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'Doodle 4 Google' Winner Depicts Moving Soldier Homecoming

Kyle Dowling — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:17:40 +0000

Who's ready for some tears? Oh, good!

Every year, Google holds an annual "Doodle 4 Google" contest, in which they ask students (from kindergarten through grade 12) to submit drawings based on a specific theme. This year's theme was "My Best Day Ever," and it's hard to imagine one more deserving of that title than this.

Troop Reads Valentine's Day Note [PHOTO]

John Riggs — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:13:59 +0000

I just saw this picture and thought I'd share it. Happy Valentine's Day from all of us here to you and yours where ever they may be!

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Women Will Soon Be Allowed to Serve in Ground Combat

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 22:32:45 +0000

For the first time, women in the armed forces will be moved into combat roles. Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta will make the official announcement Thursday. Since they were first permitted to join the armed forces, women have been restricted from participating in active ground combat. This policy will be eliminated, clearing the way for [...]

Army Dad Surprises Daughter at Spelling Bee After Returning From Iraq [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:51:13 +0000

Get ready for your heart to melt! This Army dad surprised his nine-year-old daughter at a spelling bee in Boca Raton, FL after a 10-month tour of duty that separated him from his family, ‘Today‘ reports. Skylar Johnson was asked to spell the word “sergeant” during an elementary school spelling competition. And once she did [...]