People Defending Our Country [VIDEO]

CJ — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 01:47:42 +0000

This is the sign of how to say thank you to people defending our country. Please watch so if you ever see one you can say ‘Thank You’. This is certainly not a new video, but as we all celebrate music, food and Mardi Gras, let’s please remember why we can. The Sign To Say [...]

Is This Video Of Prince Harry Running After An Ice Cream Truck Real? [VIDEO]

CJ — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:05:05 +0000

Is this video of Price Harry running after an ice cream truck during the middle of an interview real? In the video, Price Harry is being interviewed in Afghanistan when he hears the sound of an ice cream truck. Without hesitation, he immediately abandons the interview, throws off the news crew microphone and runs after [...]

Wal-Mart Plans to Hire 100,000 Veterans

Chris Chaberski — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:03:45 +0000

The national unemployment rate spiked following the 2008 financial crash, and it has remained stubbornly high ever since. Unfortunately, it has been even worse for returning American servicemembers. Today, though, Wal-Mart announced a plan to hire 100,000 veterans over the next five years.

January 4 Update on the Sad Tale of 'Boz'

Debbie Ray — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 14:35:40 +0000

The Latest News on the Investigation

Retired General Norman Schwarzkopf Has Died

JayCee — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 00:34:38 +0000

According to the Associated Press and Huffington Post, retired General Norman Schwarzkopf died today at his home in Florida. He was 78.

(Via Huffington Post and Wikipedia)

West Point Jacket Found in Sandy Aftermath

JayCee — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 14:59:47 +0000

I guess that we are so ‘accustomed’ to hurricanes here in South Louisiana that when another area gets hit by one, we all say “we feel for you guys”, because, well, we know what it feels like.Portions of my childhood home in Abbeville would flood during some of the storms that came through, but we [...]

Jeepers Visit Louisiana Military Museum (Photos)

JayCee — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 15:26:58 +0000

In honor of Veterans’ Day, the Louisiana Jeepers organized a ‘ride’ to visit the Louisiana Military Museum at Abbeville’s Chris Crusta Memorial Airport on Saturday. Joined by members of the Cajun Jeepers Crue, the ride departed Broussard at 10am, driving Highway 90 to Highway 88 and then following the back roads, around Lake Peigneur to [...]

Turn That Halloween Candy Into Cash!

Steve Wiley — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:04:05 +0000

Do you cringe when your kids come home with “tons” of candy on Halloween? If battles ensue over its consumption, take heart. There’s a win-win scenario. It’s a sign of the times that entrepreneurial trick-or-treaters know there’s a quick and easy way to turn all that candy into cash. They can sell it to the [...]

Surprise Military Family Welcome Home [Video]

JayCee — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 02:00:09 +0000

I never tire of seeing one of our own, in uniform, making a surprise return from deployment.

I was able to surprise loved ones twice when I returned unexpectedly from an overseas assignment: one was at my sister's rehearsal dinner party for her wedding (both my mom and my sister were in tears, it was great!!); and the other time?

Care Package Drive For Our Veterans

JayCee — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 01:30:56 +0000

The Patriot Guard Riders are currently accepting donations for a Care Package Drive; they will be putting together care packages to be delivered to local veterans in the nursing homes in and around Acadiana. If you can, please donate items needed for the drive as a way of saying “Thank you” for the service the [...]