Tag: Operation Iraqi Freedom
Fallen But Not Forgotten: 6,772
(Quoted from Military Times) Air Force: 154 Army: 4917 Coast Guard: 1 Marine Corps: 1472 Navy: 228 18-22: 2454 23-28: 2376 28-35: 1419 35-45: 794 45+: 144 Operation Enduring Freedom: 2302 Operation Iraqi Freedom: 4403 Operation New Dawn: 67 Total: 6772
Read More Fallen But Not Forgotten: 6,772U.S. ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY DEATHS in 2011 (only 2 by Terrorism)
Total Deaths 1,251 Accidental 309 Hostile 352 Homicide 24 Illness 182 Pending 170 Self-Inflicted 186 Terrorist 2 Undetermined 26
Read More U.S. ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY DEATHS in 2011 (only 2 by Terrorism)The leading killer of American Troops – The IED
Background The term Improvised Explosive Device comes from the British Army in the 1970s, after the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) used bombs made from agricultural fertilizer and semtex smuggled from Libya to make highly effective boobytrap devices or remote-controlled bombs. An IED is a bomb fabricated in an improvised manner incorporating destructive, lethal, noxious, pyrotechnic, […]
Read More The leading killer of American Troops – The IEDHappy Veterans Day 2011
On behalf of The Communicator, I wish to send a Happy Veterans Day to all of our American Heroes from all wars and peace time missions. May the Lord look after you, your families and loved ones.
Read More Happy Veterans Day 2011The War(s) on Terror: 6,306 US Casualties as of November 3, 2011
Total Deaths Operation Iraqi Freedom = 4,408 Operation New Dawn = 64 Operation Enduring Freedom = 1,821 Total Dead = 6,306 Related articles Fallen But Not Forgotten – Chief Petty Officer Raymond J. Border, 31 (thecommunicatorwv.wordpress.com) Fallen But Not Forgotten – Lance Cpl. Jason N. Barfield, 22 (thecommunicatorwv.wordpress.com) America: Been a Country for Only 235 […]
Read More The War(s) on Terror: 6,306 US Casualties as of November 3, 2011National Guard (in Federal Status) and Reserve Activated as of October 25, 2011
This week the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard announced an increase in activated reservists, while the Navy announced a decrease. The net collective result is 342 more reservists activated than last week. At any given time, services may activate some units and individuals while deactivating others, making it possible for these figures […]
Read More National Guard (in Federal Status) and Reserve Activated as of October 25, 2011DOD Announces Recruiting and Retention Numbers for Fiscal 2011
The Department of Defense announced today recruiting and retention statistics for the active and reserve components for fiscal year 2011. • Active Component. • Recruiting – Fiscal 2011. All four active services met or exceeded their numerical accession goals for fiscal year 2011. o Army – 64,019 accessions, with a goal of 64,000; 100 […]
Read More DOD Announces Recruiting and Retention Numbers for Fiscal 2011Support the Troops and Our Local Scouts through Popcorn Sales
Support out Troops and Scouts Log On to: http://www.trails-end.com/estore/scouts/email_referral.jsp?id=7289882 Once you have created your own page please make sure that Anthony D is your Scout. His ID is 7289882 Silver Level Donation Send $35 worth of assorted popcorn products to the men and women of the Military on behalf of the Boy Scouts of America. […]
Read More Support the Troops and Our Local Scouts through Popcorn Sales35,000 Views
The Communicator Blog has eclipsed 35,000 views since it began nearly two years ago. Thank you to all that have visited the more than 860 posts. Related articles Carver County Corruption WordPress Blog Gains Popularity… (carvercountycorruption.wordpress.com) NC county tells 35,000 to leave as Irene looms (seattletimes.nwsource.com) Jay Leno and Jimmy Fallon Repeats Top David Letterman […]
Read More 35,000 ViewsThe Communicator has hit a Milestone
After just one year, The Communicator has had over 30,000 visits. Top 10 Posts Fallen But Not Forgotten – Sgt. Scott H. Burgess, 32, of Franklin, Texas and Sgt. Michael S. Lammerts, 26, of Tonawanda, N.Y. 620 Fallen But Not Forgotten – Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin F. Bitner, 37, of Greencastle, Pa., died April 23 […]
Read More The Communicator has hit a MilestoneFallen But Not Forgotten – Request for Photographs
If we have posted announcement of the death of someone you know that served in the US Armed Forces, please send us a photograph of him/her so we can put a face to the name. Service photos and family photos would be welcome. Anything received will get posted along with the DOD Press Release. God […]
Read More Fallen But Not Forgotten – Request for PhotographsIn the News…
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Read More In the News…Army Released February Suicide Data
If you know anyone in the Military who has taken their own life, please tell their story. If you have been personally affected by someone who has taken their life please tell us Your story. Our prayers go out to you, the victim’s families and friends. May God Bless them all! […]
Read More Army Released February Suicide DataIS ANYONE PAYING ATTENTION?!?
Since the beginning of March, the US Department of Defense has reported the loss of 7 American War Heroes, relative to Operation Enduring Freedom. Average age 23 years old. Is this what we want continuing to happen to our young men and women in uniform. It seems to me that the US Media has stopped […]
Read More IS ANYONE PAYING ATTENTION?!?National Guard (In Federal Status) and Reserve Activated as of November 16, 2010 – 94,240
This week the Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard announced a decrease in activated reservists, while the Marine Corps announced an increase. The net collective result is 2,370 fewer reservists activated than last week. At any given time, services may activate some units and individuals while deactivating others, making it possible […]
Read More National Guard (In Federal Status) and Reserve Activated as of November 16, 2010 – 94,240Detainee gets 40 years solitary confinement for Murder
DOD Announces Sentence for Detainee Omar Khadr The Department of Defense announced today that a military commission sentenced Omar Khadr to 40 years in confinement after he pleaded guilty to murder in violation of the law of war, attempted murder in violation of the law of war, conspiracy, providing material support for terrorism, and spying. A […]
Read More Detainee gets 40 years solitary confinement for MurderArmy Releases August Suicide Data
Army Releases August Suicide Data The Army released suicide data today for the month of August 2010. Among active-duty soldiers, there were 13 potential suicides: none have been confirmed as suicides, and all 13 remain under investigation. For July, the Army reported 12 potential suicides among active-duty soldiers. Since the release of that report, […]
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