"For all the frivolity and pointlessness we see in the media about the younger generation, there are some who are serving in a much more serious capacity."So the way it's supposed to work out is that Edward continues to do the daily wrap up of news about the news links, and work related posts everyday. Nubia does the daily wisdom post and whatever else. Kanani (me) posts the daily milblog highlights.
We decided to post milblog highlights not to compete with the fine reporting by the mother spaceship L.A. Times, but to show others have also been sharing their experiences --especially those who are serving (either civilian or military). Many in the pressroom have loved ones who serve, or have served themselves. We're not limiting the scope to Iraq and Afghanistan, but will share what people are writing from other parts of the world as well. Blogs that come at this with a purely partisan stance are avoided. After all, they have enough readers. The voices of those on the ground can be most compelling. I'll be relying on veterans like Jesse Espinoza to provide guidance if I have any questions as to suitability. Some have been added to our sidebar. You can follow them there.
Finding unsung bloggers who express themselves well has been like traveling to new planets in the blogosphere. That's what this is about: finding new voices who are in the fight. For all the frivolity and pointlessness we see in the media with the younger generation, there are some who are serving in a much more serious capacity. This is the group who deserves to be heard. Long after Edward, Rita and I are gone, they will have to live with and make the best of what's being played out now.
Lastly, we'd love the other contributors to write something up once in awhile. That way the three of us can knock back margaritas and gin and tonics for just a bit. Edward has fixed the networked blogs feed. If you follow him on Facebook, you'll see our posts there as well.
-Kanani
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