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An Army staff sergeant assigned to the Pentagon was arrested on murder charges in the death of a Virginia police officer, who was fatally shot responding to the scene of a Prince William County domestic-related shooting, authorities said Sunday.

Heads Up, R LEE ERMEY on now with Roger Hedgecock talking about his career and toys for tots. Had some great comments abotu Rules of Engagement, check it out. 877 847 6437 and Roger Hedgecock.com

Vietnam Vet, Actor and Morale Booster As part of a group of online journalists and bloggers on BlogTalkRadio, I was able to participate in a DOD "bloggers roundtable" discussion with R. Lee Ermey, the legendary Vietnam veteran and actor that played the drill sergeant in the movie Full Metal Jacket. Ermey has received multiple military decorations for his service in the Marine Corps to include the Combat Action Ribbon for his Vietnam service. A retired Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant or "Gunny", Ermey's morale trips to combat zones often draw huge lines of service members. This year,Ermey hopes to travel to...

BATAVIA, Ohio — Sgt. Keith Matthew Maupin's parents vowed to never let the U.S. Army forget about finding their son.Their efforts included trips to the Pentagon and even meeting with President Bush, but they ended in disappointment Sunday: An Army general told them the remains of Maupin, a soldier who had been listed as missing-captured in Iraq since 2004, had been found. "My heart sinks, but I know they can't hurt him anymore," Keith Maupin said after receiving word about the remains of his son, who went by Matt. The Army didn't say how or where in Iraq his son's...

CAMP TAJI, Iraq – Task Force Baghdad Soldiers at Camp Taji are being given the opportunity to advance to sergeant or staff sergeant, even while deployed. The standard is the same here as it is back at home station: prospective noncommissioned officers must still appear before a promotion board. Prior to the board, however, a Soldier must get ready. Preparing good Soldiers for advancement is extremely important to Staff Sgt. Everick L. Moore, who is serving with the 3rd Infantry Division in Iraq. “If I send good Soldiers to the board, the Army will have good leaders,” said Moore, a...