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Pain of War - Allen Harp ⁽⁰⁾ Verified Account

Where does all the pain of war stop? Does it ever stop? I defend the troops in Iraq, Afghanistan and the rest of the world because they are all volunteer. I can rationalize that they knew what they were getting into when they signed up as we did when we volunteered for Vietnam. We all felt pride... ( added 70 days 11 hours ago.)

Fighting The Next War With Insects And Sharks - Reprint Rights Available

- James Smith ^(1,103) Bronze Level Author

There is a long history of the use of the honey bee in war. Roman catapults, with bee hives as projectiles, unleashed the fury of angry bees on an advancing enemy. Bee hives booby trapped to topple over with trip wires were used to the advantage of both sides during battles in World War I. In... ( added 87 days 20 hours ago.)

The Political Art of Fake Crying - John Sammon ^(2,301) Bronze Level Author

President Bush shed a tear during a recent memorial to a U.S. Navy Seal killed in Iraq. Never mind that his own arrogant stupidity caused the war when he lied about taking out weapons of mass destruction that weren’t there. Now, the story is, our troops are fighting to quell the... ( added 148 days 6 hours ago.)

America, War and Killing - Reprint Rights Available

- Mr. Keith ^(1,917) Bronze Level Author

Mr. Keith

I was watching an excellent documentary of the U.S.S. Enterprise and the battle for Guadalcanal. There was a description of a fierce naval battle that lasted for many hours during the night. While I was enjoying the story the narrator mentioned that when the sun rose there were Japanese and... ( added 158 days 10 hours ago.)

Internal Rhyme / The Theory of War - Reprint Rights Available

- Robin Brown ^(1,462) Bronze Level Author

The less fear possessed from rejection’s wealth creates less attraction to rejection itself. We live our lives from the sub-conscious mind yet in time... we become conscious of what we find right before us center stage to help engage the understanding of what we sow is what we reap experiencing... ( added 245 days 7 hours ago.)

The Iraq War - The Money Pit - Jennifer K Suits LLM ⁽⁶⁰⁾ Red Level Author

George Bush is asking Congress for ANOTHER $142.3 BILLION for the war in Iraq . This brings the total amount requested by the White House this year alone to $189.3 billion and the estimated total cost of the war so far is $650 Billion. When the Bush Administration received the keys to the White... ( added 318 days 12 hours ago.)

I Do Not Know You - Chuck Stidham ⁽³⁾ Red Level Author

Chuck Stidham
I do not know you! I see you everyday on television, in newspapers, magazines and even on the internet; I do not know you Are you in Afghanistan or Iraq ? Are you from a small town in Kentucky or Tennessee , a farm in Kansas or Oklahoma , or from a big city? You are always dressed the same;... ( added 1 year 217 days ago.)

A Short History of Military Geology To 1865 - Joe Knight ⁽²⁵⁷⁾ Unverified Account

Those expert at preparing defenses consider it fundamental to rely on the strengths of such obstacles as mountains, rivers and foothills. They make it possible for the enemy to know where to attack. They secretly conceal themselves under the nine-layer ground. Tu Yu, A.D. 735-812... ( added 2 years 25 days ago.)

Sending Care Packages to Our Troops - Elizabeth Bonner ⁽⁸⁰⁾ Unverified Account

Sending care packages to our troops stationed overseas is a great way to show your support for their efforts. However, you must plan the contents of the package carefully to ensure that the soldier will receive everything in useful condition. Every member of the armed services would... ( added 2 years 98 days ago.)

How to Clean Your Civil War Uniform - Civil War Uniform ⁽¹⁶¹⁾ Unverified Account

How necessary is cleaning your Civil War Uniform? The every day Confederate or Union soldier’s uniform was actually never made to be washed. They wore out so fast that many of them were never cleaned - ever. This leaves us with the question – Do you really need to wash or dry clean your Civil War... ( added 3 years 309 days ago.)

Americans Embarrassed by US Troops - christian peper ⁽⁸⁵⁾ Red Level Author

Most Americans do not support the war effort in Iraq according to recent studies. [1] Due to the inability of the US Troops to execute the simplest of plans or even defend themselves on the battle field in Afghanistan and Iraq, the American people have begun to question the competence of the US... ( added 186 days 7 hours ago.)

The East Timor Defence Force "Petitioners" - Warren Wright ⁽⁷³⁾ Unverified Account

In 2006, a series of events in East Timor culminated in the massacre of unarmed police officers by military personnel in front of the Justice Ministry in the capital, Dili. This event signalled a catastrophic disintegration of the rule of law and a dysfunctionality in the institutions of state... ( added 208 days 7 hours ago.)

