$5,000 Contest for Military Bloggers
January 8th, 2007 (8:27 pm) by You Served Editorial Staff-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.
January 8th, 2007 at 8:50 pm
I nominate these three blogs:
http://www.sgtstryker.com/
http://www.blackfive.net/
http://froggyruminations.blogspot.com/
January 9th, 2007 at 1:16 pm
You can’t go wrong with http://www.sgthook.com
January 12th, 2007 at 1:59 pm
Here is the link: VA Mortgage Center Blog Vote Page
January 12th, 2007 at 2:49 pm
There is none better than Blogs of War. It’s been there since the start and remains just as valid, interesting and informative today.
January 13th, 2007 at 8:15 am
Military Blog Contest on VA Mortgage Blog…
A reader alerted me to this contest where you can vote for your favorite military blog: …We are awarding $250 to the top 10 military related blogs, according to votes from our users. And the top military blog will receive…
January 13th, 2007 at 8:43 am
Please do not leave Neptunus Lex off this list!
January 13th, 2007 at 9:03 am
I’d vote for
http://www.mudvillegazette.com/
but I don’t see it on your list.
January 13th, 2007 at 10:52 am
One Marine’s View (www.onemarinesview.com)
and Sandgram (sandgram.blogspot.com)
January 13th, 2007 at 11:13 am
Please consider the following two blogs written by soldiers who just recently returned from Iraq.
http://boredsoldier.blogspot.com/
americancitizensoldier.blogspot.com/
January 13th, 2007 at 11:46 am
Castle Argghhh!!! is always a good read, for both history and current ops. Http://www.thedonovan.com They have my vote.
January 13th, 2007 at 11:48 am
I nominate:
http://www.soldiersperspective.us
and
http://www.soldiersmind.com
January 13th, 2007 at 12:02 pm
I too say A Soldier’s Perspective and A Soldier’s Mind should be on your list. Both are great blogs.
January 13th, 2007 at 12:36 pm
I’m with b, but I also think Samantha Speaks and Cookiecrumb Express should be added. Thankyou.
January 13th, 2007 at 12:44 pm
I 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.
January 13th, 2007 at 1:00 pm
My Husband, who is currently deployed in Afghanistan, has a web blog on our family website. our family web site is www.bouhammer.com. He is blog is called Afghanblog. I would like to nominate my husband’s blog for this contest.
January 13th, 2007 at 1:41 pm
Mudville 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).
January 13th, 2007 at 2:03 pm
[…] Hi Guys. It’s Chad. I’m posting this for Sure Fire, because he isn’t always the most astute young whippersnapper. VA Mortgage is having a “best milblog contest“. And PTB was on the list of nominees. So if you’re interested, you can vote for him. […]
January 13th, 2007 at 2:20 pm
Written 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!! ; )
January 13th, 2007 at 2:28 pm
[…] VA Mortgage is hosting another “Best Milblog Contest”. There’s a mighty generous cash prize for the winner. Be sure to head over and cast yer vote. […]
January 13th, 2007 at 2:34 pm
I’m not above shamless self promotion. boredsoldier.blogspot.com
January 13th, 2007 at 3:21 pm
Pam I love your blog! Great job!Hope WWW.iraqwarnews.net will win!
January 13th, 2007 at 3:42 pm
The blogs which have been submitted up until this point have now been added to the list.
January 13th, 2007 at 4:07 pm
I 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.
January 13th, 2007 at 4:29 pm
1SG 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.
January 13th, 2007 at 4:34 pm
Vote 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!
January 13th, 2007 at 4:48 pm
I will check into the settings on the blog to see if we can periodically change the order. I once again updated the blog nominations.
January 13th, 2007 at 4:51 pm
I 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
January 13th, 2007 at 5:47 pm
This 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!!
January 13th, 2007 at 6:15 pm
I would like to nominate Brandonblog@aol.com. Great organization.Proudarmymom
January 13th, 2007 at 6:43 pm
I nominate Badgers Forward. http://badgersforward.blogspot.com/
January 13th, 2007 at 6:56 pm
Thank you, to all of you. The blogs let me keep up on what is happen. My son is going in July.
