Technology that works for Afghanistan

Bouhammer | August 26, 2010

There is a lot of money spent on new toys, gadgets, weapons, etc. for the war in Afghanistan. Some of them are loved and some are thrown to the side by the soldiers/marines. Some are only used by special operation forces and some are issued to everyone.  One that has been loved by all who [...]

Beards or no beards?

Bouhammer | August 19, 2010

The Rumor Doctor over at Stars and Stripes, Jeff Schogol, has done a good piece on the issues that conventional force commanders have with Special Operation Forces (SOF) and their relaxed grooming standards. The article points out how the wearing of a beard by a man is very well-respected. For Afghan men, beards are a [...]

Exercises for FOBBITS

Bouhammer | August 11, 2010

Jeff Schogol who writes a column for the Stars and Stripes Paper called “The Rumor Doctor” spends his time investigating rumors that come from the War on Terror. Yesterday he wrote about a rumor that appears to be true where those who are overweight cannot be awarded their standard end of tour awards. As a [...]

They are prisoners, they don’t get any friggen rights

Bouhammer | August 11, 2010

I just read this article and it made me sick to my stomach. http://www.military.com/news/article/two-marines-killed-by-afghan-prisoner.html “The prisoner escaped a room where he was observing prayer time, acquired a rifle and subsequently engaged Afghan and coalition forces. The Marines were killed while trying to subdue the prisoner,” said NATO in a statement. This is what we get [...]

Required viewing for NGOs

Bouhammer | August 8, 2010

Yesterday I saw the terrible news about the 10 Christian aid workers being killed in Nuristan province, of which six of them were Americans. That was a terrible act and I really feel for their families. I figured it was just a matter of time before an Non-Government Organization (NGO) was hit hard on the [...]

Video of Mary Ann Phillips receiving 2010 Presidential Citizens Medal

Bouhammer | August 7, 2010

Thanks to Greyhawk over at Mudville Gazette, we now have video of Angel Mary Ann Phillips receiving the 2010 Presidential Citizens Medal.  

Liberty Lodge Announces “Out of the Rubble Gala” to Raise Funds for Recreational Rehabilitation Facility for Wounded Veterans

Bouhammer | August 6, 2010

Thanks to my friend Andrew Lubin for sending this to me. After checking out the details and the background on this non-profit, I am pleased to announce that Bouhammer.com supports this Fundraiser and encourages all my readers (especially those in the NY and PA areas) to check this out and get some tickets. Please click [...]

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The Bouhammer [boo-ham-er] blog was 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 who served with Bouhammer in Afghanistan. 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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