I knew one person who was killed in the Vietnam War. I didn’t know him well, but we would say hello and have brief chats on occasion. He was also my new neighbor’s brother. I was saddened when I heard the news of his death, but not to the extent of someone who lost a beloved brother, son, or husband ...

4 hours ago · Slake - to allay thirst, ... · jerzegurl.livejournal.com by jerzegurl 10 references

GI Rights Hotline For help getting out of the military, or related military issues, call the new GI Rights Hotline number at 877-447-4487. Free, confidential, and accurate info for troops, vets, recruits, and their families. Courage to Resist July 9th actions at Canadian Consulates in 12 US cities S ...

1 day ago · Dance Away Blues · danceawayblues.blogspot.com by free2be2cool () 5 references

Nothing reveals the sheer hypocrisy of the Republican Party as its putative and disrespectful policy stands impacting the lives of our veterans. And that's a huge difference between the parties: The Our veterans sentiment (Democratic) versus the you 're on your own commitment (today's Republicans). ...

1 day ago · Michael Alan Leon: MAL ... · malcontends.blogspot.com by (Michael Leon) 12 references

Independence Day is one of the few holidays that the federal government hasn’t fooled with as they have with so many other holidays. When July 4th comes around, it doesn’t matter what day of the week it lands on, that’s when it’s going to be celebrated. This year, it just happened to have landed on ...

1 day ago · SLO Homeless · slohomeless.wordpress.com by michael 7 references

The storm in a teacup over a comment by retired Army General Wesley Clark continues echoing in the halls of Republican followers of John McCain. The senator from Arizona denounced Clark’s comment “I don’[t think riding in a fighter plane and getting show down is a qualification to be president.” McC ...

1 day ago · The Impudent Observer · theimpudentobserver.com by Fred Stopsky 38 references

A couple of Notes I walked up and down the route of the parade with my new fun lens. Let me just tell you it’s much better than standing (or sitting) in the same spot for the whole parade. It’s also nice to only live 3 blocks from the parade route. ALSO… having a 70-200 2.8 makes a parade much more ...

1 day ago · JarvieDigital Photography · jarviestudios.com/blog by scott 1 reference

Its the time of the year for fireworks, good food, flag waving, drinks galore and more good food. Somewhere in the midst of celebration, we should think about veterans. I went to the Veterans Hospital two days ago. I remember how I felt when I first saw men and women needing an artificial nose, ear, ...

1 day ago · SteadyCat's SoapBox · steadycat.wordpress.com by steadycat

I like this photo… Here’s their guy… Sen. Barack Obama addresses veterans in Fargo, North Dakota (7/3/08)

1 day ago · Majorman's Musings · majorman.wordpress.com by majorman 1 reference

Transportation and energy issues dominate today's congressional news in the First. Federal grants that will assist in the improvement of Highway captured much attention. The Waseca County News reports Walz presents Highway 14 grant: Funding for the expansion of Highway 14 got a boost Thursday mornin ...

1 day ago · Bluestem Prairie: news ... · bluestemprairie.com/a_bluestem_prairie by Ollie Ox 75 references

Sen. Barack Obama talks about veterans in Fargo, North Dakota yesterday. Barack supports a new GI Bill for veterans, and plans expansion and improvements to the Veterans Administration when he takes office. He will also have a zero-tolerance policy for homeless veterans sleeping on the streets. Rega ...

2 days ago · Obama Blog · obamabarack.blogspot.com by Paul Kekai Manansala () 6 references