Merry Christmas

I know I've been off the last few days with stuff going on. It's that time of year. But I wanted to take a second just in case things get crazy as we get closer to Christmas to say Merry Christmas to you and yours!

Each and everyone of you and your support to myself and to all of our Troops has been an absolute God-Send.

I wish all of you Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!!

God Bless America
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AMP Morning Stand-To 18 DEC

From Afghanistan:

Large Explosives Cache Found: (From ISAF / IJC): http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isaf-releases/large-explosive-caches-discovered-in-sarobi.html

North Helmand: (From ISAF / IJC): http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isaf-releases/north-helmand-governors-conduct-stability-shura.html

Afghan Civilians Killed By Insurgents: (From ISAF / IJC): http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isaf-releases/afghan-civilians-killed-wounded-by-insurgents-in-kandahar.html

Government Office Opens In Ghazni: (From ISAF / IJC): http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/caat-anaysis-news/government-liaison-office-opens-in-ghazni-province.html

From Pakistan:

From NY TIMES: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/19/world/asia/19pstan.html

From South Korea:

From VOA: http://www.voanews.com/english/news/South-Korea-to-Go-Ahead-with-Live-Fire-Drills---112121084.html

God Bless America

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AMP Morning Stand-To 17 DEC

From Afghanistan:

Agribusiness Team: (From ISAF / IJC): http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isaf-releases/agribusiness-team-brings-tractor-hope-to-kunar.html

Afghan Police Training: (From ISAF / IJC): http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isaf-releases/60-afghan-police-complete-first-basic-course-in-badghis.html

Operations: (From ISAF / IJC): http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isaf-releases/taliban-leaders-targeted-in-helmand-province.html

Operations: (From ISAF / IJC): http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isaf-releases/afghans-coalition-forces-see-progress-in-marjeh.html

God Bless America

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AMP Morning Stand-To 13 DEC

From Afghanistan:

Operations: (From ISAF / IJC): http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isaf-releases/afghan-coalition-forces-gain-momentum-into-taliban-heartland.html

Operations: (From ISAF / IJC): http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isaf-releases/afghan-coalition-forces-reassure-hazara-citizens.html

Afghan Army Platoon Learns New Tactics: (From ISAF / IJC): http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isaf-releases/afghan-army-platoons-learn-new-tactics-in-musa-qal-ah.html

Nangarhar: (From ISAF / IJC): http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isaf-releases/nangarhar-subgovernors-meet-with-reconstruction-team.html

Operations: (From ISAF / IJC): http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isaf-releases/forces-target-suspects-of-kandahar-suicide-bombing-ied-network.html

God Bless America

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Go Army!!! Beat Navy!!!

GO ARMY!!! BEAT NAVY!!!

http://www.facebook.com/aMajorsPerspective?v=wall&filter=1#!/event.php?eid=154560271226614

God Bless America

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This Week's Poll Question

OK....so there I was, watching "The Santa Clause" with the boys, and I started thinking about the best Christmas Movies of all time.

In no particular order:

The Santa Clause
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
The Grinch That Stole Christmas
A Christmas Story (you gotta love Ralphie..lol)
Miracle On 34th Street
It's A Wonderful Life
White Christmas

Thoughts??:)

God Bless America

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AMP Morning Stand-To 10 DEC

From Afghanistan:

Operations: (From ISAF / IJC): http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isaf-releases/forces-root-terrorists-out-of-helmand-kandahar-provinces.html

Balkh Customs Facility: (From ISAF / IJC): http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isaf-releases/balkh-customs-facility-improves-import-export.html

Produce Storage Facility Assists Afghan Farmers: (From ISAF / IJC): http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isaf-releases/produce-storage-facility-assists-afghan-farmers.html

Operations: (From ISAF / IJC): http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isaf-releases/afghan-army-provides-medical-humanitarian-assistance-in-arghandab.html

God Bless America

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Berkeley At It Again

Not that I am completely shocked but this was a bit much for even the city of Berkeley.

From FOX NEWS: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/12/08/veterans-group-blasts-resolution-honor-army-private-accused-leaks/


"Amid calls from some politicians to press treason charges -- which could carry the death penalty -- against whoever leaked secret cables to WikiLeaks, the Berkeley, Calif., City Council is entertaining a resolution to declare that an Army private accused of leaking some classified information to the website is an American hero.

City Peace and Justice Commissioner Bob Meola, who authored the resolution, told the San Francisco Chronicle that Pfc. Bradley Manning, 22, is a patriot who deserves a medal.


"If he did what he's accused of doing, he's a patriot and should get a medal," Meola told the newspaper. "I think the war criminals should be the ones prosecuted, not the whistle-blowers." "


http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010/12/08/veterans-group-blasts-resolution-honor-army-private-accused-leaks/

Treason is treason.....and while a military court will determine what and how he is to be punished....calling someone who stole secret documents and sent them to wikileaks is treason. It is no different from active espionage or betraying your fellow Soldiers face to face. His actions have led to the enemies of our Nation being able to more effectively conduct operations against us. It is as simple as that.

