Military Families Blog

Thank You Veterans for your selfless acts of courage.

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:26:19 GMT

Carl and Beverly wrote: Thank you, dear serviceman and servicewoman, for your selfless act of courage to help keep our country free. Most of us

More Veterans Day Specials

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:39:00 GMT

Please share more Veterans Day Specials with our readers. Please verify your information is accurate before posting (i.e., don't just post something

A Day to Honor Veterans

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:34:54 GMT

Throughout her history, less than one percent of the American population has served in the military at any given point. Veterans Day, November 11, is the anniversary of

Viet Nam Era Veteran

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:12:11 GMT

Linda writes: I am a Viet Nam Era veteran. I enlisted in the Navy in 1970 and served until medically discharged in 1978. I was a high school

Free Calls Home on Veterans Day!

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:11:56 GMT

Make Free Calls Home on Veterans Day! The VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) and USAA (United Services Automobile Association) are joining forces to offer "Free Call Day" to deployed and hospitalized service members this Veterans Day. Servicemembers can visit one of nearly 900 Internet cafes in Iraq and Afghanistan between

Obama saluting the flag?

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:43:35 GMT

Is it legal for Obama to render a salute, either to the flag or in response to a salute from a military person? I've seen pictures of him saluting.

A note to our Veterans

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:47:59 GMT

Dear Veterans, Thank you for serving our country. We are very proud of what you do. We're glad that you fight for our freedoms. Thank you for

Veterans Day Specials 2009

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:41:39 GMT

Merchants offer Veterans Day Specials to honor and support our troops with various military discounts, including free meals. We're listing here the ones we know about, and giving you an opportunity to add others you may be aware of. Service members and military families represent

Tragedy at Ft. Hood

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:28:03 GMT

America's military family suffered a great tragedy at Ft. Hood, Texas, on Thursday (November 5, 2009) as one of its own, an Army psychiatrist, opened fire in a room crowded with as many as 300 soldiers preparing for deployment. His rampage, the

Veterans Salute the Flag
Covered or Not?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:07:21 GMT

Jim writes: When a veteran salutes the flag during the National Anthem must they be covered or can they be uncovered - hats or no hats? Editor:

Presidential Salute

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:53:12 GMT

John writes: I saw President Obama render a military salute when honoring KIAs at Dover AFB. He is a civilian in civilian clothes. He is not a

USS New York in NYC

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:46:06 GMT

USS New York arrived in New York harbor Monday morning amid a gala celebration. Escorted by fire boats, helicopters, and

USS New York Arrives in NYC Monday

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 07:55:00 GMT

USS New York arrives in New York Harbor Monday morning, November 2, 2009, escorted by fireboats and a flotilla of private vessels. At approximately 8:00 a.m., she will come to All Stop in the Hudson River opposite the World Trade Center site, dip her colors, and fire a

Halloween Safety Tips and Ideas for Safe Trick-or-Treat Fun

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:07:57 GMT

As you help your children plan their fantasy or scary Halloween costumes and masks, we hope these halloween safety tips will help you plan safe halloween fun for them. Most parents worry about

Most Decorated Soldier in America - Rejected by Marine Corps

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:25:16 GMT

Did you know the most decorated soldier in American history wanted to be a Marine, but was rejected by the Marine Corps? He was also rejected by Army Paratroopers. So he became an infantryman. And a hero. Awarded every medal authorized by this country for valor in combat, this soldier epitomizes

Drafted Vietnam Vets are losers too?

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:11:12 GMT

Ronnie writes: So, the Vietnam vets that were drafted are losers, too, Mr. Kiljoy? Kilmer is too young to know the facts so he just makes up what

Bravo for Publishing these Facts about Vietnam Veterans

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:07:40 GMT

A reader writes: It is nice to see these facts about Vietnam in print. The conflict in Vietnam was defeat snatched from the jaws of victory, thanks

USS New York Sets Sail for Commissioning in NYC

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:31:09 GMT

USS New York, LPD-21, set sail from the Northrop Grumman Ship Systems shipyard near New Orleans on October 13, headed for New York City, where she will be commissioned into active naval service on

