Archives for September 2010
Suicide awarness month ends but the mission continues
Continuing coverage of service-members and suicide. A look at the latest and greatest in cutting-edge technologies used to treat post traumatic stress.
US Navy WWII veteran Tony Curtis dies at age 85
Sept. 30, 2010 Henderson, NV. Tony Curtis, the dashingly handsome film star of the 1950s and ’60s best remembered for his hilarious turn in drag in Billy Wilder’s classic comedy “Some Like It Hot” and dramatic roles in “The Defiant Ones” and “Sweet Smell of Success,” died Wednesday night. He was 85.
Combat soldier killed by police is denied Army funeral honors
On Monday, amid a small group of mourners, Gail Barrett of Tucson trembled and wept as Spc. Brandon Barrett was laid to rest without Army …
Arlington National Cemetery works hard to resolve errors
updates are as disturbing as the errors. We believe the most efficient way of resolving the errors would be to stop cemetery operations temporarily to conduct a full audit and a reconciliation of all discrepancies’.
Robin Hefner a Gold Star Mother’s Story
I am Robin Hefner and this is my son. This is Shawn’s story that was written by me to honor him and his fellow marines that has taken us in as family as we have also taken them into ours. Thank you to all our military that honor those that fights for our freedom and vow to never forget.
USA Pfc. James C. Konyud (WWII-KIA) coming home 67 years later
In 2007, a German explosive team found human remains and military equipment in a field between Vossenack and Huertgen. The remains included two of Konyud’s identification tags, the Department of Defense said.
WWII Navajo Code Talker, Allen Dale June dies at 91
Allen Dale June, one of the original 29 Navajo Code Talkers, died Sept. 8 at the Veteran Assistance Hospital in Prescott. He was …
Medal of Honor awarded posthumously to USAF Chief Master Sgt. Richard L. Etchberger
Sept. 21, 2010 Washington DC. Of all the military decorations that our nation can bestow, the highest is the Medal of Honor. It is …
Sen. McCain stop the hate for National Security sake
If you still have the mental capacity of a patriotic American citizen, please stop the hate against our own warriors. Young men and women join the US military not because they are forced to, but rather out of a since of duty to protect our country, all its citizens and its values, just as you and your sons have bravely served. The values most precious to all military personnel are the American dream to pursue life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
GOTG 2010 Keynote Address by Bryan Birdwell, USA Lt. Col. (Ret.)
Sept. 10, 2010) Killeen/Ft. Hood, Texas, the Honorable Bryan Birdwell, Texas State Senator (R), District 22, USA Lt. Col. (Ret.), Native Son of Texas, and …
