Operation Jump Start Operation Jump Start which utilizes national guardsmen to free up border patrol agents for front line duty is coming to an end this summer. Is this an appropriate use of our forces and should it be extended? What do you think?
5/8/2008 New Names Etched Into Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall The names of four U.S. servicemembers were etched into the glossy black walls of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial this week alongside more than 58,000 of their fallen comrades. >>full story
4/21/2008 Shoplifting, and Resulting Costs to Military Community, Up in ‘07 Despite upgraded camera systems with DVR capability, educational campaigns focused on the consequences of stealing and a 2002 amendment allowing federal retailers to pursue losses and administrative costs related to shoplifting, theft at BXs and PXs rose last year, from 7,542 incidents in 2006 to 7,635 in 2007. >>full story
MAPPING THE FUTURE - U.S. Army Lt. Col. Scott McKean discusses future operations with Iraqi Brig. Gen. Amir, responsible for the security of Baghdad al-Jidida, May 2, 2008. McKean commands seven companies of infantry, armor, engineers and combat support soldiers assigned to the 10th Mountain Division's 4th Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Brent Williams