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Reminder — Keith Urban Giving Proceeds from ‘For You’ to the Families of Navy Seals
Reminder — Keith Urban Giving Proceeds from ‘For You’ to the Families of Navy Seals
Reminder — Keith Urban Giving Proceeds from ‘For You’ to the Families of Navy Seals
As we all remember 9/11, I thought it would be great to share this with you. I hadn’t caught this before until late last week, but found out that all of the proceeds for Keith Urban’s song “For You’ -- and I mean ALL OF THEM -- are going to the Navy Seals Foundation, which supports SEAL families and their parent commands by easing financial burdens, establishing support networks and funding comman
30 American Troops Killed in Afghanistan After Taliban Attack on Helicopter
30 American Troops Killed in Afghanistan After Taliban Attack on Helicopter
30 American Troops Killed in Afghanistan After Taliban Attack on Helicopter
Editor's Note: This post has been updated to reflect that 30 American troops were killed in the attack, rather than 31, as initially reported. Taliban insurgents shot down an American military helicopter in Afghanistan Saturday, killing 30 American troops, 7 Afghan commandos, and an interpreter multiple news outlets are reporting.
U.S. Army May Issue Smartphones for Combat Use
U.S. Army May Issue Smartphones for Combat Use
U.S. Army May Issue Smartphones for Combat Use
After a successful trial run using touchscreen phones and tablets in combat, U.S. Army officials say they may begin equipping service members with the devices later this year. It would be used to complement tactical radios and other existing technology. Smartphones can be used to text updates about surroundings, send GPS photos, and access maps. “When they have a problem or need to submit a repor