$5,000 Contest for Military Bloggers
Bloggers can win up to $2,500 in our
“Best Military Blog” Contest.
We are awarding prize money for the top 10 military blogs according to our visitors. Total prize money for the contest is over $5,000.
The Contest:
VA Mortgage Center.com is proud to announce our new blog. In our continued efforts of educating veterans and those currently on active duty, we have decided to keep our visitors better informed with updates to their benefits and changes in the industry via a blog. Our goal is to update you regarding changes in benefits including va loans, GI Bill, insurance, and other benefits.
Since the mortgage industry is only so exciting and changes in your benefits only happen periodically we would like to feature guest bloggers from some of the most popular military blogs on the internet. This will allow us to provide a variety of other interesting posts related veterans. In order to find out what type of content our users like and to find the best bloggers, we are running a contest to find the best military blogs online. As a bonus to the bloggers, we are offering prizes as well as the opportunity to be a guest blogger on our site.
The Prizes:
We are awarding $250 to the top 10 military related blogs, according to votes from our users. And the top military blog will receive a total of $3,000.
All of the top 10 bloggers will be given the option to be a guest blogger (but this will not be required). If you want to Nominate a Blogger, leave a comment with the URL of the blog or check out the nomination and blogger information page.
Void where prohibited.
Let the Voting Begin:
Place your vote according to what blog you think deserves the award for “Best Military Blog”:
If you have other blogs you think should be added to the list, please let us know in the comments area of this post.
UPDATE 1/23/07 Noon Central Standard Time
The Contest has ended. Results will be posted shortly.
Mitchell Miller
January 8th, 2007 at 8:50 pmI nominate these three blogs:
http://www.sgtstryker.com/
http://www.blackfive.net/
http://froggyruminations.blogspot.com/
Josh Dippold
January 9th, 2007 at 1:16 pmYou can’t go wrong with http://www.sgthook.com
Mitch Lunsford
January 12th, 2007 at 2:49 pmThere is none better than Blogs of War. It’s been there since the start and remains just as valid, interesting and informative today.
xformed
January 13th, 2007 at 8:43 amPlease do not leave Neptunus Lex off this list!
eric sterk
January 13th, 2007 at 9:03 amI’d vote for
http://www.mudvillegazette.com/
but I don’t see it on your list.
b
January 13th, 2007 at 10:52 amOne Marine’s View (www.onemarinesview.com)
and Sandgram (sandgram.blogspot.com)
annette
January 13th, 2007 at 11:13 amPlease consider the following two blogs written by soldiers who just recently returned from Iraq.
http://boredsoldier.blogspot.com/
americancitizensoldier.blogspot.com/
Bobnivik
January 13th, 2007 at 11:46 amCastle Argghhh!!! is always a good read, for both history and current ops. Http://www.thedonovan.com They have my vote.
acavella
January 13th, 2007 at 11:48 amI nominate:
http://www.soldiersperspective.us
and
http://www.soldiersmind.com
Terri
January 13th, 2007 at 12:02 pmI too say A Soldier’s Perspective and A Soldier’s Mind should be on your list. Both are great blogs.
Karen I.
January 13th, 2007 at 12:36 pmI’m with b, but I also think Samantha Speaks and Cookiecrumb Express should be added. Thankyou.
Troy Steward
January 13th, 2007 at 12:44 pmI would like to nominate my own blog, and say that if I were to win any winnings would be donated 100% to the Fischer House Foundation. This blog is of my true to life experiences while serving as an Embedded Training Team member with the Afghan National Army.
Christine Steward
January 13th, 2007 at 1:00 pmMy Husband, who is currently deployed in Afghanistan, has a web blog on our family website. our family web site is http://www.bouhammer.com. He is blog is called Afghanblog. I would like to nominate my husband’s blog for this contest.
Michael in MI
January 13th, 2007 at 1:41 pmMudville Gazette (http://www.MudvilleGazette.com) should be on there as well as MilBlogs (http://www.MudvilleGazette.com/Milblogs). Also Curt at Flopping Aces (http://www.floppingaces.net).
Laurel Tremaine
January 13th, 2007 at 2:20 pmWritten by 1SGT Troy Steward. Down to earth, factual, not weighted down with politics. Read 1SGT Steward’s blog to get the very latest, most accurate news about what’s going on over in Afghanistan! 1SGT Steward tells it like it is!! And, there are some great pictures on his blogsite, too!! ; )
Tim Boggs
January 13th, 2007 at 2:34 pmI’m not above shamless self promotion. boredsoldier.blogspot.com
Willie
January 13th, 2007 at 3:21 pmPam I love your blog! Great job!Hope http://WWW.iraqwarnews.net will win!
VA Mortgage Center Staff
January 13th, 2007 at 3:42 pmThe blogs which have been submitted up until this point have now been added to the list.
Human
January 13th, 2007 at 4:07 pmI would like to nominate two blogs –
Pen and Sword – http://zenhuber.blogspot.com/
Anger Management – http://airbyrne.blogspot.com/
I would also like to suggest that the order of ballot be changed randomly every once in a while.
