Why the Army ticks me off sometimes

Bouhammer | May 30, 2008

I just came across this and I had to post something. I watched this show and it was a phenomenal diary in the life of a platoon of National Guard soldiers as they patrolled and secured some of the most dangerous roads in the world. Now they are punishing the platoon sergeant, SFC Toby Nunn [...]

Small Town Patriotism

Bouhammer | May 30, 2008

Memorial Day 2008 was a genuinely good time for me and it re-affirmed to me why I love this great country. After several discussions and some planning, David Stanford (the Sandbox Duty Officer) and I were finally able to pull off a NY book-signing for the book The Sandbox. Dave had worked with a locally-owned [...]

5/27 Freedom Watch Afghanistan

Bouhammer | May 27, 2008

Today’s Freedom Watch Afghanistan discussing Memorial Day ceremonies in country, and agricultural projects.

Article on a good friend

Bouhammer | May 27, 2008

Over the weekend, the Buffalo News ran an article and picture of my good friend David Piwowarski. Dave is the 27th BCT Command Sergeant Major and someone I have known for a very long time. I replaced Dave as First Sergeant of  B. Company 1/108th back in 2002 when he was promoted to Command Sergeant [...]

The Reason

Bouhammer | May 26, 2008

I Just wanted to drop a quick note to all and ask that you don’t forget the real reason for this long weekend. It is not about sales at Walmart or Lowe’s. It is to take a moment and remember all that have fallen in service to this country. Regardless if it was in the [...]

Virtual Interview with COL Leonardo

Bouhammer | May 26, 2008

This interview is with COL Micheal Leonardo. COL Leonardo was my Battalion Commander at one time and is someone I consider to be a good friend. He supported my team and myself numerous times during our mobilization training and throughout our deployment to Afghanistan. You can view COL Leonardo’s picture and biography here.

RANK/NAME- Colonel Michael [...]

News about Monday book signing

Bouhammer | May 24, 2008

While checking out the ever-famous and highly successfull site concieved by my buddy JP, www.milblogging.com, I saw a link to an article about the book signing that I will be part of on Monday. I thought I would share it here for anyone that would like to read some more about it and the history [...]

"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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