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Owosso Man Traveling To Oklahoma Via Wagon Drawn By Two Mules [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:14:41 +0000

Charlie Peters left his home May 1st and has passed near Jackson and Sturgis, Michigan on his journey toward Oklahoma. Where is he now? Well, he’s now in northern Indiana. He’s able to travel about 20 miles a day. Peters wants to meet military veterans along the way and thank them for their service to the country. He [...]

Military Pilot Gives Best Man Speech From Skies Over Afghanistan [VIDEO]

Jeremy Fenech — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:42:44 +0000

This video speaks for itself. While his brother, Brandon, was getting married, he was serving in Afghanistan. This is probably the best Best Man speech I have ever seen, and it brought all the wedding guests to tears. I won't lie, my eye started leaking too!

Mid-Michigan Soldier's Story Makes It To The Big Screen [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:47:15 +0000

Staff Sgt. Travis Mills of Vassar, lost his arms and legs while serving in Afghanistan, but he continues to serve as an inspiration. His story will soon touch even more people on the big screen as he opens up to a documentary crew.Mills is reliving the day he stepped on an IED and giving people [...]

Mother Surprised By Her Navy Son At A Chicago Bulls Game [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:19:00 +0000

Sandy Miller sure wasn’t expecting this to happen at the game. Sandy Miller, of Naperville, Illinois, had no idea that her son, Navy Lt Kyle Hanford, had taken a six-day leave from his post overseas and was planning to surprise her at Saturday’s game against the Indiana Pacers.Lt Hanford, 28, is stationed on the USS [...]

Conan Showcases Walmart's New Military Style Greeters

J. Patrick — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 15:57:46 +0000

Walmart recently announced plans to hire 100,000 military veterans. It’s a great publicity move, and it also opened the door for Conan O’Brien, to have a little fun with it. Passing through the entrance you could be chastised by an angry soldier or an elderly grump. Which would you prefer?

Help A Soldier Over The Holidays Overseas At Zero Cost ToYou

Rod Prahin — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 14:49:54 +0000

You can help our troops serving overseas call home for the holidays.Here’s how.Don’t know about you, but I have a couple old cell phones at home that I no longer use. If you do as well put them to great use. You can donate your old cell phone to the Cell Phones for Soldiers program [...]

Soldiers in Afghanistan Remake Dolphins Cheerleader 'Call Me Maybe' Video

Emerald Catron — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 20:56:16 +0000

That’s right — we’re still posting ‘Call Me Maybe‘ videos. Deal with it! This one’s got soldiers serving in Afghanistan, so it’s sort of our civic responsibility to share it with the world. It’s a little meta — they did a shot-for-shot remake of the Miami Dolphins cheerleaders doing their remake of the song. Above [...]

Mid-Air Refueling Goes Wrong [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 11:16:11 +0000

Wow! Talk about a close call. A NATO E-3 Sentry almost hit the tail of the tanker and its flying boom during air-to-air refueling operations.

Military Dad Surprises Family at Football Game [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:12:36 +0000

I dare you to watch this touching reunion without choking up a little. I double dare you!

Mid-Michigan Soldier Surprises Sisters During School Hero Assembly [Video]

Rod Prahin — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 13:06:03 +0000

I know you’ve seen a lot of soldier homecomings over the last couple of years. This one was set up a little different. The sisters thought they were going to be Skyping with their brother PFC Robert Munguia at the hero assembly.Turned out to be a little more up close and personal. WNEM TV 5

Hundreds of Students Defend Military Funeral Against the Westboro Baptist Church

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 15:00:15 +0000

When the Westboro Baptist Church announced their intention to target the funeral of Texas A&M alum Lt. Col. Roy Tisdale, his fellow Aggies didn’t take it sitting down.

In fact, with a little help of Facebook, more than 500 students at Texas A&M showed up at the burial in College Park, Texas.

Returning Soldier Surprises Son at Mason Elementary in Grand Blanc [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 08:30:19 +0000

Army Staff Sgt. Luis Bratic, gave his son Christopher a moment he'll never forget Thursday, when he surprised him at a school assembly at Mason Elementary in Grand Blanc. Bratic has been serving in Afghanistan for the past 11 months.

If this doesn't choke you up just a little bit, you're not human!

Bay City Marine Sergeant Proposes at DTE Energy Music Theatre [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Wed, 30 May 2012 14:20:40 +0000

Paul and Katy's love story began when they met in middle school in Bay City, and it continued at DTE Energy Music Theatre when they shared their first kiss in 2010. On Friday, May 13th, Marine Sergeant Paul Wellman led his blindfolded girlfriend Katy Palmucci to those very same seats, and asked her to be his wife.

Check out Pual and Katy's video after the jump.

Pictures Of U.S. Soldiers Set To Survivor's 'Eye Of The Tiger' [Video]

Steph — Mon, 28 May 2012 12:00:14 +0000

Today is Memorial Day, and whether you agree or disagree with our military presence in the Middle East, we should all be thankful for the brave men and women who are their fighting for our right to be Americans! Here are some snapshots set to Survivor's 'Eye Of The Tiger'. Watch them after the jump.

Military Wife Writes Song, Films Emotional Video To Honor Military Spouses [VIDEO]

Steph — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:37:20 +0000

Military wife Olivia Perez-Breland, who's husband has been deployed a number of times, has written a very eloquent, touching song in salute to all military spouses. Listen to her words and watch the very emotional video after the jump.

Navy Sailor Surprises Grandma By Jumping In Photo [Video]

Erin Bishop — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:56:51 +0000

I thought I would share this really cute video of a Navy sailor surprising his grandma by jumping in a photo. He had been gone for over a year so she hasn't seen him.

She was taking a picture with her great grandchildren until she looked over and realized her grandson had jumped in right next to them. Her reaction is priceless so catch it after the break.

Karma? US Marine Wins Huge Jackpot After Becoming Bone Marrow Donor [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 23:53:39 +0000

Who deserves to win $2.9 million more than this guy? OK, you do, I realize that. And I certainly do. But besides the two of us… US Marine Corporal Alexander Degenhardt agreed to become a bone marrow donor for an anonymous patient. A couple of days later he was killing time in a Casino in [...]

Police Officer's Final Act of Kindness Caught on Tape Before Dying [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:55:39 +0000

This story is both heartwarming, and heart-wrenching.

Police Officer Jeremy Henwood was gunned down outside a San Diego McDonald's where he was sitting in his patrol car. He had just returned home from active duty, serving in both Afghanistan and Iraq.

Only minutes before his death, Henwood's final act of kindness was caught on tape. His generosity will likely have a lifelong impact on a teenager he had never met. Take the jump to see Jeremy's story.

Watch Three Excited Dogs React as Soldier 'Dad' Returns Home [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:39:53 +0000

We’ve seen a lot of great videos featuring moms, dads, husbands and wives who proudly serve our country, and then return home to the surprise and delight of their loved ones. Now check out theses three dogs’ reactions as their soldier ‘dad’ makes a surprise trip home. Man’s best friend, indeed! Watch Christian Videos and [...]

'Santa' Grants Little Girl's Christmas Wish By Bringing Her Father Back From Iraq [VIDEO]

Danny Gallagher — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:00:31 +0000

Christmas may have come and gone but there is still magic to marvel at from this joyous holiday, like the magic that granted the wish of a little girl who only wanted her soldier father back for the holidays. Bethany Arnold’s class got a visit from Santa Claus this past holiday. He brought toys and [...]