Thank you for this oppurtunity to vote and promote the best Mil Blogs.
Peace.
Carol Steward
January 13th, 2007 at 4:29 pm1SG Troy Steward has the BEST military blog on the internet! Excellent writer and most blogs are supported with
1SG Troy Steward’s Afghanistan Blog is the greatest military blog on the internet.
He is an excellent writer and many times supports his blogs with wonderful
pictures. His blog has been mentioned with high honors on several blog sites.
He should be voted #1 in my book.
Bobby Steward
January 13th, 2007 at 4:34 pmVote Afghanistan Blog by Troy Steward for the Best Blog. He explains the living
conditions for both the US and ANA military without disclosing security issues.
If you want the real deal; vote for Troy!
VA Mortgage Center Staff
January 13th, 2007 at 4:48 pmI will check into the settings on the blog to see if we can periodically change the order. I once again updated the blog nominations.
American Soldier
January 13th, 2007 at 4:51 pmI hope you guys have a secure votign system in place. People tend to get greedy and cheat. Also, I am curious to know if you would match the winners donation if they desire to donate to a military/soldier organization?
AS
Cookie Mom
January 13th, 2007 at 5:47 pmThis house has boxed so many treats and items of interest to the owner of Afghanblog, we often have tape in our hair. The daily life of US troops in A-stan lets Americans know that when they mail to troops there, we all make a difference. A vote for Afghanbog will again matter to Fischer House, again helping US troops. If he wins, so will Fischer House!!
Theresa Shutts
January 13th, 2007 at 6:15 pmI would like to nominate Brandonblog@aol.com. Great organization.Proudarmymom
Mrs.Badger.Six
January 13th, 2007 at 6:43 pmI nominate Badgers Forward. http://badgersforward.blogspot.com/
Mike
January 13th, 2007 at 6:56 pmThank you, to all of you. The blogs let me keep up on what is happen. My son is going in July.
Carol Bishop
January 13th, 2007 at 7:08 pmGood Luck Pam and Soldier Angels!
Laurel Tremaine
January 13th, 2007 at 7:51 pmI nominate 1SGT Troy Steward’s excellent military blog, http://www.bouhammer.com.
CJ
January 13th, 2007 at 8:42 pmWhen does this contest end anyway?
VA Mortgage Center Staff
January 13th, 2007 at 8:47 pmThe newest nominations have been added. Once added, feel free to place your votes.
American Soldier asks if we can match donations for anything going to charity. We are going to offer the winning bloggers the chance to be a guest blogger on our site. For the bloggers that accept, we are willing to compensate them if they help add relevant posts and content for our visitors. And we would be willing to donate more money if any would simply like this money to go to charity.
In addition, we will have future contests and/or events that will help raise money for military/soldier organizations.
Every blogger listed on this page provides a great service and most of them probably get absolutely no compensation for their amazing work. It is an extremely honorable gesture to donate any of the winning money. On the other hand, if a winning blogger chooses to use the money for personal reasons, they should be allowed to do so without regret. If you are winning blogger and donate the money, feel free to make this information public. We feel it would be appropriate if did not disclose what each winner does with their money.
Once we feel all military bloggers have had a chance to get their blog added to the list ,we will announce the end date.
Carol Steward
January 13th, 2007 at 9:27 pmHow often can we vote? I can’t find any rules.
American Soldier
January 13th, 2007 at 9:33 pmSo would you be willing to match the winners donation amount? I will guarantee that if you would be willing to do that, you will get a even greater response from the Milblog community.
Biermann
January 13th, 2007 at 11:41 pmWould like to see Andi’s World on here!
http://andisworld.typepad.com/
Laurel Tremaine
January 14th, 2007 at 2:22 amPer VA Mortgage rules, it appears you can only vote once:
“Post the name of a military related blog in the comments to nominate a blog/blogger. If you have a blog, you may nominate yourself and even vote for yourself one time. However, an attempt to manipulate the results via automated submissions will result in a disqualification from the contest or removal of any votes that are in question. The final winners will be based solely on the discretion of VA Mortgage Center.com. Only one vote per IP address is allowed.”
Cindy Nathan
January 14th, 2007 at 9:37 amHi,
I would like to ask that you add the marinecorpsmomblog:
http://www.marinecorpsmoms.com/
Deb has started the Operation Santa program, sending Christmas stockings filled with gifts to our Marines in Irag, and the project has turned into a huge success. Furthermore, she is a treasure trove of information for new Marine moms. I know- because of Deb’s support and encouragement, my oldst son is applying to the Corps. I would love to see Deb’s site added to that list – it’s the site I’ve gotten the most use from, and I’d love to see her honoured by her fellow bloggers.
Cindy
Carren Ziegenfuss
January 14th, 2007 at 10:48 amI would like to nominate my husband’s blog “From My Position… On The Way!”
http://www.tcoverride.blogspot.com
Who can resist his wacky sense of humor and intellectual choices in “verbage?” Not to mention his views on the military (and politics) and his experience when he was wounded. Gotta love him!
