ON
PATROL Winter 2009-2010
On The Cover
'Toons in the Dunes: Michael Ramirez, senior editor and the editorial cartoonist for Investor's Business Daily, is a two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize. Michael was one of ten National Cartoonists Society members to tour this fall with the USO to Germany, Kuwait, and Iraq to meet with service members. This cover illustration, special to ON★PATROL, is a depiction of the rapid fire comedic assault on Southwest Asia by the cartoonists. Click here to read their story. View Cover.
Features
The Pacific
From the creators of Band of Brothers, comes the much anticipated HBO miniseries, THE PACIFIC. This ten-part series traces the lives of three Marines as America battled for control of the Pacific Theater in World War II.
The Heroic Among Us
By David J. McIntyre, Jr.
The Corporal
By Dr. Heidi Kraft, Ph.D.
The Medal of Honor
The history of the Medal of Honor, its recipients, and their stories of valor.
'Toons in the Dunes
What happens when the USO sends ten cartoonists on tour to meet our service members? A trail of laughter from Washington to Germany to Iraq is left in their wake. Meet our service members through the eyes of these very fun, and funny, men.
The Soldier’s General
George Washington, our first president, was a soldier first, statesman second. Washington’s enduring legacy of leadership and care for our troops continues to set the example today.
Departments + Columns
Command Update
A United Effort
Mail Call
Recon
Incoming
Photography by Staff Sergeant Jason W. Edwards (USAF)



