tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-100636972009-10-12T22:20:06.826-05:00Random thoughts from two Soldiers in the War On TerrorMasterGunnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07179700043679142047noreply@blogger.comBlogger2742125http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/fb_pwrd.giftag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10063697.post-5045066063829749192009-08-27T12:23:00.002-05:002009-08-27T12:27:00.236-05:00(video found here) Plus a post about that day over at Assoluta Tranquillita here Always remembered and honoured. They matter. Brat <br/> <br/> To get the whole scoop, http://www.tankerbrothers.comauntybrathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11088805334363307222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10063697.post-70838405779114510242009-07-20T07:23:00.000-05:002009-07-20T07:24:10.039-05:00Airborne Icon and Hero Passes On - Godspeed, Darrell "Shifty" PowersPosted By Blackfive "I could hear bullets and shrapnel hitting the plane. As I jumped out the door, I could see that the left...<br/> <br/> To get the whole scoop, http://www.tankerbrothers.comauntybrathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11088805334363307222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10063697.post-54307025074226418162009-05-24T09:14:00.002-05:002009-05-24T09:17:18.731-05:00Kory and Cooper (picture courtesy of BlackFive) Eddie Patrick Joseph Nichola Just a few of MY heroes, "standing up for the innocent and the weak...." Always Remembered and...<br/> <br/> To get the whole scoop, http://www.tankerbrothers.comauntybrathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11088805334363307222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10063697.post-24176445809403987152009-05-07T11:26:00.000-05:002009-05-07T11:27:58.818-05:00The award-winning documentary "Brothers at War" gives audiences a rare view into life on the frontlines of war. The movie opens in New York City this weekend, at a series of screenings co-sponsored...<br/> <br/> To get the whole scoop, http://www.tankerbrothers.comauntybrathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11088805334363307222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10063697.post-60303258108084637422009-04-13T21:54:00.002-05:002009-04-15T18:11:38.856-05:00UPDATE: The contest closed at noon PST and Roselle WON the vacation for her returning soldier and his family. Thanks to all who voted. I received two emails today about a project that will only...<br/> <br/> To get the whole scoop, http://www.tankerbrothers.comauntybrathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11088805334363307222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10063697.post-10600067067351822242009-03-25T08:16:00.001-06:002009-03-25T08:49:31.929-06:00Don was a wonderful father and husband. Anyone who met Don remembered him because of his smile and his ability to make everyone laugh. He was the guy with the big smile. Don, you will be in our...<br/> <br/> To get the whole scoop, http://www.tankerbrothers.comauntybrathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11088805334363307222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10063697.post-55443046835403411082009-03-24T14:13:00.004-06:002009-03-24T14:19:04.139-06:00(thanks to Dena of Take a Soldier Fishing for the picture) You will know it weighs heavy on my heart as our heroes are returned home to Canada. Since I heard of the latest news, this song has come...<br/> <br/> To get the whole scoop, http://www.tankerbrothers.comauntybrathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11088805334363307222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10063697.post-72216982353979505322009-03-19T08:53:00.001-06:002009-03-19T08:59:03.344-06:00Sometimes, the ignorance coming out of Washington DC is so stunning, I am rendered almost speechless. From Thunder Run comes the following: Tell Me Mr. Gates....How Can You Lift the Ban After This? ...<br/> <br/> To get the whole scoop, http://www.tankerbrothers.comauntybrathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11088805334363307222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10063697.post-54497710708534392942009-03-19T07:45:00.000-06:002009-03-19T08:56:01.111-06:00Get to it!<br/> <br/> To get the whole scoop, http://www.tankerbrothers.comauntybrathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11088805334363307222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10063697.post-80986528651954145792009-03-18T20:43:00.000-06:002009-03-18T20:45:02.195-06:00Gilad Shalit is STILL not free. Recently Mrs Clinton, emissary of Barack Obama, pledged $900m in "aid" to Gaza. I am on the record as believing that if that money was tied irrevocably to the...<br/> <br/> To get the whole scoop, http://www.tankerbrothers.comauntybrathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11088805334363307222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10063697.post-66383287086498748872009-03-18T09:30:00.001-06:002009-03-18T09:31:54.152-06:00My *almost* infamous Bratdog is my baby. Yes, she is, and as her mum I always worry about the 'what ifs'. The 'what if' I had to find someone else to look after her if I had to be away for any length...<br/> <br/> To get the whole scoop, http://www.tankerbrothers.comauntybrathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11088805334363307222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10063697.post-15889895968246678432009-03-11T08:49:00.002-06:002009-03-11T08:54:58.218-06:00DoD Announces Recruiting and Retention Numbers for February 2009 The Department of Defense announced today its recruiting and retention statistics for the active and reserve...