http://bluestarchronicles.com Fide et Fortudine Sat, 05 Jul 2008 04:13:00 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We watch the Boston Pops every 4th of July and this year was no exception. Actually, I didn't watch it this year because I was at a party, but we usually do. It really is magnificent. If this doesn't make you feel a swell of pride for our great country ... http://bluestarchronicles.com/2008/07/04/boston-pops-1812-overture-with-cannons-and-fireworks-video/ There was a huge ceremony in Baghdad today in which the American military celebrated Independence Day by reenlisting. Read about it below and see photos and a video. Independence Day Reenlistments You know things are better in Baghdad when soldiers who are current deployed choose to reenlist. When the reenlistment ceremony consist ... http://bluestarchronicles.com/2008/07/04/independence-day-reenlistments-in-baghdad/ Today is the 4th of July, Independence Day. A day American's celebrate the day our forefathers declared independence from Britain. Its certainly a time in which we expect statements from our leaders. Generally they make a statement to the country about their love of our country and about the importance ... http://bluestarchronicles.com/2008/07/04/john-mccain-and-barack-obama-independence-day-message-to-america/ Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's Wife Finally, a photo of the Islamic Republic of Iran President Ahmadinejad's wife!!! We still don't know her name, but we finally have a picture of the woman who actually married the Aha-mama-jihad!! We do know that she has a master's degree in mechanical engineering and teaches in a ... http://bluestarchronicles.com/2008/07/02/mahmoud-ahmadinejads-wife-isnt-she-lovely/ Click Image For Full SizeLance Cpl. Julie Martinez Lance Cpl. Julie Martinez, a radio operator with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, checks the communication capabilities during a back load of Marines from Combat Logistics Regiment 3 to the USS Essex June 9. These brave men and women sacrifice so much in their ... http://bluestarchronicles.com/2008/07/02/lance-cpl-julie-martinez-is-wednesday-hero/ Here is another response to the moveon.org ad that tries to use a baby to further their political agenda. See the video here. Ania Egland - Video Spree at Wake Up America sent me this video today and I think its great. Ania Egland is married to Major Eric Egland. Her husband ... http://bluestarchronicles.com/2008/06/26/ania-egland-has-an-answer-for-moveonorg-ad/ Thursday, June 26th there is a web event that is sweeping through the blogs and is in support of our Soldiers. Its called From the Front Lines. Read about it below, see a video and participate right here on Thursday! From the Front Lines This is the place to be on Thursday, ... http://bluestarchronicles.com/2008/06/26/from-the-front-lines/ This Weeks Hero Was Suggested by Mary Ann Staff Sgt. Jude Voss 1st Battalion, 3d Special Forces Group (Airborne) His courage illustrates a combat truth to these veterans of World War II, Korea and Vietnam: Soldiers aren’t thinking about glory or ideals in the midst of a battle. They fight for the ... http://bluestarchronicles.com/2008/06/25/staff-sgt-jude-voss-is-wednesday-hero/ The Edmund Fitzgerald was launched 50 years ago earlier this month. There are photos and a video of the freighter below. Edmund Fitzgerald I just realized that earlier this month was the 50th anniversary of the launching of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Yes, I know I'm a day late and a dollar short, ... http://bluestarchronicles.com/2008/06/24/the-edmund-fitzgerald-50-years-later/ Just yesterday I wrote about the political attack ad put out by moveon.org. You know the one, 'Not Alex'. The ad is blatant scare tactics and implies that there is something intrinsically wrong with our military. Worse, it implies there is something wrong with someone serving the country. The video is ... http://bluestarchronicles.com/2008/06/18/not-my-wallet-takes-on-moveonorg/ Click Image To View Full Size Capt. Jamie Riddle(Left) and an Iraqi Flight Instructor School student walk to the flightline before a recent mission at Kirkuk Air Base, Iraq. The Iraqi air force recently established the school for Iraqi pilots. Captain Riddle is an instructor pilot with the 52nd Flying Training ... http://bluestarchronicles.com/2008/06/18/capt-jamie-riddle-is-wednesday-hero/ Moveon.org wants you to raise your sons to be wimps. Check out their attack ad on John McCain below. Moveon.org Ad This ad really got under my skin. I don't know if that's the reason moveon.org made the ad, to irritate people like me. I think they probably made the commercial to ... http://bluestarchronicles.com/2008/06/17/moveonorg-ad-turn-your-sons-into-wimps/ Tim Russert - Video As everyone knows by now, Tim Russert died at work earlier this afternoon. His death was sudden and unexpected. He apparently collapsed, probably from sudden heart failure, and was unable to be revived. He was 58-years-old. Aside from the obvious sadness at any death, it is always something ... http://bluestarchronicles.com/2008/06/13/tim-russert-dead/ Texas Governor's Mansion Fire The Governor of Texas, Rick Perry, was not home when the Governor's mansion burned over the weekend. Fortunately, no one was at home as the 152-year-old mansion was destroyed by fire. Today he spoke for the first time about the fire. He vows that the mansion will ... http://bluestarchronicles.com/2008/06/11/texas-governors-mansion-fire/ There is a lot of debate going on about Barack Obama's birth certificate. Read about it and see photos below. Barack Obama Barack Obama doesn't want you to see his birth certificate which, of course, makes everyone want to see his birth certificate. I can't think of a time when I've ever ... http://bluestarchronicles.com/2008/06/11/the-barack-obama-birth-certificate-debacle/ Army Spc. Jeffrey A. Williams 20 years old from Warrenville, Illinois Support Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment September 5, 2005 SPC. Jeffery A. Williams was killed in action when an IED was detonated near his combat patrol in Tal Afar, Iraq. Your time with us was far too short Dealing with your loss will be hard, When ... http://bluestarchronicles.com/2008/06/11/army-spc-jeffrey-a-williams-is-wednesday-hero/ Magnets are great for promoting your business. You can get car magnets and put them on the side of your car and promote your business everywhere you go! I think everyone knows that they can get all sorts of printing done online with VistaPrint, but I wonder if you know that ... http://bluestarchronicles.com/2008/06/07/cool-magnets-to-promote-your-business/ John McCain is launching a new campaign video entitled, 'Safe'. In it he states that he hates war and loves America. He pledges to keep us safe. John McCain: Safe - Video JOHN MCCAIN: Only a fool or a fraud talks tough or romantically about war. When I ... http://bluestarchronicles.com/2008/06/06/john-mccain-safe/ Petty Officer 2nd Class Adam F. Kenney Petty Officer 2nd Class Adam F. Kinney, a Navy Corpsman with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, gives an Iraqi Child a shot during a routine patrol. Kinney is assigned to Echo Co. for their seven-month deployment and will ... http://bluestarchronicles.com/2008/06/04/petty-officer-second-class-adam-f-kenney-is-wednesday-hero/ Prince Waleed of Saudi Arabia got a new car. When you're filling up your gas tank, give a thought to Prince Waleed's needs! See photos below. Prince Waleed's Car Saudi Prince Waleed Bin Talal got himself his 38th car. He personalized it a little, just a few add-ons. You know, to give ... http://bluestarchronicles.com/2008/06/02/prince-waleeds-car-no-pain-at-the-gas-pump-for-him/