Airman Medic: We are Proud of you!

(Photo Source D.L. USAF)

Senior Airman Ashley Jackson is an Air Force Medic in the fight in Afghanistan. Note the trauma shears hanging ready for action!

Read here about how she treated members of her squad when their MRAP came under IED attack.

I feel lucky and proud to have such fine young people out there as the face of Air Force Medical care.

http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123173038

14/365 Give a gift membership to the American Legion

The American Legion is a great organization for veterans. The provide community service, help with local and youth programs, and offer a friendly relaxed place for veterans to gather.

For me, the most rewarding part of being a member is to be able to rub shoulders with veterans from previous wars. It's a great benefit to be able to kick back with them, have a beer, and hear their stories.

If there is a veteran in your life who is not a member, consider the unique and generous gesture of giving them a gift membership. Here is a video from the national commandant explaining the program:

https://join.legion.org/be_a_member/gift_membership.php

There are even opportunities for non-veterans to participate in the Legion Auxiliary.

Take care!

Chris

11 NOV Veterans eat free at Applebees

This is advertising I'm happy to pass along:

Applebees restaurants will serve Active Duty Military and Veterans Free from a selected menu on Veteran's Day, 11 NOV 2009.

Details here:

http://www.applebees.com/vetsday/default.aspx