Page 1 of Ryan Stroud's writing

1. You Go, Arizona! As an American who has fought in battle for America's freedoms and the freedom's of others, I feel I had to say something about those out there who oppose Arizona's recent bill which (apparently) is racist and un-American. My message to these... (posted by Ryan 2 years 23 days ago.)

2. Question of the Week (April 27, 2010) To Screw or Not to Screw? Sitting in my truck, a catchy song comes on the radio. Kind of hip and very polished with wild beats and auto-corrected vocals. I hear the voice and know that it's Britney Spears, but I pay no attention to the worlds, just the music. I like it... (posted by Ryan 2 years 31 days ago.)

3. Rant of the Week (April 22, 2010) – I Hate the “Fry Cooker Guy” at McDonald’s Do you want to know someone I really hate? Well, if you read the title of this piece, than you have probably already guessed that it's the "Fry Cooker Guy" at McDonald's, or any other fast food joint for that matter. You know who I'm talking... (posted by Ryan 2 years 36 days ago.)

4. Walking for the Cure Members of her family have battled breast cancer. And now Sgt. Maj. Deitra Floyd wants to do something to help find a cure. She will join thousands of other people in the Breast Cancer 3 Day, a walk to raise awareness and funds for the Susan... (posted by Ryan 2 years 269 days ago.)

5. 59th Soldiers, NCOs compete for top award The time had come once again for the Soldiers and NCOs of the 59 th Ordnance Brigade to gather at Redstone for the Soldier and NCO of the Quarter and Year competition, Aug. 20-21. The winners of the event's quarter competition competed immediately... (posted by Ryan 2 years 269 days ago.)

6. Raditude: What Is It and What Does It Mean? Weezer has a new album coming out in late October, which I'm completely stoked for, and it, unlike three of its brothers, is not going to be called Weezer . (Remember, Weezer released Weezer , also known as Blue, in 1994; Weezer , also know as... (posted by Ryan 2 years 269 days ago.)

7. ESPN, I Still Love You, but Poker Needs to Go. I have a bone to pick with ESPN. First off, let me say, I love that you are brave enough to show soccer games when not many other stations will. And I also am a huge fan of "Sports Center." Not a day goes by where I don't check ESPN for the... (posted by Ryan 2 years 269 days ago.)

8. For Gordon It started out as a cold, rainy day in Iraq. I exited my containerized housing unit, or CHU, heading out to work with my other public affairs brothers and sisters. I'm considered a journalist, or propagandist, whichever works for you. I try to... (posted by Ryan 2 years 300 days ago.)

9. Thank You, Georgia He was not the president of the United States, nor was he a king of another country. He wasn't the wealthiest man in the world either but on June 11, thousands of citizens of Georgia lined the streets as a vehicle carrying his coffin passed by.... (posted by Ryan 2 years 301 days ago.)

10. Don't Take Time For Granted Many times in life we tend to take things for granted. I do it all the time. Like recently, my car's air conditioner was working wonderfully and then, all of a sudden, it just stopped on me. Driving in this Alabama heat is monstrous. I know it... (posted by Ryan 2 years 364 days ago.)

11. Stories from Iraq (Oct. '06 - Nov. '07) - 3rd BCT Assumes Command of Diyala Province BAQUBAH, Iraq (Nov. 3, 2006) -- The 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, officially assumed operational responsibility for Iraq's Diyala province from the 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division during a Mission Assumption... (posted by Ryan 3 years 34 days ago.)

12. Stories from Iraq (Oct. '06 - Nov. '07) - Mechanics Play Vital Role in Mission Accomplishment BAQUBAH, Iraq (Nov. 11, 2006) -- Movement is a major factor for Soldiers deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Vehicles, whether Humvees, tanks or Bradleys, are essential for Soldiers to accomplish their mission. When a vehicle breaks... (posted by Ryan 3 years 34 days ago.)

13. Stories from Iraq (Oct. '06 - Nov. '07) - 'Blacksmith' Soldiers Enjoy Fun Day BAQUBAH, Iraq - Life around Forward Operating Base Warhorse does not always have to consist of work, work and more work and members of the "Blacksmith" Battalion were out to prove that with a company-wide fun day, Nov. 26. The fun day was a chance... (posted by Ryan 3 years 34 days ago.)

14. Stories from Iraq (Oct. '06 - Nov. '07) - Chaplain Brings the Beach to 'Grey Wolf' Soldiers BAQUBAH, Iraq - While deployed to Iraq in support for Operation Iraq Freedom 06-08, the last thing many 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division Soldiers would expect to see are images of the beach, surfing or relaxing by the water. While... (posted by Ryan 3 years 34 days ago.)

