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WWII Story: Bill Simms at Omaha Beach and Beyond, Also three other Veterans This video documents Bill Simms' involvement with the invasion of Europe during WWII. This video is part of a substantial collection that we have sent to the Library of Congress via Veteran's History Project. Lloyd Brown was the last remaining U.S.Navy veteran at 105 years.He passed away April 2,2007. This is an

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Big cuts coming; lower pay raises among some cuts start in 2015 Army Times By Andrew Tilghman and Rick Maze - Staff writers Posted : Thursday Jan 26, 2012 14:00:23 EST Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Martin E. Dempsey outline the main areas of proposed spending cuts during a Pentagon news conference Jan. 26. Service members can expect standard pay raises for

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Patriot Guard and Troopers save 6 from burning JeepUpdated: Saturday, 14 Jan 2012, 10:34 PM EST Published : Saturday, 14 Jan 2012, 5:49 PM ESTWishTV.com Indiana Staff Reports WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, Ind. (WISH) - As the Patriot Guard was escorting Spc. Robert Tauteris Jr.’s body back to his hometown of North Judson, there was a two-vehicle crash right in front of the convoy. Patriot Guard

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By Chelsea J. Carter, CNNupdated 11:44 AM EST, Mon December 12, 2011 Fort Bliss, Texas (CNN) -- The pictures on the walls at the Dukellis home tell the story of the couple's time together -- and apart. There's Nathan in his uniform with his comrades. There's Raquel with her sisters. Nathan serving in Iraq. Raquel working. They're pictured together occasionally -- at their wedding, of course,

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Thank You Troops and Veterans! Semper Fi Fund supporters create holiday light display to honor military and inspire others to thank our veterans.Since 1775, over 1.3 million American troops have made the ultimate sacrifice. Thank you and please visit SemperFiFund.org to help give back to those who protect our freedom. Visit:The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund A Big Thank you to everyone

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December 23, 2011 Bangor Daily News|by Alex Barber Army Sgt. Timothy Gilboe greets Rep. Mike Michaud during a reception at Forest Hills Consolidated School in Jackman on Thursday afternoon. Gilboe was being honored by his hometown for receiving the Silver Star Medal for his actions in Afghanistan earlier this year.  JACKMAN, Maine — Jackman welcomed home a war hero in grand fashion. With his

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Fort Bragg Local airmen and paratroopers are at home fresh off deployment to Afghanistan and Iraq. WTVD-TV Raleigh-Durham, NCABC News 11 Recent "holiday troop greeting 2011" Stories, Video and GalleriesMilitary Holiday Greetings | Click to Watch

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Copyright 2011 The Holland Sentinel. Some rights reserved by Leo Shane IIIStars and Stripes Here’s a harsh reminder that yellow ribbons and care packages aren’t always enough support for the troops: A soldier on leave from Afghanistan walked into a Michigan consignment shop last week to pawn a Purple Heart to help cover his Christmas bills. From the Holland Sentinel: The medal, which

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Please Light a Candle of Hope this Christmas For our Troops who will not be home. Click the image to begin

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Celtic Woman performing Amazing Grace. "Amazing Grace" is a Christian hymn with lyrics written by the English poet and clergyman John Newton (1725–1807), published in 1779. With a message that forgiveness and redemption are possible regardless of the sins people commit and that the soul can be delivered from despair through the mercy of God, "Amazing Grace" is one of the most recognizable

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  Waiting to Leave, Last U.S. Troops in Iraq Stay VigilantNYTimes By JACK HEALY Published: December 9, 2011 BAGHDAD — Every other American soldier in Iraq, it seemed, was strapping duffel bags to the roofs of armored trucks, dismantling bases and joining the convoys hurtling south through the desert, toward the Kuwaiti border and the promise of home. ” American soldiers at

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 The following video is of Bill Mills singing the WWII song, "Have You Seen My Daddy Over, Mr. Soldier?" It was wrote by Bill Showmet And Recorded by: Eddie Arnold 1945 May God Bless all Our Troops  WWII C&W Song "Have You Seen My Daddy Over, Mr. Soldier?" performed in 2010 for Veteran's Day by Bill Mills. This song was sung to me as a boy by my Grandfather Leon "Slim" Blackwell who served,