<br/> <br/> To get the whole scoop, http://www.tankerbrothers.comauntybrathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11088805334363307222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10063697.post-29357912560013998532009-03-02T05:20:00.001-06:002009-03-02T05:22:15.081-06:00Dover is where our fallen first touch down on American soil on their final journey home. I recently posted pieces from two men more than qualified to have an informed firsthand opinion about the...<br/> <br/> To get the whole scoop, http://www.tankerbrothers.comauntybrathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11088805334363307222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10063697.post-62418698676569017822009-02-28T07:41:00.001-06:002009-02-28T07:43:10.298-06:00This just in from CJ:: February 27, 2009 By CJ Posted in Charities/Contests, Uncategorized Navy veteran Michael Kuhn of Ocala, Florida, is brain injured and receives care at...<br/> <br/> To get the whole scoop, http://www.tankerbrothers.comauntybrathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11088805334363307222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10063697.post-16572288061069768412009-02-26T08:18:00.001-06:002009-02-26T08:20:22.087-06:00Honoring Staff Sgt May Jr. KIA 3/25/03 On September 5, 2009 the 1st Marine Division Association and Chapter 785 of the Vietnam Veterans of America will be holding the first annual "American Honor...<br/> <br/> To get the whole scoop, http://www.tankerbrothers.comauntybrathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11088805334363307222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10063697.post-33355851727482550652009-02-21T20:02:00.006-06:002009-02-21T22:04:57.872-06:00This image has more than likely been sent to every Australian, everywhere. The first time I saw it I could do little but stare, tears streaming down my face as they have a million times over the...<br/> <br/> To get the whole scoop, http://www.tankerbrothers.comA_Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18307456128059837848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10063697.post-29369447084450193252009-02-17T08:20:00.002-06:002009-02-17T11:59:50.679-06:00YOUR mission. TODAY. Seems that this new American administration is really into this whole "change" thing. I am sure most of you are aware that when our fallen heroes are brought home, they come...<br/> <br/> To get the whole scoop, http://www.tankerbrothers.comauntybrathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11088805334363307222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10063697.post-18648610426038521792009-02-06T09:21:00.002-06:002009-02-06T09:27:02.836-06:00PUB TURNS AWAY PAIR WHO SERVE ON FRONTLINE STRICT DOOR POLICY: JD Wetherspoons Tuesday February 3,2009 By David Pilditch TWO Royal Marines...<br/> <br/> To get the whole scoop, http://www.tankerbrothers.comauntybrathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11088805334363307222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10063697.post-22829417981038693762009-02-05T08:39:00.001-06:002009-02-05T08:41:05.545-06:00Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 ...<br/> <br/> To get the whole scoop, http://www.tankerbrothers.comauntybrathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11088805334363307222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10063697.post-75135013367501343972009-01-30T09:25:00.002-06:002009-01-30T21:41:14.965-06:00From Assoluta Tranquillita: COLONEL'S MARK - An Iraqi Army colonel raises his right hand outside of the Zafraniyah polling site to show his purple index finger, a sign he voted during the...<br/> <br/> To get the whole scoop, http://www.tankerbrothers.comauntybrathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11088805334363307222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10063697.post-48266806083065870802009-01-17T00:42:00.000-06:002009-01-17T00:49:52.292-06:00Over many years and many wars we have met more heroes than any of us could ever have imagined possible. Those who take the words 'Uncommon Valor' to new heights but see themselves only as Soldiers...<br/> <br/> To get the whole scoop, http://www.tankerbrothers.comA_Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18307456128059837848noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10063697.post-31367110627088341272009-01-12T22:40:00.001-06:002009-01-12T22:41:50.412-06:00Where did the year go? Just a year and a couple of weeks ago we were welcoming CavTanker back from a long 15 month deployment to Iraq. It was so good to have him home safe and sound. In the...<br/> <br/> To get the whole scoop, http://www.tankerbrothers.comTracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06993718375637580961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10063697.post-36135410075115228292009-01-01T00:20:00.000-06:002008-12-31T16:23:11.365-06:00(source) News U.S. Vacates Baghdad Palace Ahead Of Handover Military vehicles at an entrance to Baghdad's fortified...<br/> <br/> To get the whole scoop, http://www.tankerbrothers.comauntybrathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11088805334363307222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10063697.post-28807291032043597602008-12-31T00:42:00.001-06:002008-12-31T00:42:00.389-06:00This Weeks Post Was Suggested By Kathi 2nd Lt. Christopher E. Loudon 22 years old from Brockport, Pennsylvania 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division October 17,...<br/> <br/> To get the whole scoop, http://www.tankerbrothers.comauntybrathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11088805334363307222noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10063697.post-30653647586668084062008-12-30T17:19:00.000-06:002008-12-30T17:20:01.800-06:00~Snooper~ This show was scheduled earlier today after many conversations with several people yesterday, last night and early this morning. Feel free to tune in on BTR (link here). I, for one, know...<br/> <br/> To get the whole scoop, http://www.tankerbrothers.comauntybrathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11088805334363307222noreply@blogger.com0