Lydia Cornell
January 14th, 2007 at 11:38 amThe best military blog is ANGER MANAGEMENT!!
Thanks to all our troops for their incredible sacrifice.
WE LOVE YOU!!
Mike
January 14th, 2007 at 11:51 amI vote for Anger Management as the best Military Blog, this blogger pulls no punches, he tells it like it is and provides a brilliant perspective on the modern military, he is a verey insightful writer.
Michael Skelton
January 14th, 2007 at 6:03 pmI believe a Soldier’s Perspective is the best web blog you’ll see! Well Done CJ! Thanks to all of our troops for their wonderful service!
Todd Sweet
January 14th, 2007 at 7:55 pmStryker Brigade News
http://www.strykernews.com
Maker
January 15th, 2007 at 2:03 amONE MARINES VIEW
http://www.onemarinesview.com
kevin reed
January 15th, 2007 at 6:43 amA soldier’s perspective is a truly great military blog.
Frank Sergant
January 15th, 2007 at 8:13 amSeems fixed to me, you had one order of names THEN got yourself a complaint, then
You said you would mix them up, but the same row is there.
You did not do what you said you would. Are you going to match funds or not.
Who is pushing your buttons here, something appears to be very fishy,
Is this just for leads or is this an honest and true contest.
When does it end, when you feel you have enough leads?
Who is guaranteeing payment.
Answer the questions so we can make intelligent decisions.
All of these milblogs are very worthy and definately deserving of a fair Contest.
TS Frank
American Soldier
January 15th, 2007 at 9:37 amFrank,
They are not answering the questions being asked that is for sure. So yes it seems fishy. They opened this contest on 1/8/07 and they said it’s for 10 days. So come 1/18/07 I suspect this page will be updated to show the winners.
Here is the kicker:
Bloggers that win the contest will simply be invited to post relevant, interesting informational posts on our blog. However, the blogger does not have to accept our invitation to receive their prize money.
Does that mean they will be obligated to post in ‘order’ to receive any prize money? Can the winner just tell this company where to send the funds?
And will you match the top winner’s donation?
VA Mortgage Center Staff
January 15th, 2007 at 10:54 amI apologize, but I took part of Sunday off. It looks like some people are getting a little frustrated with the lack of responses from me and I do apologize. I will hopefully address all questions and concerns here:
“Does that mean they will be obligated to post in ‘order’ to receive any prize money? Can the winner just tell this company where to send the funds?”
The Blogger Information Page (http://www.vamortgagecenter.com/blog/military-blog-and-nomination-information/) explains that we ask nothing from the bloggers. We just need to know where to send the funds. Absolutely nothing is expected from any winner.
“And will you match the top winner’s donation?”
I tried to address this in a previous post, but I need to clarify it. We are not going to match the funds for a variety of reasons. First, the goal of this contest was to find the best bloggers. We do not want to influence people’s decisions based on what the money will go for. Second, we are planning on doing many things in the future with a focus on helping military charities and the community and we are currently maxed out on what we can spend on this contest. Third, how do we define the charities?
At least one blogger will use the money (if they win) to go to the Milblog Conference. I think that would be a great cause, but that is not a charity. Hopefully over $5,000 will be enough reward for the bloggers (and some charities), especially since we ask NOTHING from the bloggers.
Finally, we did not set an end date for the contest (I do not know where there was a mention of 10 days, but if that was mentioned, it was not accurate). We want to make sure everyone had a chance to submit their blogs and we are getting new blogs added daily. I don’t mind ending it soon, I just want to be fair and make sure people can promote their blog and get a chance to win.
I will make the announcement right now. The contest will end on January 23 at Noon Central time.
Once again, good luck to everyone. All of your comments are appreciated and will help ensure this is a fair contest.
membrain
January 15th, 2007 at 11:09 amI’m torn over this as I think TF Boggs and Buck Sargent are the top two blogs for Soldiers who have completed their tours of duty in Iraq. However their is an amazing young Soldier currently blowing up IED’s in Ramadi and Fallujah called Teflon Don. Please add his blog to the list: http://acutepolitics.blogspot.com/
Thanks
Jim
VA Mortgage Center Staff
January 15th, 2007 at 11:13 amAll blogs submitted up to this point should be added. If not, please leave a comment to notify us.
Also, American Soldier, I sent you a personal email form your blog contact form.
Carol M.
January 15th, 2007 at 11:34 amWhere is Mike Fay’s blog? He’s a Marine combat artist and has seen alot of action in both Afghanistan and Iraq.
Your list is incomplete without him.
Fire and Ice
Ann soldiers Angel troop supporter
January 15th, 2007 at 12:42 pmVery informative and showing much pride in the Armed Forces.
Ann soldiers Angel troop supporter
January 15th, 2007 at 12:43 pmhttp://www.onemarinesview.com
Wolf
January 15th, 2007 at 12:48 pmWhat happened to the votes? Blackfive was near/over 200, now has one??
thanks!
Wolf
January 15th, 2007 at 12:49 pmNevermind- cookies needed updating.. odd return
Bill Smith
January 15th, 2007 at 5:00 pmI definitely think Mike Yon should be on this list. He pays his own way as an independent embed in Iraq, and his writing is simply superb.
