Weekly Drill-Down: ‘Empty Boots,’ Tactical Coffee and More

News December 15 2009

— By Jeanette Kozlowski

“Empty Boots” provides powerful imagery to remind us of those who won’t be spending the holidays with their families. (A Soldier’s Perspective)
Protect the troops from cancer-causing gun lubricants. (Army Technology)
So sad, but so true: Women veterans struggling for acceptance. (Associated Press)
An Australian Navy shipbuilder spices things up for its 2010 calendar. (Danger Room)
First there was tactical teddy bears and tactical Snuggies … and now tactical coffee!? When will the madness end! (Tactical Gearhead)
U.S. Army makes the list of 10 Biggest Social Media Stories of 2009. (Milblogging)
Don’t miss Heroes Week on Wheel of Fortune! Episodes featuring military personnel will run through Dec. 18. (Scoop Deck)
Ever seen a split barrel before? Now you have. (Line of Sight)