November 12, 2008

U.S. Military Launches "TroopTube"

Kewl.
Independent

The US military, with help from Seattle startup Delve Networks, has launched a video-sharing Web site for troops, their families and supporters, a year and a half after restricting access to YouTube and other video sites.

TroopTube, as the new site is called, lets people register as members of one of the branches of the armed forces, family, civilian Defense Department employees or supporters. Members can upload personal videos from anywhere with an Internet connection, but a Pentagon employee screens each for taste, copyright violations and national security issues.

The welcome screen at TroopTube greets you with this:
Welcome to TroopTube by Military OneSource

TroopTube is the new online video site designed to help military families connect and keep in touch while miles apart. The site is designed for easy use, so you can quickly upload videos and share the simple joys of each day with each other, either privately or with the whole world. Sign up today and begin sharing videos by clicking here. Already have a TroopTube account? Sign in here.

Let's get the word out!

By Stable Hand at 01:09 PM | |