Some images I have collected concerning Veterans: And, if you would like to see want World War II was like in the Pacific theater, I invite you to see the photos Wonder Lake’s Sully Sullivan brought … Continue reading
Category Archives: Afghanistan
An article by Cpl. Brian Adam Jones about the Afghanistan Memorial Service: Marines in Afghanistan honor brethren killed in helicopter crash Marines in Afghanistan honor brethren killed in helicopter crash “It is difficult because they were more than friends, more … Continue reading
A press release from the U.S. Marine Corps: Six Hawaii-based Marines killed in Afghanistan helicopter mishap identified MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, Kaneohe Bay – The Department of Defense released the names of six Marines killed Jan. 19 when their CH-53D … Continue reading
Some images I have collected concerning Veterans: And, if you would like to see want World War II was like in the Pacific theater, I invite you to see the photos Wonder Lake’s Sully Sullivan brought back from some of … Continue reading
The following press release has been received from 16th District Congressman Don Manzullo: Manzullo: Pentagon Continues to Send American Jobs Overseas, Weaken U.S. Defense Industrial Base [WASHINGTON] Congressman Don Manzullo (R-IL) today said the Pentagon has again flouted the Buy American … Continue reading
It’s a cold weekend and some people might have enough spare time to read a missive from a marine watching a tunnel that leads to a cave when the Taliban are hiding. Here’s the paragraph that sucked me in: “The … Continue reading
My friend Pete Castillo and I were at Keith and Route 14 when the funeral procession of Sgt. Jason A. McLeod was driving to the cemetery. Police cars, fire engines, ambulances, the hearse, the limo with the family, motor cyclists … Continue reading
The following press release arrived last night after I had moved onto other things: Manzullo Responds to President’s Address on Afghanistan [WASHINGTON] Congressman Don Manzullo (R-Egan) tonight issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s address to the nation … Continue reading
That was my question to Molly McQueen, the student who sends me press releases about programs sponsored by the Student Peace Action Network at McHenry County College. Here’s her answer: “I don’t agree with Obama’s decision to send more troops into Afghanistan, … Continue reading
Chicago crooks have apparently gone international by way of the Illinois National Guard. A Major Christopher P. West with hometown listed as Chicago has been arrested Monday in Chicago for bribery and conspiracy. He and co-defendant Air Force Tech. Sgt. … Continue reading
Chicago crooks have apparently gone international by way of the Illinois National Guard. A Major Christopher P. West with hometown listed as Chicago has been arrested Monday in Chicago for bribery and conspiracy. He and co-defendant Air Force Tech. Sgt. … Continue reading