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Madonna Nash Writes the Song 'Don't Leave' to Honor Military Wives

Rudy Fernandez — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 05:27:42 +0000

Singer/songwriter Madonna Nash was inspired to write the song 'Don't Leave' by a friend who is a military wife. All the wife was asking for, was a little more time with the man she so dearly loves. The song struck a nerve with me because I remember when I was a kid, mom saying the very same thing to my dad before he was deployed to Vietnam. It's the very same thing I envision many military spouses doing all over West Texas, being that we are a big Military town. One last thing, as I watched the video I not only felt her pain but her loneliness as well. Check it out.

Soldiers in Afghanistan Remake Dolphins Cheerleader 'Call Me Maybe' Video

Emerald Catron — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 20:56:16 +0000

That’s right — we’re still posting ‘Call Me Maybe‘ videos. Deal with it! This one’s got soldiers serving in Afghanistan, so it’s sort of our civic responsibility to share it with the world. It’s a little meta — they did a shot-for-shot remake of the Miami Dolphins cheerleaders doing their remake of the song. Above [...]

Restaurants & Businesses Offering Discounts to Veterans on Veteran's Day and Every Other Day of the Year in Abilene [UPDATED]

Shay Hill — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 19:45:57 +0000

Our military veterans have given so much of themselves to protect us that it seems impossible to repay them. Many businesses offer special discounts to active duty and retired military personnel and their families on special holiday's like Memorial Day, Labor Day and Veterans Day. Special days set aside Nationally to honor our military. However, [...]

Abilene Ruff Riders Military Appreciation Night May 28th

Shay Hill — Mon, 21 May 2012 17:14:14 +0000

What could be more American than some football and our military? The Abilene Ruff Riders have been on the road the last 3 weeks but this Memorial Day Monday they will be at home and celebrating our military. Military Appreciation Night will be full of fun, football and give-a-ways.The Ruff Riders have been on the [...]

Abilene Zoo Celebrates Dyess Air Force Base

Shay Hill — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:14:22 +0000

Abilene is a unique community with our ties to the military and Dyess Air Force Base. We have a great fondness of our military personnel that will be celebrated this weekend at the Abilene Zoo’s, Zoolute to Dyess day. Join in all fun activities Saturday, May 19th. Information Date: Saturday May 19th Time: [...]

New F-35B Military Plane Undergoes Testing [VIDEO]

Shay Hill — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:55:50 +0000

We have the best military in the world and they just keep coming up with more technology to make the job easier and more efficient. There is a new plane out there that is currently undergoing testing and it is super cool. It’s called the F-35B and it can land vertically (like a helicopter). Lockheed [...]

Military Families Receiving "Flat Daddy" Cardboard Cutouts [VIDEO]

Shay Hill — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 02:02:59 +0000

If you have a child of elementary age you've probably heard of "Flat Stanley". Flat Stanley is a paper cutout that the kids put in the mail and send him off on adventures. He has his pictures taken all over the states or world even and returns with the photos and documentation of his travels. The kids learn of different states or parts of the world from Stanley's adventures. The military has now taken that idea a step further for those families that have a member overseas serving our country.

Which College Is the Best for Military Veterans?

Kathy Landin — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:01:44 +0000

A recent survey conducted by Military Times Edge ranks which colleges are best for military veterans.

Most of the schools making the list were public, including 51 of the 59 highest ranking four-year schools. The top five four-year schools included Concord University, taking the number one spot, Eastern Kentucky University at number two, Rutgers in third, California University of Pennsylvania at number four and University of South Florida coming in fifth.

'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Policy Comes to an End for the Military [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:40:35 +0000

The policy known as “don’t ask, don’t tell,” which has been in place since the Clinton administration, became a thing of the past at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday when the United States became one of more than 40 countries worldwide allowing gays and lesbians to serve openly in the armed forces.

“They will no longer have to lie in order to help protect us,” said Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Carl Levin in a statement. “The end of ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ is an important victory not just for equality, but integrity.”

Gary Morris Dedicates Song, "Faith and Freedom" As July 4th Thank You To Our Military! [VIDEO]song

Rudy Fernandez — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 01:14:35 +0000

This fourth of July holiday the man that gave us the "Wind Beneath My Wings", honors our men and women in the military. Gary Morris has decided to dedicate his new single, “Faith and Freedom” to the US Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard. It's Mr. Morris' July 4th Thank You to the troops!

My Family Gets Silly On Holidays

Rudy Fernandez — Tue, 31 May 2011 04:12:51 +0000

I sure love it when our family comes together to celebrate whatever occasion may be at hand. Good food, lots of love, plenty of laughter and we can guarantee the celebration will move into the silly department in short order. Memorial Day was a great time to be had by all. I spent it with many of my relatives some of whom have served in our great Nations awesome Military and some that are still serving. While in due respect and at their request I won't post their pictures, I will share a couple of silliness pictures (of other family members) that had us all chuckling.

New AA-12 Gauge Fires 300 Rounds Per Minute [VIDEO]

Rudy Fernandez — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 13:07:44 +0000

It looks as if the American Soldiers just got the new AA-12 known as “The Worlds Deadliest Gun”. It fires at a rate of 300 rounds/shells per minute (that is super fast for a 12 gauge). The new AA-12 also has a lot of new friends to join the US Soldiers arsenal, friends like “Smart [...]