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Influenza Report for Dec 20 2008
All the indices for influenza are below critical levels at this point in the flu season. Type A viruses make up about 80% of the cases and type B the remainder. So far it has been a mild year. … Read entire article »
Marines Give Locks of Love
Two Female Marines from the 2nd Marine Logistics Group came together this holiday season to donate more than 26 inches of hair to financially disadvantaged children. Cpl. Kendra Hernandez, a legal clerk with Headquarters and Service Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd MLG, and Cpl. Kimberly Pike, an administrative clerk with the 2nd MLG Administrative Section, cut off 14 and 12 inches of their hair respectively to give to Locks for Love. The non-profit organization provides hair pieces to children under the age of 18 who suffer from long-term medical hair loss. According to Locks for Love, recipients suffer primarily from an autoimmune disorder called alopecia areata, which causes hair follicles to shut down. In addition to loss of scalp hair, many lose their eyelashes, eyebrows and all body hair. “It … Read entire article »
Filed under: Marines, Military, Our Best: Military Women
Air Strike Bags 6 Taliban
During a routine Close Combat Air escort mission, two ISAF aircraft identified eight insurgents with weapons moving into fighting positions this morning [December 30 2008] in eastern Afghanistan. The aircraft engaged the insurgents, killing six. Following the engagement, ISAF received allegations that the operation resulted in minor injuries to civilians. ISAF has clear evidence that the aircraft engaged legitimate enemy insurgents. An initial assessment by the Sub-District Governor of the area is that the allegations are unfounded. The Combined Joint Task Force will continue to follow up with leaders in the local area. ISAF … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Terrorist Death Watch, War on Terror
Top Ten Men Who Inspired in 2008
Here are ten men who have inspired us at America’s North Shore Journal in 2008. PO2 Michael A. Monsoor: Awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for his courage during combat in Iraq. Navy SEAL. Spc. Ross McGinnis: Awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for his courage during combat in Iraq. Dove on a grenade to save his fellow soldiers. Master Sgt. Brendan O’Connor: Awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his courage in combat in Afghanistan. Green Beret. Staff Sgt. Erich Phillips: Awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his courage in combat in Afghanistan. Paratrooper. Sgt. 1st Class Timothy Nein: Lead the Raven 42 unit and earned a DSC there. Returned to Iraq for another tour. Sgt. Gregory S. Ruske: Awarded the Silver Star and a Purple Heart for his courage in combat in Afghanistan. Army Reservist. Staff … Read entire article »
Top Ten Women Who Inspired in 2008
From America’s North Shore Journal, here are our picks for the most inspiring women of 2008. Spc. Monica Lin Brown: Awarded a Silver Star for her courage under fire as a combat medic. Spc. Sarah Nickol: Awarded the Army Achievement Medal for her courage under fire as a combat medic. Pfc. Perla Pedroza: Awarded a Bronze Star Medal with V Device for valor and a Purple Heart for her actions under fire, rescuing a fellow soldier from a burning vehicle. Cmdr. Heidi Squier Kraft: Kraft held MoH winner Jason Dunham’s hand as he lay dying. Her book on her tour is highly recommended. Col. (Dr.) Loree Sutton: Commanding the Defense Center of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury, providing state of the art care to our wounded. Army CWO’s Amber and Lacey Smith and … Read entire article »
Filed under: Military, Our Best: Military Women
Coolest Little Boy’s Slippers Ever
These are the slippers that the lovely wife’s great nephew wore one evening during our trip to North Dakota. Little trucks! I thought that they were just about the coolest slippers you could put on the feet of a 2.5 year old boy. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Me and Mine
Coming Soon: Future Posts
- Declaration of War 1812 (in 135 days)
- USS President vs HMS Belvidera (in 140 days)
- General Hull Invades Canada (in 159 days)
- First Battle of Sacketts Harbor (in 166 days)
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- Pope Embraces Anglicans in U.S. with New Ordinariate
- Nebraska Nuke Plant Placed on Special Inspection Status
- Radioactive Water Leaks at Japanese Nuke Site
- Japan Damaged Nuke Plants Still Not Under Control
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