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www.GrouchyMedia.com is the place to find those pump-you-up-to-kill-the-bad-guys videos everyone has been talking about. The entire site is focused on providing a morale boost to U.S. and allied troops around the world. Click on the BOLD DARK BLUE TEXT below to download and view the videos. Click on the images below to learn details about the videos.
Taliban Bodies - (October 2001) This video was made back in October of 2001 when the war in Afghanistan was just getting started. It quickly found its way to thousands of people across the Internet and reached tens of thousands of men and woman in the military stationed around the world in only a matter of weeks.
Die Terrorist Die! - (August 2002) While this video focused mainly on military weaponry and equipment, it is entirely dedicated to the men and woman who operate the gear and put their lives on the line. Nearly every image used in this video came from servicemen and women, to include images taken in 2002 during Operation Enduring Freedom.
Bomb Saddam - (February 2003) When war in Iraq was certain, this video was made to pump up the troops and get America ready to support them in their fight. This one goes out to those served in Operation Iraqi Freedom, as well as the men and women still serving inside and surrounding Iraq. Everyone is still behind you and supports you 100%!
SLAMRAAM Boom!- (January 2004) You certainly don't want to see one of these Humvees coming your way if you're one of the bad guys! This video was made by the project team for the SLAMRAAM missile system, and this video shows off just how accurate these rockets can be. GrouchyMedia.com set this video to POD song, "Boom".
Magic F-18 Ride- (January 2004) This video is the most fun of the three new January videos. The entire video is spent inside the cockpit of an F-18, from catapult launch, to landing back on the carrier with a thumbs-up. You'll really feel like you're riding on a "magic carpet" as the pilot banks and cruises through the clouds over the open ocean.
Hero- (January 2004) This video is a departure from the typical hard-hitting songs usually found in GrouchyMedia
.com videos. This video is a tribute to the real heroes out there fighting to keep us safe back home. The clip is made up entirely of high-quality images from recent conflicts and gives a closer look into lives of those serving the nation.
www.VirtualArmory.com is specifically designed for those in, or interested in learning about, the Army National Guard. The web site offers information, news, polls, and several interesting and useful features, as well as links to several web sites of interest to those serving in the Army, Army Reserve, and Army National Guard. Click on the images below to download and view the videos.
On September 11th, freedom was attacked - Windows Media Player (1:53). This video not only depicts the important role of the Army National Guard plays in the defense of the United States, but also clearly demonstrates the vital place the Army National Guard has and will continue to have in the War on Terrorism.
I am the Guard - Windows Media Player (4:55). Outstanding video covering the history of the Army National Guard, starting in the Revolutionary War and continuing through the War on Terrorism. This video not only depicts the Army National Guard in Federal service, but the role it plays within the local community.
The Strength from within - Quicktime Player (0:30). This video is made up entirely of outstanding computer generated graphics. It depicts the Army National Guard in action within the local community, as well as outlining some of the benefits of being a Citizen Soldier.
Spirit of America - Windows Media Player (1:00). This video depicts the Army National Guard serving side by side with civilian first responders within the local community in a Homeland Security role, as well as serving with their and fellow soldiers in fighting the War on Terrorism.
The Dream is Alive - Windows Media Player (4:06). Inspirational and patriotic video, showing footage of Army National Guard soldiers performing a wide range of duties.
It Starts with One Person - Quicktime Player (0:30). Recruiting video for the Army National Guard. This video depicts how one person, with the desire to serve and make a difference, is part of a larger team serving both their local community and the nation.
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www.SFTT.org (Soldiers For The Truth) contains excellent reference material, special reports, Editorial/Opinion articles, and letters written by both veterans and those serving in the military. Although many of the views expressed by Soldiers For The Truth are controversial and critical of some U.S. Government and U.S. Armed Forces' policies, it remains loyal to the mission of the Armed Forces and those who have and are serving. The fact that material from www.SFTT.org appears on www.Black-Knights-Kill.com in no way constitutes any endorsement of any view expressed by www.SFTT.org. For more information, see the "Disclaimers" section of www.Black- Knights-Kill.com. Click on the images below to download and view the videos.
