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Westboro Baptist Church Revisits El Paso

Dubba G — Mon, 13 May 2013 16:42:49 +0000

Really?? The Westboro Baptist Church are at it again. Now they’re planning to protest a memorial for the Ft. Bliss soldiers who were recently killed in action. Yeah, good luck with that. (Since it worked so well the last time.) If they want a rematch, I’m sure the Borderland will be more than happy to oblige. Details, which I’m [...]

Heartwarming Military Homecomings for the Holidays

Lisa Sanchez — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 21:43:08 +0000

If there was one thing I wish would be home for Christmas, it would be my brother, Major Albert Mendoza of the United States Marines Corps. Since he can’t be here and is overseas, I thought I’d share some other military families getting reunited for the Holidays. These videos always bring tears to my eyes [...]

Remembering Pearl Harbor

Dubba G — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 18:45:52 +0000

Today, in 1941, Japan attacked America at Pearl Harbor and our full on involvement in World War II began. It was way before my time and, probably, yours but the events of that day affect our lives even now. And forever will. I’ve been to Pearl Harbor and made that short boat trip to the USS [...]

UTEP Cheerleader Breaks Backflip Record [VIDEO]

Dubba G — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 18:51:45 +0000

How this lady kept from getting a major headrush and passing out, I’ll never know. Saturday night, as Mike Price exited UTEP, a new record entered the Guiness Book of World Records! Former UTEP Cheerleader Jalyessa Walker left El Paso for the military and is now a 2nd Lt. in the United States Army. Saturday night she returned to [...]

Ignorant Girl Disrespects Everyone at Arlington National Cemetery and Why It'll be Okay [PHOTO][OPINION]

Lauren — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 18:59:48 +0000

Call off the hounds, everyone. If you haven’t seen this chick, Lindsey Stone, and her insensitive photo at Arlington National Cemetery, you’re not missing much. Another young person trying to be funny and now the nation is calling for her head. Ease up, America.

Cops And Military Training To Fight Zombies?

Dubba G — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 17:26:12 +0000

It’s true …. police and military agencies are being taught what to do about the impending Zombie Apocalypse! Anyone who has watched more than one episode of Walking Dead knows how to handle “Walkers”. Cover your brain and shoot them in theirs … right!? Quietly though! Loud noises attract other zombies and zombettes so it’s best [...]

Introducing Military Mondays – A Tribute to Our Troops

Lauren — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 17:01:40 +0000

Our sister station, KISS-FM is teaming up with our local military men and women to bring you Military Mondays. A weekly tribute to one soldier, nominated by family, friends, or co-workers, to be highlighted online and on the Mike and Tricia Morning Show.

Volunteers Needed to Help Elderly Army Vet Rebuild Home Without Roof, Windows [PHOTOS]

Super Mario — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 16:29:13 +0000

Why is this Army Vet living in horrible conditions ? “All I want is to have peace and a house to live in.” Those are the words from a 18-year Army Veteran I met today. His name Nicoles Hernandez and the conditions he and his wife, Carmen, live in are HORRIBLE. Just a few weeks [...]

New Rock Song Honors America's Soldiers

Dubba G — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 17:02:03 +0000

The band Otherwise has written a very, VERY cool song about … and for … our Soldiers. It’s called ”Soldiers” and it’s gotten a great response since we began playing it here on The Q. Here in the El Paso/White Sands/Alamogordo area we have so many men and women wearing that uniform, that this song becomes even more special. [...]

More U. S. Troops Coming Home To Ft. Bliss!

Dubba G — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 21:24:37 +0000

Tonight’s the night!! After about a year in Afghanistan, 300 members of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division are due back in El Paso TONIGHT!! According to the El Paso Times, The “Bulldog Brigade“; “conducted more than 100 air assaults, more than 1,000 combat missions and patrols, and captured more than 100 high value [...]

