http://www.greatamericans.com

GreatAmericans is focused on honoring all of the men and women in uniform that serve our nation. They have categories ranging from all branches of the military to law enforcement, fire, rescue, etc. They are not censoring the videos that are uploaded like TroopTube is.

Also, Swaptree.com now supports all APO/FPO addresses worldwide, so our troops can trade books, CDs, DVDs, and video games with each other from any base around the globe.

Swaptree.com is another fantastic site!

“access to opinions and voices from people from all over the world, and start thining about things, and questioning. With trooptube the military has total control over what soldiers see.”

I don’t know anyone that fully and completely agrees with the decisions that are being made in Iraq… or Afghanistan for that matter. Many are simply following orders and I can’t fault them for that. With so much politics within the military ranks, as any organization, it’s a tricky line to cross.

-If you’re still deployed, keep your head low and be safe out there.

-Yes, I left active duty officially on 11/02/08, secured my military uniforms, dawn and cleared my civilian attire and am now part of the boring corporate world. A long shot from where I was last year, but not complaining. Once a Marine, Always a Marine!

Semper Fi!

Seems a great site for Military families.

I’m not an employee, but I do know some of them. I hope that isn’t, you know, a *crime* or something.

Seems to be an issue with the younger generation of Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines… they’re too smart for their own good these days! lol.

Again… Happy Veteran’s Day!
“ECHO 6 VICTOR” OUT!

“Most of the videos on TT are of that nature. Music videos are nice, but when you are in the middle of the desert dodging bullets – it’s the people back home that keep your spirits high.”

YouTube is clearly used more for entertainment, etc. At the end of the day, when I returned from a 3-4 day mission, firefights, etc. and I was able to get a break, sure I threw on a set of headsets and popped in a CD, but nothing can compare to a video greeting from a loved one back home. I would imagine far less bandwidth will be used for TroopTube compared to YouTube.

But I do see your point on “BS”. There’s some of that in any large organization… right?

Seams like utter BS to me.

Happy Vet’s Day!

LTC

I think TroopTube is a good effort – it’s always nice to see hard work put in on something for the military community – and I am sure some people will get use out of it. But, it is my opinion, that it won’t see the widespread use nor be seen as the solution for the “YouTube-need” that a lot of people hope it will be.

Additionally, there was some light-hearted “branch flames” between myself, Sammy and Alaska Miller. As an LTC, you know this is the norm, and is only meant in good fun. With a comment like “Only fobbits — and to a much bigger extent the chair force — had the luxury to bother with Internets and online video” is to be expected.

Finally, publicly expressing a personal opinion of any project, whether it be DoD sanctioned or sanctioned by God himself, is behavior becoming a living, breathing person. Publicly expressing personal opinion of a DoD project is behavior becoming an American, taxpaying citizen and educated Airman.

The UCMJ and Patriot Act can stretch far – but not that far.

Happy Vet’s Day!

As for the internet connection – they pretty much all have it now. From Marez, through BIAP and Speicher, all the way down into Kuwait – unfortunately you have to pay at every FOB. Personally, I didn’t bring my laptop on the road – I doubt the warranty covers IEDs and EFPs.

Anyways – thanks for your service and happy Vet’s Day, sounds like you’ve headed to the civilian side. Hope they gave you the day off!

Good point. This is about the soldiers and their families. Yes, YouTube is a great entertainment site. However, the military imperative is about ensuring members of the armed services and their loved ones are able to communicate. Most of the videos on TT are of that nature. Music videos are nice, but when you are in the middle of the desert dodging bullets – it’s the people back home that keep your spirits high.

@Michael

I do think you are one Airman in need of a slight attitude adjustment. I understand you’ve chosen to end your service to your country, but I do believe you are still officially a Staff Sergeant for many months to come. Remember, son, you represent the uniform in everything you say and do.

Publicly blasting an official DoD sanctioned project, on a civilian message board, is behavior unbecoming of an officer (noncom or not). I would have expected you to have received proper leadership training at the ALS. Perhaps your CO would have an opinion about your comments, attitude, and judgement.

LTC (Lt Col)