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Military 'Hubbard's Cupboard' Is Something All Of Us Can Help With Through August

Charley Barnes — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:53:34 +0000

There are many organizations who focus on the needs of our Military men and woman regardless of deployment or being state-side. American Military Family is one of the best and today I want to introduce you to The Landstuhl Hospital Care Project.

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Do You Support Red Shirt Friday? [POLL]

Charley Barnes — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 21:23:49 +0000

It's 'Red Shirt Friday' and if you're not sure what that is, then read on my friends.

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Here Is A Great Example Of Why Reading The Fine Print Is Important

Charley Barnes — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 23:41:39 +0000

I think in today's digital fueled society, we tend to take shortcuts with just about everything; especially when it come to reading. Take this sign for example.

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War Hero's Come In Both Sexes From The Past 150 Years – Share Your Story

Charley Barnes — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 01:00:03 +0000

A few weeks ago I wanted to start a feature that honored those in our lives who served in the military either recently or years ago. It's true that most, if not all who served our country, really don't want or care for any recognition but that doesn't mean that friends, family and loved ones can't say thanks.

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No One 'Killed In Action' For Second Week In A Row – Week 6 [VIDEO]

Charley Barnes — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 23:06:18 +0000

Typically, this is where you would see my Monday "Killed In Action" Honor Post. From what I can tell, without lots of research, today marks the second week in a row, in over 3 years, that not one single soul lost his/her life while fighting overseas; something we can all be thankful for. We can also be thankful for this...

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American Military Family Getting Ready To Kick Off Their S.O.S. Program

Charley Barnes — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 01:39:39 +0000

Yesterday I wrote a post about what great things American Military Family does and that they were getting ready to unleash a new program called S.O.S.

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10 Heartwarming Holiday Soldier Homecomings

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 22:01:01 +0000

The Christmas season is the happiest time of year. We get to spend extra time with our family and friends, and there are endless supplies of cookies. While these few weeks are filled with tons of cheer, it's also the sappiest time of year, especially in the good ol' USA. It's the ideal time for overseas military men to surprise their loved ones, and of course, create tearjerker alert YouTube videos of it all.

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Tis' the Season: For God and Country [VIDEO]

D Dennison — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 18:42:14 +0000

And you thought it was just a deck of cards!

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A Soldiers Silent Cry 5K is This Saturday

Charley Barnes — Thu, 17 May 2012 02:50:04 +0000

It's time for the 2nd Annual "A Soldiers Silent Cry" 5k this Saturday. The 5K event is to support and bring awareness of the petition called “A Soldiers Silent Cry”. {The previous link will take you directly to the petition sight.} This petition was started in July 2010 by Izzy Larson after the loss of a family member, SPC. Nicholas Larson.

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Let's Remember Those 'Who Gave All' [VIDEO]

Charley Barnes — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:27:43 +0000

I see so many people these days posting something in support of our military on a daily basis. But when a soldier pays the ultimate price and lays down his life protecting the freedom of our great country it goes largely unnoticed and that is about to change with me. Each week I am going to post the names of those "who gave all" so we can remember them. Every name has a link you can click to put a face to the name! Please start the Taps video as you scroll through the names and the end video will bring goosebumps and tears as well!

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Recipe Rescue: 24 Days of Thanksgiving; Giving Thanks

D Dennison — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:53:30 +0000

As mama get's up with the chickens and the little ones slumber away, the house fills with the warmth of Thanksgiving. For just a moment put the worry of a dry turkey and runny cranberries aside and remember to be thankful.

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