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1,215 Troops Re-Enlist on Independence Day
Posted at 11:28AM Jul 09, 2008 by Perry (Editor@USAB2C.com) in U. S. Military | Comments[0]
Did You Know?
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Did you know?
I didn't know!
Did you know that 47 countries' have reestablished their embassies in Iraq ?
Did you know that the Iraqi government currently employs 1.2 million Iraqi people?
Did you know that 3100 schools have been renovated, 364 schools are under rehabilitation,
263 new schools are now under construction; and 38 new schools have been completed in Iraq ?
Did you know that Iraq 's higher educational structure consists of 20 Universities,
46 Institutes or colleges and 4 research centers, all currently operating?
Did you know that 25 Iraq students departed for the United States in
January 2005 for the re-established Fulbright program?
Did you know that the Iraqi Navy is operational?
They have 5 - 100-foot patrol craft, 34 smaller vessels and a naval infantry regiment.
Did you know that Iraq ' s Air Force consists of three operational squadrons,
Which includes 9 reconnaissance and 3 US C-130 transport aircraft
(under Iraqi operational control) which operate day and night,
and will soon add 16 UH-1 helicopters and 4 Bell Jet Rangers?
Did you know that Iraq has a counter-terrorist unit and a Commando Battalion?
Did you know that the Iraqi Police Service has over 55,000
fully trained and equipped police officers?
Did you know that there are 5 Police Academies in Iraq
that produce over 3500 new officers every 8 weeks?
Did you know there are more than 1100 building projects going on in Iraq ?
They include 364 schools, 67 public clinics, 15 hospitals, 83 railroad stations,
22 oil facilities, 93 water facilities and 69 electrical facilities.
Did you know that 96% of Iraqi children under the age of 5
have received the first 2 series of polio vaccinations?
Did you know that 4.3 million Iraqi children were enrolled in primary school by mid October?
Did you know that there are 1,192,000 cell phone subscribers in Iraq
and phone use has gone up 158%?
Did you know that Iraq has an independent media that consists of
75 radio stations, 180 newspapers and 10 television stations?
Did you know that the Baghdad Stock Exchange opened in June of 2004?
Did you know that 2 candidates in the Iraqi presidential election had a
televised debate recently?
Above facts are verifiable on the Department of Defense web site.
Posted at 11:19PM Apr 24, 2008 by Perry (Editor@USAB2C.com) in U. S. Military | Comments[0]
Keeping It Real
Here's a tribute to our military men and women who risk their lives everyday while defending our freedom. It is written and sung by some very talented soldiers and I know you will find it as moving as we do:
http://www.axpdf.com/wake/index.htm
Posted at 11:31PM Apr 06, 2008 by Perry (Editor@USAB2C.com) in U. S. Military | Comments[0]
Living Liberty in the New Year
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WWI Camp Dodge - Living Statue of Liberty |
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"On a stifling July day in 1918, 18,000 officers and soldiers posed as Lady Liberty on the parade [drill] grounds at Camp Dodge." [This area was west of Baker St. and is currently the area around building S34 and to the west.] "According to a July 3, 1986, story in the Fort Dodge Messenger, many men fainted-they were dressed in woolen uniforms-as the temperature neared 105 degrees Farenheit. The photo, taken from the top of a specially constructed tower by a Chicago photography studio, Mole & Thomas, was intended to help promote the sale of war bonds but was never used." (Grover 1987)
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Posted at 04:21PM Dec 26, 2007 by Perry (Editor@USAB2C.com) in U. S. Military | Comments[0]
232 Reasons to Love the US Marine Corps
The following is a list of reasons to love the Marine Corps written by a Marine Captain in honor of the birthday of the Corps, founded on November 10, 1775. Can't say I understood all of it but you can feel the pride as you read each one. My favorite? Number 128. Enjoy.
http://vipersden.blogspot.com/
Posted at 05:06PM Nov 19, 2007 by Perry (Editor@USAB2C.com) in U. S. Military | Comments[0]
Thanksgiving/Christmas/Holiday Donations for our Recovering Soldiers
Hello Americans. What better way to celebrate Thanksgiving and the upcoming Christmas and Chanukah holidays than by sending a small gift to a recovering soldier? The American Red Cross will accept gifts such as phone cards, CDs, individual, sealed small packets of candy, etc. and will distribute them to injured soldiers recovering at Walter Reed Hospital. I'm sure an attached note of encouragement and gratitude would be much appreciated as well.
