Memorial Day to remember

Bouhammer | May 31, 2005

Well yesterday I took part in my very first parade. I along with 8 of my recently returned soldiers from OIF, their families and my own Hunter and Jordan marched in the Lockport, NY memorial day parade. It was a pretty nice to see my guys honored by not only the elementary classes from Charles [...]

The Quote that says it all

Bouhammer | May 27, 2005

I have carried this quote with me since about 1991. To me it says it all….

“..And men don’t exhibit uncommon valor for scraps of metal and ribbon to pin to their uniforms. They don’t do it for a couple of hundred bucks a month they’re paid. They don’t do it because they want promotions or [...]

About Time!

Bouhammer | May 25, 2005

So they have started two new large operations in Iraq, Operation New Market and Operation Squeeze Play. I am glad to see the Iraqi Govt finally getting tough on terrorists. See since the Govt was put in place they have a say in all large scale military operations and IMO they have been soft and [...]

The best commerical

Bouhammer | May 17, 2005

This is absolutely the best commercial every put out by a beer company and especially AB. They put out a lot of good ones, especially at Super Bowl time, and this was one of them. They pay around $3 million for 30 seconds, and for them to spend that money on this one means a [...]

2005 Quad-A Conferance

Bouhammer | May 10, 2005

It was fabulous watching Chris get the Aviatior of the Year award and I can honestly say that the Army Aviation Association of America (Quad-A or AAAA) put on a nice party. There was a nice reception on Sunday night with all kinds of food, open bar, and door gifts. Even Big-E found the Shrimp [...]

No Court-Martial for Brave Marine.

Bouhammer | May 6, 2005

I am so glad that the Commanding General of the 1st Marine Division decided not to pursue a court martial on the young CPL that shot the Iraqi. The only reason this became an issue is because the cameraman was there. This kind of stuff happens all the time. There is no way the Arm-chair [...]

All Military, all the time

Bouhammer | May 4, 2005

This Blog will discuss nothing by military issues. They can be Active Army, National Guard, Reserve or other branch of service related. There will be links to good things, my feelings on issues, ideas, and updates on proposed items.
If you are interested in the military, this is the Blog for you. If you are [...]

"Blog Description"

A blog originally created by a 22-year retired First Sergeant of the Army. This blog started out as a way to write about military related issues. It turned into a way for Bouhammer to document his 16 month tour as an ETT leader in Afghanistan for family and friends. It is now one of the leading and award-winning blogs written exclusively on operations in Afghanistan and other military related topics. In addition to Bouhammer, another writer is The Dude who is a National Guard Officer currently serving as a civilian contractor in the country of Kuwait. Thank you for reading and I hope you enjoy what you see. If you care about what is happening in the land where the attacks of 9/11 were planned and if you care about our military, this is the blog for you. Tell your family, tell your friends, and even tell people you don't like.

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