January 13th, 2007 at 7:08 pm
Good Luck Pam and Soldier Angels!
January 13th, 2007 at 7:51 pm
I nominate 1SGT Troy Steward’s excellent military blog, http://www.bouhammer.com.
January 13th, 2007 at 8:42 pm
When does this contest end anyway?
January 13th, 2007 at 8:47 pm
The 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.
January 13th, 2007 at 9:27 pm
How often can we vote? I can’t find any rules.
January 13th, 2007 at 9:33 pm
So 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.
January 13th, 2007 at 11:40 pm
[…] Please help our friends at ASP win the VA Mortgage Center Milblogger Award. Go here and vote for A Soldiers Perspective. […]
January 13th, 2007 at 11:41 pm
Would like to see Andi’s World on here!
http://andisworld.typepad.com/
January 14th, 2007 at 2:22 am
Per 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.”
January 14th, 2007 at 9:37 am
Hi,
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
January 14th, 2007 at 10:48 am
I would like to nominate my husband’s blog “From My Position… On The Way!”
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!
January 14th, 2007 at 11:38 am
The best military blog is ANGER MANAGEMENT!!
Thanks to all our troops for their incredible sacrifice.
WE LOVE YOU!!
January 14th, 2007 at 11:51 am
I 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.
January 14th, 2007 at 2:50 pm
[…] Sgt. Hook is in a race for milbloggers to win $5000! […]
January 14th, 2007 at 6:03 pm
I 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!
January 14th, 2007 at 7:55 pm
Stryker Brigade News
http://www.strykernews.com
January 15th, 2007 at 2:03 am
ONE MARINES VIEW
www.onemarinesview.com
January 15th, 2007 at 6:43 am
A soldier’s perspective is a truly great military blog.
January 15th, 2007 at 8:13 am
Seems 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
January 15th, 2007 at 9:37 am
Frank,
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?
January 15th, 2007 at 9:44 am
[…] Once more into the breach, dear friends: 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. […]
January 15th, 2007 at 10:54 am
I 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.
January 15th, 2007 at 11:09 am
I’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
January 15th, 2007 at 11:13 am
All 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.
January 15th, 2007 at 11:34 am
Where 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
January 15th, 2007 at 12:42 pm
Very informative and showing much pride in the Armed Forces.
January 15th, 2007 at 12:43 pm
www.onemarinesview.com
January 15th, 2007 at 12:48 pm
What happened to the votes? Blackfive was near/over 200, now has one??
thanks!
January 15th, 2007 at 12:49 pm
Nevermind- cookies needed updating.. odd return
January 15th, 2007 at 5:00 pm
I 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.
January 15th, 2007 at 5:29 pm
Afganistan Without a Clue [traversa.typepad.com]
January 15th, 2007 at 6:17 pm
Someone I voted for had two votes yesterday but has a zero today. What happened? Thankyou.
January 15th, 2007 at 6:18 pm
[…] Major Dad at Cursed By a Classical Education has issued standing orders: VOTE HOOK! […]
January 15th, 2007 at 6:19 pm
I see, it is listed twice, once with 0 votes and once with 2 votes.
January 15th, 2007 at 10:18 pm
www.soldierperspective.us has my vote
January 16th, 2007 at 2:13 am
Lex is a asterful writer
January 16th, 2007 at 6:31 am
While 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
January 16th, 2007 at 7:24 am
www.soldierperspective.us has my vote
January 16th, 2007 at 8:00 am
A soldier’s perspective has my vote.
January 16th, 2007 at 10:55 am
[…] So…we can pile on Matt’s blog and propel him through the finish line at the top and for nothing but a little time to go HERE and click on Black Five. […]
January 16th, 2007 at 12:42 pm
Voted for SGT Hook
January 16th, 2007 at 12:47 pm
You 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.
January 16th, 2007 at 12:50 pm
William,
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.
