Military

Soldiers & Prisoners

By Aaron Spuler | October 21, 2010

Seems that in Illinois, convicts are given priority over deployed soldiers when it comes to things like voting. Shameful and disgraceful don’t even begin to describe this… Those that are willing putting themselves in harm’s way to defend our way of life are denied voting rights while those that willingly break our laws have their…

Be A Soldier’s Angel

By Aaron Spuler | October 21, 2010

Glenn has adopted a soldier and would like some help. I donated to the cause. If you can afford to, please do. Find out more information athttp://ballseyesboomers.blogspot.com/2010/10/soldiers-care-packages-donations-please.html

Lock ‘N Load: Rockets

By Aaron Spuler | October 18, 2010

Gunny gets a first-hand look at the “rocket’s red glare” as he demonstrates rockets dating back to ancient Chinese to today’s state of the art self guiding missiles. Weapons include: the ancient Korean Hwacha–a rocket powered weapon designed to launch a volley of deadly arrows; The Congreve–the rocket that inspired the Star Spangled Banner; the…

Postal Service sets holiday mail deadline

By Aaron Spuler | October 14, 2010

The recommended mailing deadline for sending economy-priced holiday packages to servicemembers in Afghanistan, Iraq and other places around the world is Nov. 12, officials at the U.S. Postal Service say. “Shipping holiday packages early helps ensure that they arrive in time for the holidays,” Pranab Shah, vice president and managing director of global business at…