Thank the Troops, says a vege, lesbian bike-riding geek

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:30:46 GMT

Jazz writes: From a vege, lesbian bike-riding geek -- I title the message as such, as it is our men and women in the military that make this country

A Cell Phone Security Tip

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:14:58 GMT

Cell Phone Security -- think about the sensitive information you may have stored in your cell phone. If your phone is stolen, what information will the thief have? Make sure your minimize your risk by

Personal Budgeting is a Must

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 01:19:26 GMT

Personal budgeting for military families or single service members is a crucial part of your military readiness and peace of mind. Budgeting planning with your spouse prior to your deployment will help ease the stress on both of you. Making personal budgeting a habit will

GPS Security Issue Threatens Your Home

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:02:14 GMT

Don't make this mistake with your portable GPS tracking devices. GPS tracking systems, increasingly used for vehicle navigation, are posing a new home security risk you probably never even considered. Clever thieves are committing crimes of opportunity that make your GPS unit a threat to your home security. How does it work? Consider this scenario:

September 11 - Never Forget

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 07:32:29 GMT

September 11 - Today marks the anniversary of the most horrific attack in history against the United States of America. This generation's Pearl Harbor. It was a vicious attack, carried out by a ruthless enemy, deliberately designed to kill thousands of innocent civilians -- men, women and children. Let us each

A Happy, Safe, and Free Labor Day

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:56:01 GMT

This Labor Day, as you enjoy your holiday weekend, whether it includes Labor Day travel, a local Labor Day Parade, or Labor Day Sales, we ask you to pause for a moment to appreciate the freedom you enjoy, bought with the blood and sacrifice of military heroes (and their families) through the ages.

Socialism or Constitutional Freedom??

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 06:33:07 GMT

The American people have to decide what direction they want their country to go. If you vote for the Democrats then you support a life of socialism

Haditha Marine LtCol Still Under Fire from USMC

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 08:43:08 GMT

LTC Jeffrey Chessani, the most senior of the Haditha Marines to face criminal charges, is still under fire by the USMC. After having criminal charges hanging over his head for more than three years, this career Marine officer and former Battalion Commander now faces

Sears Military Discount Event

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 03:52:31 GMT

Sears Salutes Military Families with Back-to-School Military Special Discount Sears would like to invite all of our military heroes to take advantage of Sears Military Specials this Sunday night (August 16, 2009). This is your exclusive invitation to get a head start on your Fall and Back-to-School shopping with a special after-hours event at

CARS 2?

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 01:32:48 GMT

We're sharing with you today's Gov Gab Blog entry: "You're probably familiar with the CARS program by now you know the program that offers cash to people who own old, fuel inefficient cars to help them buy new, fuel efficient cars. Even though the program is still very new, it's been so popular that it's almost out of money. The Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Act of 2009 that created the program allocated only a billion dollars (I can't believe that I just used the phrase "only a billion dollars") for the whole program. When the money runs out, the program ends. The House of Representatives has decided that they don't want the program to end and passed a bill on Friday to allocate more money [$2 Billion more of your and my money!] so more people can take advantage of the program. The Senate is considering the issue this week. Some people like the program, some people don't. Well, now is the time to contact your Senators and let them know what you think about the program.

Navy Pilot Scott Speicher's Remains Identified

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 05:38:13 GMT

LCDR Scott Speicher's Navy F/A-18 was shot down over Iraq on the opening night of the Gulf War, Operation Desert Storm, on January 17, 1991. "Spike" was the first U.S. casualty of Desert Storm. For the past 18 years, his family and friends, and shipmates, have wondered what happened to him. Last month, local Iraqis told Marines in Anbar province

Small Business Tax Deductions Checklist

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:37:36 GMT

For a handy checklist of more than 250 legitimate tax deductions available to small business owners in the US,

Wake Up, America!

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:52:55 GMT

Mark writes: Frankly, I am not surprised. Disgusted as hell but not surprised. Here's another wake-up call, loud and clear, to those who love

Sound Off! Tell Us What You Want to Talk About

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 06:59:54 GMT

We write this site to provide you with useful information, and a place to discuss issues that affect you as military families. And we want to encourage your participation in determining what we write about. So please click on the link and let us know what topics you want to see covered here.

