Family overload, if you know what I mean!
[...]Lots of good stuff to talk about this week – DO NOT MISS!
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Staff Sgt. Dennisur Thompson
Staff Sgt. Dennisur Thompson, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, overcompensates a left turn while on a driving simulator as a part of the Save a Life Tour in Kaiserslautern, Germany.
Photo Courtesy of U.S. Army
These brave men and [...]
This true American patriot continues to impress the rest of us who grew seeing on the TV or big screen. Chuck Norris continues to defy the laws of all Hollywierd by actually making sense and using his star power to make a difference. This morning this nice piece he wrote [...]
Update: As per recent comment – not complaining about anything. Just talking out loud on my blog which has always been referred to as my “free therapy.”
Update: Well, this video has over 7,000 hits as I write this. Not too shabby. I knew putting myself out there would not come [...]
Pictures from the day’s events in New Orleans. Pictures from the presentation of the Liberty Bell from France to the National WWII Museum.
In the video below, Sir JJ explains Armistice Day.
Armistice Day from Greta Perry on Vimeo.
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This Saturday, we will be joined by military expert, Matt [...]
From the bottom of my heart, I thank all those who put on the uniform for this Country.
They Did Their Share
On Veteran’s Day we honor
Soldiers who protect our nation.
For their service as our warriors,
They deserve our admiration.
Some of them were drafted;
Some were volunteers;
For some [...]
I can remember as a child my dad talking, somewhat, about his service during Korea. I never really listened. I was a kid. What did I know? I do remember hearing once that he actually served with Elvis, but I don’t think that was true. He died in ‘96 and [...]
Thoughts and prayers to Staff Sgt Henry DeJean and his family over the untimely loss of 7 year old daughter, Paige DeJean. She was shot by a stray bullet while sleeping early Sunday morning as she slept on an air mattress in the living room of her home in the [...]
I pretty much spent last weekend at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. I feel so at home there, surrounded by people who love their Country. Of course, hanging with Sir JJ Witmeyer, (who is like Norm form Cheers there) helps. Friday was the grand opening [...]
I have felt sick over this since it hit the news and was unable to make myself write about it. We were stationed at Fort Hood from 2000-2002. The community was like no other and even though I did not live on post, the entire off-post community was military and [...]
I really have been ignoring this whole hurricane/storm thing. I already sent 2 kids of to school and just got a call from the Parish that the kids will get out of school 3 hours early. Guess this puts a kink in my plans for today. I better hit the [...]
Thumbs up for being military supporters!
Last year, I was approached by Wizard 101 as a Milblogger. They wanted to initially reach out to the military community with this game and sent me this email (along with a trial subscription):
One of the great things we’ve been seeing since the [...]
I’ll be a little busy this Friday and Saturday, spending my time at the National WWII Museum for the Grand Opening of the new theater. I’ll be picking up Sir JJ at 6:45 in the AM on Friday so we can get there and park for the festivities. Spending [...]
My heart goes out to all of those in the Fort Hood Community right now. This is a true tragedy. Please send thoughts and prayers.
If you would like to offer help, please go to Soldiers’ Angels and see what you can do to help.
[...]Seems it is all the rage to have an armed force Soldiers’ Angels Valour-IT thermometer widget on a blog or website right now! It is not too late to join in, the fundraiser does not end until November 11th.
1.There are a variety of items up for Valour-IT auction. Go [...]
Help get the New Orleans Veteran’s Day Parade back up to pre-Katrina attendance!
When: Friday November 13th
Where: Superdome Plaza Level by Vietnam Memorial Statue
Time: 9:30 ceremony followed by a street parade
Route: Veterans_Day_Parade_2009
The Veteran’s Day National Committee, Department of Veterans Affairs selected New Orleans as a Regional [...]
Enjoy! Congressman Jospeh Cao, local blogger Chris Johnston and Spirit of America with Colonel (R) David Couvillon
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This Week’s Post Was Written By Greta
Col. Henry J. Cook
Past National Commander, Military Order of the Purple Heart, after serving over fifteen years with MOPH, gaining invaluable experience while in the positions of National Aide-de-Camp, Chapter Commander, Region Commander, [...]
If you have leftover Halloween candy, how about sending it to the troops? Not only will deployed heroes enjoy the treats, but often times they pass them out to local children to improve relations.
