This clip is what the real meaning of hip-hop is all about:

If you want to see more soldiers freestyling, read the full story.

From left to right, the Army, Navy/Marine Corps and Air Force medals

 The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed on a member of the United States armed forces who distinguishes himself "…conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States…" Because of its nature, the medal is commonly awarded posthumously.

These are the stories of those who have received the Medal of Honor during the War on Terror.

Pay your respects, candy ass.

Source: Colby Buzzell's Blog - Archived 

 This is what CNN wrote on their website about what happened yesterday here in Mosul:

Fighting in northern Iraq leaves 12 dead.
Wednesday, August 4, 2004 Posted: 2:24 PM EDT (1824 GMT)

BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- Clashes between police and insurgents in the northern city of Mosul left 12 Iraqis dead and 26 wounded, hospital and police sources said Wednesday.

Rifle and rocket-propelled grenade fire as well as explosions were heard in the streets of the city.

The provincial governor imposed a curfew that began at 3 p.m. local time (7 a.m. EDT), and two hours later, provincial forces, police and Iraqi National Guard took control, according to Hazem Gelawi, head of the governor's press office in the Nineveh province. Gelawi said the city is stable and expects the curfew to be lifted Thursday. 

 Now here's what really happened.....

Source: Snopes

DOC: Sept. 19, 2005

 The Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant in the picture is Michael Burghardt, part of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team that is supporting 2nd Brigade 28th Infantry Division (Pennsylvania Army National Guard). This is the first-hand account of his story told by his Brigade Commander and the 28th Infantry Division Commander. I think it demonstrates the true spirit of most of our troops on the ground.

From Iraq, an American serviceman chronicles his ventures electronically.

In 2004, Army Cpl. Stephen M. McGowan spent some time in Kuwait before being deployed to Iraq. The following are unedited excerpts from his e-mails to family and friends.

 Source: Newsweek