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Soldiers in Afghanistan Remake Dolphins Cheerleader 'Call Me Maybe' Video

Emerald Catron — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 20:56:16 +0000

That’s right — we’re still posting ‘Call Me Maybe‘ videos. Deal with it! This one’s got soldiers serving in Afghanistan, so it’s sort of our civic responsibility to share it with the world. It’s a little meta — they did a shot-for-shot remake of the Miami Dolphins cheerleaders doing their remake of the song. Above [...]

Applebee's Says 'Thank You' To Vets and Troops With Free Meals.

Russell Damm — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 02:59:24 +0000

Veteran’s Day is this Sunday November 11th. Applebee’s is continuing with their annual tradition of serving free meals to the Neighborhoods Real Heros on Veteran’s Day. Find out what meals are free and what you need to bring with to get your meal. As an OIF Veteran I am very thankful for business’ like Applebee’s [...]

Best Soldier Homecoming Ever— [Video]

Russell Damm — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 12:40:08 +0000

This family gets the surprise of a lifetime. At a South Carolina Gamecocks Football game last week Sergeant First Class Scott Faile showed up on the big screen at the game. What happened after that is truly amazing! When I was in the Marines and deployed to Iraq this is the type of homecoming you [...]

Tim McGraw to Give New Homes to Military Veterans in Need

Cory Stromblad — Tue, 29 May 2012 20:00:13 +0000

Tim McGraw is giving back to wounded warriors and service members by launching the nationwide HomeFront initiative, a goodwill effort that will award 25 deserving families with a mortgage-free home at each of his summer concert stops. This is why XL Country loves Tim McGraw!

Dierks Bentley Gives $50K to Military Family in Need

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:45:49 +0000

Dierks Bentley‘s got a generous heart and a pointed interest in supporting our troops and their families, especially those in need. The country singer gifted a military family who needed a little help with a $50,000 donation on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ on Wednesday, and he was met with a hug from a uniformed officer and his wife, who shed tears of joy over Bentley’s financial contribution on their behalf.

Military Youth Share Their Story

JoLynn — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 20:22:05 +0000

You might remember me telling you a few months ago about the upcoming Operation: Military Kids Teen Leadership Camp…Well it is no longer “upcoming” it is past….and we had a BLAST (the rhyme was not intended)! Fifteen military teens from all over Montana participated in welcome games, completed a low ropes course, created radio PSAs, braved [...]

Returning Soldier Surprises Young Son at School [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 13:09:16 +0000

We admit it. These things make us misty.

Army Specialist Matthew Peters of Owensville, Missouri spent a year deployed in Kuwait and Iraq, and hadn’t seen his young son, Blake, in more than six months. When he came home, he decided to pop in on the unsuspecting tyke at school for a hug the kid will probably never forget.

On The Verge of 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' Repeal, Gay Men In The Military Give GQ Revealing Interviews

Cole — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 19:49:02 +0000

In less than 20 days, the ‘Don’t ask Don’t Tell’ policy will be removed from the U.S. Military allowing people of any sexual preference to openly serve his/her country. This ban has been in affect for 17 years and has caused over 13,000 military personnel to be expelled from the armed services. We often hear much debate coming from the mouths of politicians and media moguls, but what about the actual people it affects? The service men and women helping keep this country free. GQ sat down with a few military persons to help show the side of the story kept silent for the past 17 years.

Fort Hood Shooter Could Face the Death Penalty

XL Country — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:54:53 +0000

The Army has announced that Maj. Nidal Hasan will be tried in a military court and is eligible for the death penalty for his role in a 2009 shooting spree at Fort Hood in Texas.

An attorney for the former military psychiatrist, who's been charged with 13 counts of premeditated murder and 32 counts of attempted premeditated murder in connection with the deadly rampage, wanted capital punishment taken off the table. It has not yet been decided whether an insanity defense will be used.

Excerpts from Extension

JoLynn — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 22:49:25 +0000

Operation: Military Kids is an outreach effort supported by the Army’s Child and Youth Services in collaboration with National 4-H, Boys and Girls Club of America, American Legion, Military Child Education Coalition, NACCRRAA, and other state or local organizations. OMK serves youth from all branches of the military. It began in 2004 in 5 states, but [...]

Something To Be Thankful For

Russell Damm — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 03:43:00 +0000

Throughout the many turkey days in my life, my family has never had everyone go around the table and say what they are thankful for. I'm not sure why exactly, it just never became a tradition. As I get older ( I know I'm only 26) I start thinking back on all the different thanksgivings I have had. The one that sticks out the most would have to be