Part Four: 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 ~ ~ I’d like to hear [...] [...more]
Part Three: 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 ~ ~ Ajmal Omar writes of [...] [...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 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 ~ ~ The year is 2006. [...] [...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]
Maybe a misleading title, but … Scott Aiges, Director of Programs, Marketing & Communications, (very busy man with all of those titles) of New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation said all jazz and Cajun Zydeco aficionados should peruse this year’s LINE-UP. “Two stages will feature the best of southwest Louisiana dance music, including the Grammy-award winning BeauSoleil [...] [...more]
Jacksonville Jazz Festival 2009 ended May 24 to much acclaim. For those wishing to keep the momentum, there’s “Plenty to do at the Vieux -To-Do“ in New Orleans June 13 – 14. The 2nd annual Vieux-To-Do festival (actually, three festivals in one) is held in the French Quarter, on the banks of the Mississippi river. [...] [...more]
Montreal, Quebec sits on an island in the St. Lawrence River – the city was considered a strategic location long before the arrival of Europeans in Canada. In 14 days, though, Montreal will explore strategic locations in ways surely not envisioned by French colonists. Airports Council International – North America is holding its May 31 [...] [...more]
Dr. Xavier Goudet follows a 3,000-year-old map through the treacherous labryinth that is Tutankhamen’s tomb. Armed with a laser light “ankinator,” Goudet scoffs at the “curse of Tutankhamen.” He shall defeat all evil creatures who stand between him and the priceless treasure hidden within the the tomb! The script of a summer blockbuster movie? No [...] [...more]