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A Poem in Tribute to our Servicemen and Servicewomen

Just before the end of the Vietnam War, a backyard business had been doing custom-made wall plaques and name plates for American servicemen of Clark Air Base in Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines.

Discounts and benefits for military families.

Memorial Day weekend is a time to celebrate freedom and honor the price that servicemen and women have paid for the freedoms we cherish. We'll join the Georgia Memorial Day Ceremony on Thursday, visit Stone Mountain Sunday, and kick back and do some fishing on Monday.

While watching the spectacle of fifteen British servicemen kidnapped, apparently with impunity, by the Iranians and held hostage while Prime Minister Blair fumed impotently (so far), I began to wonder what other British statesmen would have done.

There are several places and services that offer special discounts to any serviceperson and their families

It is a New Year. The year began with a milestone. 3,000 servicemen and women, 3,000 American Citizens have died in Iraq.

I recently set out to write an article about how the war in Iraq is affecting the families of American servicemen and women. My first step in researching this issue was to contact a dear friend whose nephew would soon ship out to Iraq. After seeing her ne

The Korean War ended in 1953. Those servicemen who paid the ultimate sacrifice in Korea should not be forgotten. This article relates how you can keep their memory and spirit alive.

The popular western belief and concept of a Geisha, literally translated as "one who serves," sprang from stories that American servicemen brought home after being stationed abroad in Japan following the end of World War II.

Now you can make a worthwhile donation that will benefit America's servicemen and their families, without spending a dime. Donate your frequent flyer miles!

The government is calling for more troops in Iraq, but where will they get them? Bribery may be a tactic. . .

Wondering what to send your soldier or airman? Here are a few guidelines on sending packages.

Silver Lake located in Michigan is a wonderful lakeside town with a seaside atmosphere.

Recently former House Majority Leader Tom Delay opined the following in the wake of the fall of Don Imus: since the Left was successful in taking down Don Imus, it was time for good conservatives to take down Rosie O'Donnell.

Apparently, the three American soldiers who were kidnapped in the ambush South of Baghdad over the weekend have become the tool for Al Qaeda's vengeance.

American Forces Teach the Young men of Iraq to be Trustworthy and Resourceful

Reasons on why some people just dont give tips.

Looking for a decent meal? Try Outback Steakhouse...but don't get your hopes up for too much true Australian food.

North Korea and the United States are close to reaching an agreement regarding UN inspections. The remaining issue is the release of funds that were frozen back in September 2006.

How the tuition assistance program and e-learning is changing how the military thinks

helpful books for wives of deployed or deploying servicemembers

Books for wives of service members.

A look at SV-40 and its connection to cancer

Reviews of helpful books for the military wife.

Marine's from all over the country are in a rush to get their tattoos of choice in an effort to beat the Sunday deadline of a new policy that bans any new, extra-large tattoos below the elbow or knee.

You know that creeping feeling that things are out of control? Well, apparently it's just as easy to ignore as election fraud, global warming, peak oil, corporate rulership, the rape of the constitution, broken government...

The active duty military is being stretched to the limit by the war on terror at the same time service members are being discharged in record numbers under "don't ask, don't tell."

The United States underwent a resurgence in all areas of life and economy following World War II. This paper discusses this "golden age" of the American experience.

The article examines the health benefits and risks of caffeine and how moderation is key.

Secretary of the Army Frances J. Harvey resigned today over poor conditions revealed at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center.

Some people decry humiliation or mere imprisonment as torture while turning a blind eye to genuine suffering and the ultimate eradication of human life.

Why Vietman veterans and memories of that war still rankle an d why there is bitterness about the lack of acceptance of the military's contribution

This article shares information on human experimentation in the United States over the course of the last 100 years.

there are many programs to assist citizens in showing gratitude and support

The homosexual community is offended by General Pace's comments and the public in general has forgotten the real reason behind "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."

Republican Presidential candidate Sam Brownbeck, a United States Senator from Kansas, said Iran might one day attack America or Israel with a nuclear bomb. He said everything possible should be done to keep Iran from developing nuclear weapons.

An explanation of the history and purpose of EchoTaps worldwide.

Originally, Memorial Day was a day to honor deceased Civil War soldiers.

The US healthcare system is mainly funded privately and only about 1/3 of the population receive some kind of public health insurance provided by the federal and state governments. There are however some public clinics for those living in underserved regions

Iran 2006 & some future facts or predictions.

Discussing the life behind the oldest and most time honored tradition in Japanese culture.

Women in the United States have long fought for the right to be included in many facets of society, from the right to vote to breaking into professions like the medical field and other traditionally all-male fields

More from my Royal Air Force days 1953 - 1960

Red Cross Scam Strikes at Military Personnel and their Families, using fear to gain information needed to commit identity theft.

Great memories

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. is an unforgettable sight. Even though I don't know anyone who is listed on The Wall, as it's more commonly called

The second part of a brief series of biographical sketches of the First Ladies of America

A brief overview of the Lowe's Home Improvement Store in Wheelersburg, Ohio

As food is an important part of a culture, there is one type of food in the form of a soup that is pretty important to Vietnamese history and culture let alone the ethnic cuisine.

I find that there are many adults as well as high school students who do not know how a bill becomes a law.

This research paper takes a look at the history and effectiveness of racial profiling and examines racial profiling at it is used in today's society.

Will the U.S. dollar coins be replaced by $2 coins?

. A toy company in Connecticut, named Herobuilders, has started making special Action Man figures modeled on photos of soldiers, along with a voice message for their families.