Pick Lyman
January 15th, 2007 at 5:29 pmAfganistan Without a Clue [traversa.typepad.com]
Karen I.
January 15th, 2007 at 6:17 pmSomeone I voted for had two votes yesterday but has a zero today. What happened? Thankyou.
Karen I.
January 15th, 2007 at 6:19 pmI see, it is listed twice, once with 0 votes and once with 2 votes.
Jason B.
January 15th, 2007 at 10:18 pmhttp://www.soldierperspective.us has my vote
sid
January 16th, 2007 at 2:13 amLex is a asterful writer
Wendy H
January 16th, 2007 at 6:31 amWhile my paratrooper son trains in Kuwait, anxious for his impending move to Baghdad, I’d like to nominate our blog “From a Canadian Cadet to an American Soldier” http:yankcanuck.blogspot.com
Vaughn
January 16th, 2007 at 7:24 amhttp://www.soldierperspective.us has my vote
Karen Farris
January 16th, 2007 at 8:00 amA soldier’s perspective has my vote.
ShadowSpear
January 16th, 2007 at 12:42 pmVoted for SGT Hook
William Johnston
January 16th, 2007 at 12:47 pmYou know,
something I have noticed, is of the current top 5 blogs, (Soldier’s Perspective, Sgt Hook, Black Five, Afganistan Without a Clue and, Stryker Brigade News) only Afghanistan Without a Clue (spelled wrong on the site) contains no advertisements or other abatements to degrade the quality and meaning of the site.
Afghanistan Without a Clue remains my choice. My father is a lt. Col and id surely vote for his blog if he had one, but next best is where I sit, so Captain Doug Traversa you have my vote sir.
American Soldier
January 16th, 2007 at 12:50 pmWilliam,
You ever think that many of those sites with advertisments send all their proceeds to charity’s? Personally speaking that is where my funds go.
Having Ad’s don’t degrade the site. Whether it’s for profit or not, there are costs with some sites with hosting and paying for bandwidth, etc. It’s not always free to spread the word of soldiers.
William Johnston
January 16th, 2007 at 1:00 pmYes I realize that profits go to charity, in fact one site states so, this I support, however, I believe (on an unrelated and unimportant note) that the spread of true and integral information over the entire globe should be free,
I am more idealist in this manor than most other ways, I understand that it is necessary, I just like to think that some CEO is reading this somewhere and decides to take action.
My previous post not only reflected my aesthetic tastes of the websites, but also my overall choice adds- or no adds, I would choose Mr. Traversa’s Afghanistan Without a Clue and in no way did I intend disrespect or slander. Deepest apologies for a poorly related notion. -William
American Soldier
January 16th, 2007 at 1:03 pmNo worry’s William. The net and these pixels yield no emotion. Therefore I didn’t think you intended slander or disrespect.
There is a fine panel of sites here. Funny thing is the big Blog Awards never got this many names in the Mil Blog category. Strange!
CJ
January 16th, 2007 at 1:20 pmWilliam, I hardly make any money off of the ads on my site (A Soldier’s Perspective). Honestly, in the two years I’ve been doing this I’ve made MAYBE $250 at best. My money has gone to shipping girl scout cookies to troops in Iraq and other charities. I haven’t spent a dime on myself yet. Every dollar I make from the site goes to someone besides myself. Some of it even went to a “baby shower in a box”. I don’t have any way of proving this, so you’ll have to take my word for it.
Human
January 16th, 2007 at 4:58 pm“American Soldier”, so do you think the contest is still fishy? It seems that winning is very important to you.
Ben
January 16th, 2007 at 5:40 pmPlease include Armysailor.com
Lemon Stand
January 16th, 2007 at 5:56 pmI never get enough time to read all the milblogs that I want but I wanted to make sure that the ones that I always look at as long as I am breathing are listed…
****Spouse BUZZ
****Army Wife Toddler Mom
* Tanker Brothers
* The Iceblog – The Journal Of A Polar Bear In Iraq
* The Patriette
* This Is Your War II
* Yankee Mom
* Akinoluna
* Everyone Needs A Spare
* Fuzzilicious Thinking
* Most Certainly Not
* Straight White Guy
* BlackFive
* Michael Yon’s Frontline Forum
* Mudville Gazette
Debbie Kuczynski
January 16th, 2007 at 8:32 pmI what to add a fav of mine “Dude Where’s the Beach”- USAF blog
at http://tmmkkt22.blogspot.com/
Jan
January 17th, 2007 at 6:45 amCheck out “Standing By” at http://blogs.tampabay.com/standingby/ for an intimate look at the thoughts of an Army wife and journalist facing 14 months alone while her husband is deployed.
American Soldier
January 17th, 2007 at 9:59 amHuman –
First, don’t be a jack ass!
Second, when I referred to the term ‘fishy’ I was referring to VAM not answering the questions right away. Later it was explained to me that there was only one person at the time doing the Q/A. That person had some real life things going on. No biggy! I get ambitious at times.