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Please pass this Poem to all this Christmas It truly brings tears to my eyes To all the men and women who have protected, continue to protect, and will protect freedom around the world The Story Behind The Recording: All he ever wanted to do was to touch lives...to make a difference.We are blest to share "A Soldier's Silent Night" again, with you this Christmas. Written by Lance Corporal James M

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Military Postal Surge DVIDSVideo by Spc. Crystal Madriz11.22.2011 7:59AM Historically mail is a big part of boosting morale for deployed members. At Kandahar Air Field, the postal warehouse gets hundreds of packages a day. this story explains their plan for the holiday rush.

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Navy vet told: Take U.S. flag down or face evictionThis has been resolved we hope.By Kristina Nelson KVAL News Published: Nov 2, 2011 at 1:06 PM PDT Last Updated: Nov 4, 2011 at 3:53 PM PDT SPRINGFIELD, Ore. - Take the flag down and follow the rules - or you will be evicted.That was the message sent to Edward Zivica in a letter he received from his apartment

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Governor Quinn unveils new "Veterans Cash" lottery ticket CHICAGO – November 1, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today launched the Illinois Lottery’s 2011 Veterans Cash lottery game. 100% of the net proceeds from the sale of these tickets benefit Illinois Veterans.  Proceeds from ticket sales help pay for medical care, post-traumatic stress disorder treatment, disability benefits, and housing

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Please pray for the family members and loved ones of 13 U.S. troops killed in Kabul convoy bombingOct. 29,2011 By Amir Shah - The Associated Press Posted : Saturday Oct 29, 2011 9:49:04 EDT Associated Press writers Deb Riechmann and Tarek El-Tablawy in Kabul, and Lolita Baldor in Washington contributed. U.S. soldiers secure the scene of a suicide car bombing in Kabul,Afghanistan, on Oct. 29.

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FIRST AMENDMENT WILL PREVAIL AT HOUSTON VA NATIONAL CEMETERYBy: Veterans of Foreign Wars Oct. 21,2011Cemetery will not interfere with prayers, religious expression during burial services. Federal District Judge Lynn N. Hughes signed a consent decree ordering the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to:   * lift the ban on prayer and the word "God" at national cemeteries   * revoke national

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A Day in the life...Outpost in Afghanistan

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Need Immediate Help? Go Directly To Family Support From Here.    Find valuable information for Military members and their Families including children scholarship programs, emergency relief and much more. This blog is not about whether we should or should not be at war. It is not to Judge the Politicians of our Nation.It is not about The Politics of Terrorism and 'Civilization.This is A

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General Walton H. Walker: Forgotten Hero -Known as The Man Who Saved Korea "Johnnie" Unit: 5th Infantry Division Walton Harris Walker (December 3, 1889 – December 23, 1950) was an American army officer and the first commander of the U.S. Eighth Army during the Korean War. After WWII Walker became commander of Fifth Army, headquartered in Chicago, but in 1948, was assigned as commanding

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Collateral Damage: Benefit delays frustrating for ex-soldier with PTSD The Fayetteville Observer, Fayetteville, N.C.By Greg Barnes Staff writer Staff photo by Raul R. RubieraRon Smith, who was diagnosed with PTSD, applied for veterans benefits three years ago. He is still waiting for approval. Ron Smith worked as a bomb hunter in Iraq and Afghanistan, one of the most dangerous jobs in the

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Dear SoldierI could not find the name of the person who wrote or sings this wonderful song... You're so many miles away Far from everything familiar Are you holding up okay With bombs and battlefields looming around you You hope to God you make it through Brave Soldier While you fight for peace tonight There are wives and kids and girlfriends And mamas praying you're alright Letters and

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DOD Identifies Service Members Killed In CH-47 Crash  Please pray for the families and loved ones of the 30 servicemembers killed on Aug.6, 2011 The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of 30 servicemembers who were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.  They died Aug. 6 in Wardak province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when their CH-47 Chinook helicopter crashed.