January 16th, 2007 at 1:00 pm
Yes 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
January 16th, 2007 at 1:03 pm
No 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!
January 16th, 2007 at 1:20 pm
William, 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.
January 16th, 2007 at 4:44 pm
[…] A Milblogging Contest CJ at Soldiers Perspective has asked for help with project. The VA Mortgage Center Blog has a contest going. They are accepting nominations for milbloggers in a contest to select “10″ milbloggers to be guest bloggers on their site. CJ wants to win. […]
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.
January 16th, 2007 at 5:40 pm
Please include Armysailor.com
January 16th, 2007 at 5:56 pm
I 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
January 16th, 2007 at 8:32 pm
I what to add a fav of mine “Dude Where’s the Beach”- USAF blog
at http://tmmkkt22.blogspot.com/
January 17th, 2007 at 6:45 am
Check 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.
January 17th, 2007 at 9:59 am
Human -
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.
January 17th, 2007 at 10:54 am
[…] Go here, scroll down near the bottom (about 2/3rds of the way) and you’ll see “Soldier’s Perspective.” (They left off the “A”). Vote for CJ and Cpl M and the Ballerinas! We only need 22 votes to take the lead!!! […]
January 17th, 2007 at 11:42 am
1. 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
January 17th, 2007 at 12:28 pm
One 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
January 17th, 2007 at 1:14 pm
Are 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
January 17th, 2007 at 1:57 pm
I nominate http://nelsonguirado.com
January 17th, 2007 at 3:31 pm
I 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.
January 17th, 2007 at 6:22 pm
[…] From CJ’s site(Soldiersperspective.us) we find this: The VA Mortgage Center is sponsoring a contest to find the top 10 military blogs with the possibility of guest blogger status at their new blog. […]
January 18th, 2007 at 9:19 am
I 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
January 18th, 2007 at 9:31 am
I nominate Stryker Brigade News [strykernews.com]
January 18th, 2007 at 9:57 am
I nominate the Air Force Blogger ‘El Capitan’ @ Dude Where’s The Beach!
http://tmmkkt22.blogspot.com
January 18th, 2007 at 11:03 am
Good Luck, CJ.
January 18th, 2007 at 11:27 am
“Blog-Ah!”— Great Website, don’t see it listed?????????
January 18th, 2007 at 12:01 pm
[…] Via Fausta, The VA Mortgage center is having a contest for best Military Blog. Please vote for Sgt. Hook so he can travel to Washington D.C. and visit the hospitalized troops there! posted by kimsch […]
January 18th, 2007 at 2:27 pm
I 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.
January 18th, 2007 at 3:33 pm
A worthy cause!!
January 18th, 2007 at 4:41 pm
Paula, God bless you. Keep us informed on your son’s deployment so we can make sure he’s taken care of.
January 18th, 2007 at 4:55 pm
Yes 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!
January 18th, 2007 at 5:43 pm
:)
January 18th, 2007 at 8:19 pm
Hello, 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!
January 19th, 2007 at 8:41 am
My 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.
January 19th, 2007 at 10:22 am
I vote for “A Soldier’s Perspective”.
January 19th, 2007 at 10:43 am
Stryker Brigade News gets my vote!!
January 19th, 2007 at 11:56 am
I would like to vote for soldiersperspective.us You guys are Hero’s in every since of the word. Thanks for all you do.
January 19th, 2007 at 12:29 pm
[…] Do a buddy a favor. Vote for SGT Hook here at the VA Mortgage Center. He could win some money which would make the trip to the Milblogger’s conference affordable. Matty O’ Blackfive is also worthwhile as are a number of the milbloggers listed, good people, all, but let’s face it, Matt makes $220,000 a year just from having his name up on a site, and makes an extra $50K for every public appearance with the Queen or any of the Rothschilds or Onassissi. (the guy knows people but his tax records are public.) […]
January 19th, 2007 at 2:00 pm
I vote for Sgt. Hook.
I tried to “click” my vote in; but, was unable.