Send your gift to:
American Red Cross
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
6900 Georgia Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20307-5000
Posted at 10:45AM Nov 15, 2007 by Administrator User in U. S. Military | Comments[0]
Tribute to our Veterans; Past, Present and Future
Hello Americans,
Just came across this moving tribute to the men and women in our military. Veteran's Day may be over for another year but we should think about their sacrifices to keep us free every day of the year. Here's the link: http://www.usaforever.org/flash/WeSupportU.htm
Posted at 10:05AM Nov 13, 2007 by Administrator User in U. S. Military | Comments[0]
Reports of Improvements in Iraq Under General Petraus
Here's an interesting report on the progress in the war in Iraq since General Petraus have assumed command. It seems to be an intelligent evaluation. See for yourself:
Posted at 04:02PM Nov 05, 2007 by Administrator User in U. S. Military | Comments[0]
A site that provides soldier contacts for those who want to send care packages.
10/31/07 by Perry.
I wanted to organize a project for the children of my parish which would benefit our troops abroad. My dilemma was what items to send and how to obtain an address of troops who would benefit from them? A friend told me about a wonderful site www.ANYSOLDIER.com . It is pretty complete and easy to navigate; you can select the branch of military you want and then read up on the different soldiers/sailors who have signed up. It gives complete instructions as to what to do and the soldiers usually specify what items are on their wish lists-- beef jerky seems to be a favorite! This is from the site:
HERE. Download (MP3)(Right-click and pick "Save Target As"):HERE. and
Promotional sound clip. Listen HERE. Download (MP3)(Right-click and pick "Save Target As"):HERE.
but have no idea of what to send, who to send it to, or how to send it?
AnySoldier.com provides Soldier contacts who are in harm's way and they list what they need and want. We even have a search capability so you can easily identify what units need. You read through the names and the stories they write and select the ones you wish to support.
AnySoldier.com Soldiers are volunteers for this effort, they see the "ATTN: Any Soldier" line under their name on the mail you send to them and they put your letters and packages into the hands of Soldiers who don't get much or any mail.
AnySoldier.com also has "What to Send" and "How to Send" pages to help you properly send letters and packages, and a much more. This effort is 110% voluntary. You send your support, and maybe some stuff, directly to whatever unit or units you want, you don't send us anything.
"Your organization's troop postings help our citizens show their steadfast support for our Armed Forces,
and I am grateful." Sincerely, George W. Bush (Letter to Any Soldier Inc., August 2005)
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Posted at 01:02PM Oct 31, 2007 by Administrator User in U. S. Military | Comments[0]
Iraqi Army Donates to Help Victims of USA San Diego Fires
WHAT'S RIGHT WITH AMERICA...
10/30/07 by Perry
We certainly have no shortage of negative, depressing stories when catching the latest news programs. Here at USAb2c, we'd like to redirect the focus towards positive news which is sometimes overlooked. These inspiring stories, whether by Americans or for their benefit, serve to remind us that we live in the greatest country on earth. If reading this soapbox puts a little smile on your face and makes you stand a little straighter, we've done well. If it doesn't, we hope we got you thinking. Either way, write and tell us what you think.
Here's an article about the Iraqi Army and their efforts to help American victims of the devastating fires in California. These soldiers know what devastation is all about.
thanks to BLACKANTHEM
| Iraqi Army at Besmaya Installation Support San Diego Fire Victims By U.S. Army Sgt 1st Class Charlene Sipperly, Multi-National Security Transition Command - Iraq Public Affairs Oct 27, 2007 - 5:43:06 PM |
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| U.S. Army Col. Darel Maxfield (center left), Multi-National Security Transition Command - Iraq, receives the check from Iraqi Army Col. Abbass (center right) at the Besmaya Range Complex Thursday for the San Diego, Calif., fire victims. |
Iraqi Army Col. Abbass, the commander of the complex, presented a gift of $1,000 to U.S. Army Col. Darel Maxfield, Besmaya Range Complex officer in charge, Multi-National Security Transition Command Iraq, to send to the fire victims in California.
The money was collected from Iraqi officers and enlisted soldiers in Besmaya. In a speech given during the presentation, Col. Abbass stated that he and the Iraqi soldiers were connected with the American people in many ways, and they will not forget the help that the American government has given the Iraqi people. Abbass was honored to participate by sending a simple fund of $1,000 to the American people in San Diego, to lower the suffering felt by the tragedy.
Posted at 01:47PM Oct 30, 2007 by Administrator User in U. S. Military | Comments[0]
Last Week's Iraqi Army donation to Help Americans in Need Not the First
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WHAT'S RIGHT ABOUT AMERICA... 10/30/07 by Perry The article posted earlier today re. the donation of $1,000 by a group of Iraqi Army soldiers towards victims of the San Diego fires isn't unique. Back in 2005, they raised a similar donation to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina. Another bit of information that, for the most part, fell by the wayside. Thanks to Defendamerica.mil for this one: Iraqi Soldiers Donate to Katrina Victims |
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Posted at 01:06PM Oct 30, 2007 by Administrator User in U. S. Military | Comments[0]
