The United States Military, beset by the daily negative reports that come out of the media, clearly has had a bad first half of the year. But there is one feel good story to come out 0f New York when an Air Force veteran who served in the Middle East was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2012 NBA ... Read More »
Monthly Archives: June 2012
Firestorm Threatens US Air Force Academy near Colorado Springs
The raging fire near Colorado Springs is threatening to inflict heavy damage at the U.S. Air Force Academy and has already forced thousands of residents of the base to evacuate. What is known as the Waldo Canyon Fire, the firestorm has reportedly stretched over 24 square miles and doubled in size in just 24 hours. Although the Air Force Academy ... Read More »
U.S. Supreme Court Declines to Hear Case on Mt Soledad Memorial for Veterans
The United States Supreme Court is awfully busy this week. Yesterday, they struck down mandatory life terms for juveniles, struck down key parts of the Arizona immigration law, declined to revisit its Citizens United decision and on Thursday, is expected to make a ruling on President Obama’s health care plan. But another case the highest court in the land declined ... Read More »
Giving Care Packages to Our Troops
As the United States approaches its 11th year of the War in Afghanistan, 88,000 troops still remain in the war torn country, many of which have served multiple tours. It’s likely that most if not all of these troops are extremely homesick and yearn to be back home. Fortunately, there are many ways for Americans to communicate with their family ... Read More »
Breaking Down the Communications Wall to North Korea
North Korea has been known for keeping all kinds of information secretive. Even Wikileaks has found it difficult to gain information from North Korea for the past few years. They had managed to keep the news of their leader’s death a secret for two days from the international community, which shows how secretive they are. North Korea generally does not give its citizens any ... Read More »
Secret Service Agents Gone Wild
Thanks to the Freedom of Information Act, new and disturbing facts have been learned about the President’s own Secret Service. The Secret Service, a specialized organization charged with solely the protection of the President and the securing of areas around the President’s location, has been charged with numerous crimes. These crimes include your standard government blunders such as illegal wiretaps, ... Read More »
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