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Featured Podcast: Ford Presents “What Women Want?” Car Maintenance Myths

admin — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:38:03 +0000

Becky Harks, the blogger behind Mommy Wants Vodka hosts a 30 minute chat with Cristina Rodriguez, the Vehicle Dynamics Development Engineer for Ford Motor Company. Listen as Becky and Cristina discuss car maintenance myths and a few tricks on how to negotiate with car mechanics.

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Blue Star Flag Story: Old Soldier, Young Soldier

admin — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:41:33 +0000

Submitted by:
Linda L Thibault

They shared a common bond, the Old Soldier, the Young. They two had seen combat, the horrors of war. They both had killed their fellow man. The Old Soldier in Korea and Vietnam the Young Soldier in Afghanistan and Iraq.

The Young Soldier in a frantic call, ‘Aunt Linda I need for you to bring Granddad to see me,’ The Young Soldier, The Old Soldier. When the day comes, The Old Soldier walks up to the barracks slow by age and time. The Young Soldier awaiting at the barrack steps. As they see each other, they greeted, tears in each other eyes. The ritual to begin, they saluted (for rank), shook hands (for respect) and then hugged each other, a long awaited embrace (for the love) toward each other, The Old Soldier, The Young. They walked away, time together was needed. To talk, to share their common experiences, not shared by many. They needed each others strength, they needed to listen. To tell each other, it’s OK to be alive, it’s OK to live. They seemed to talk for hours shoulders slumped talking in hush whispers. I could only imagine what they had seen. My Old Soldier, My Young one, together with that common bond of being in battle.

The Old Soldier, My Dad. The Young Soldier, My Nephew. Separated by their generation but closer now by that bond. The generation gap seems to fade away; now the bond was theirs forever. How proud I am of My Old Soldier and My Young Soldier. I know they would gather strength from each other until their time is done. My Old Soldier ever so soon. My Young Soldier always to remember.

But, now I send my only son off to that same place, Afghanistan which is so far away. He also now shares this common bond with Granddad and Cousin. How hard to see my young man leave to serve his country. How proud I am of all my soldiers My Young Soldier’s My Old Soldier. I am proud to say that I am a daughter, aunt, niece, sister-in-law and now mother of Marines, Air Force and Army. Good Luck and God Bless to one and all.

Double Take Contest: iPod Giveaway

admin — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:56:40 +0000

Think you have what it takes to identify the key differences between these two pictures? Simply fill out the form below and submit it. If we select your name, you can win a FREE Custom Engraved 8GB iPod Nano. There are four (4) differences between these images with a difficulty rating of 7 (1-10 scale). To view the results from last month’s contest, click here. We will announce the winner during the first week of October, 2010. Good luck!

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Featured Podcast: Sebastian Junger Talks “War” & “Restrepo”

admin — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:23:17 +0000

Bestselling author Sebastian Junger (The Perfect Storm) was recently featured on Military.com to talk about his experiences as an embedded writer while writing his latest book “War” and working on the companion movie “Restrepo”. Where does courage under fire come from? What is the brotherhood of war all about? And where is the war in Afghanistan headed?

Featured Story: All in the Family

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:19:22 +0000

by: Donna Cronenworth
This is such a great service you are doing. I would be so proud to show this flag in my window. My son has just returned from his first tour in Iraq. He is the third generation of Cronenworth’s that has served our country. His grandfather was in WWII and was shot in the stomach during his tour. He passed away before he ever got to meet his grandson. Charlie’s dad served three tours in Iraq. He is so proud of what his dad did. His dad was awarded the Silver Star and CIB for what he did in Iraq. Now Charlie is following in his dad’s and grandfathers foot steps. This was a difficult tour for my son as it is for all people who are serving their country. Charlie was awarded his CIB like his dad during his tour. I am so proud of all of the guys and women who are currently serving their country. Read full story >

Blue Star Flag Story: All in the Family

admin — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:12:08 +0000

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Podcast: Enlisted Spouse Radio

admin — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 21:08:36 +0000

Beth Wilson and her team of co-hosts talk about their lives as Navy wives, as military wives. They interview inspiring fellow milspouses and explore the many resources and opportunities. They laugh, cry and sometimes vent. Mostly it’s about embracing lives as military wives.

To listen, simply simply click on the episode in the player and hit the play button.

Blue Star Flag Story: Who Gets the Flag?

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:41:16 +0000

by: CWO3 Kerstin Elledge

I didn’t know who to begin with – for a flag to be sent to, here is why…

Dad, Robert Allen = AF 20 yrs, retiring as a MSgt, served in Vietnam.

Son, Krisjand Rothweiler = Army Capt 7 years, 2 tours Iraq and now in AF. His wife, Patricia, of 2 years (Jul08, no military background) has spent more time apart than with him and continues to support him enthusiatically. While on TDY, visited her in Germany, where they are stationed, and watched her as she filled box after box (never one not sitting on the table to be stuffed) and send them away. Couldn’t ask for a better daughter (in-law) , she has assimilated herself totally into our military life, and I am extremely proud of her.

Daughter, Ursula Rothweiler = Air Guard SSgt, 6 years, 1 tour MiddleEast, currently Overseas in Europe working on application the Army WO program.

Daughter, Erika Elledge…15…Has grown up with the military every day. In that time, she has had someone in her immediate family on deployment (father Navy Chief- now retired) or in harms way. The last 7 years have been tough on her knowing someone is at war…and this continues for her as her brother is there now, again, and I will be leaving soon.

As you can see, our family has dedicated itself to service to our country, committment runs deep. I am extremely proud of my children as they continue to serve – by choice.

Thank you for the recognition to our service members, and their families, that continue to march to tune not sung by most Americans.

Wishing all…A Fine Navy Day!
CWO3 K. Elledge
USN (25 years and counting)

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admin — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 02:58:34 +0000

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admin — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:49:07 +0000

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