We Shall Never Forget!

Military communities among wealthiest in U.S.

USA Today — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:44:44 +0000

Military communities are now among the wealthiest in the country, according to a USA Today analysis.

NATO service member killed in Afghan fighting

The Associated Press — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:38:46 +0000

KABUL, Afghanistan — A coalition service member was killed in fighting in Afghanistan’s turbulent south Sunday, while a political rival of President Hamid Karzai questioned his approach to pending talks with Taliban who might be having doubts about the insurgency.

Returning to America

Veterans Today — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:38:17 +0000

I will be returning to America in the next 36 hours as a publically accused “terrorist operative”, according to the Israeli military that is. It will be interesting to see how my birth nation will handle me. Especially because I headed to Gaza aboard the Freedom Flotilla in order to “train a commando unit for [...]

Eight killed in Baghdad suicide bombing

The Associated Press — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:34:24 +0000

BAGHDAD — Militants detonated a car bomb at a Baghdad military headquarters Sunday and then tried to shoot their way into the building, Iraqi officials said, killing eight people and wounding 29 in a brazen morning attack.

2nd Bn., 4th Marines honor fallen warrior

Marine Corps News — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:37:23 +0000

Marines from 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, held a memorial service, Sept. 3, to commemorate the life of Cpl. Christopher J. Boyd, who was killed in action, Aug. 19. He was 22 years old. Boyd was assigned to Company F, 2nd Battalion, 4th Mar ...

24th Marine Expeditionary Unit rotates out of Central Command, finishes deployment in Mediterranean

Press Releases — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:37:23 +0000

The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) is rotating out of the Central Command and 5th Fleet area of operations after serving as the theater reserve force for approximately five months while embarked aboard amphibious assault ships of Amphibious Sq ...

Washington Faces Possible Armageddon Unlike Any Since Civil War

Veterans Today — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 04:30:39 +0000

The U.S. debt crisis represents a unique, unparalleled, and unimaginable convergence of circumstances yet, despite the utter gravity of our plight, nothing is being done to change our course. Washington must either muster the courage — and the support of the people — to accept the pain and make the sacrifices of a lifetime … or face the downfall of America. Words: 938

Don’t Even Think About It – Touching Your 401(k) That Is!

Veterans Today — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 04:30:38 +0000

Look, if you’re absolutely stuck right now, then you’ve got to do what’s necessary but, in my opinion, you should avoid 401(k) hardship withdrawals at all costs … and think long and hard before you consider borrowing against your future retirement. With so many people nearing retirement already grossly underfunded [such actions are] going to prove catastrophic down the line. Words: 1043

Anti-Submarine Warfare Exercise Delayed

U.S. Navy News Top Stories — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 04:07:25 +0000

Republic of Korea and the United States Forces postponed a planned Anti-Submarine Warfare Exercise Sept. 4, which was to begin Sept. 5 and continue until Sept. 9, 2010.

Coast Guard suspends search for missing swimmer at Hunting Island State Park

Recent Updates for Coast Guard Headquarters News, Photos, Videos and Information — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 03:27:11 +0000

CHARLESTON, S.C. - The Coast Guard has suspended the search pending the development of new information for a missing swimmer off the coast of Hunting Island Beach in Beaufort, S.C.

Missing is Joseph Scott, 31.

The Coast Guard assisted the Beaufort Sheriff's Department with the search. At approximately 4:20 p.m. Saturday, five people were swimming together at Hunting Island Beach and reported that the missing swimmer did not surface after going under the water.

A Coast Guard HH-65 Dolphin rescue helicopter crew from Air Station Savannah, Ga., and a 25-foot rescue boat crew from Coast Guard Station Tybee Island, Ga., were involved in the search.

The Coast Guard reminds the boating public and beachgoers to monitor coastal and offshore weather conditions prior to swimming and boating offshore.

The greatest safety precaution that can be taken is to recognize the danger of rip currents and always remember to swim at beaches with lifeguards. The Coast Guard recommends swimmers and surfers avoid beaches where lifeguards are not on duty.

To monitor present conditions of local beaches, please click here: http://www.ripcurrents.noaa.gov/forecasts.shtml