15. Stories from Iraq (Oct. '06 - Nov. '07) - Force Protection Key to FOB Security BAQUBAH, Iraq (Nov. 30, 2006) -- While the Soldiers of the 3rd "Grey Wolf" Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division sleep at night, resting their bodies for another day of hard work, members of their team stand ready for anything the outside... (posted by Ryan 3 years 34 days ago.)

16. Stories from Iraq (Oct. '06 - Nov. '07) - WWE Lays 'Smack Down' on 'Grey Wolf' BAQUBAH, Iraq -- The Soldiers of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, were treated with a visit from some of the World Wrestling Entertainment's biggest stars: World Tag-Team Champions Edge and Randy Orton, Carlito, Jeff Hardy, Chris... (posted by Ryan 3 years 34 days ago.)

17. Stories from Iraq (Oct. '06 - Nov. '07) - 'Gladiators' Select NCO, Soldier of the Year BAQUBAH, Iraq (Nov. 30, 2006) -- While some Soldiers go back to their living spaces after a long day of work to relax, watch a movie or play video games, other Soldiers from the 3rd Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st... (posted by Ryan 3 years 34 days ago.)

18. Stories from Iraq (Oct. '06 - Nov. '07) - Radio Station Opens Doors, Gives Chance for Free Speech BALAD RUIZ, Iraq (Dec. 18, 2006) -- In a city where there is no means for releasing information to its people, coalition forces have developed a project to give the people the chance that many Americans take for granted the privilege of free... (posted by Ryan 3 years 34 days ago.)

19. Stories from Iraq (Oct. '06 - Nov. '07) - 9-11 Hero Still Doing His Part in Iraq BALAD RUIZ, Iraq (Dec. 19, 2006) On the morning of September 11, 2001, Pfc. Timothy Bramhall made his way to downtown New York City to officially end his military career. After proudly serving in the Army Reserves, the Bronx native felt he was at... (posted by Ryan 3 years 34 days ago.)

20. Stories from Iraq (Oct. '06 - Nov. '07) - Soldiers Participate in Early Morning Marathon BAQUBAH, Iraq (Feb. 18, 2007) - A mixture of Army, Air Force, Navy and civilian contractors ran in the 26.2 mile long Austin Marathon and Half Marathon at Forward Operating Base Warhorse in Baqubah, Iraq, Feb. 18. Having the Austin Marathon in... (posted by Ryan 3 years 34 days ago.)

21. Stories from Iraq (Oct. '06 - Nov. '07) - 'Buffalo Jills' Visit Troops in Baqubah BAQUBAH, Iraq -- Most Soldiers stationed in Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom 06-08 don't wake up to cheerleaders, but that's exactly what happened to the Soldiers stationed on Forward Operating Base Warhorse, Feb. 25. The National... (posted by Ryan 3 years 34 days ago.)

22. Stories from Iraq (Oct. '06 - Nov. '07) - 'Grey Wolf' Soldiers Celebrate Black History Month BAQUBAH, Iraq -- Soldiers of the 3rd "Grey Wolf" Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, packed the Faulkenberg Theater on Forward Operating Base Warhorse, for a night in celebration of Black History Month, Feb. 25. The event, which was... (posted by Ryan 3 years 34 days ago.)

23. Stories from Iraq (Oct. '06 - Nov. '07) - UAS Flies High, Provides Support, Saves Lives BAQUBAH, Iraq -- The skies were empty with no clouds in sight as the Unmanned Aerial Systems team from Company A, 3rd Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, loaded their small plane, otherwise known as a... (posted by Ryan 3 years 34 days ago.)

24. Stories from Iraq (Oct. '06 - Nov. '07) - 'Grey Wolf' Entertained by Three Wild Comedians BAQUBAH, Iraq - It was a wild night of laughter and comedy as the Soldiers of 3rd "Grey Wolf" Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, were treated to a show by comedians Chris Simpson, Tobe Hixx and Jamal Doman, April 8. The comedians... (posted by Ryan 3 years 34 days ago.)

25. Stories from Iraq (Oct. '06 - Nov. '07) - Messianic Jewish Chaplain Shares Passover Seder BAQUBAH, Iraq -- "I see this as a calling from God, to administer to the people, as people, as Soldiers who need to see a human face behind [our deployment]. That's what a chaplain does. We bring Soldiers to God and God to Soldiers," said Chaplain... (posted by Ryan 3 years 34 days ago.)