Third, winning is important in anything in life. Read my site and you will know where my proceeds would be going.
Please don’t hijack this contest with troll remarks towards me. You can email me directly and we can handle it there.
Doug Traversa
January 17th, 2007 at 11:42 am1. Could somebody fix the spelling on my site? Afghanistan has an “H” in it.
2. Don’t know who submitted me, but thank you. I think it was Kathi.
3. I’m not web savy enough to put ads on my site. I can barely run what I’ve got. But I’m having fun running with the big dogs.
4. A big thank you to all who have voted for me, but all of us bloggers are in this together; Brothers and Sisters in Arms, letting the folks back home know what we are going through. It’s an honor to be part of the group.
5. May the best blog win, and may something good come from all our efforts!
Doug Traversa
Afghanistan Without a Clue
RP
January 17th, 2007 at 12:28 pmOne simply must read – blogs.tampabay.com/standingby. It is a true insight to the war-time military spouse & suddenly finding oneself as a single parent
Carol Steward
January 17th, 2007 at 1:14 pmAre these adult bloggers? All the bickering is uncalled for. Get real! How can we
win a war if we can’t get along here. God Bless You All
Nelson Guirado
January 17th, 2007 at 1:57 pmI nominate http://nelsonguirado.com
buckethead
January 17th, 2007 at 3:31 pmI can’t believe no one has nominated Murdoc (murdoconline.net). One of the best milbloggers, and a stand up guy for all that he lives in Michigan. You should definitely add him to your list of candidates.
Louisa Howard
January 18th, 2007 at 9:19 amI nominate Mike(Red2Aplha) at http://thisisyourwarii.blogspot.com/
One of the best writers(okay, besides “american soldier”soldierlife.com) about life as a soldier in Iraq and very deserving of this award
Eric Newman
January 18th, 2007 at 9:31 amI nominate Stryker Brigade News [strykernews.com]
El Capitan
January 18th, 2007 at 9:57 amI nominate the Air Force Blogger ‘El Capitan’ @ Dude Where’s The Beach!
http://tmmkkt22.blogspot.com
Dee
January 18th, 2007 at 11:03 amGood Luck, CJ.
Vicki
January 18th, 2007 at 11:27 am“Blog-Ah!”— Great Website, don’t see it listed?????????
Paula Perry
January 18th, 2007 at 2:27 pmI want to vote for soldiersperspective.us but it is not ‘clicking’. Is the contest over?
I am going to bookmark all these sites, so I can stay informed. It is an honor to be allowed
to read postings by the men and women actually putting it all on the line.
My son will be deploying in April.
Adam
January 18th, 2007 at 3:33 pmA worthy cause!!
CJ
January 18th, 2007 at 4:41 pmPaula, God bless you. Keep us informed on your son’s deployment so we can make sure he’s taken care of.
Terri
January 18th, 2007 at 4:55 pmYes Paula, as CJ said, keep us posted on your son’s deployment. Those of us who frequent ASP, love to spoil our soldiers as CJ can attest to!
Shannon
January 18th, 2007 at 5:43 pmB
January 18th, 2007 at 8:19 pmHello, I’d like to nominate the blog Standing By, blogs.tampabay.com/standingby, that tells what life is like for the families who are waiting for soldiers to return. I didn’t see it on the list and apologize if I read over it in the comments section. Thanks!
Craig
January 19th, 2007 at 8:41 amMy vote goes to: bouhammer.com. Been reading this site for a few months and Troy tells it like it is in a real world, day-to-day style.
Kara
January 19th, 2007 at 10:22 amI vote for “A Soldier’s Perspective”.
Elaine
January 19th, 2007 at 10:43 amStryker Brigade News gets my vote!!
Julie Johnson
January 19th, 2007 at 11:56 amI would like to vote for soldiersperspective.us You guys are Hero’s in every since of the word. Thanks for all you do.
John Thornton
January 19th, 2007 at 2:00 pmI vote for Sgt. Hook.
I tried to “click” my vote in; but, was unable.
Hope you can make the conference.
Pam
January 19th, 2007 at 3:55 pmIWT Nominated in VA Mortgage Center Contest!
…Now, when the likes of BlackFive, Sgt. Hook, OPFOR, Smash, Froggy, and others are my competition, I’m not suffering delusions of grandeur. But making the top ten would be nice…
NateFromUtah
January 19th, 2007 at 5:44 pmI vote for “Soldiers Perspective” Thank you all for everything you do!! Be safe out there!! Semper Fi!
Kathy
January 20th, 2007 at 7:10 amGo http://www.soldiersperspective.us/ ! Came from MilitaryPrideNews@yahoo Good luck!
Joy Gordon
January 20th, 2007 at 12:24 pmBlackfive, if they win, is donating the money for computers to the soldiers who have limb injuries! Wow. Now that is a well-spent vote!
