http://www.militarytimes.com/blogs/broadside Sun, 11 May 2008 18:01:10 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en http://www.militarytimes.com/blogs/broadside/2008/05/11/happy-mothers-day/ Lisa alerted me to the fact that today is Military Spouse Appreciation Day - it's always on the Friday before Mother's Day. Here's to all the spouses who support their loved ones in uniform! http://www.militarytimes.com/blogs/broadside/2008/05/09/military-spouse-appreciation-day/ You've probably seen similar versions of this floating around the internet. Mike, a Navy vet, sent this one to me. You'll like it. When Veterans Retire When a good Military Veteran leaves the "job" and retires to a better life, many are jealous, some are pleased and yet ... http://www.militarytimes.com/blogs/broadside/2008/05/09/when-veterans-retire/ My mom sent this to me. According to the website, it is an audio of four high school choirs singing the Battle Hymn. Give it a listen (click here). http://www.militarytimes.com/blogs/broadside/2008/05/09/battle-hymn-of-the-republic/ This was sent to me by Jack, an Army vet. There are some people in this world with entirely too much time on their hands. Click on the image. (USDA) http://www.militarytimes.com/blogs/broadside/2008/05/09/when-engineers-get-bored/ What's the caption? Send us your ideas by midnight Tuesday - the winner gets free stuff! http://www.militarytimes.com/blogs/broadside/2008/05/08/caption-contest-may-8-2008/ Are you sure these are the washers and not the torpedo tubes? Winning caption by Michael Zeiber http://www.militarytimes.com/blogs/broadside/2008/05/08/caption-contest-winner-may-1/ (US Navy) Coral Sea - the battle that always seems to be overlooked. If the Battle of Midway is the Homecoming Queen in historical circles, Coral Sea is the girl next door. But students of the war in the Pacific will tell you that the Battle of Coral Sea ... http://www.militarytimes.com/blogs/broadside/2008/05/07/the-battle-of-coral-sea-may-4-may-8-1942/ Visit the Broadside Archives! (click here) http://www.militarytimes.com/blogs/broadside/2008/05/06/broadside-of-the-week-may-6-2008/ Visit the Greenside Archives! (click here) http://www.militarytimes.com/blogs/broadside/2008/05/06/greenside-of-the-week-may-6-2008/