Troop Support: Sending Care Packages to Military Personnel - Tom Knapp ⁽⁶³⁴⁾ Unverified Account

Nothing says home to deployed military personnel like a care package. Filled with treats, necessities, and greetings, a care package can be a huge morale booster for those far from home - especially during the holidays. "Mail is one of the greatest morale boosters we can give our troops during... ( added 218 days 12 hours ago.)

Plans to Increase Army's Strength by 74,200 - Reprint Rights Available

- Patricia Johnson ⁽³⁰⁶⁾ Red Level Author

President Bush requested an increase of 74,200 Army troops and the Final Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) was published October 2007 indicating the Army preferred Alternative Three. The intent is to increase the Army's end strength from Fiscal Year 2008 through Fiscal Year 2013... ( added 241 days 14 hours ago.)

I Don't Understand No Sir - John Sammon ^(2,301) Bronze Level Author

I don’t understand how the American people can kill 700,000 Iraqis in the name of justice and freedom, and never express remorse, nor even that it happened, seeing that most of these killed were innocent people. This includes women and children, whose only crime was they were in the wrong... ( added 313 days 15 hours ago.)

Rules of War or That's not Fair! - John Sammon ^(2,301) Bronze Level Author

That old line. That refrain. Where have I heard it before? It’s a sure sign you’re not doing well in a war when you start accusing the other side of not fighting fair. I’ve noticed lately, people are saying the insurgents in Iraq are evil cowards because they use innocent... ( added 1 year 32 days ago.)

War – ‘No Hiding Place’ Technology the Tipping Point - Highway 101 ⁽²¹³⁾ Red Level Author

A new technology in the form of a device which would fit on the roof of an SUV might, in all probability, have been the tipping point in the Vietnam War and given the US victory. The device is 21 feet long and a couple of feet wide and deep. In quantities of 50 it costs just a million dollars and... ( added 1 year 63 days ago.)

U.S. Army Coverups - Tillman & Lynch - Why is the Army trying to make false heroes? - Irene Levy ⁽⁶²⁾ Red Level Author

When do we as individuals draw the line with the media and our government. Free speech is a right that all American's hold dearly. However, when our country is at war and let's make no mistakes here we are at war with an enemy that will not show itself as a nation state then all rules of previous... ( added 1 year 129 days ago.)

Bush Buzz Words Designed to Mislead Morons - John Sammon ^(2,301) Bronze Level Author

One of the ways the Bush Administration misleads and flat out lies to you is thr ( added 1 year 130 days ago.)

We Can Probably Win Against United Arab Emirates - John Sammon ^(2,301) Bronze Level Author

We Can Probably Win By John Sammon ( added 1 year 157 days ago.)

Tips on Caring For Army Rings - Jason Atilia ⁽³⁾ Unverified Account

Army rings, military rings, and navy rings are considered as one of the top men's accessories next only to ties and a good watch. Almost every man worth his salt knows what kind of army rings, military rings, and navy rings to buy. They should not be hollow, but solid-backed. Authentic rings are... ( added 2 years 34 days ago.)

Green Berets Training Is Considered To Be One of the Toughest - kamikaze ⁽⁸⁷⁰⁾ Unverified Account

While the most elite in Special Forces operations are considered the Green Berets that may soon change because of the waiting period being null and void. The Green Berets will still be the toughest of young soldiers but the Green Berets will be encompassing many soldiers who have never been in... ( added 1 year 132 days ago.)

Hidden History - Ireland's Nazi Past - Reprint Rights Available

- Peter Newman ⁽²¹⁰⁾ Unverified Account

Every nation has its skeletons in the closet. The title ‘Ireland’s Nazi Past’ does not refer to the ‘Blueshirts’ affair of the 1930s, which was only a fancy dress party. Prior to that, we had the real thing. Ireland became a Nazi state in 1922. Germany’s Nazi state lasted twelve years.... ( added 2 years 13 days ago.)

To Serve or Not to Serve: Why We're Not Commiting to National Service - Kenda Johnson ⁽¹²⁰⁾ Unverified Account

The U. S. Department of Labor statistics estimates that 63.8 million Americans volunteered an average of 52 hours with different volunteer organizations in 2003. Now, despite the claim being made by some politicians that Americans are even more willing to devote time to public service, there... ( added 2 years 16 days ago.)

What else the US Army should consider to retain soldiers within the total force - Teddybear12 ⁽⁴⁰⁾ Unverified Account

What else the Army should consider to retain soldiers within the total force The focus of this paper is to address areas of consideration that can enhance our approach at retaining quality soldiers within various ranks of the Army’s total force. ( added 2 years 302 days ago.)

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