Akron knows what to do when July 4th of July lands in the middle of the week. As the saying goes, when life gives you lemons; make lemonade.

This article is a list of my favorite kid shows that my children love as well! They are all educational and entertaining for kids and even me upon occasions!

The Secretary of the Army submitted his resignation amid Walter Reed allegations.

A Nobel Peace Prize nominee with a sense of humor and demonstrated leadership ability: Bill Richardson just may fill the bill as next President of the United States of America.

It amazes me that in a time when the public is aggravated with our lawmakers for not listening to us we downplay it when they do listen to us. The House of Representatives heard our outrage, agreed with us, and acted quickly...

On Tuesday, May 22nd, I shook hands with a future President of the United States of America- Senator Barack Obama.

The History of the United States Disciplinary Barracks: Part One

A look at how technology has improved the communication between service men and their families.

The ACLU has filed a lawsuit asserting that a new law that makes it a crime to sell products with the names of dead soldiers violates the constitution, and, specifically, the rights of Flagstaff businessman Dan Frazier, the Arizona Daily Star is reporting.

When it comes to liberal documentaries, the standard operating procedure of conservatives is to attack the messenger and ignore the facts.

Since the first prehistoric man domesticated dogs, they have served as a hunters, protectors, and companions.

Prosecution by the U.S. Department of Justice of ill marijuana users, followed by stiff prison sentences, is causing many states and the general public to demand changes.

No more humping the floor, no more going halfway down; the proper way to perform a pushup as taught to me by a marine and a retired paratrooper.

This is an essay that looks at the man and his views on health care.

Many professional athletes complain about the way that they are getting treated. These complaints vary from the money that they are making in their contract to how much time they are getting in the spotlight.

For those who wish to show their support in a way that is different from yellow ribbons and bumper stickers, the Department of Defense sponsors a web site that is full of resources from scholarships for military children to computers and phone cards.

Soldiers who fought in previous wars, like WWII, suffered from PTSD, but little was known about it at that time and less on how to treat it. The soldiers returing from Iraq now have treatment options, but are being denied treatment.

It is difficult to see everything in Washington, D.C., but it's easy to see a lot. There are 15 Smithsonian Museums and many famous memorials and monuments.

Maastricht is an unusual, almost "unDutch" city, and its location is the reason. It rests in a finger of land in the southeast of Holland, almost totally surrounded by Belgium and Germany.

The life of African American Soldiers during the Civil War was brutal. Life as a soldier during the Battle of Gettysburg was very demanding.

The Westboro Baptist Church of Topeka, an organization led by Fred Phelps (a man who, for all intensive purposes, is the Antichrist) have decided to go around protesting soldier's funerals because a) they love God and b) they really hate faggots.

At the start of World War I, President Wilson was committed to staying out. However, when American ships were sunk by German U-boats, Americans were sent to help end the struggle.

The liner was bought by the City of Long Beach and permanently docked for use as a tourist attraction, city icon, hotel, convention center and museum.

A short dive into the department of cinema to understand the business of film in Ghana and surrounding African countries.

Recently coming from a ten day trip to Israel with my family, it struck me as odd to see a country bustle and move as if nothing had happened. The streets were filled with tourists and locals, the markets were crowded and business was going on as usual.

Advance peek at The Sentinel (2006) on DVD, focusing on the special features.

That dorky looking neo-nazi who hosts The Point at the end of your local newscast isn't some local looney. He's a Vice President with the huge conglomerate that owns your local station. And he's taking precious time away from your local news.

A man's view of Hollywood's exploitation of a National tragedy

People become like parrots when you announce you're headed to Nova Scotia. They cock their heads in bird-like fashion and repeat back, "Nova Scotia?" When it comes to travel, many in the United States overlook our northern neighbors.

Virtually anyone who has even a passing interest in American history, or Japanese history for that matter, knows the date of December 7, 1941, and the famous words of A

The time period of this piece will start in the early 1950's and extend into the next century. This paper will reflect upon the four principles of the No Child Left Behind Act and will present an essay on contemporary school reform.

If you believe that lying about a war that has killed over 2000 Americans should create as much outrage among lawmakers as lying about one's sex life, then it's time you joined the impeach Bush movement. Find out where to get the facts.

The session long project will consist of five sections. Each section will lead into the next as the topic of school reform is discussed. The time period of this piece will start in the early 1950's and extend into the next century.

Critics may call them a passing fad, but rubber wristbands are more than that. Wearing them is a civilizational need!

In June of 1950, the last-ranked team at the World Cup, the Americans, faced off against the best, the English. The results were so shocking that the world press believed it was a hoax.

A quick history including many of the social aspects of this great empire. Includes references to many other empires to fully tell of the history.

This look into the history of the food we know as pizza offers interesting insights into just what and how pizza came to be.

On December 7, 1941, Americans experienced a tragic moment in their history as the Japanese military attacked Pearl Harbor initiating a war in the Pacific. The Japanese people immediately became a target of harsh American criticisms and actions.

A guide to Silky Terriers.

Why Bob Hope was unique in his life and comedic style, and what made him the universally acclaimed and adored actor he became.

The Potter hearings of 1953 documented horrible abuse and murder that our soldiers endured at the hands of the North Koreans and Chinese. This article reveals the torture and killing of American forces, something that nobody was ever held accountable for.

Teddy Roosevelt's wild charge up San Juan Hill was legendary. Why then did it take over 100 years for him to be awarded the medal of Honor, the one thing he wanted most? This article relates that story and how it had a happy, if belated, ending