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Jul 06 2008
“Changing Us”
Counseling and medication weren’t enough to help Laef Fox recover from his grim war experience in Iraq, and drugs and alcohol didn’t work either, so he tried making a movie instead.
There’s a new Documentary out, that was shown in a premeir private showing on July 4th in Denver.
Jul 05 2008
Final Salute
Last night, on the PBS Newshour, they had an appropriate July 4th interview, especially in these times of two occupations:
Jul 04 2008
“In Their Boots”-Premiere-Episode 1- Video
The first episode of the groundbreaking new live webcast “In Their Boots” aired on Wednesday, 2 July 2008, with host Jan Bender as he explored the lives of the Babin family as they care for their wounded veteran son Alan. That first show “Beating the Odds” was part 1, the second part to be aired next wednesday, 9 July 2008.
Jul 04 2008
“Independence Day”, and No Celebration?
Yesterday I got an e-newsletter about the same time I caught this post. The e covered what prompted the post by ScottyUrb.
Today, the 4th of July, we here in the States celebrate our “Independence”, no need to go into an explanation, or give a link to read about, we’re all supposed to know and understand what that means, and so are others who think they’ve achieved that.
This year there’ll be alot less traveling to a further destination for relaxation or whatever, more home bodies, we all know the reasons, or we should.
Jul 03 2008
HONORING THE FALLEN: US Military KIA, Iraq/Afganistan – June 2008
A Nation that sends its Sons and Daughters into Occupations?
A C-17 Airforce Transport plane arrives in Kandahar, Afghanistan to receive the bodies of five U.S. service members killed. Though more than 1,000 US and coalition forces were on hand to participate in the “ramp ceremony,” a Los Angeles Times reporter and photographer were asked to leave the area by a military public affairs officer. A Pentagon policy banning coverage of this particular event was cited as the reason. [Photo: Rick Loomis / Los Angeles Times]
Jul 02 2008
In Their Boots
I just received, as I’m sure many others have, an E-Mail about a Live Online Broadcast premiering tonight 7-02-08
From ‘Brave New Films’
That I’m going to share with those who may not receive their News Letters.
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Jul 01 2008
A Candidate’s Military Pedigree
You know, this whole thing is interesting, from just a simple statement, of Truth.
For McCain Hasn’t Always Mattered
For the third straight day, Sen. John McCain’s presidential campaign has raised a ruckus over comments suggesting that his military service may not, in and of itself, qualify the Senator to be commander-in-chief.
Jun 30 2008
My ‘Brothers’ Want Their Proud Name Back!!
When you hear the term “Swiftboat” what comes into your mind?
I already know your answer, but it isn’t the meaning for those who served on nor any Navy Personal who served In-Country Vietnam.
Not to far back a small group of misguided Navy personal, who served aboard ‘Swiftboats’ in ‘Nam, took that once proud name and used it for their political purposes and gains, with some others joining them, who not only never served on swiftboats, and the extremely dangerous missions they were sent into, but some never served at all, in the Military nor In War/Occupations!
Jun 28 2008
ATTN: Veterans, Families of, Friends of, Caring Others
The beginning of this is an attempt to bring you up to speed on what has been going on this past year leading up to the purpose of this post, a New Investigation on Veterans Care, and the request for those listed in the subject title to get involved with, especially the Veterans having their troubles with the VA and their Care.
Jun 27 2008
Shame On You T Boone, Shame
Your word has turned to slime, hope the business world is paying attention, though you’ll always find
snakes like you to deal with and make some bucks, and I’m sure many already have learned about you
through your years of building your billions.
What’s this all about? Well,
Jun 26 2008
CALL TO ACTION: Veterans vs Country They Serve
Veterans vs Veterans Administration Case UpDate 6-25-08
Yesterday, the 25th, a ruling came down from the judge hearing the case, in San Francisco, 82 pages long, and not a surprise to this Vet. In the ruling the judge sided with the Veterans but had to push it to where it belongs, In Congress. Only Congress and the Excutive Branch, of the Peoples Government, can bring about the way to long overhall of the Veterans Administration. Everything that is being reported about the care to the returning Veterans, of the Wars and Occupations of Choice, is actually Old News, just ask the thousands of my brother, and sister, Veterans of Korea and Vietnam, and it’s happening once again while these conflicts rage as it did back than. We call the present Military the Professional Military yet we continue the foulups that take place within the Government Agencies, Veterans Administration and DoD Health, that are charged with it’s care, especially the Mental Trauma War brings on in the Soldiers and the Civilians in these Theaters of Occupation.
Jun 25 2008
Not Good News-Vets-PTSD
We need the Civilian population Now to come to the Aid of this Countries Veterans and start a Hard Lobby, to their Representatives, in Support of it’s Veterans!
Especially for these Veterans of todays Conflicts, Support from the Country that was Overwelming, over 70%, in Favor of Invasion and Occupation and now Pays Little Heed to!