Category Archives: Videos

“Red Tails” Movie Trailer…

Posted on August 2, 2011 by

The movie “Red Tails” (Lucasfilm) looks to be a good one and based on the true story of the Tuskegee Airmen – the first all black African-American combat squadron who fought in World War II. Starring Terrence Howard, Cuba Gooding … Continue reading →

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‘Metal’ Health Monday – “Dreams”…

Posted on August 1, 2011 by

It’s definitely been awhile since I’ve posted a ‘Metal’ Health Monday tune, listening to music that I can identify with has always been a highly effective coping strategy. There are so many great songs by artists out there with therapeutic … Continue reading →

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PTSD – A Growing Problem…

Posted on July 22, 2011 by

Aside from leaving out one of the MOST destructive and dangerous aspects associated with combat related PTSD (the thought of suicide), this is still a pretty decent news story that highlights the growing problem of post traumatic stress within our … Continue reading →

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“Just Medals and Scars…”

Posted on July 12, 2011 by

I finally watched the entire movie of Jarhead without turning it off and walking away from it – I needed that. Yes indeed, it’s an older movie, but I just couldn’t watch the whole damn thing before last night. In … Continue reading →

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PTS – “The Unforgiving Blade”…

Posted on June 12, 2011 by

A great tune if you’re a metal head, the lyrics are pretty much inline with what I had written about myself yesterday in the blog post “I’m Home”. The Unforgiving Blade – HammerFall “When the sky is turning black, you … Continue reading →

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