President Obama made it to Afghanistan without anyone knowing.  But how? “After leaving the White House on Friday afternoon with the ‘cover’ of spending the weekend at Camp David, the presidential retreat, he flew from there by helicopter to the base on Saturday night to make the secret trip.” “Reporters …

Next time you complain about your job, re-read this: U.S. Marine Walks Away From Shot to Helmet in Afghanistan In one of those rare battlefield miracles, an insurgent sniper hit Lance Cpl. Koenig dead on in the front of his helmet, and he walked away from it with a smile …

Yesterday, Sen. Harry Reid answered a question about Afghanistan before it was even asked of him: "Get the answers from Tiger Woods," Reid, with his tongue firmly planted in his cheek, said even before reporters could ask him a question. The reporter then re-approached Reid, but not before being warned …

If you’re looking for something to do Thursday, why not stop by James Hoban’s Irish Restaurant and Bar ? Starting at  6 p.m., you can raise a glass with a few new friends and also help bring a dog home from Afghanistan. More info: A group of our Marines working …

3,200 Marines prepare for Afghan tour