Our military men and women deployed around the world always enjoy candy in their care packages, and [...]
I’m Sooo excited for the grand opening of the new theater next week at the National WWII Museum. I will be pretty much be there all day and night on Friday November 6th with Sir JJ and then Saturday with my family.
Now – on to this interesting tidbit…. [...]
* RIP Louisiana soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for us. Army PFC Brian Bates and SGT Patrick O. Williamson.
* I’m pissed at Obama for using fallen heroes as photo ops at Dover. Expect his decision to come out soon about Afghanistan and this will be twisted into his reason [...]
We received this letter today:
Dear Brett & Greta,
Last year you sent me a card while I was recovering from wounds I suffered in Afghanistan. Sorry it has taken me so long to write but I want to thank you for the cards and kind words. These cards got me through [...]
Angel Amy sent me this video clip in which her fiance’, Kevin Workman was being discussed. Project Valour-IT helps get technology to heroes like Kevin. The handheld GPS units really help those with TBI as they often have trouble with directions. Please consider donating a little bit today as 100% [...]
The following question & answer are from Bugle Notes (something Silke & my hubby had to memorize while at West Point). I only put it up here because my husband asked me to do so. He is not a blogger, but wanted to trash talk a little this morning!
What do [...]
I’m going to be a bit preoccupied on the web until November 11th, raising money for Soldiers’ Angels Project Valour-IT. Since I’m on the leadership team for this project, I am trying to stay neutral this year. It is a friendly internet competition between the armed forces on-line. Each [...]
Last night, I was finally able to attend the Louisiana Honor Air homecoming at New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY). Since meeting Larry Jones, who is on the Sub Committee Chairman for this program, I have been trying to attend a homecoming. This was the 3rd [...]
Update: 10/23 3:40 To clarify, the title of this post was in no way suggesting the National World War II Museum intended to change the name of the museum to the Museum of Social Change. The title reflects the teachings and mission statement to the docents as referenced in the [...]
The Kiss My Gumbo Radio show airs each Saturday morning from 9:00-10:00 (central) Saturday on AM 690 WIST or live on your computer here. 888-880-WIST or (504)260-0690
A cant miss show!!! The top of the hour I’ll be joined in studio by Lane Carson, Secretary of the Louisiana [...]
Sailors & Marines Playing Volleyball With Local School Children
Sailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) play volleyball with students from Sangley Point National High School during a lunch break at a community service project. Tortuga, [...]
Not a Country Music fan – but this song sent to me really says so much.
When They Come Back from Derek Sholl on Vimeo.
h/t Amber Lovell
[...]Update 3:45 Saturday – A unanimous vote for our new Interim Mayor Mr. Bubby Lyons. This was the biggest dog and pony show I have ever seen!!!! The council should apologize for wasting all our time and the time of the 2 truly qualified applicants that were there- Mr. Glen [...]
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One hour and 3 amazing guests. My first guest is my [...]
I was voted “Friendliest Girl,” in 8th grade (a few years ago haha). Trying to define myself (mid-life crisis thingy) at 41, I think this title is something I can’t shake (though girl no longer fits). You see, I often spend my days in “hermitude.” My kids leave for school [...]
Had to mix a little Mandeville, LA politics in here. If you did not know, my Mayor FINALLY resigned (pretty sure part of plea bargain with the Feds). Ya, the title is my Dirty Dancing reference (RIP Patrick Swayze). Well, yours truly attended the Mandeville (sly, last minute on [...]
This video was taken on Sunday October 12th in Charleston West Virgina. This was the end of the International Chili Society’s World’s Chili Championship Cookoff. Michael “Mad Mike” Freedman and myself were the ones presenting. First, we presented to the chili cooks who participated with our last “Chili for [...]
Update: pictures click here
For those of you who are totally confused by this intro, let me back up. The Summer of 2007, Soldiers’ Angels put out a call on the internet looking for local teams to help sponsor teams of soldiers in Afghanistan (here and here) [...]
The Mayor of Mandeville, Eddie Price, resigned Friday, October 10th at a 4:30 press conference. There were no apologies as it is not his M.O. I still feel so terribly for the policemen that lost their job as a casualty of him and you would think he would at [...]
