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US Marine Holds Umbrella for President Obama — Awkward Photo of the Day

Robert and Erin — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:00:11 +0000

What do you do when you’re the Commander-in-Chief of the largest, most sophisticated military force in the world? You ask members of it to hold the umbrella for you during a press conference, of course! A few photos of President Barack Obama’s Thursday meeting with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan are raising eyebrows, but not [...]

Celebrate Military Spouses Day With These Touching Reunion Videos

Erin McCarty — Sat, 04 May 2013 01:49:15 +0000

This year's Military Spouses Day falls on May 10, and I wanted to take a minute to thank all of the wives and husbands who are back at home while your better half is deployed. You don't get nearly enough credit for all of the sacrifices you have to make to be the wife or husband of a soldier.

John Mayer Visits Shreveport, La. to Help Build Homes for Veterans [PHOTOS + VIDEO]

Robert and Erin — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:15:31 +0000

Despite some recent bad press, turns out John Mayer is actually a stand-up guy. The singer made a surprise visit to Shreveport Wednesday on his way to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival to help build a home for a local Army veteran.

Bossier City Celebrates 'Month of the Military Child'

Robert and Erin — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:38:28 +0000

The ArkLaTex has long been a hotbed of military activity, predominantly because of Bossier City being home to Barksdale Air Force Base. That’s why the month of April’s designation as ‘Month of the Military Child’ is so important to our area. Bossier City Mayor Lo Walker and Georgette Price, Military Student Transition Consultant for Bossier [...]

Erin's Shares Her Latest Letter from Marine Son

Robert and Erin — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:07:04 +0000

I’ve been getting some great letters from my son over the past few days. In his latest letter he talks about the “infamous obstacles”. He says they “are freakin fun.” I can tell he’s already made some lifelong friends. “We have a blast helping each other and becoming brothers. We have one more day of [...]

Erin's Marine Son Has Asked for Letters from Home

Robert and Erin — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:36:55 +0000

My son is in his 3rd week of Marine Basic Training and I could tell from his letters that he loves to hear about what's happening back home. I now have his full address and would love to send letters to him from you.

You can send them to me here

Erin Shares Messages to Her Marine Son

Robert and Erin — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:01:47 +0000

I have gotten so many great messages for my son who is at Marine Basic Training in Parris Island, South Carolina. I did get connected with a great parent website.

He's about to wrap up week 2 and I will be sending him your messages.

Erin's Son Has Been at Marine Boot Camp for 10 Days Now

Robert and Erin — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:41:22 +0000

My son has been off to Marine boot camp for 10 days. It does get easier with each passing day, but it's still so tough to wonder what's going on in his life. I have had no contact with him since I gave him a big hug at the airport on Monday of last week. I wonder

CBS Issues Apology to Vietnam Veterans over "Amazing Race" Episode

Erin McCarty — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:21:54 +0000

During an episode of "The Amazing Race" which aired last week, the teams were traveling in Hanoi in Vietnam and they stopped to get a clue at a B-52 crash site memorial. The wreckage of the big plane is still on the scene. 2 Airmen died in the crash and 2 others were injured. Military activists say it was offensive to use such a solemn memorial as a prop in a reality tv show.

My Tearful Goodbye to JW as He Ships Out for Basic Training [PHOTOS]

Erin McCarty — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:52:25 +0000

My eyes welled up as I saw him sitting with some new buddies at Shreveport Regional Airport. JW was more concerned about me at that point (he hates to see me cry). Then we just talked.As any Mom would do, I looked through all of his paperwork and he asked me “Are you gonna read [...]

Erin's Son Headed for Marine Basic Training Today

Robert and Erin — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 12:58:01 +0000

This is the day I have been dreading. My oldest son leaves for the U.S. Marines today. He is headed to basic training in South Carolina for 13 weeks. It’s very bittersweet for me. I am, of course, a proud Mom; but I will be so worried about him. Is he mentally prepared for what [...]

Erin's Letter To Her Son As He Enters The Marines

Erin McCarty — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:41:47 +0000

I am so torn about my son’s decision to join the Marines. But mostly I am proud. He has been thinking about doing this for a few months and he checked out all of the branches of the military. He went through the recruitment process and is now headed for basic training in Paris Island, [...]

Veteran's Day Is This Weekend, We Honor All of Our Military

Robert and Erin — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 14:24:11 +0000

Thanks to all Veterans! Veteran's Day is actually on Sunday, but it will be observed on Monday.

Navy Tells Widow 'Bring Your Own Flag' for Husband's Funeral

Mary Martin — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 17:51:40 +0000

Edyth Grolton chose to cancel her husband’s funeral at Arlington National Cemetery after the Veteran’s Administration told her she had to provide her own flag for her husband’s burial. Jim Grolton, a 20 year Naval veteran, passed away in January at the age of 83. While preparing for her late husbands funeral, she was then [...]

This Day in History for July 3 – Battle of Gettysburg Ends and More

Shauna Wright — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 01:00:22 +0000

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1863 – The final day of the Battle of Gettysburg culminates with Pickett’s Charge (More info)

1884 – Dow Jones and Company publishes its first stock average (More info)

Memorial Day Activities in Shreveport

Elaine Etheridge — Sun, 27 May 2012 14:00:50 +0000

Many local and area events are going on to honor our fallen heroes. Today, Shreveport Mayor Cedric Glover addressed the Annual Memorial Day salute to Veterans program at Paradise Baptist Church on Hollywood Avenue. The 35th Annual Memorial Day service at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Haughton gets underway at 9 am Monday. Representatives of area [...]

Memorial Day Tributes!

Robert and Erin — Fri, 25 May 2012 13:57:02 +0000

My Dad was a WWII Veteran…he survived the war, but many of his buddies did not. We say thanks to all of the men who sacrificed their lives for us. Hear our stories: Many businesses offer special deals for Memorial Day Weekend…here are a few of them: Starbucks: $2.00 Frappucinos at Safeway Family stores May [...]

ACLU Fighting Prayer In Military

Robert and Erin — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:12:42 +0000

I recently got an email from my friend, Reggie which included these amazing pictures and some disturbing information. This email is circulating the country and claims that the ACLU has filed a suit to end prayer from the military completely. They’re making great progress. The Navy Chaplains can no longer mention Jesus’ name in prayer [...]

Former Navy SEAL Honors Fallen Comrade With Touching Gesture

Don Deane — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:07:17 +0000

In one of the most poignant ways of honoring a fallen comrade we’ve ever seen, former Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell recently went to a Newtown, CT, pub and offered to pay the owner enough money to buy a random person a pint of Guinness every hour for the entire day. If anyone asked where the [...]

Thunderbirds Are Coming Back!!

Robert and Erin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 13:45:55 +0000

You might want to mark these days on your calendar. April 21-22nd will be the "Defender's of Liberty" air show at Barksdale this year.

Even greater news is that the Air Force Thunderbirds will return to entertain the crowd. More than 200 thousand people are expected to attend this year's event. The Thunderbirds were here