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Memorial Weekend in Billings

Livin Large Larry — Fri, 25 May 2012 20:28:08 +0000

This weekend, yes is 3 days off. Fun, food, friends and family! But lets not lose sight that it is Memorial Day weekend. The time we set aside and say thanks to the soldiers who have come and gone fighting for our country and the troops that continue fighting even on Memorial Day Monday coming up. So thank you! Check out the handful of Memorial day services going happening on Monday.

10 Moving Soldier Homecomings for Memorial Day

Kathy Landin — Thu, 24 May 2012 12:58:59 +0000

The service men and women of our country make huge sacrifices to fight battles on our behalf and keep the freedoms we hold dear. One of those sacrifices is being away from their families and loved ones for long periods of time. The only thing that makes this sacrifice bearable for most is the incredible sweetness of coming home, even if it is only for a short leave.

What Is Yoga Helping US Military Soldiers Fight Against?

Kathy Landin — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:00:06 +0000

Yoga. Whether you can’t get enough of it or can’t get away from it, there’s no denying its peaceful approach to connecting one’s body and mind. Who’d have thought that this practice is now more and more becoming the method of choice for relieving PTSD symptoms in US soldiers?

US Marine Corps Scrambles to Apologize After Mix-Up Sends Purple Hearts to Dead Soldiers

Shauna Wright — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:59 +0000

The families of US Marines mourning loved ones killed in action recently got a most unwelcome surprise when an epic blunder caused them to receive Purple Hearts intended for soldiers who’d been wounded but survived. Worse yet, the medals were accompanied by letters addressed to the dead and even information about athletic reconditioning to help [...]

Dogs Welcome Home Soldiers In Heartwarming Montage [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 22:30:00 +0000

Is there anything more adorable than a dog greeting its owner? How about a dog greeting its owner after they return home from military deployment? We dare you to watch this supercut of lovable pooches welcoming their owners home from military service and not get choked up.

Russian Soldiers Have Super Macho Pillow Fight [VIDEO]

Paul Ciampanelli — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:00:35 +0000

Just a couple dozen Russian army regulars beating the crap out of each other with pillows. What’s manlier than that? Watch the fun below. [via The Daily What] Read Original: Russian Soldiers Have Super Macho Pillow Fight [VIDEO]