Last week combat veterans suggested that General Petraeus should be awarded a fifth star - an extremely rare honor that hasn't happened in many decades.
Many feel that Petraeus should receive this promotion in honor of his outstanding leadership and service in the War Against Terrorism, as well as the troops he has led.
The five star club is very elite - only nine other individuals have earned it including generals Dwight Eisenhower, John Pershing, George Marshall, Admiral Chester Nimitz and Douglas MacArthur.
Petraeus took charge last year in Afghanistan and has won public praise for his efforts. A Facebook page has been created in support of the five star nomination effort but as of now, the House Armed Services Committee has reported that there are no plans to make this a priority.
What do you think - does Petraeus deserve a fifth star? While his accomplishments have been significant, should it be awarded after the War on Terror is won?
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Three Cheers for Tostitos and the Connect to Home Bowl!
On the first day of the new year, America tuned into the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl and got to see how the brand, in conjunction with the USO, brought a piece of home to our troops overseas over the holidays.
The brand shined a national spotlight on our military heroes during the game's broadcast by showing video clips from the Tostitos "Connect to Home Bowl" – a football experience that was created exclusively for U.S. service men and women stationed in Iraq. Visit the Tostitos Facebook page to see all the action!
Also, don't forget that you'll be able to catch more on Monday, Jan 10th on ESPN during the Tostitos BCS National Championship Game where families of the troops who played in the game in Iraq will be honored in a special way. Three cheers for Tostitos - the military community thanks you for your continued support!
The brand shined a national spotlight on our military heroes during the game's broadcast by showing video clips from the Tostitos "Connect to Home Bowl" – a football experience that was created exclusively for U.S. service men and women stationed in Iraq. Visit the Tostitos Facebook page to see all the action!
Also, don't forget that you'll be able to catch more on Monday, Jan 10th on ESPN during the Tostitos BCS National Championship Game where families of the troops who played in the game in Iraq will be honored in a special way. Three cheers for Tostitos - the military community thanks you for your continued support!
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Hello 2011!
True story - it's been almost an entire year since I've blogged. And even though so much has time has passed since, I never once thought of walking away entirely. I hope to be much more successful this year - and by successful I mean that I hope to put out a steadier stream of readership worthy posts.
To the few readers I have left - thanks for sticking with me and interacting with me on Twitter, where I never seem to have a problem appearing!
Now, a few personal updates and then onto the good stuff . . . the military stuff everyone in our community loves!
The past twelve months have been so insane that there's no way I could put it into words. Besides if I did it would fill up a book and for now it's simply being filed in my head until I have time to focus. So here are a few sentences. 2010 was supposed to be epic and the truth is that it was. A wave of highs and lows so dramatic that if life had a voice it would stop and say, is this real?
It was and somehow I did just fine. Despite suffering another major family loss during my engagement - this time it was my father in law and it came just four months before the big day - and a whole host of other things, I did become a Mrs!
I also became an even stronger person, grew professionally and connected with my military friends on a whole new level. So here's to 2011, which I welcomed with open arms.
To the few readers I have left - thanks for sticking with me and interacting with me on Twitter, where I never seem to have a problem appearing!
Now, a few personal updates and then onto the good stuff . . . the military stuff everyone in our community loves!
The past twelve months have been so insane that there's no way I could put it into words. Besides if I did it would fill up a book and for now it's simply being filed in my head until I have time to focus. So here are a few sentences. 2010 was supposed to be epic and the truth is that it was. A wave of highs and lows so dramatic that if life had a voice it would stop and say, is this real?
It was and somehow I did just fine. Despite suffering another major family loss during my engagement - this time it was my father in law and it came just four months before the big day - and a whole host of other things, I did become a Mrs!
I also became an even stronger person, grew professionally and connected with my military friends on a whole new level. So here's to 2011, which I welcomed with open arms.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
U.S. Army Releases iPhone App
This week, Mashable.com - commonly referred to as the social media bible - gave a sweet shout out to the U.S. Army's newly released iPhone app.
Launched last month, the app puts the latest Army news headlines from across the CONUS and globe at the user's fingertips. Other cool features include the daily issue of "Stand-To," podcasts, an archive of Soldiers magazine and direct assess to the Army Live Blog, Facebook page, Twitter feed and video and photos from the Army's Flickr and YouTube accounts.
While social media has played a role in Army communications for a while, I think it's safe to say that it is now front and center like any good soldier. I take my hat off to the Army for their adoption of new media. HOOAH!
Visit here for a full briefing on features and functionality or you can download the app from iTunes directly for free.
Launched last month, the app puts the latest Army news headlines from across the CONUS and globe at the user's fingertips. Other cool features include the daily issue of "Stand-To," podcasts, an archive of Soldiers magazine and direct assess to the Army Live Blog, Facebook page, Twitter feed and video and photos from the Army's Flickr and YouTube accounts.
