The August 2008 edition of the American Rifleman arrived today and there were a couple of resource items of potential interest for veterans and military folks:

"The History Of Sniping and Sharpshooting" by Major John L. Plaster, USAR (Ret) covers the history of snipers in six chronological parts, and reportedly includes not only American perspectives but also includes worldwide perspectives from France and Germany to name a few.

The National Combat History Archive offesr great historical combat footage in collections like: "Gun Camera 1944, Part1"; "Group Patton"; "Normandy Invasion", and "War In The Sky - World War II (WWI)" with prices starting at $10 plus S&H.

Oliver North has published a new book called  "American Heroes: In The Fight Against Radical Islam" that examines his perspective on the current war on global terrorism.

Google News has pretty completely coverage of the recent remembrances for the fallen sailors from WWII who were on board the British destroyer "Hunter" off Norway when it was sunk in April 1940.

UPI has a pointer to a monument in Cincinnati to honor the service of over 4,000 dogs during the Vietnam War.  The article notes that only 200 returned home from their service.

WGBH Morning Stories has a great podcast called "Letter To Bob" (#126) with references to the Korean War.

The podcast also has an update on a previous podcast from a medic who returned from the Iraq War.

Andrew Carroll has a new book called "Grace Under Fire" that includes 50 letters about faith from men and women who have gone to war.

Via San Diego Blog is news of a Bettie Page style calendar that was created by Southern California college student Gina Elise called the 2007 “Pin-Ups For Vets”. 

Funds raised by the sale of the calendar will reportedly bring need financial resources to hospitalized Veterans' programs, and provide copies of the calendar to current recovering Veterans.

Military.com has an in-depth review of President Gerald Ford's Naval career including his service during WWII and in the reserves.

The Library of Congress' Veterans History Project is an excellent resource for those looking for rich media (print, pictures, audio, and video) of American service members experiences while serving our country.

Below is Veteran Stories Podcast's weekly summary of the latest veteran related stories of potential interest to our listeners:

• "Veterans' Health Care Issues in the 109th Congress" was updated October 26, 2006
• Korean War buddies reunite
• Iwo Jima veteran dies
• WW II veteran celebrates 100th birthday
• Lawrenceburg, TN - World War II veteran receives medals
• Kodiak, AK - Veteran helps injured soldiers to better life
• Louisville, KY - Eagle Scouts help honor Revolutionary War veteran
• Charlotte, NC - Nation's 2nd-oldest female veteran 103
• Elgin, IL - One of four local Iwo Jima vets dies
• Washington, DC - WWII veteran donates collection of postwar photos of Okinawa
• Norman, OK - War vet has his own Christmas story
• St. Louis, MO - Children Preserve World War II Veterans' History
• Houston, TX - Injured war veteran given customized golf cart for Christmas
• Woodbury,CT - Connecticut Veterans Inducted to Hall of Fame
• Porterville, CA - Veteran receives long-overdue honors
• Fergus Falls, MN - Veteran extends kindness to strangers

KPBS.org's These Days host Tom Fudge has an interview with Pearl Harbor survivor Jesse Thompson.