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Finding Ashton: A Soldier's Story

article-1 Melissa Pritchard followed her restless heart to Afghanistan. What she discovered there was one young soldier who changed her life. This story of friendship, love, and war will bring you closer to a brave and confidently skilled vehicle operator dispatcher, Air Force Sr. Airman Ashton Goodman, an adventurous 21-year-old from Indianapolis. Get to know Ashton, one of the five female soldiers on a 70-member Panjshir Provincial Reconstruction Team known as FOB Lion.

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Women Vets Push for Representation

article-2 Four ambitious female veterans are setting out to change VFW history by forming a Post geared towards women. If they succeed, it will be the first of its kind not only in the state of New York, but in the entire nation. Read about these Army veterans turned VFW trailblazers and their commitment to create a Post that specifically addresses women's needs and issues.

Memorial Day Tribute

memorial-day-tributeMilitary.com proudly remembers the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the United States of America. Watch slideshow.


Honoring the War Dead - It's Everyone's Duty

memorial-day Memorial Day is sacred to all war veterans, but what about the general public? Have they forgotten the significance of this holiday? Far too often, the nation as a whole takes for granted the freedoms all Americans enjoy. Perhaps it's time to send a reminder to ensure that future generations pause to recall the deaths of their fellow countrymen. Share these ideas for paying tribute with your family, friends, and co-workers.


MAY 2010

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