Big Dogs Weblog

Today is Veteran’s Day and I would like to take the opportunity to thank the men and women who serve in our armed forces as well as those veterans who have served selflessly throughout the history of our young nation. We enjoy the freedoms that so many take for granted because of the sacrifice [...]

Folks, I have a friend in the blogosphere (yes I really have a friend) and she has a special place in her heart for US Marines, those tough war fighters who help ensure our freedom. Over at the Coalition of the Swilling there is a little post explaining something they like to do around [...]

The US has a relatively new item on the battlefield and that is the use of reporters embedded in the unit. They chronicle the actions of the troops and get an up front account of history. This was first viewed with a lot of skepticism but was much more accepted as time went [...]

As many of you might know, a group of military members are being tried for alleged crimes in Iraq. I believe these men are innocent and will be exonerated at trial but at what cost? Kit Jarrell puts it like this:
The seven Marines and Navy Corpsman charged with kidnapping and murder in connection [...]

I reported last evening on my radio show that Congressman Wayne Gilchrest had sent an email asking for support at the funeral of Petty Officer David Roddy. Roddy, who was killed in Iraq while trying to dismantle a bomb, leaves a wife and three young children. The Westboro Baptist Church planned to protest [...]