Hope you can make the conference.
January 19th, 2007 at 3:55 pm
IWT 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…
January 19th, 2007 at 5:44 pm
I vote for “Soldiers Perspective” Thank you all for everything you do!! Be safe out there!! Semper Fi!
January 20th, 2007 at 4:19 am
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January 20th, 2007 at 7:10 am
Go http://www.soldiersperspective.us/ ! Came from MilitaryPrideNews@yahoo Good luck!
January 20th, 2007 at 12:24 pm
Blackfive, if they win, is donating the money for computers to the soldiers who have limb injuries! Wow. Now that is a well-spent vote!
January 20th, 2007 at 1:55 pm
SGT. HOOK
January 20th, 2007 at 3:49 pm
I 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.
]
bill williams
January 20th, 2007 at 4:45 pm
Please add The Chronicles of Narmya to your list.
January 20th, 2007 at 5:32 pm
Bill 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.
January 20th, 2007 at 8:47 pm
www.sgthook.com is cool.
January 20th, 2007 at 9:14 pm
I 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!
January 20th, 2007 at 10:10 pm
Vote for Sgt Hook. The site is great.
January 20th, 2007 at 10:12 pm
Great site. I higly recommend a visit.
January 20th, 2007 at 10:19 pm
I 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
January 20th, 2007 at 10:37 pm
All 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.
January 21st, 2007 at 4:47 am
I vote for strykernews.com! A great military blog for soilders & familes both!
January 21st, 2007 at 5:21 am
Check out strykernews.com. It’s the greatest!
January 21st, 2007 at 7:47 am
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January 21st, 2007 at 8:49 am
I would nominate www.soldiersperspective.us!
January 21st, 2007 at 8:55 am
[…] Proceeds will go to the Camp Lejeune Ballerinas By Willie The guys over at A Soldier’s Perspective are finalists in a contest to find the top 10 military blogs according to visitors. Please head over to the VA Mortgage Center website and click the bubble to vote for A Soldier’s Perspective. It’s about halfway down the list. Please pass the link along to your friends and mailing lists as well. The top ten blogs will be given $250, with the winner pocketing $3000. However, they aren’t keeping the money for themselves. Proceeds will go to the Camp Lejeune Ballerinas. They are trying to raise money to purchase lifesize cutouts of deployed fathers that the girls can dance with onstage and send to their dads in Iraq. They were extended as part of the recent surge and will miss ANOTHER recital. So, get off your tuff and VOTE! […]
January 21st, 2007 at 1:19 pm
For 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!
January 21st, 2007 at 2:46 pm
I 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.
January 21st, 2007 at 4:23 pm
[…] Now why is this interruption so important to me and what is this about sending Hook to Washington. Well Sgt Hook has been nominated for Best Milblog over at VA Mortgage Center Blog and there is a nice price for the first place winner. If Sgt. Hook wins, he plans on using the prize money to finance a trip to Washington D.C. in May for the annual Milblog Conference, with any leftovers going to the Fisher House. […]
January 21st, 2007 at 4:24 pm
[…] Mission Impossible? Nah. Make it possible, y’all. If Sgt Hook wins, his plans are to the prize money to finance a trip to Washington D.C. in May for the annual Milblog Conference, with any leftovers going to the Fisher House. […]
January 21st, 2007 at 5:27 pm
A blog from a Marine (that was just) in Iraq. Google “marine blog” or visit: http://midnight.hushedcasket.com
January 21st, 2007 at 6:07 pm
[…] My favorite sarge, Sgt. Hook is asking for help in a mission impossible. This mission will be over in less than 24 hours. He is currently in second place. Please help an old sarge out and and vote for him. It’s a contest for military bloggers and it will help him be able to go to the upcoming MilBloggers conference. […]
January 21st, 2007 at 7:16 pm
I voted for Sgt Hook
January 21st, 2007 at 10:06 pm
As 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.
January 21st, 2007 at 10:28 pm
When 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.