Stop Nancy Pelosi in her tracks!

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 04:59:05 GMT

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's behavior is totally out of line, unconstitutional, illegal and rude, and she must be censured for it and prohibited from

Another Day - Another Freedom Lost

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:35:52 GMT

Lori writes: I feel like I am having to write and call my House and Senate members several times a week; sometimes a couple times a day. I am doing

America Is Headed The Wrong Direction

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:33:01 GMT

The rules and laws are written plainly. Actions such as this prove that the Obama administration has no regard for the rule of law. My first

Censorship in Congress?

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 05:36:02 GMT

If someone told you that our elected Congressional representatives are being censored about what they're allowed to

Small Business Owners Unite!

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 05:01:38 GMT

A reader writes: I belong to the American Solutions by Newt Gingrich, He has a new petition that I think small business owners should read and sign

Obama Like Lincoln? NOT!

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 20:05:27 GMT

President Barack Obama, who likes to compare himself to great American President Abraham Lincoln, apparently cannot read: You cannot bring about

Obama Travel Restrictions on Americans

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 05:19:53 GMT

You think you are FREE to travel anywhere in the world??? Think again -- you are NOT Free to travel the way you did a year ago. Couple of examples:

Danger: 60 years to produce an imposter, Obama/Soetoro

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 19:59:22 GMT

Roy writes: What dark, sinister, anti-Constitutional group who hides in darkness is supporting this usurper/impostor to the highest office of the

Obama Prove Your Citizenship

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 19:52:39 GMT

Tammy writes: I strongly agree with this Soldier. I have two sons in the milletary and am very scared of what's going on with the world. I think

Famiily Security Tips

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 05:42:20 GMT

Family security becomes even more important during military deployment. We know you want to do everything possible to protect your family, especially

Study the Holocaust and
Understand the "Change"

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:16:37 GMT

I studied the Holocaust extensively in college. I can now SEE history repeating itself in this administration. Think I am exaggerating? Nope. I

Obama a Dictator ?

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:53:04 GMT

Charles writes: President Barack Obama has appointed 34 Czars. These Czars' average salary is around $165,000.00 per year. They were appointed in a

Obama needs to be stopped!

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:54:19 GMT

Ethel writes: Write to your Congressmen and your Senators. Tell them how you feel about Obama! His view for America is NOT the majority of

Barack Obama, explain away this one...

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:51:41 GMT

MBS writes: It makes the debate over Obama's citizenship a rather short and simple one. The record shows that Obama traveled to Pakistan in 1981, at

The media outlets back Barack Obama

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:26:38 GMT

Monte writes: A question was asked of me - why do the major media outlets back BO? Why don't they ask him the hard questions they asked President

Shades of Viet Nam

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:01:31 GMT

During the Viet Nam war with the North Viet Nam Communists there were sections of South and North Viet Nam that were 'No Fire Zones'. That is, US

Your Opinions on President Barack Obama

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:44:57 GMT

What are your opinions of President Barack Obama, now that he's been in office for a few months? Are you seeing the "change" you thought you would? If you voted for him, do you feel he's kept his campaign promises? Or are you starting to feel he said whatever he needed to in order to get elected, and you feel disillusioned, thinking maybe you were deliberately misled? Or, as a popular e-mail asks, "How's that 'Hopey-Changey' thing working for you? Here's your opportunity to sound off! Tell us what you think of President Barack Obama and his

Pause to Remember

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:58:01 GMT

As you celebrate the 4th of July with friends and family, we ask that you pause to remember that America's Independence Day celebration is about more than barbecues, baseball, and fireworks. It recognizes the courageous patriots, starting with our founding fathers, who have often sacrificed greatly to ensure the blessings of liberty that we celebrate today. As you enjoy freedoms too often taken for granted, and envied by people in other nations, we think you'll enjoy this inspirational video tribute from GoDaddy.com, whose founder Bob Parsons, is a U.S. Marine Vietnam veteran. We thank all those service members, past, present and future, who understand that freedom isn't free, and must be protected and defended, even at the cost of their own lives. Post your own messages of thanks to the troops! We hope you have a happy, safe, and freedom-loving 4th of July!