AH-64 Apahce Helicopter Gunship blasts targets at night during Operation Iraqi Freedom - Video footage taken with a night time
The Navy/Marine Corps Team - This video is a "trailer" that has been shown in theatres nationwide. Although www.Black-Knights-Kill.com is dedicated to the men of B Co, 2-112th AR, 49th AD, a Texas Army National Guard unit, we salute all of the men and women serving in all Branches and Components of the U.S. Armed Forces. What is also not widely known to the general public is that many of those serving in the Army National Guard are Navy and Marine Corps Active Duty veterans. To those Black Knights that have served in either the Navy or the Marine Corps, "Anchors Aweigh" and "Semper Fi"!
AC-130 Spectre Gunship blast targets duing Operation Enduring Freedom - This gunsight video was taken from an AC-130 while engaging tartgets in Afghanistan in 2002. The video was
first made public through www.Military.com and was also shown on Fox News Channel. It appears here courtesy of www. SFTT.org.
viewing camera on a U.S. Army Apache helicopter while intercepting Iraqi personnel ferrying arms on a very dark road at night. The conditions for this video were at night, no rain, using infrared sensors.
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Photo of the Week
The details of this incident, or where and when this photo was taken are unknown. However, the results are obvious!
The tank shown on the left is an Israeli Merkava that appears to have driven off of a high embankment.
What is the moral of this picture?
Pay attention to where you are driving!
Photo submitted by SPC Thorne, B Co, 2-112th AR, 49th AD, Texas Army National Guard
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WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Feb. 17, 2004) -- All Soldiers can now wear the U.S. flag insignia on the right shoulder of their utility uniform, as a continued reminder that the Army is engaged in a war at home and abroad.
"The flag has been around for years to identify deploying troops. Now based on the Army's joint expeditionary mindset, the flag represents our commitment to fight the war on terror for the foreseeable future," said Sgt. Maj. Walter Morales, the uniform policy chief for G1.
Army Chief of Staff Gen. Peter Schoomaker approved the uniform item Feb. 11, and all Soldiers have until Oct. 1, 2005 to get the insignia sewn on their uniforms.
A message on the uniform policy went out to the force Feb. 14, announcing "the current policy of deployed Soldiers wearing the U.S. flag on utility uniforms is expanded to include all Soldiers throughout the force regardless of deployment status."
Currently there are not enough flags in the inventory, which is why Soldiers have a substantial amount of time to get the flags sewn on, Morales said. Deploying troops have the priority. Everyone else will have to wait until the Defense Logistics Agency has more in stock, he said. An estimated 30 million flags need to be procured, he added.
Enlisted Soldiers will not have to purchase the flags. They will be issued five flags from their assigned unit, and commanders will make arrangements for getting the insignia sewn on, Morales said. However, if Soldiers purchase the flags on their own, they will not be reimbursed, he added.
When purchasing the flag, the only ones authorized for wear on the uniform is the reverse field flag in red, white and blue. Subdued flags and those in other colors are in violation of U.S. code, Morales said. Individuals should comply with Army Regulation 670-1, Wear and Appearance of the Army Uniform and Insignia.
The regulation still states that Soldiers are not authorized to wear the full-color cloth U.S. flag replica upon their return to home station. However, the latest change will be added to the regulation when it is revised sometime this year, Morales said.
Nothing has changed regarding the placement of the flag, Morales said. It is sewn ½ inch below the shoulder seam. If a combat patch is also placed on the right shoulder, the flag is sewn 1/8 inch below the combat patch.
"The flag is worn on the right shoulder to give the effect of the flag flying in the breeze as the wearer moves forward," Morales said. "This will serve as a vivid reminder that our nation is at war."
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