While not really a tactical article, I thought this was important enough to include as a bonus for our military folks as a tool to help them cope with continued deployments and separations during the GWOT.

A new social networking Web site has been approved by Pentagon officials to help service members and their families and friends stay in touch.

Families can get their own sites for free, and keep them as long as the sponsor is on active duty. The nonprofit network, Websites for Heroes, is funded by donations from individuals and corporations. ...