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The Commander-in-Chief’s Memorial Day message
President Obama today reminded all Americans to pay homage to our fallen patriots and heroes who have given the ultimate sacrifice so that we could enjoy our basic freedoms. In this week’s address...
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The passion of service to our troops in a war that’s not over
My job is about passion. It’s a passion to lead. It’s a passion to succeed. And it’s a passion to give people a little bit better day – or even just a moment – amid some of the biggest challenges of...
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Fighting the war at home on Memorial Day and every day
They are the unsung heroes. There are no monuments built to them and no medals of honor awarded, yet they fight every day in the aftermath of America’s wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. They are the...
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President Obama pledges ‘responsible end’ to Afghanistan war
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (AP) — On a surprise visit to Afghanistan, President Barack Obama pledged Sunday to bring America’s longest war to a “responsible end” by the close of the year. He...
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Memorial Day: A somber commemoration with African-American roots
It often seems that Memorial Day was invented by manufacturers of outdoor cooking supplies, and for many Americans — if not most of them — the last Monday in May is only about gathering the family for...
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A military widow reflects on life, loss and moving forward
For many, Memorial Day is about the start of summer, cookouts and trips to the beach. While those activities celebrate the freedoms we enjoy, for the families of our fallen troops, Memorial Day is...
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