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This on line magazine exists on the proceeds from donations and advertising revenues. If we provide value to you, please consider helping support us. There are a variety of choices for you to look at. Individual posts, archives, the projects all have slightly different offerings. Make a donation: [donation] One of the easiest things to do would be to go over to our other published material at Associated Content or at Helium and read an article or two. If you see something you like, let others know. In addition, my resume is posted under Hire Me. If you know of an opportunity, please contact me. I am unemployed and have been for a year now. … Read entire article »
Operation Continuing Promise 2008 – 1
It wasn’t so long ago that the appearance of a United States Naval vessel off the coast of a Central or South American nation meant only one thing. The Marines were landing, either to prop up an existing government or to replace it. The history of United States interventions in the affairs of other nations in our hemisphere goes back to nearly the founding of our country. You cannnot blame the citizens of Latin American nations if they have a suspicious view of the United States and the United States Navy. In a five part series this week, ANSJ will look at one step that the Navy is taking to change that perspective, Operation Continuing Promise 2008, and in particular the activities of the men and women aboard the U.S.S. Boxer … Read entire article »
Texas Medic Wins Silver Star – 2nd Woman to Do So
I’m working on a comprehensive story, but here’s the basic info. Military Photos A 19-year-old medic from Texas will become the first woman in Afghanistan and only the second woman since World War II to receive the Silver Star, the nation’s third-highest medal for valor. Army Spc. Monica Lin Brown saved the lives of fellow soldiers after a roadside bomb tore through a convoy of Humvees in the eastern Paktia province in April 2007, the military said. After the explosion, which wounded five soldiers in her unit, Brown ran through insurgent gunfire and used her body to shield wounded comrades as mortars fell less than 100 yards away, the military said. Thanks to Mike at Cold Fury for the link. For more about American women at war. Next in seriesTable of contents for Monica … Read entire article »
Filed under: Afghanistan, Featured, Heroes, Military, Our Best: Military Women, War on Terror, WOT Heroes
Ten Heroes Needing Recognition
Every now and then you read a plaintive cry in one media outlet or another about the lack of heroes in the War on Terror. The sad truth is that when a man or woman is a hero both the military and the media fail to cover the story. Many heroes’ stories are found only in the Military Times or the Times version for their branch of service. I’ve covered just over 300 stories here at America’s North Shore Journal and each and every one cries out for more recognition. Here are the stories of ten American heroes whose stories, I believe, call for far greater recognition than they have received. Should each one of these brave men be a candidate for a future Medal of Honor? The MoH’s for this … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured, Heroes, Lists of Tens, Military, Original writing, Robbie Miller, Ross McGinnis, War on Terror, WOT Heroes
Who Is Major Gamal Awad – Surprising Answers
Marine Captain Gamal F. Awad was doing pretty well for himself on September 10, 2001. He was married to a fellow officer, had two lovely daughters, and a prestigious job working for the Commandant of the Marine Crops in the Special Projects Directorate. It all changed shortly after he went to work in his office at the Pentagon on September 11. Within a week the nightmares had started. He sought help, and was diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder, known as PTSD. The treatment was a handful of pills and weekly group. Group was out. He couldn’t take time off work. Things at the Pentagon got even more stressful. The anthrax attacks were in progress. A military base that was already on alert became even more so. Awad had a four year degree from the University … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured, Medicine, Military, Original writing, Reporting
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- USS President vs HMS Belvidera (in 135 days)
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