God Bless America

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AMP Morning Stand-To 9 DEC

From Afghanistan:

New School In Marjah: (From ISAF / IJC): http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isaf-releases/new-school-under-construction-in-marjah.html

Aid Projects: (From ISAF / IJC): http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isaf-releases/isaf-international-organizations-discuss-aid-projects.html

Afghan Government Assists Small Business: (From ISAF / IJC): http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isaf-releases/afghan-government-assists-small-businesses.html

New Railroad Increases Trade: (From ISAF / IJC): http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isaf-releases/new-railroad-increases-trade-in-afghanistan.html

New Northern International Airport: (From ISAF / IJC): http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isaf-releases/new-northern-international-airport-to-boost-afghan-economy.html

God Bless America

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Things That Really Irritate Me

Yesterday was the 7th of December. "A day that will live in Infamy." A day that summoned a Nation to War and led to the Greatest Generation throwing back tyrany across the world. A Generation that sacrificed so much for all of us.

Today was the day John Lennon was shot. OK...got it. Personally not my kind of music...I'm more your Hard Rock, Heavy Metal type of guy, but I can respect his abilities.

I was shocked at how little coverage there was of Pearl Harbor and how much there was for a musician. What the heck is wrong with this picture?

I know I am preaching to the choir....but I am just disgusted with the MSM on this one.

God Bless America and God Bless Our Veterans

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AMP Morning Stand-To 8 DEC

From Afghanistan:

US Secretary of Defense in Kabul: (From ISAF / IJC): http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isaf-releases/u.s.-defense-secretary-meets-isaf-commander-in-kabul.html

Sergeants Major visit Afghan wounded: (From ISAF / IJC): http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isaf-releases/sergeants-major-visit-afghan-wounded-warriors.html

British Prime Minister visits Troops: (From ISAF / IJC): http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isaf-releases/british-prime-minister-david-cameron-visits-troops-in-helmand-province.html

Operations: (From ISAF / IJC): http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isaf-releases/ghor-operations-coordination-center-strives-for-improvement.html

Operations: (From ISAF / IJC): http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isaf-releases/update-afghan-coalition-forces-confirm-leaders-capture.html

God Bless America

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Wikileaks

I've said it before....and I'll say it again now....

Wikileaks is illegal....immoral...and just plain wrong.....

Julian Assange should remain in jail and I hope that they find a dark, dark, horrible hole to throw him in....

Make no mistake....his actions and those of his website have caused damage to the United States, her Allies, and most importantly to our brave Soldiers fighting for her.

God Bless America

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Pearl Harbor Day

In Memorial and Rememberance of the 7th of December....A Day That Will Live In Infamy....

For all the service members that gave the final measure today, and for all that would raise their right hand of the greatest generation and fight tyranny and despotism....we remember you and pray for you and your families.

God Bless and God Bless America

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AMP Morning Stand To 7 DEC

From Afghanistan:

Tagab Valley: (From ISAF / IJC): http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isaf-releases/afghan-french-deploy-shoulder-to-shoulder.html

Agribusiness: (From ISAF / IJC): http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isaf-releases/agribusiness-team-visits-paktiya-women-s-center-university-farm-2.html

Operations: (From ISAF / IJC): http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isaf-releases/afghan-coalition-forces-target-explosive-device-leaders-in-khost.html

Secretary of Defense Visits Afghanistan: (From ISAF / IJC): http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/asiapcf/12/07/afghanistan.gates.visit/?hpt=T2

God Bless America

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Quote of the Day 6 DEC

"As we express our gratitude we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but rather to live by them"

-- President John F Kennedy

God Bless America

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AMP Morning Stand-To 6 DEC

From Afghanistan:

Operations: (From ISAF / IJC): http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isaf-releases/commandos-enable-spread-of-afghan-radio.html

Helmand Police Training Center celebrates birthday: (From ISAF / IJC): http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isaf-releases/helmand-police-training-center-celebrates-1st-birthday.html

Nuristan Projects: (From ISAF / IJC): http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isaf-releases/nuristan-reconstruction-team-evaluates-irrigation-project.html

Afghan Special Forces: (From ISAF / IJC): http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isaf-releases/afghan-special-forces-receive-berets-in-ceremony.html

God Bless America

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Video From Afghanistan 3 DEC

Video from ISAF / IJC:



God Bless America

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AMP Morning Stand-To 3 DEC

From Afghanistan:

Border Police Training: (From ISAF / IJC): http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isaf-releases/new-border-police-training-transforming-herat-operations.html

ANP Learn First Aid: (From ISAF / IJC): http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isaf-releases/anp-recruits-learn-first-aid-from-stryker-medic.html

Road Maintenance Teams: (From ISAF / IJC): http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isaf-releases/road-maintenance-teams-up-and-running-in-tagab-district.html

Operations: (From ISAF / IJC): http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isaf-releases/pech-river-valley-operations-conclude.html

Operations: (From ISAF / IJC): http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isaf-releases/afghan-coalition-forces-clear-more-haqqani-leadership-out-of-khost.html

Operations: (From ISAF / IJC): http://www.isaf.nato.int/article/isaf-releases/update-isaf-confirms-capture-of-taliban-leader-in-ghazni.html

God Bless America

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