While social media has played a role in Army communications for a while, I think it's safe to say that it is now front and center like any good soldier. I take my hat off to the Army for their adoption of new media. HOOAH!
Visit here for a full briefing on features and functionality or you can download the app from iTunes directly for free.
Sunday, January 17, 2010
U.S. Military Lends a Helping Hand to Haiti
It's been amazing to watch the outpouring of support that Americans have showed the people of Haiti. I think it's been most interesting to see how the tragedy has helped put our own lives into perspective. There are many parts of our nation that are still suffering from the recession - and yet, what has happened in Haiti has made us seem grateful for what we all have, no matter how little it seems to be.
Tweets swirling around the topic of Haiti, including the relief efforts, have exploded on to the scene. I was happy to see Admiral Mike Mullen (CJCS) push out a few tweets on the topic. The first tweet that caught my eye read "Thoughts and prayers w/ the people of Haiti. Committed to doing all we can to help." He's followed this up with links on where we can get updates on the military's efforts and has leveraged other social media channels to keep us all informed.
While it comes as no surprise to Americans, and the world, that our military is coming to Haiti's rescue, I think that it's a wonderful way of reminding Americans of how phenomenal our troops really are. So much of the media's focus on our military is directly connected to the war - something that is judged so harshly. But watching our troops save earthquake victims warms everyone's hearts.
For updates on how our outstanding military is helping Haiti see a brighter tomorrow, please visit DOD's YouTube channel.
Three cheers to our troops! We're so very proud of you!
Tweets swirling around the topic of Haiti, including the relief efforts, have exploded on to the scene. I was happy to see Admiral Mike Mullen (CJCS) push out a few tweets on the topic. The first tweet that caught my eye read "Thoughts and prayers w/ the people of Haiti. Committed to doing all we can to help." He's followed this up with links on where we can get updates on the military's efforts and has leveraged other social media channels to keep us all informed.
While it comes as no surprise to Americans, and the world, that our military is coming to Haiti's rescue, I think that it's a wonderful way of reminding Americans of how phenomenal our troops really are. So much of the media's focus on our military is directly connected to the war - something that is judged so harshly. But watching our troops save earthquake victims warms everyone's hearts.
For updates on how our outstanding military is helping Haiti see a brighter tomorrow, please visit DOD's YouTube channel.
Three cheers to our troops! We're so very proud of you!
Ready for a New Decade
Happy New Year to all my readers. Here's hoping you had a stellar holiday season.
As mentioned in my last post, I haven't blogged in ages. Which should result in shame! Yes, I am shameful - my head's hanging low now you just can't see it. It hangs even lower specifically when I get an email that contains my site analysis results. It claims that people are still coming to my blog, despite the lack of posts.
So, with that, I'm back in the saddle again. Promising to give you the military related posts that you like to see. With fingers crossed that I'll make it interesting enough for you to come back for more.
Here's to a new decade of adventure, possibilities, and blogging!
As mentioned in my last post, I haven't blogged in ages. Which should result in shame! Yes, I am shameful - my head's hanging low now you just can't see it. It hangs even lower specifically when I get an email that contains my site analysis results. It claims that people are still coming to my blog, despite the lack of posts.
So, with that, I'm back in the saddle again. Promising to give you the military related posts that you like to see. With fingers crossed that I'll make it interesting enough for you to come back for more.
Here's to a new decade of adventure, possibilities, and blogging!
Friday, October 9, 2009
Off the Radar
It's been a few months since I've blogged - yep, I've completely fallen off the radar. I always said that I'd never be that blogger. But much has happened since the start of the summer and its scary how good and how bad the months have been.
I got engaged. I got a new job. My grandmother died. My parents unexpectedly PCSed to South Korea.
Yeah, all that in just a few months. I do believe in karma which explains the great things. That everything happens for a reason which explains the sad things. But it seems so odd that I can have such great things happen in one breath and such horrible things happen in another. I've tried to find the silver lining. I just wish it didn't all happen in such a rush with no time to enjoy the good before the bad arrived.
I'll be pushing multiple posts through this weekend for those who'd like to catch up on the happenings. And after this, I promise to be back.
Happy weekend all.
I got engaged. I got a new job. My grandmother died. My parents unexpectedly PCSed to South Korea.
Yeah, all that in just a few months. I do believe in karma which explains the great things. That everything happens for a reason which explains the sad things. But it seems so odd that I can have such great things happen in one breath and such horrible things happen in another. I've tried to find the silver lining. I just wish it didn't all happen in such a rush with no time to enjoy the good before the bad arrived.
I'll be pushing multiple posts through this weekend for those who'd like to catch up on the happenings. And after this, I promise to be back.
Happy weekend all.
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