January 21st, 2007 at 10:56 pm
My vote is for sgthook.com
January 22nd, 2007 at 2:54 am
SGT 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
January 22nd, 2007 at 3:02 am
I 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……………………….
January 22nd, 2007 at 3:09 am
No more slamming (Blacklist boys).
Sorry Hardt, we will stand down.
Black Cat
http://blog-ah.typepad.com/
January 22nd, 2007 at 3:19 am
Thanks 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
January 22nd, 2007 at 6:06 am
[…] The VA Mortgage Center is currently holding a MilBlogging contest with cash prizes for the top ten blogs. The number one blog will receive $3,000, and the rest of the top ten will receive $250 each. My home blog of A Soldier’s Perspective is currently in second place with a great chance of taking over the lead. All money from this contest will be donated to the Camp Lejeune Ballerinas. […]
January 22nd, 2007 at 7:44 am
Best wishes!
January 22nd, 2007 at 7:44 am
http://www.soldiersperspective.us/
January 22nd, 2007 at 8:24 am
I 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. :)
January 22nd, 2007 at 9:38 am
My vote is for the awesome strykernews.com
January 22nd, 2007 at 10:48 am
strykernews.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.
January 22nd, 2007 at 12:43 pm
SgtHook is a must read!
January 22nd, 2007 at 12:52 pm
Hands down, all the way.
January 22nd, 2007 at 12:53 pm
There’s no other site 2 go to.
January 22nd, 2007 at 2:29 pm
I nominate Stryker Brigade News [strykernews.com]
January 22nd, 2007 at 3:44 pm
Stryker Brigade News [strykernews.com] All The Way!
January 22nd, 2007 at 4:00 pm
I never would have gotten by without The Stryker Brigade News when my son was in Iraq. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
January 22nd, 2007 at 5:38 pm
[…] If you haven’t voted yet, please go vote! […]
January 22nd, 2007 at 7:09 pm
Strykernews all the way
January 22nd, 2007 at 7:22 pm
My vote is for strykernews.com
January 22nd, 2007 at 7:37 pm
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January 22nd, 2007 at 9:16 pm
My vote is for strykernews.com
January 22nd, 2007 at 9:21 pm
I vote for strykernews.com.
January 22nd, 2007 at 9:21 pm
January 22nd at 10:20
My vote is for stykernews.com
January 22nd, 2007 at 9:22 pm
Vote 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.
January 22nd, 2007 at 10:04 pm
Strykernews.com should be the honored one!
January 22nd, 2007 at 10:22 pm
none
January 23rd, 2007 at 5:18 am
Thank You…
I don’t know if I’ll get to a computer at all today given what my schedule looks like, but a quick check on the polls this morning shows that A Soldier’s Perspective has surged yet again and Stryker Brigade News is solidly in second p…
January 23rd, 2007 at 5:37 am
the one and only
January 23rd, 2007 at 5:38 am
http://www.strykernew.com
January 23rd, 2007 at 6:41 am
I vote for Stryker Brigade News [strykernews.com].
January 23rd, 2007 at 10:11 am
I vote for Soldier’s Perspective
January 23rd, 2007 at 10:11 am
I vote for Stryker Brigade News [strykernews.com].
January 23rd, 2007 at 10:12 am
I vote for Stryker Brigade News [strykernews.com]
January 23rd, 2007 at 10:12 am
I vote for the Stryker Brigade News.
January 23rd, 2007 at 10:14 am
I vote for Stryker Brigade News.
January 23rd, 2007 at 10:15 am
I vote for Stryker Brigade News–strykernews.com
January 23rd, 2007 at 10:33 am
Stryker Brigade will always be a favorite resource for news while my son serves his country.
January 23rd, 2007 at 12:04 pm
I vote for Soldier’s Perspective
January 23rd, 2007 at 12:47 pm
My Vote: Stryker Bridage News!! They are the best out there!!
