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Seven Heartwarming Videos of Surprise Military Homecomings

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:36:43 +0000

Memorial Day was created to commemorate all the American servicemembers who have died while serving our country. With so many military men and women currently on dangerous overseas assignments, it’s also a time to think about their sacrifice, and the sacrifice of their families back home. In these videos, families of soldiers get the surprise and [...]

Kellie Pickler Honors Deployed Servicewomen With Ladies Night Goodies

Cory Stromblad — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 16:59:03 +0000

Servicewomen in the Middle East had an extra special Valentine’s Day this year, thanks to goodwill efforts of country’s own Kellie Pickler. When the ‘Tough’ singer heard about the monthly ladies night — coordinated to keep the women’s spirits high during their call of duty — she decided to send gift baskets filled with hard-to-get [...]

'American Idol' Contestant Creates Elaborate Lie About His Military Past

Cory Stromblad — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 22:19:49 +0000

‘American Idol‘ hopeful Matt Farmer is facing a lot of heat following reports that the Tulsa, Okla. native lied about injuries sustained as a military servicemen in order to advance to further rounds on the popular reality competition. According to MjsBigBlog, Farmer, 26, used his ‘American Idol’ audition to share the story of being hit [...]

Charlie Daniels Serves as Honorary Chair for the Tennessee Military Ball

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 17:00:51 +0000

Legendary country musician Charlie Daniels has been tapped to serve as the honorary chair of the 2012 Tennessee Military Ball, which takes place Thursday (Dec. 27) at Loews Vanderbilt Plaza in Nashville. The conservative performer is an avid supporter of the military, which makes him the perfect chairman for the event. Hosted by Nashville’s All [...]

A Military-Homecoming Montage to Raise Your Spirits — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 09:00:08 +0000

[onescreen item="4991338"] It’s one of the most heartwarming, sob-inducing sights you’ll see on the Internet: the soldier returning home from overseas, surprising his or her child. It never gets old, one of the genuine feel-good moments the Internet lets us see. So we thought we’d collect a few of our favorites. This clip collection could [...]

Military Dad Surprises Family In Front of 85,000 at College Football Game

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 20:00:49 +0000

When Tammy Faile and her two children were chosen as the military family of the game for South Carolina's match up Saturday against the University of Georgia, they probably expected some sort of message from their husband and father Sgt. First Class Scott Faile, who is stationed in South Korea.

And that's what they got at halftime, a video message on the University of South Carolina’s Williams-Brice stadium's Jumbotron.

News from the RV: Show Me Honor Flight

Behka — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 14:03:52 +0000

Kids, the other day we were lucky enough to be able to have some veteran volunteers from the Show Me Honor Flight by the RV at the Missouri State Fair. Believe it or not, we don’t just goof off and play games all day, eating candy. We do that AND we help the veterans. [...]

Missouri State Fair Daily Highlights: Sunday, August 12, 2012

Doug — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 06:00:10 +0000

The first weekend of the Missouri State Fair wraps up today and it is an opportunity thank our men and women in the military as it is Show-Me Salutes Military Appreciation Day, sponsored by I-Land Internet Services. With Whiteman Air Force Base, Fort Leonard Wood, and various National Guard and Reserve Units stationed around Sedalia, it’s sure to be a big day. Those who are active military, military, veterans, an delayed entry recruits with appropriate I.D. will get in for free and immediate family members will get in for $1. Plus, there will be $5 off carnival ride wristbands at the Midway ticket booth with coupon available at the admission gate. In addition to the great military deal, there will be a Military appreciation ceremony at 2 p.m. at the Mathewson Exhibition Center.

Alan Jackson to Celebrate July 4th With Military Families

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 15:00:19 +0000

Country music superstar Alan Jackson will help some deserving military families celebrate July 4th a little bit early this year. According to a post on Jackson’s website, the singer is slated to perform this coming Saturday (June 30) at Fort Sill, Okla. to kick off the military installation’s patriotic festivities.

'America's Got Talent' Contestant Tim Poe Caught in Elaborate Lie About Military Past

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 16:30:59 +0000

Country contestant Tim Poe won the judges over on ‘America’s Got Talent’ on Monday (June 4) with his rendition of ‘If Tomorrow Never Comes’ by Garth Brooks. The fact that Poe stuttered and claimed to be suffering from brain damage as a result of serving his country in Afghanistan helped to win people over even more, since America (and reality competition show judges in general) love an underdog or a heartwarming story. However, it seems that Poe may not have been entirely truthful about his injuries.