Spc. Justin Slagle returns to Forward Operating Base Lane in a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter after an air assault mission in the Zabul province of Afghanistan, Oct. 15, 2009. Even as leaders in Washington struggle with the next steps in Afghanistan, troops there are moving to better protect the Afghan people by separating them from Taliban influence and intimidation.
These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their lives so that others may enjoy the freedoms we get to enjoy everyday. For that, I am proud to call them Hero. We Should Not Only Mourn These Men And Women Who Died, We Should Also Thank God That Such People Lived
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This song stirred up a little controversy when it was released. A dance mix of The King? Some hated it, I love it. Paul Oakenfold could remix an Opera and make it cool.
Rubberneckin' (Paul Oakenfold Remix) by Elvis Presley
"Never allow a crisis to go to waste. They are opportunities to do big things" - Rahm Emanuel. I wonder what big thing they're going to want to do with this?
If You Can't Do Something Smart, Do Something Right
Freedom
I Pledge Allegiance To The Flag
Of The United States of America, And To The Republic, For Which It Stands;
One Nation Under God,
Indivisible, With Liberty And Justice For All
The Alliance to Restore the Republic
We Have Assumed Control
Wednesday Hero
Wednesday Hero was started in 2005 to honor the Men and Women of the United States Military. To let people know who was fighting, and dying, for them.