TC@LeatherPenguin
January 20th, 2007 at 1:55 pmSGT. HOOK
Bill williams
January 20th, 2007 at 3:49 pmI want to know why David Hardts articles are not in this contest. He is well known, better known then this sgt hook guy. Politics………….You guys should read what this guy writes,,,,,,,,,,,,true wisdom and nothing watered down,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,shame on this site…………I am telling all my friends to blacklist this,,,,,,,,,leaving the best one out isnt fair,,,,,,,,,,I am sure he dont care because he is above all this, but give the man some respect. He has a huge following,,,,,,,,I am sure this sgt hook don’t match at all……….I read his stuff nothing no feeling no emotion,. David Hardt is in the infantry on the front lines and you give him no respect.
shame on you.
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bill williams
theprez98
January 20th, 2007 at 4:45 pmPlease add The Chronicles of Narmya to your list.
Human
January 20th, 2007 at 5:32 pmBill Williams – “I want to know why David Hardts articles are not in this contest.”
Maybe because nobody has nominated him?
Here I’ll do it for you. I do hereby nominate http://blog-ah.typepad.com/ (it’s good to give the address when promoting a place).
To VMC – Thanks for putting up with all the crap that comes with trying to do a good deed, and I hope it does not deter you all from having the contest next year.
Peace.
Cork
January 20th, 2007 at 8:47 pmhttp://www.sgthook.com is cool.
Terri
January 20th, 2007 at 9:14 pmI agree with Human. Thanks VMC for what you’re doing to honor our Military Bloggers. I too hope that you’ll do this again next year. These men and women deserve nothing less than our respect. ALL the blogs are great!
Chris Wagner
January 20th, 2007 at 10:10 pmVote for Sgt Hook. The site is great.
Cathy Ayala
January 20th, 2007 at 10:12 pmGreat site. I higly recommend a visit.
Amy
January 20th, 2007 at 10:19 pmI would nominate Michael Yon’s blog. His three-part photo essay in the Anbar province with CSM Mellinger is captivating and very insightful.
http://www.michaelyon-online.com
VA Mortgage Center Staff
January 20th, 2007 at 10:37 pmAll current nominations should be added at this point.
Bill Williams wrote “I want to know why David Hardts articles are not in this contest.” That blog was already added, Vicki nominated it on the 18th. It’s ok, I know there are so many awesome blogs out there and most have been nominated, it is hard to sort through them all.
The response for the contest has been awesome, we are hoping to do this contest again and/or many others to help show support for the community. No worries about anyone making negative comments, it just helps keep us all on our toes.
Carol
January 21st, 2007 at 4:47 amI vote for strykernews.com! A great military blog for soilders & familes both!
Deborah Herman
January 21st, 2007 at 5:21 amCheck out strykernews.com. It’s the greatest!
Willie
January 21st, 2007 at 8:49 amI would nominate http://www.soldiersperspective.us!
1Armymom
January 21st, 2007 at 1:19 pmFor 4 years I have been a daily visitor of STRYKER NEWS ( http://www.strykernews.com/ ). I found them during my Son’s 1st deployment.
It is a wonderful website dedicated to the News & Support of the US Army’s 7 Stryker Brigade Combat Team’s. For the Soldiers, their Families and Friends. The website is powered ‘nonprofit’ by devoted volunteers and donations.
Should Stryker News win any money in this contest it will be donated to Operation Second Chance.
http://operationsecondchance.org/
The Operation Second Chance Mission: To aid in the recovery and rehabilitation of wounded service men and women. To assist in the modification of housing to accommodate disabled veterans. To assist the families of wounded service men and women. To facilitate the transition of wounded service men and women back into civilian society.
STRYKER NEWS is indeed a worthy vote!
Jim Katz
January 21st, 2007 at 2:46 pmI really think the Strategy Page http://www.strategypage.com/default.asp needs to be included in this list. Excellent articles on Military matters world wide.
Nominator
January 21st, 2007 at 5:27 pmA blog from a Marine (that was just) in Iraq. Google “marine blog” or visit: http://midnight.hushedcasket.com
Catfish
January 21st, 2007 at 7:16 pmI voted for Sgt Hook
Heather Grimes
January 21st, 2007 at 10:06 pmAs an Army wife, we often feel “left out” and “left behind” as our spouses go away for training, deploy into combat operations, etc. Stryker News has kept me going many days and nights away from my husband. I feel a sense of pride and like I belong to a very special group of soldiers, even if it’s only reading about them. The founder of this site is amazing! I share this site with all of my friends, family, and coworkers. The site is organized well and has been a godsend to many of us Stryker families.
Vanessa
January 21st, 2007 at 10:28 pmWhen my boyfriend was in Iraq for a year, this website helped me pull through. I was always I mess as I read the paper or watched the news on TV. Everyday seemed to be “the bloodiest day” or the “day with the highest death toll since….”. I’d freak out crying, praying that my boyfriend was ok and I’d rush to the computer to sign on this site.
Because of it, I was given the real facts, the most informative facts, the facts that helped seize the tears from falling. I’d sign on to the Stryker bulletin board to talk to other users because I knew each one of us was going through the same thing.
