http://www.ourpreciousgift.com is the gift of freedom that has been fought for and defended throughout the centuries Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:38:44 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en If you have not seen The Hurt Locker yet you need too.  This movie is amazing and emotional and scary and thoughtful and painful.....it is just so many things.  I had so many different emotions when I saw it.  I was not interested in it at first but so many ... http://www.ourpreciousgift.com/2010/03/08/the-hurt-locker-takes-top-prize/ Good evening everyone, First I would like to say thank you everyone who is visiting the site.  I could not imagine this would take off like this when I started it a couple years ago.  We now have people registering as users on a daily bases and I want all of ... http://www.ourpreciousgift.com/2010/03/05/new-forum/ Soldier Surprises Son At School Father Serves Tour Of Duty In Iraq POSTED: Thursday, January 7, 2010 UPDATED: 11:58 am EST January 8, 2010 Clinton and Bradford Baldwin PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. -- A South Florida first-grader got a nice surprise at school on Thursday when his father returned from serving in the military overseas.Every day, ... http://www.ourpreciousgift.com/2010/01/08/soldier-surprises-son-at-school/ I just added new names to the list of the Korean War, WWII and Vietnam. http://www.ourpreciousgift.com/2009/12/15/added-name/ Portland Man Stole Money In Iraq, Mailed It Home PORTLAND, Ore. -- An Army captain from Oregon pleaded guilty Monday to stealing $690,000 from the government while he was on deployment in Iraq. Capt. Michael Nguyen is stationed at Fort Lewis, Wash. He gained access to the stolen money while ... http://www.ourpreciousgift.com/2009/12/07/army-captain-guilty-of-stealing-690k-in-iraq/ By Donna Miles American Forces Press Service KILLEEN, Texas, Nov. 10, 2009 – Waiting at the airport last night for the last families to arrive for today’s ceremony honoring victims of the fatal shooting rampage at nearby Fort Hood, several soldiers were dealing with their own pain and confusion by reaching out ... http://www.ourpreciousgift.com/2009/11/10/fort-hood-soldiers-reach-out-to-families-each-other/ Find the CNN article here: Fort Hood, Texas (CNN) -- The sound of taps echoed across the Texas plains Tuesday after President Obama pledged that the work of those killed in last week's Fort Hood massacre will go on despite their "incomprehensible" slayings. Speaking to an estimated 15,000 people at a memorial ... http://www.ourpreciousgift.com/2009/11/10/fort-hood-killings-incomprehensible-obama-says/ Find the article on CNN here: (CNN) -- Darren Manzella saw two tours of duty in Iraq, first as a combat medic and later as a liaison officer. He earned three promotions in his six years as a U.S. Army sergeant. Despite his professional success, Manzella says he began to ... http://www.ourpreciousgift.com/2009/11/10/discharged-under-dont-ask-dont-tell-by-pelin-sidki-cnn/ Thursday October 29, 2009 11 am - 3 pm Warner Center Marriott Hotel 21850 Oxnard Street Woodland Hills, CA 91367 A job and resource fair for Veterans, National Guard, and Reservists returning from active duty. Dress for success and bring your resume. Meet and interview with employers. Find out about job opportunities. Obtain ... http://www.ourpreciousgift.com/2009/10/26/honor-a-hero-hire-a-vet-job-and-resource-fair/ I have put up a new theme for the blog that I think celebrates what this blog is about. The soldiers ever present through out the world. http://www.ourpreciousgift.com/2009/10/17/new-theme/