Obama Authorizes U.S. Airstrikes Against ISIS in Iraq
Obama Authorizes U.S. Airstrikes Against ISIS in Iraq . Tonight (Thursday, August 7, 2014) the Obama Administration has authorized U.S. Airstrikes Against ISIS in Iraq. An air drop humanitarian mission has also already taken place. ISIS is approaching the strategically important northern city of Erbil, where U.S. personnel are stationed.
Obama Authorizes U.S. Airstrikes Against Islamic Militants in Iraq
Defense Department Confirms USAF Already Activated
The Defense Department confirmed today on Twitter that a humanitarian mission had already been successful earlier today.
“The U.S. has not yet conducted airstrikes”, senior administration officials said, but there were reports earlier in the day of airstrikes in the region, possibly by the Iraqi Air Force still active in the region.
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Top 5 Kick Ass US Military Memes on the web . How many millions of military memes have been there over the years that feature a witty statement or an over-used a quote?
1,901,756,301
How do we know this? We don’t… but it must be a really big number!
Here is the Top 5 military memes for your viewing enjoyment and we predict that at least one of them has made your list at one time or another.
5. There comes a time when a man must spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats.
4. Those who say that we’re in a time when there are not heroes, they just don’t know where to look.
3. When it was cool to burn draft card, there were still men who remained loyal to their country.
2. From deep within Neptune’s blue
The voices carry of the fallen true
“Cross the lines, conquer your dread
Or join the ranks of Davy Jones’ dead
1. Lord, make me fast and accurate.
Let my aim be true and my hand faster than those who would seek to destroy me. Grant me victory over my foes and those that wish to do harm to me and mine. Let not my last thought be “If only I had my gun”; and Lord if today is truly the day that You call me home, let me die in a pile of brass.
An estimated 1.7 million Purple Heart recipients are still alive. Those were the ones who came home. Others didn’t. Americans are still sacrificing the very flesh on their bodies. Honor them.
In months past we have worked to help create awareness for PTSD, donating money to great causes to further mission of expanding the care and treatment of those experiencing post traumatic stress disorder. As it is often states that not all wounds are visible. For many who have experienced the trauma of war and were injured in battle the Purple Heart was created for them. General George Washington saw fit to acknowledge our men and women that experienced battle and were scarred from it. For military merit it reads on the back of the United States Purple Heart medal given to those who sacrificed their bodies. It is important not just on a day like today but all days that we remember our warriors.
On this day August 7th, Purple Heart Day, lets remember those who have sacrificed, who wear a badge of honor, speak a little quieter in their presence and be more understanding and sympathetic to others out of respect.
