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Save The Date! Women Warriors Of Wyoming-P.O.W.W.O.W. May 18th!

Trisha Berry — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 18:31:03 +0000

The Second Annual P.O.W.W.O.W will be held May 18th from 8am-5pm at the Casper Events Center. As a veteran of Desert Storm, I was pretty excited to hear about this event and hope to see many other women vets join in the festivities. The event is free to all women who have served in the [...]

Women Will Soon Be Allowed to Serve in Ground Combat

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:52:45 +0000

For the first time, women in the armed forces will be moved into combat roles. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta will make the official announcement Thursday. Since they were first permitted to join the armed forces, women have been restricted from participating in active ground combat. This policy will be eliminated, clearing the way for [...]

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

Emerald Catron — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 16:53:16 +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 [...]

Military Starts Naked Salute Facebook Group for Prince Harry

Emerald Catron — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 12:56:07 +0000

Well, if what happens in Vegas isn’t going to stay in Vegas, as many people as possible should probably put naked pictures of themselves up on Facebook to make it okay. It’s maybe not how we would deal with the Naked Prince Harry Fiasco of 2012, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t happening right now.

What Is Yoga Helping US Military Soldiers Fight Against?

Kathy Landin — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:01:06 +0000

Yoga. Whether you can’t get enough of it or can’t get away from it, there’s no denying its peaceful approach to connecting one’s body and mind. Who’d have thought that this practice is now more and more becoming the method of choice for relieving PTSD symptoms in US soldiers?

Former Marine Can't Stop Sending Spam to Troops Overseas

Kathy Landin — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 17:43:10 +0000

Most of us get annoyed when we receive spam, but one Maryland man has spent countless hours and money sending Spam to troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan so they can have a little bit of home while they’re away.

Can Electricity Shock Your Brain Into Learning Faster? It Works for the Air Force

Shauna Wright — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:00:33 +0000

One of the toughest things to teach Air Force pilots who guide unmanned attack drones is how to accurately spot targets in complex radar images. Researchers, however, have found a way to cut that lengthy training time in half.

Delivering a mild electrical current to pilots’ brains through EEG electrodes placed on the scalp — a process called transcranial direct current stimulation (TDCS) — can accelerate learning and improve pilot accuracy. In addition, that accuracy is sustained for up to 40 minutes, whereas it otherwise typically declines after 20 minutes.

Air Force Academy Welcomes Pagans, Druids and Witches – Oh My!

Kathy Landin — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:00:34 +0000

The Air Force has officially signaled its support of people with alternative religious beliefs. What are the alternative religions? Pagans, Druids, Wiccans, Witches and followers of Native American faiths are now welcome to practice just as mainstream believers can.

Soldier's WWII Helmet Returned to Family After Being Lost for 66 Years [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:54:02 +0000

66 years after it was lost during D-Day, a WWII helmet will finally be returned to the soldier’s family thanks to the efforts of a collector in Minnesota. Gary Peterson purchased the helmet 10 years ago and put it on a shelf for display. But when inspecting it a week ago, he noticed the name [...]

Returning Soldier Gives Fiance Joyful Surprise During Football Game [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:09:42 +0000

Staci Lowe got the surprise of her life at a Kansas City Chiefs game on Sunday when fiancé William Bell, an Army staff sergeant who wasn’t expected home from Iraq until later in the week, ran onto the field during halftime. As Lowe and her children watched a special video message from Bell, he jogged [...]

Which College Is the Best for Military Veterans?

Kathy Landin — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:00:44 +0000

A recent survey conducted by Military Times Edge ranks which colleges are best for military veterans.

Most of the schools making the list were public, including 51 of the 59 highest ranking four-year schools. The top five four-year schools included Concord University, taking the number one spot, Eastern Kentucky University at number two, Rutgers in third, California University of Pennsylvania at number four and University of South Florida coming in fifth.

Russian Soldiers Have Super Macho Pillow Fight [VIDEO]

Paul Ciampanelli — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:00:35 +0000

Just a couple dozen Russian army regulars beating the crap out of each other with pillows. What’s manlier than that? Watch the fun below. [via The Daily What] Read Original: Russian Soldiers Have Super Macho Pillow Fight [VIDEO]

President Obama Ends Ban on Gays in the Military

Shauna Wright — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 21:32:46 +0000

On Friday, President Obama joined Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Adm. Mike Mullen in formally signing a document certifying that military readiness would not be hurt by allowing gays in the military. The notice will now be sent to Congress.

The action officially repeals the 17-year-old “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy enacted during the Clinton Administration and begins the 60-day waiting period that will lead to a full lift of the ban.

Families of Military Suicide Victims Will Now Receive Presidential Condolences

Grace Niemitalo — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:20:41 +0000

Overturning a policy that has been in place for many years, the Obama administration announced Wednesday it will now send condolence letters to the families of service members who commit suicide.

"This issue is emotional, painful, and complicated," President Barack Obama said in a statement. "But these Americans served our nation bravely ... They didn't die because they were weak. And the fact that they didn't get the help they needed must change."

Dead Soldier Leaves Money to Send Friends to Las Vegas

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:00:10 +0000

Everyone needs a friend like David Hart.

The British soldier who was killed by a Taliban bomb last year left more than $160,000 in his will so his friends could go to Las Vegas.