January 23rd, 2007 at 12:56 pm
[…] The VA Mortgage Center is currently holding a MilBlogging contest with cash prizes for the top ten blogs. The number one blog will receive $3,000, and the rest of the top ten will receive $250 each. My home blog of A Soldier’s Perspective is currently in second place with a great chance of taking over the lead. All money from this contest will be donated to the Camp Lejeune Ballerinas. […]
January 23rd, 2007 at 1:08 pm
[…] The VA Mortgage Center is currently holding a MilBlogging contest with cash prizes for the top ten blogs. The number one blog will receive $3,000, and the rest of the top ten will receive $250 each. My home blog of A Soldier’s Perspective is currently in second place with a great chance of taking over the lead. All money from this contest will be donated to the Camp Lejeune Ballerinas. […]
January 23rd, 2007 at 1:13 pm
I vote for soldier’s perspectives
January 23rd, 2007 at 1:33 pm
I 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!
January 23rd, 2007 at 1:45 pm
I vote for soldier’s perspectives
January 23rd, 2007 at 1:45 pm
I vote for soldier’s perspective
January 23rd, 2007 at 2:36 pm
I vote for soldier’s perspective also, they are the best!
:)
January 23rd, 2007 at 3:30 pm
I cast my vote for:
http://www.soldiersperspective.us
Thanks for letting us vote for our favorite - the BEST!
January 23rd, 2007 at 3:36 pm
I vote for soldiers perspective.com
January 23rd, 2007 at 5:01 pm
I vote for soldiers perspective.com
January 23rd, 2007 at 7:37 pm
I vote for Strykernews.com
January 23rd, 2007 at 8:14 pm
I vote for this website as GWB is giving the State of the Union Address.
January 23rd, 2007 at 9:38 pm
An Unofficial Congrats to “A Soldiers Perspective”!
Moderator
Stryker Brigade News
January 23rd, 2007 at 10:27 pm
To me its the best.
January 24th, 2007 at 8:52 am
This website is a wife’s best friend during a deployment.
January 24th, 2007 at 10:36 am
I vote for Strykernews.com! Kudos!
January 24th, 2007 at 10:50 am
I would like to vote for the “Solider’s Perspective” blog.
January 24th, 2007 at 4:25 pm
Strykernews.com is by far the best
January 24th, 2007 at 4:25 pm
Strykernews.com!
January 24th, 2007 at 6:27 pm
VOTE IS FOR STRYKERNEWS. COM
January 24th, 2007 at 6:29 pm
I THINK IT IS THE BEST.
January 24th, 2007 at 6:29 pm
IT IS THE BEST
January 24th, 2007 at 7:22 pm
I vote for Strykernews.com
January 25th, 2007 at 5:37 pm
I vote for Strykernews .com
January 25th, 2007 at 11:55 pm
Stryker Brigade News all the way!
January 26th, 2007 at 4:10 pm
www.sgthook.com rocks!
January 27th, 2007 at 9:02 pm
http://www.sgthook.com My favorite!
January 28th, 2007 at 3:42 am
This 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!!
January 28th, 2007 at 3:44 am
http://taskforcephoenix5.blogspot.com/
January 29th, 2007 at 1:38 pm
I 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.
February 13th, 2007 at 6:01 am
strykernews.com
March 3rd, 2007 at 6:39 pm
[…] That said, we need one last big push from all of you to help us stay on top of the VAMC MilBlog Contest. Please vote “Soldier’s Perspective” if you have not already done so, and tell all of your friends, family, co-workers, and anyone else you can think of. The Camp Lejeune Ballerinas are counting on YOU! […]
March 3rd, 2007 at 6:40 pm
[…] The VA Mortgage Center is currently holding a MilBlogging contest with cash prizes for the top ten blogs. The number one blog will receive $3,000, and the rest of the top ten will receive $250 each. My home blog of A Soldier’s Perspective is currently in second place with a great chance of taking over the lead. All money from this contest will be donated to the Camp Lejeune Ballerinas. […]
September 4th, 2007 at 7:31 am
Be voted http://www.blackfive.net/.
January 10th, 2008 at 11:06 pm
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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,
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Marketing Assistant
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