I've recently noticed a number of visitors coming from ".mil" domains. I try to support the military in as many ways as possible (blogging, donating, writing to service members, and counter-protesting with Protest Warrior). I usually research the links I provide and sites I mention on my blog. The best research ever on these types of sites would be recommendations from service members. If any of you have suggestions for good military information websites, sites of organizations that support our troops, or good military blogs I'd sure appreciate the info.
Thank you for your service to our country and thanks in advance for any info you can send my way!
Thank you for your service to our country and thanks in advance for any info you can send my way!
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Thanks for a running a great blog. I'm an active duty US Navy E-9 with USS RONALD REAGAN's Carrier Air Wing.
Here are some links of interest to my brothers and sisters in the services, and also you great Americans that work so hard supporting us, freedom and America..
DefenseLink has a pretty comprehensive listing of organizations that provide support and services to the troops.
http://www.defenselink.mil/americasupportsyou/support/help.html
When people in the community ask me how they can help servicemembers, or how they can write to service members, I often refer them to this page.
The Defense "Early Bird" is my daily news digest of choice at:
http://ebird.afis.osd.mil/ or their mirror at http://ebird.dodmedia.osd.mil/
Unfortunately, for many of you good folks, the Early Bird can only be accessed from .mil domains.
Finally, and off the subject, I want to give a "shout out" to Jakob Dylan and his band "The Wallflowers". When I was deployed on the USS JOHN C. STENNIS last summer and fall, The Wallflowers asked if they could fly out to the carrier to put on a show for the Sailors. They brought no press, no label execs, video crews, or other extra baggage to exploit or self-aggrandize their trip. When they arrived, they hung out with the troops, visited fans, ate meals with the crew and then put on a terrific show. They were all really nice people that were very supportive of the Sailors. There was no press coverage and the whole event was pretty much "under the radar". Plus, They rocked! So, thanks Wallflowers.
Thanks for all you do,
Master Chief
And, may I just say that in this girl's humble opinion, you are with the best-named carrier in the US Navy. I cried for days when The Great Communicator passed away. God bless him! Even as I type this, I'm sitting facing my Reagan Ranch calendar. I sure miss his style and plain-speaking.
Great story about Jakob Dylan! I have always liked The Wallflowers. There is something about them that stands out from other bands. I guess now we all know what it is... humility! What a great story. Thanks for sharing it.
Thank you for your service, Master Chief! God speed and keep His hand upon you and your sailors as you protect this great nation!
Dawn