- *US* Marine Corps must redefine mission: Gates
August 14, 2010 – Not sure it makes a lot of sense for the Marine Corps to redefine their mission. Isn’t that the responsibility of the Secreatry of Defense in consultation with the other military service components, Congress and other govenment Departments and agencies?
- Fallen Heroes: Army Spc. Faith R. Hinkley
August 14, 2010 – Excellent point. Despite the wind-down ...
Military News you may have missed – August 8, 2010
- BAE Systems Displays Ultra Lightweight Warrior (ULW) Infantry *…*
August 7, 2010 – The development and deployment of light and effective body armor is to be applauded. Nevertheless, considering the US Army’s and DoD’s shoddy test procedures and questionable contract awards as documented in GAO studies, we are hopeful that all new military protective gear is properly tested and its suppliers vetted.
- A Sergeant’s ...
Military News Items You May Have Missed – July 31, 2010
- Google Alerts – body armor – Former *Body*-*Armor* Executive on Trial for Fraud – Blogrunner
July 27, 2010 – This long trial is finally drawing to a close. It is sad to think that body armor used by the majority of our troops in Afghanistan and Iraq have been supplied by a company run by Mr. Brooks. Point Blank Armor is now in Chapter 11. Can’t we do better for our troops?
- Google Alerts – military ...
How you can support our troops with more than lip service
I have been pondering for some time what more I could do to help promote Soldiers For The Truth’s Basic 5 Campaign. My latest effort has been to inform politicians running for congressional and statewide offices of our cause. Politicians are never more accessible than when running for office, so my plan is to take advantage of that situation and that is what I did!
Last Saturday I attended a private reception in Arkansas for several politicians running for ...
Continue Reading →Basic Five B.E.S.T Campaign to Support the Troops
Ever since its inception, Soldiers for the Truth (“SFTT”) has been focused on insuring that our frontline troops have the best possible equipment to accomplish their mission and come home alive safely and in one piece. Our campaigns have been based on providing our troops with the “Best Equipment to Support the Troops,” often referred to as our “B.E.S.T.” Campaign strategy. While much of our recent investigative reporting has been focused on body armor, SFTT will soon be extending ...
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