by Bob Calvert
Sat, Mar 27, 2010
The American Hero Card came about from a deep desire to do something to 'thank' our American Heroes in the military (active/retired/veteran) for all they have done to keep us safe and provide the freedom we have to enjoy life and prosperity in America (and around the world). On Veteran's Day 2009 the Vacation Values Group LLC started the Project that has snowballed into a massive multi-benefit program for not only military but everyone who cares about our freedom in America.
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by Armed Forces Press Service
Thu, Jul 29, 2010
By John D. Banusiewicz American Forces Press Service FORT DRUM, N.Y., July 28, 2010 - Soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division's 2nd Brigade Combat Team received a rousing welcome home from Iraq here today, not only from fellow soldiers, family members and community leaders, but also from Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden.
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by Department of Defense
Sat, Jul 31, 2010
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom: Capt. Jason E. Holbrook, 28, of Burnet, Texas, and Staff Sgt. Kyle R. Warren, 28, of Manchester, N.H
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by Department of Defense
Sat, Jul 31, 2010
Lance Cpl. Shane R. Martin, 23, of Spring, Texas, died July 29 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
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by Carol McGuinn
Thu, Jul 29, 2010
A West Seattle sailor who went missing in Afghanistan has been found dead, his body recovered and his family notified, according to The Associated Press.Petty Officer 3rd Class Jarod Newlove, 25, went missing Friday in Logar province. The Taliban claimed to be holding a U.S. serviceman, but NATO officials in Kabul did not confirm that he was a prisoner.
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by Department of Defense
Thu, Jul 29, 2010
Petty Officer 3rd Class Jarod Newlove, 25, of Renton, Wash., recently listed as missing, died from wounds sustained from an incident in Logar province, Afghanistan
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by Armed Forces Press Service
Thu, Jul 29, 2010
Lance Cpl. Abram L. Howard, 21, of Williamsport, Pa., died July 27 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
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by Department of Defense
Wed, Jul 28, 2010
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of four soldiers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.
Staff Sgt. Conrad A. Mora, 24, of San Diego, Calif., Sgt. Daniel Lim, 23, of Cypress, Calif., Spc. Joseph A. Bauer, 27, of Cincinnati, Ohio., Spc. Andrew L. Hand, 25, of Enterprise, Ala.
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by Armed Forces Press Service
Tue, Jul 27, 2010
Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin McNeley, 30, of Wheatridge, Colo., died from wounds sustained from the July 23 incident. Petty Officer 3rd Class Jarod Newlove, 25, of Renton, Wash., is listed as DUSTWUN from the July 23 incident
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by Department of Defense
Mon, Jul 26, 2010
Lance Cpl. Frederik E. Vazquez, 20, of Melrose Park, Ill., died July 24 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
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by Department of Defense
Mon, Jul 26, 2010
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two Marines who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom: Lt. Col. Mario D. Carazo, 41, of Springfield, Ohio., Maj. James M. Weis, 37, of Toms River, N.J
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by Department of Defense
Mon, Jul 26, 2010
They died July 24, at Qalat, Afghanistan: Staff Sgt. Conrad A. Mora, 24, of San Diego, Calif., Sgt. Daniel Lim, 23, of Cypress, Calif., Spc. Joseph A. Bauer, 27, of Cincinnati, Ohio., Pfc. Andrew L. Hand, 25, of Enterprise, Ala.
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by Department of Defense
Mon, Jul 26, 2010
Cpl. Julio Vargas, 23, of Sylmar, Calif., died July 20 while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan
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