Troops

We continue to support our U.S. troops currently deployed here in Afghanistan and in Iraq.

Navy SEAL Jim Edwards Afghanistan

written by Lou M. Faralan Photo courtesy of: Lou M. Faralan (kneeling in the center ) STG1       USN USN-NASWI Martial Arts Competition Team Active duty service members stationed in Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, WA. Team memebers compete regularly in open tournaments, and Mixed Martial Arts/Kickboxing events held in the Pacific Northwest. Lou … Read more

photos courtesy of Norris Domangue Our 1st scud attack DESERT STORM at Sheik Isa 1991and the tent “street” I lived on. The last photo is at Al-Udeid, 2004 in front of my tent. photos courtesy of Norris Domangue

written by Ron Robles These photos include a gripping story of Marines who carried a wooden cross to the top of a hill at Camp Pendleton. Ray Mendoza (3rd from left, hugging the cross) was memorialized on the front page of the “B” section of the “Los Angeles Times” about six months ago as the … Read more

written by C.P. Bergman They came back wounded, but not defeated. They came back to families waiting. They came back bruised, dented, changed, but stronger. They came back to friends who rejoiced and embraced them. They endured. They conquered. They overcame so the rest of us could sleep without bombs bursting through the night or … Read more

Sgt. Karl S. Carlysle Infantry-Scout LRS Ft. Knox KY August 2005

IIMAIA Instructor Lee Peacock’s son is currently serving our country. We Love You Eric! SPC 4 Eric Lee Peacock 23 years old, Enlisted in the US Army 2005, 1 year of training, 1 year in South Korea, and currently stationed at FOB Falcon, Iraq. He is with the 3rd Infantry Division and was the 50 … Read more