Back in February, President Obama appointed General Stanley McChrystal as commander of all operations in Afghanistan. In a March speech the President announced: “a comprehensive new strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan…this marks the conclusion of a careful policy review that I ordered as soon as I took office… On August 30, General  McChrystal completed an […]

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The media herd doesn’t report recruiting statistics when the news is good. But we will. The Services just released their recruiting statistics for July and all of them met or exceeded their quotas. In addition, the Army, Navy and Marine Corps have met or exceeded cumulative retention goals for the Federal fiscal year that ends […]

Commander of International Troops in Afghanistan, GEN David McKiernan says there is a need for more ground forces in Afghanistan. (90 second video) .

Sergeant Michael A Thomas’ Personal Narrative “Three A.M. in Bangor, Maine” As I walked off the plane, I was taken aback. In the small, dimly lit airport, a group of elderly veterans were there waiting for us, lined up one by one to shake our hands. Some were standing, others were confined to wheelchairs, and […]

This is a three minute video report about United States Marines who are embedded with Afghanistan Army units to provide assistance, training and advice. Every day these amazing young men win local hearts and minds, one at a time. The Marines are respected and admired by the Afghan soldiers. These young Marines will turn more […]