The Blue Star Flag is the “unofficial symbol of a child in service.” Gazing at the Flag has a write up on the banner and a link to buy one if you qualify.

American Soldier shares with us a message of support he recently received.

Cpl M of A Soldier’s Perspective rediscovers his faith.

There is a new “surge” poll up on the Jack Army blog. Look for it on the right side column of the blog.

Duty in the Desert with links and buzz on the 2007 Milblog Conference.

There is an AP story and commentary about the Army’s revision to blog regulations on American Ranger. Looks like the regulations aren’t as restrictive as first believed.

Eighty Deuce On The Loose In Iraq rants a little about a recent survey on troop moral.

Defense Tech reports on the guidelines for the Air Force’s next-generation bomber and about the 1991 cancellation of the A-12 Avenger II program.

Iraqi Parliament wants to take a two month summer recess. A Soldier’s Mind opines on the plan, agreeing with opposition from Congressional lawmakers.

Desert Flier writes about the possible crackdown on milblogging.