I was a reporter and columnist for 40 years for a chain of newspapers in the suburbs of Chicago. I'm a military veteran having served in the United States Army Combat Engineers (Cpl. E-4) and a Korean War veteran with an Honorable Discharge from the Armed Forces of the United States of America
This video captures the response of U.S. and ANA soldiers at an outpost in a remote location in Afghanistan. Tracers can be seen flying towards enemy positions. Finally, air support puts an end to the insurgents' nighttime attack.
President Obama and his wife Michelle and membrs of the White House staff entertain military familes for a 4th of July cookout on the grounds of the White House.
The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, which President Bush never added the cost to the national debt, have left behind scores of veterans who are suffering from combat trauma.
This song was inspired by my good friend, Tom, a Marine First Sergeant and by a serviceman who lives in my community who is a triple amputee from injuries sustained in Afghanistan. Please share this video with any of your friends who are currently serving or have served in our military. God Bless America!
All-female helicopter crews at work in Iraq. Scenes include maintenance crews working on helicopters, flight crews preparing for flight and the helicopters in the air. Produced by Staff Sgt. Kelly Longbine.
There's been a surge of violence in Afghanistan - with bomb blast in the north of the country killing at least nine people. The escalation comes as the country prepares to take full control of security in more areas - and a week before NATO's summit in Chicago. And, as Tesa Arcilla reports, Alliance support for ongoing involvement in the embattled nation has never been lower.
There has been a huge surge in violence in Iraq with over 600 people killed in June alone. The Al-Maliki government is under siege by rebels and Iraq is teetering again on the brink of civil war.
Soldiers from the 115th Combat Support Hospital, at Camp Dwyer, Helmand province, Afghanistan, treat a Marine who hurt his leg while jumping a canal, April 1. The 115th CSH is based out of Ft. Polk, La. Video by Regimental Combat Team 1.
Videos of the 806th Engineer Company whose job it is to find and remove improvised explosive devices. Scenes include Soldiers fingerprinting locals. Produced by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Neighbors.
James Foley a reporter with the Global Post, takes us directly in the line of fire when he accompanied an American infantry unit that was ambushed by insurgents.
The Pentagon has announced the military is going to drop the camouflage uniforms they have issued because they don't blend in with the terrain, but actually make the GI more visible.
This Is My Life is a video journal blog of Marines in Afghanistan, documenting their daily life. This episode follows Lance Cpl. Geoffrey West, an infantryman with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment. Provided by 1st Marine Division.
U.S. Marines with Company B., 1st Reconnaissance Battalion engage enemy forces from a patrol base near Sangin, Afghanist. The 1st Reconnaissance Battalion is conducting counter insurgency operations in support of the International Security Assistance Force.
Why are we spending so much taxpayer money rebuilding roads in Afghanistan, but not in America where our infrastructure, especially roads, are sadly in need of repair.
The answer is simple. Republicans block all expenditurs to improve infrastructure in the United States.
Video about combat engineers helping to rebuild a road in eastern Afghanistan. Produced by Gail McCabe. Includes soundbites from Maj. Adam Chalmers, 9th Engineer Battalion, 172 IBCT, Capt. Anwar, 2nd Brigade, Afghan National Army, and Capt. David Farrar, A Co., 9th Engineer Battalion, 172 IBCT. Provided by Soldiers Radio and Television.
Insight into newest asset to Marine Corps' counterinsurgency playbook. "Inside the FET" tells the story of the Female Engagement Team, the Corps' solution to engaging the entire population of Helmand, adding depth the the counterinsurgency fight across Southwest Afghanistan. In this long-form profile you will see why the FET was created, learn about the team's, mission and capabilities, and see what infantry commanders on the ground have to say about the tangible results that have seen from having FET Marines alongside their infantrymen. Video by Maj. Bradley Gordon. Also available in high definition
This is not science fiction. This is a demonstration of a new form of modern warfare. The Drone Controller was invented about 6 years ago, and has now come to its full fruition. This drone can even tell which weapons on the ground were recently fired or not. Henceforth acquiring a target and getting the drop on the confirmed killer. The drone can stay in the air for over 24 hours. Their precision is very accurate. One of these was recently used to kill a Taliban leader. However theyre unless without sufficient intelligence on the ground.
The war in Afghanistan continues to rage and this new video shows U.S. troops engaging the Taliban in an area of Afghanistan called the "dark side of the moon."