I read poems and heard stories from both soldiers and family and friends of soldiers…Some people are new at this and don’t know how to feel or act in the situation where your loved one in such a dangerous situation (like me) and others have been doing this for years with husbands and fathers and relatives and friends in the military their whole lives going on different deployments all over the world.
This site allowed all of us to bond and let us hold eachothers hands through this hard time. The year I spent waiting was so difficult for me to begin with, but because of this site, I was able to become friends with people from across the country. They’d give supportive words to make me feel better and send internet hugs to me. Sometimes I would be so scared and I’d post a bulletin about it…and in response, so many people would message me telling me that it will be ok, that I just need to pray, sending me these “internet hugs” that just made me smile. And that is what got me through that year…
I met a lot of great people at the site and for those who are still waiting, I continue to pray for our men and women out there…and for those whose stories I have heard end in sadness, I am so proud and greatful for the commitment that your loved one has made to our country.
Thank you StrykerNews.
Robert Fenner
January 21st, 2007 at 10:56 pmMy vote is for sgthook.com
Chris stones
January 22nd, 2007 at 2:54 amSGT HOOKS SUCKS………..TO MUCH POLTICS AND BULL SHIT.
HE SHOULD RUN FOR PRESIDENT,,,,,,,,,,,
SUPPORT THE WAR EVEN IF YOU DON’T LIKE IT,,,,,,,,,,MEN ARE DYING SO YOU CAN WRITE,
(BLACKLIST MEMBER.)
STRYKERNEWS
AND BLOG-AH.COM
David B Hardt (*The Writer)
January 22nd, 2007 at 3:02 amI got wind of all this (black list group that was going on )and I just wanted to say that I support all those sites that have writers sharing the stories of the front line. Everyone has there supporters and thats great. I would like for the (Blacklist member) group that has been a huge supporter for the http://blog-ah.typepad.com/ to lay off and let this wonderful progrom to excell. I am so glad to see so many people support the art of vision.
Keep the great work up.
David Hardt (*The writer)
I vote for all of the sites……………………….
Black Cat
January 22nd, 2007 at 3:09 amNo more slamming (Blacklist boys).
Sorry Hardt, we will stand down.
Black Cat
http://blog-ah.typepad.com/
David B Hardt (*The Writer)
January 22nd, 2007 at 3:19 amThanks Black cat, who ever you are…..I would assume your the ring leader.,,,,,of the (Blacklist boys)
At any rate…………all these sites are for the greater cause……….Don’t get me wrong I love your mens support,,,,,,,,,,but this is a good site. I am humble and I would like for you to be the same
Dave Hardt\
http://www.sgthook.com
give him props
Lindsay Vance
January 22nd, 2007 at 7:44 amBest wishes!
Lindsay Vance
January 22nd, 2007 at 7:44 amhttp://www.soldiersperspective.us/
Rosemary
January 22nd, 2007 at 8:24 amI would like to vote for Blackfive.net. Thank you for helping our brave men and women. If I could, I would vote for all of them.
Maggie
January 22nd, 2007 at 9:38 amMy vote is for the awesome strykernews.com
lynn
January 22nd, 2007 at 10:48 amstrykernews.com helped keep me sane while my son was deployed. Now his best friend is going to Bagdad and I’ll keep glued to the page for updates on his unit. Thank goodness for strykernews.com they have my vote.
HH6
January 22nd, 2007 at 12:43 pmSgtHook is a must read!
Suri
January 22nd, 2007 at 12:52 pmHands down, all the way.
MoJo
January 22nd, 2007 at 12:53 pmThere’s no other site 2 go to.
Virginia
January 22nd, 2007 at 2:29 pmI nominate Stryker Brigade News [strykernews.com]
Brandon
January 22nd, 2007 at 3:44 pmStryker Brigade News [strykernews.com] All The Way!
Kim Keller
January 22nd, 2007 at 4:00 pmI never would have gotten by without The Stryker Brigade News when my son was in Iraq. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Snipermom
January 22nd, 2007 at 7:09 pmStrykernews all the way
Bill
January 22nd, 2007 at 7:22 pmMy vote is for strykernews.com
Leonard Bentley
January 22nd, 2007 at 9:16 pmMy vote is for strykernews.com
Brian Morrison
January 22nd, 2007 at 9:21 pmI vote for strykernews.com.
Diane
January 22nd, 2007 at 9:21 pmJanuary 22nd at 10:20
My vote is for stykernews.com
Sarah
January 22nd, 2007 at 9:22 pmVote for Strykernews! It was the only thing that kept me sane while my son was deployed. A refreshing respite from politics and rhetoric. Straight support and frienship. Period.
Kim H.
January 22nd, 2007 at 10:04 pmStrykernews.com should be the honored one!
Travis
January 22nd, 2007 at 10:22 pmnone
Steve L
January 23rd, 2007 at 5:37 amthe one and only
Steve L
January 23rd, 2007 at 5:38 amhttp://www.strykernew.com
Gary Wiltse
January 23rd, 2007 at 6:41 amI vote for Stryker Brigade News [strykernews.com].
