What happened to Marine deserter Wassef Ali Hassoun? by Michelle Malkin Creators Syndicate Copyright 2014 Ten years ago this month, U.S. Marine Wassef Ali Hassoun disappeared from Camp Fallujah in Iraq. After a five-month military investigation, he was charged with desertion and theft, brought back to Virginia's Quantico Marine base and then transferred to North... Read More

Wishing you all a joy-filled Christmas 2011! Isaiah 9:2-7 The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness— on them light has shined. You have multiplied the nation, you have increased its joy; they rejoice before you as with joy at the harvest, as... Read More

Scroll for update... Barack Obama, 2002: Barack Obama, 2010: In a radio interview with CBS News, White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said President Obama will emphasize that "We are putting the Iraqis in control of their history and their future. They'll have responsibility for security and responsibility for providing for the citizens of that... Read More

Vice President Joe Biden credits his boss -- the poster child of the post-achievement era -- with securing Iraq and calls it "one of the great achievements of this administration." Not the soldiers, not the architects of the surge that the commander-in-chief opposes, not the Bush administration that listened to surge advocates and changed course.... Read More

Major Chris Galloway, 36, was a writer at group blog Flopping Aces. He served in Iraq and Afghanistan. In June, he took his own life. His devastated fellow writers at Flopping Aces have a moving group tribute to their friend. Please read it. A tragic loss. A lasting legacy. Service to this country that won't... Read More

CBS News reports: R.I.P. We never forgot. We'll never forget.

There's more on "Rick Duncan/" Rick Strandlof, the fake Marine anti-war activist who managed to dupe Colorado politicians, leftists, and the local media for years. First, "Duncan's" veterans' group has disbanded. Next, the Denver Post, which had quoted him extensively, now jumps on public officials who happily pimped "Duncan"/Strandlof: Dems red-faced over veteran imposter Democrats... Read More

The shooter in the Monday attack at Camp Liberty's combat stress clinic outside Baghdad has been identified. He's Sgt. John M. Russell of the 54th Engineer Battalion. He was on his third tour of duty. For the past 24 hours, the MSM has set a narrative suggesting that the shooter was under combat stress himself.... Read More

My Christmas Eve column today brings together several unforgettable stories over the past year that will be familiar to readers of this blog. It's enriching, inspiring stories like these that keep me going when Washington politics wears me down -- and remind me of how truly blessed we are. *** God's Gifts by Michelle Malkin... Read More

Photo via Soldier's Angels Germany Finally, some good news to report. Earlier this month, I noted the awful plight of Linda Ferrara, the soldier's mom whose blankets for the troops and tons of other homemade charitable items were stolen by soulless jerks. The update on an outpouring of good will and donations: Update: Donations for... Read More

An unhinged Iraqi journalist fulfills the dream of every MSNBC anchor and NYTimes editorial columnist by throwing his shoes at President Bush during an impromptu news conference in Baghdad. Watch. Thankfully, President Bush was not hurt. *** Snort. Patterico writes: "I think I heard that Iraqi journalist scream 'Don't tase me, bro!' as he got... Read More

As Thanksgiving weekend draws to an end, please say a prayer for the family of Master Sgt. Anthony Davis and find a way to show lasting gratitude to him -- and all those who have sacrificed for our freedom. Davis was killed while delivering humanitarian supplies in Biaj, Iraq. He had served in the Army... Read More

Ok, here is my birthday plea: Please help out PFC Hunter Levine. My friend Debra Burlingame sends word that his friends, family, and fellow soldiers are asking for support. Read: I know a young man who is in desperate need of help. His name is PFC Hunter Levine. He is 20 years old and hails... Read More

Everyone: Please read this. And spread it far and wide. It's your spirit-lifter and perspective-keeper of the day. Of the year. God bless you, Army Specialist Stephen Fortunato. R.I.P. We are eternally grateful. Via the Boston Globe: The following is a blog entry written on Aug. 30, 2008, by Army Specialist Stephen Fortunato, who was... Read More

I mentioned this in my liveblog and wrap-up posts: Barack Obama's cringe-inducing "Me, too" moment with his troop bracelet --given to him by the mother of a soldier whose name he can't remember without having to look down and read it. The name of the soldier is Ryan David Jopek. Here's the video: Remember how... Read More

Each of the vice presidential candidates in this race has a son headed to Iraq. We will be hearing a lot about both of them as we head toward the debates. But Track Palin and Beau Biden are not alone. Click here for a reminder that while election-mania soaks up most of the airwaves, America's... Read More

This won't be on the front page of the NYTimes. Justice for former US Marine Jose Luis Nazario. More at Defend Our Marines and Blackfive.

Hillary had her Great Bosnia Snipergate caper. Joe Biden had his own, too. Another stellar example of his foreign policy and military cred. This is a photoshop contest waiting to happen. Flashback August 2007: Sen. Joseph Biden (D-Del.) — whose garrulous ways have led to a number of verbal gaffes over the years — has... Read More

I noted this in my year-end essay last December on the surge, the military, and the media. Worth noting again as the Obama camp hypes Joe Biden's great foreign policy and strategic expertise. They were both wrong. Phenomenally wrong.

Here. (Hat tip - John at Castle Argghhh!)

Vets for Freedom chairman Pete Hegseth makes the case in the WSJ today. A snippet: Will Obama go? I doubt it. Obama can't afford to risk any exposure to the inconve

Lance Cpl. Robert Crutchfield, R.I.P.: On leave from the violence he had survived in the war in Iraq, a young Marine was so wary of crime on the streets of his own home town that he carried only $8 to avoid becoming a robbery target. Despite his caution, Lance Cpl. Robert Crutchfield, 21, was shot... Read More

In case you haven't yet seen the latest powerful ad from Vets for Freedom: And now, wonder of wonders, Barack Obama is "considering" a trip to Iraq after scoffing at John McCain's suggestion that they travel to the frontlines together. Vets for Freedom is effective. The Left doesn't like effective, independent voices in the political... Read More

Smile (hat tip - Pat Dollard via Newsbusters):

Scroll down for updates...GOP abandons fiscal conservatism in droves, domestic spending bill lard-up passes 75-22, roll call vote below...McCain AWOL... It's high noon and the Senate is voting a domestic spending amendment to the emergency Iraq war supplemental bill that stuffs $10 billion more in non-war-related spending into the package passed by the House. The... Read More