Wouldn't Obama and Big Bird be a better team?

President Barack Obama must bring our men and women home. They're getting slaughtered over there.

Singer Frances Langford with Bob Hope During 1943 WWII Tour

Singer-actress Frances Langford gives comedian Bob Hope a pat on the cheek, as they visit U.S. Army headquarters in London on June 26, 1943. Hope's WW II tour, which included Langford, entertained U.S. troops in the Europe. Langford, who died at age 92 in 2005, did a steamy rendition of "I'm…

Porter County group collects items for troops overseas

John and Janice Holmes, of Griffith, and Linda Polen, of Chesterton, right, pack boxes Friday to be delivered to service members overseas in time for Christmas. The three are members of Supporters of Military.

Porter County group collects items for troops overseas

Steve Earnhart, of Merrillville, stacks boxes Friday with other members of the Porter County group Supporters of Military. The group began in 2003 as a support group for military families and now sends care packages to service members four times a year.

Porter County group collects items for troops overseas

Tiffany Warren, of Valparaiso, and Jim Holsapple, of Chesterton, pack boxes Friday to be delivered to troops. Warren, Holsapple and other members of Supporters of Military packed about 150 care packages that will be delivered in time for Christmas to service members serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.