Thursday, November 11, 2010

Thank You Veterans!


* The Surge: the Untold Story airing on The Military Channel
* Friday, November 12, 2010, 10:30 PM EST
* Saturday, November 13, 2010, 1:30 AM EST

The Surge: the Untold Story, winner of The Military Channel Documentary Award at the 2010 G.I. Film Festival, offers a look into the real story of the troop surge in Iraq, as told by top U.S. military commanders, policymakers, and troops on the ground. Never-before-seen interviews with General David Petraeus, General Raymond Odierno, Ambassador Ryan Crocker and General Nasier Abadi (Iraq), among others, move the story beyond Washington politics to explore how a failing mission was transformed into one of the most successful military operations in a generation of war fighting.

This documentary honors the sacrifice, courage and ingenuity of the military personnel who confronted nearly impossible circumstances, but found success through their dedication and hard work.



It's Veterans Day! So, let's be sure to honor our vets today. They have made so many sacrifices for our country.

Maybe you'll attend a parade. Or, maybe you'll visit a ceremony.

But before you do, head over to Military.com. It offers great ways for you to celebrate with your children.

You can also learn more about the history of Veterans Day. Or, read up on celebrities that have served in the military. There's so much to explore here!

The site will be of particular interest to veterans. Learn about your military benefits and other resources for veterans.

After you check out Military.com, be sure to visit Legacy.com. Its Moving Tributes page features videos dedicated to those killed in Afghanistan and Iraq.

This is one of the most moving sites I've seen. I'm sure you'll agree. It's hard not to have a tear in your eye when you view these tributes.

You can create a tribute for a loved one. Getting started is easy and free. Tributes remain online permanently.

Finally, the National Park Service is offering free admission today. What does that have to do with Veterans Day?

The Park Service preserves important battlefields such as Gettysburg. There are also military parks and other historic sites.

So, be sure to visit the National Park System's special site. You can learn more about the National Park System and historic military sites.

And thank you for all of your sacrifices, vets!

Kim Komando

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