Jennifer J. Carroll
January 23rd, 2007 at 10:11 amI vote for Soldier’s Perspective
Laura P
January 23rd, 2007 at 10:11 amI vote for Stryker Brigade News [strykernews.com].
Laura P
January 23rd, 2007 at 10:12 amI vote for Stryker Brigade News [strykernews.com]
William Wood
January 23rd, 2007 at 10:12 amI vote for the Stryker Brigade News.
Mary Radicke
January 23rd, 2007 at 10:14 amI vote for Stryker Brigade News.
JKF
January 23rd, 2007 at 10:15 amI vote for Stryker Brigade News–strykernews.com
Marie Sanders
January 23rd, 2007 at 10:33 amStryker Brigade will always be a favorite resource for news while my son serves his country.
Kylee
January 23rd, 2007 at 12:04 pmI vote for Soldier’s Perspective
Jessie
January 23rd, 2007 at 12:47 pmMy Vote: Stryker Bridage News!! They are the best out there!!
annette
January 23rd, 2007 at 1:13 pmI vote for soldier’s perspectives
Terri
January 23rd, 2007 at 1:33 pmI just want to say THANKS to each and every MilBlogger out there for providing the country and the world the real news of what’s happening. Each of you are a winner in my books!
Barbara Rowell
January 23rd, 2007 at 1:45 pmI vote for soldier’s perspectives
Barbara Rowell
January 23rd, 2007 at 1:45 pmI vote for soldier’s perspective
Ben
January 23rd, 2007 at 2:36 pmI vote for soldier’s perspective also, they are the best!
Roger Quarton
January 23rd, 2007 at 3:30 pmI cast my vote for:
http://www.soldiersperspective.us
Thanks for letting us vote for our favorite – the BEST!
Jim Fishback
January 23rd, 2007 at 3:36 pmI vote for soldiers perspective.com
carolyn carmany
January 23rd, 2007 at 5:01 pmI vote for soldiers perspective.com
Nicole
January 23rd, 2007 at 7:37 pmI vote for Strykernews.com
Danyell Schastny
January 23rd, 2007 at 8:14 pmI vote for this website as GWB is giving the State of the Union Address.
1Armymom
January 23rd, 2007 at 9:38 pmAn Unofficial Congrats to “A Soldiers Perspective”!
Moderator
Stryker Brigade News
Stryker mom
January 23rd, 2007 at 10:27 pmTo me its the best.
Tina
January 24th, 2007 at 8:52 amThis website is a wife’s best friend during a deployment.
LKLee
January 24th, 2007 at 10:36 amI vote for Strykernews.com! Kudos!
Dana
January 24th, 2007 at 10:50 amI would like to vote for the “Solider’s Perspective” blog.
562ENCODAD
January 24th, 2007 at 4:25 pmStrykernews.com is by far the best
562ENCODAD
January 24th, 2007 at 4:25 pmStrykernews.com!
GEORGE HARRISON
January 24th, 2007 at 6:27 pmVOTE IS FOR STRYKERNEWS. COM
GEORGE HARRISON
January 24th, 2007 at 6:29 pmI THINK IT IS THE BEST.
GEORGE HARRISON
January 24th, 2007 at 6:29 pmIT IS THE BEST
Chris Beecher
January 24th, 2007 at 7:22 pmI vote for Strykernews.com
David Phillips
January 25th, 2007 at 5:37 pmI vote for Strykernews .com
April
January 25th, 2007 at 11:55 pmStryker Brigade News all the way!
COB 6
January 26th, 2007 at 4:10 pmhttp://www.sgthook.com rocks!
Michele
January 27th, 2007 at 9:02 pmhttp://www.sgthook.com My favorite!
Sharon
January 28th, 2007 at 3:42 amThis young man is an amazing person!! Not only does he let us into his life but he gives graphic details and has made me cry on several occasions. He is helping the poor people of Afghanistan and letting us know about it and trying to get us to help.. He doesnt complain about the war in Afghanistan but supports it and for that reason I think we should support him not only for this contest but in his mission to help out Afghanistan.. Keep fighting the good fight CPL Larkin!!
Sharon
January 28th, 2007 at 3:44 amhttp://taskforcephoenix5.blogspot.com/
Grunt
January 29th, 2007 at 1:38 pmI don’t know who’ll win or loose, but if there’s this many blogs, why isn’t there a concentrated voice for veterans?
blackfive is a familiarand comfortable, but I just got a whole lot more input sources.
melissa
February 13th, 2007 at 6:01 amstrykernews.com
Holban
September 4th, 2007 at 7:31 amBe voted http://www.blackfive.net/.
Shelah Jenkins
January 10th, 2008 at 11:06 pmHi I noticed your site talks about site contest and I’d like to share a fun $1k contest we have running over at Zug.com. Zug is the oldest comedy site on the web. We’re running a contest to create a funny logo or testimonial about an unusual product to say the least.
The Bigger, More Satisfying Zug Contest
http://www.zug.com/gab/index.cgi?func=view_thread&thread_id=77144
It would be nice to get your entry into the contest, event better to mention it on your site.
Thanks for support for comedy,
-Shelah
Marketing Assistant
Zug.com