Your Child Didn't Serve In War? Pay Up! [POLL]

Teresa Provencio — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 15:37:29 +0000

According to a new article, if your children didn’t serve in the military, some people think you should be donating to military-related charities to make up for the lack of participation. An article in this morning’s El Paso Times told the story of three wealthy couples who have started a fundraising effort to raise $30 [...]

June Is National PTSD Awareness Month

Dubba G — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 19:42:03 +0000

Many of the best and bravest Americans are having a problem … and most of the rest of us don’t know it. It’s most commonly referred to as PTSD. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. A fancy way of saying they’ve been hurt in ways that can’t be seen. After the horrors of battle, the agony of [...]

TODAY'S FREE Hiring Fair For Military

Teresa Provencio — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 13:41:10 +0000

There will be a free hiring fair today for veteran job seekers, active duty military members, Guard and Reserve members, and military and veterans spouses. The fair will be held at 9:00 a.m. at the Wyndham El Paso Airport, 2027 Airway Blvd. This is a one-of- a-kind FREE hiring fair for both employers and job [...]

FREE Hiring Fair For Military

Teresa Provencio — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 12:46:33 +0000

On Tuesday, June 26, there will be a free hiring fair for veteran job seekers, active duty military members, Guard and Reserve members, and military and veterans spouses. The fair will be held at 9:00 a.m. at the Wyndham El Paso Airport, 2027 Airway Blvd. This is a one-of- a-kind FREE hiring fair for both [...]

Tim Poe-ser: Is "America's Got Talent" Singer Faking It? Ft. Bliss Soldier Says Yes [VIDEO]

Duke Keith — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 19:44:20 +0000

"America's Got Talent" may be jerking more than a few tears in telling the heartwarming story of veteran Timothy Michael Poe. Tim says he stutters because of a brain injury suffered in combat, but he sings well. Fort Bliss Staff Sgt. Norman Bone told TMZ.com that would be fine...if pictures of him hadn't been made to look like they were pictures of Tim Poe!

Patriotism and Peeing: Buzz Asks When it Became Unpatriotic to Have Fixed Moral Standard

Buzz Adams — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:21:56 +0000

This post is about something I said two weeks ago, posted about and answered criticism of. It has to do with the video that I’m sure you’ve either seen or at least had described to you. It’s been so widely talked about, in fact, that I don’t really see the point in posting a picture [...]

Video Shows Marines Urinating on Bodies – Should We Expect Better From Soldiers? [POLL]

Buzz Adams — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:29:47 +0000

A YouTube video has surfaced implicating U.S. Marines for peeing on the bodies of dead Taliban insurgents after a firefight in Afghanistan (seen here, just before they present arms).

Hey, why settle for one of those urinal bullseyes with Osama’s face when you can have the real thing? (Maybe because it’s just wrong and stoops to the level of our enemies? Just sayin’.)

What Is Yoga Helping US Military Soldiers Fight Against?

Kathy Landin — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 16:01:06 +0000

Yoga. Whether you can’t get enough of it or can’t get away from it, there’s no denying its peaceful approach to connecting one’s body and mind. Who’d have thought that this practice is now more and more becoming the method of choice for relieving PTSD symptoms in US soldiers?

Scott Weiland Goes Military in 'I'll Be Home for Christmas' Video

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:39:02 +0000

Scott Weiland is certainly doing his best to reinvent himself as a Rat Pack crooner with his holiday set ‘The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.’ He has just issued a video (watch below) for his version of the wistful holiday standard ‘I’ll Be Home for Christmas.’ The vid starts with a waving American flag and vintage footage of troops playing on the screen behind Weiland’s swaying silhouette.

Regarding Westboro Baptist Church…

Dubba G — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:45:47 +0000

Attention Westboro ……. F*** you. Veronica Simental Those ppl are idiots its because of our soldiers that they have the freedom to do that shit they should be grateful 59 minutes ago via mobile ·LikeUnlike · 9 peopleLoading… Soilo Willie Chacon Let’s get those bastards out of here! 54 minutes ago ·LikeUnlike · [...]