Some great work being done by our female service-members. In the Afghsan culture, it is only accepted that women would work with women. Story from CENTCOM Blog Across Afghanistan, “Female Engagement Teams” of U.S. military women are working to strengthen relationships with rural Afghan women. It’s something that their male counterparts aren’t able to do given the cultural roles of women in the country. “Very rarely are [women] allowed to go...read more

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I finally got out to play with the Pentagon Soccer club at lunch last week. Great bunch of guys with some talented players as well. We have a nice turf-like field one Metro stop down from the Pentagon. We play at lunch and also play matches against local military teams, foreign and U.S. Will try and get some phots and/or videos up from this week's pick-up game.

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Don't forget the deadline for sending troops cards and care packages for the holidays is quickly coming up. "Hanukkah, for example, begins Dec. 1 this year, so he said gifts should be in the mail by Oct. 19. Christmas mailing deadlines include: Packages going to Iraq, Afghanistan and other places around the world through the U.S. Postal Service should be mailed by Nov. 12." Link Photo credit Staff Sgt. Liesl...read more

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The Pentagon Memorial was dedicated Sept. 11, 2008. The memorial contains 184 benches of stainless steel and granite, each representing one of the victims of the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon. Photo Credit: C. Todd Lopez, Army News Service I am getting settled in at my new assignment here at the Pentagon. The building and workplace is truly fascinating. The Pentagon is like a small, city itself, multiple restaurants and even a gym within the...read more

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Love this story!! Pfc. Dominick Skompski (bottom left), an armor crewman with Company D, 3rd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment, 1st Advise and Assist Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, United States Division - Center, poses with Iraqi children Sept. 13 after distributing soccer balls to them in Baghdad. The soccer balls were donated by Americans through the Winning Hearts and Minds Project, created by Skompski's father, Joe D'Alessandro, president of the Cohansey Soccer...read more

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Afghan National Army Female Officers KABUL, Afghanistan -- Women from the first graduating class of the Afghan National Army Female Officer Candidate School stand for the playing of the national anthem during their graduation ceremony, Sept. 23, 2010. Twenty-nine Afghan women completed 20 weeks of training, which included 8 weeks of basic training and 12 weeks of advanced training in logistics and finance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Laura R. McFarlane/Released)...read more

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Very, very detailed book by Sebastian Junger as he embeds with a platoon in the Korengal Valley, Afghanistan. An extremely dangerous area with small, remote outposts and heavy casualties. I got the chance to fly over the area and travel in Jalalabad. The Korengal has a very, beautiful geography to it. In the book, Junger describes how the soldiers encounter all types of animals to include wolves, monkeys, and mountain lions. There is even a bird that...read more

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I know a lot of Americans are eager to support their soldiers serving in combat zones overseas. However, many do not know how, where, or what to send. One of the best ways to find out how to send packages, what to send, and where to send it, is through AnySoldier at anysoldier.com. The organization is run 100% by volunteers and links up soldiers with those willing to support them with care packages and letters. If you register on the site, you can read about...read more

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General Petraeus recently spoke to the media about the outstanding efforts and success of our Special Forces soldiers in Afghanistan here. Here is a story that demonstrates what many SF soldiers are all about. Blown up, teeth knocked out?? Just get up and keep on keepin on' RELEASE NUMBER: 100831-03 DATE POSTED: AUGUST 31, 2010 USSF: persistent and committed By Tech. Sgt. Gloria Wilson CAMP MOREHEAD, Afghanistan (Courtesy...read more

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Wounded Warriors Project (WWP) is a great organization that raises awareness and enlists the public's aide in support of wounded warriors. The website is www.woundedwarriorproject.org Support WWP August 30 – September 5 with eBay’s Give at Checkout If you’re purchasing an item on eBay between August 30 and September 5, don’t miss out on an easy opportunity to support WWP. During this seven day...read more

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