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A Military-Homecoming Montage to Raise Your Spirits — Daily Distraction

Daily Distraction — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 13:00:08 +0000

[onescreen item="4991338"] It’s one of the most heartwarming, sob-inducing sights you’ll see on the Internet: the soldier returning home from overseas, surprising his or her child. It never gets old, one of the genuine feel-good moments the Internet lets us see. So we thought we’d collect a few of our favorites. This clip collection could [...]

Amarillo Troops Send Christmas Greetings to Loved Ones From Overseas [VIDEOS]

Lori Crofford — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 14:34:55 +0000

Mix 94.1 salutes our Troops away from home this Holiday season. Here are a few greetings from some of our Troops overseas. Senior Airman Chad Black Maj. Danielle Garza Lt. Col. Daniel Gray Capt. Shelia Johnston Sgt. Kyle See

The Amazing Story of Strength, Courage and Determination – The Story of Taylor Morris

Lori Crofford — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 17:07:42 +0000

Taylor Morris, is a Naval soldier that was injured in Afghanistan in May by an IED. The damage was so severe that both his arms and legs were amputated. In fact, Taylor is only one of five quad amputees to survive. Watch his amazing story. What a story of inspiration. How about his girlfriend. The [...]

West Point Cadets Get Their "Gangnam Style" On [VIDEO]

Lori Crofford — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 15:24:20 +0000

In my mind Psy and his song “Gangnam Style” is a one-hit wonder. However, this song has crazy viral, even more than Carley Ray Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe”. Check out the West Point Cadets and their version of “Gangnam Style”. Here’s the original video.

Awesome Military Family Surprise at a South Carolina Football Game

Lori Crofford — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:52:13 +0000

Every time I see a Military Family surprise video it melts my heart. It also makes me cry every time. The joy in the faces of these family members when they see their loved one is amazing. This video is not different except thousands and thousands of people get to experience their joy first hand.

Military Member Sues After Pacifist Landlord Tells Him to Rent Elsewhere

Shauna Wright — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 12:44:41 +0000

A Boston landlord and self-proclaimed pacifist has found herself in hot water of the legal sort after she told a military member his service presented a “conflict of interest” and suggested he find an apartment someplace else.

22-Year-Old Man Becomes First Paraplegic to Graduate from US Naval Academy

Don Deane — Thu, 31 May 2012 12:56:57 +0000

Kevin Hillery, a 22-year-old man who was paralyzed last year after a tree fell on him, made history yesterday when he became the first-ever paraplegic to graduate from the United States Naval Academy. Way to go, Kevin! In April of last year, Hillery was mountain biking through the Shenandoah Valley with three fellow midshipmen when [...]

Military Homecoming: Dad Dresses as Captain America to Surprise Son

Lori Crofford — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:57:57 +0000

I love homecoming videos. They never fail to fill my heart with love and my eyes with tears. This video did the same thing only with a superhero twist.

Returning Soldier Surprises Family at KFC [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:35:10 +0000

We’ve all seen the heartwarming videos of soldiers stationed overseas surprising their children stateside with early returns home.

And that’s how this video of Capt. Cherissa Jackson, who had been deployed in Afghanistan, begins, with mom surprising her daughters Anita and Ashley at a Gaitherburg, Maryland Kentucky Fried Chicken. But then it gets even more touching.

What Is Yoga Helping US Military Soldiers Fight Against?

Kathy Landin — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:55:06 +0000

Yoga. Whether you can’t get enough of it or can’t get away from it, there’s no denying its peaceful approach to connecting one’s body and mind. Who’d have thought that this practice is now more and more becoming the method of choice for relieving PTSD symptoms in US soldiers?

Air Force Academy Welcomes Pagans, Druids and Witches – Oh My!

Kathy Landin — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:20:34 +0000

The Air Force has officially signaled its support of people with alternative religious beliefs. What are the alternative religions? Pagans, Druids, Wiccans, Witches and followers of Native American faiths are now welcome to practice just as mainstream believers can.

Which College Is the Best for Military Veterans?

Kathy Landin — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:45:44 +0000

A recent survey conducted by Military Times Edge ranks which colleges are best for military veterans.

Most of the schools making the list were public, including 51 of the 59 highest ranking four-year schools. The top five four-year schools included Concord University, taking the number one spot, Eastern Kentucky University at number two, Rutgers in third, California University of Pennsylvania at number four and University of South Florida coming in fifth.

New England Patriots' Eric Kettani Leaves Team After He's Called to Service By the Navy

Shauna Wright — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 18:41:04 +0000

New England Patriots running back Eric Kettani isn’t just a football player — he’s also a member of the United States Navy. But now it seems service to his country is trumping service on the gridiron.

Kettani, who spent two years on the reserve list as an active military member and made the Patriots practice squad this preseason, returned Friday to his Navy ship in Jacksonville, Florida.

Returning Soldier Surprises Young Son at School [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 12:30:16 +0000

We admit it. These things make us misty.

Army Specialist Matthew Peters of Owensville, Missouri spent a year deployed in Kuwait and Iraq, and hadn’t seen his young son, Blake, in more than six months. When he came home, he decided to pop in on the unsuspecting tyke at school for a hug the kid will probably never forget.