Part Three: The enduring bonds fostered between those who serve together in military conflicts bring together cultures and friendships to last a lifetime. Brothers in arms is short series of stories about a triangulation of two Jacksonville, Fla. military officers and an Afghani translator ~ ~ Ajmal Omer writes of his experiences: My name is Ajmal Omer. I [...] [...more]
From the high deserts of New Mexico: Thanks for including me in this. I will read the content shortly. I am currently in the field in the high deserts of New Mexico, training a National Guard battalion from Connecticut, before they deploy to Iraq. Thus, internet connection is rare. I appreciate the link. Jon and [...] [...more]
Part Two: The enduring bonds fostered between those who serve together in military conflicts bring together cultures and friendships to last a lifetime. Brothers in arms is short series of stories about a triangulation of two Jacksonville, Fla. military officers and an Afghani translator ~ ~ The year is 2006. Ajmal Omar has been an U.S. Armed [...] [...more]
The relationships which develop between those who serve together in military conflicts foster amazing relationships. Shared experiences bring together cultures and friendships to last a lifetime. Brothers in arms is short series of stories about a triangulation of two Jacksonville, Fla. military officers and an Afghani translator ~ ~ A suicide truck bomb explodes at Camp Phoenix, [...] [...more]
“Green Cities™ Florida was held May 20-21, 2009 at the Orange County Convention Center South Concourse Building, and offered a highly interactive, outcome-based portfolio of workshops presented with practical steps and specific plans for participating in the growing $400 billion green economy. “State and national experts in green government, business, and technology provided practical tools, case studies, [...] [...more]
Perhaps Metro Jacksonville FORGOT to let anyone know until today: Back in February 2008, on the 26th to be exact, ” … with the help of tipster Ocklawaha, Metro Jacksonville found a NYC subway car in Springfield, just north of Downtown Jacksonville. “The subway car, #983, was built by the American Car & Foundry Co. [...] [...more]