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 Welcome to the Nimitz PostersNimitz-class supercarriers  are a class of ten nuclear-powered aircraft carriers in service with the  United States Navy.  . The largest capital ships in the world.These posters are one of a kind and will never be found anywhere else.  Most are 22"x15" and priced at $14.80 but can be increased with the available options.You can customize it by adding your name if you

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Walter Reed Army Medical Center, the Army's flagship hospital closing its doors. The transfer of Walter Reed Army Medical Center’s functions to Bethesda, Md., and a new hospital on Fort Belvoir, Va.is on schedule. Under the Base Realignment and Closure Act of 2005, the Department of Defense was required to combine four National Capital Region, or NCR, inpatient hospitals -- Walter Reed,

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116th Cavalry Brigade honors fallen comrades in memorial service Spc. Nicholas Newby, Sgt. Nathan Beyers Memorial in Iraq Footage provided by the Defense Department of a memorial service held in Baghdad, Iraq for fallen Idaho Army National Guardsmen Specialist Nicholas Newby and Sergeant Nathan Beyers. Spc.Nathan Ryan Beyers Spc.Nicholas Wayne Newby BAGHDAD— Soldiers and leaders of the

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"Oil dependence isn't good for us. We have the technology and know how to get off of oil or at least greatly reduse our use of it. CNN Money Medic Patrick Padilla in his Ambulance SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (CNNMoney) -- During the Iraq war it was combat medic Patrick Padilla's job to go out and retrieve the dead and wounded. After returning to the States in 2006, Padilla says his wartime

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Georgia Homeowners Association Blocks Construction Of CharityHouse For Disabled VeteranThe Huffington Post Harry Bradford Posted: 06/30/11 12:03 PM ET (Georgia Homeowners Association Blocks Construction Of Charity House For Disabled Veteran) Even after laying his life on the line for the country, and sustaining injuries because of it, Sean Gittens couldn't get the charity house he was

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Thanks to donations from you and the efforts ofOperation Stand Down RI Rhode IslandApt. building built for local war vetsDedicated in memory of R.I. soldier killed in Iraq Published : Monday, 13 Jun 2011, 6:48 PM EDTReporting by Walt Buteau Apt. building built for local war vets: wpri.com PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - A new batch of affordable housing apartment units opened in Providence Monday

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The good Lord was creating a model for military wives and was into his sixth day of overtime when an angel appeared.  She said, "Lord, you seem to be having a lot of trouble with this one.  What's the matter with the standard model?" The Lord replied, "Have you seen the specs on this order?  She has to be completely independent, posses the qualities of both father and mother, be a perfect

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Combat nurses who served in Vietnam tell their story to Morley SaferOfficially, women aren't allowed to serve in combat under current Pentagon rules, but try telling that to the families of the 140 U.S. servicewomen who have died and the 760 servicewomen who have been wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan. "The truth is that women have been serving in combat already," out-going Sec. of Defense

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Local center says it provides suicide prevention program From The Journal Gazette, 600 W. Main St., Fort Wayne INBrian Francisco | Washington editorMay 15, 2011  A federal appeals court ruled last week that the government is derelict in its duty to war veterans.The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sided with two veterans organizations that claimed veterans’ constitutional right of due

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"The Mansions of the Lord" Written by Nick Glennie-Smith, with words by Randall Wallace, for the 2002 film We Were Soldiers This video is dedicated to all the fallen. For those who have given all for you and I. Thank you will never be enough.

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Veteran shares in poetry. John Breska, Viet Nam veteran say sharing may be the best therapy for PTSD. "The answers lie in sharing, for it weakens that particular enemy by exposing itself. There's an old saying which goes, "We are only as sick as our secrets." PTSDSeparated from my squad; a tree without a forest. No familiar sounds bring ease but in the silence I find fear; indiscernible

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"I Am The Unknown Soldier"  I am the unknown soldier Some call me M.I.A. Some say I can't go home again Some say I chose to stay I am the unknown soldier who you refuse to know A brother and a friend of yours Who left so long ago Some call me P.O.W. The one they left behind I am the unknown soldier The one they never tried to find I'm a farmer from Missouri   The soldier from St. Paul I was the

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Soldiers held a memorial service for six fallen U.S. Soldiers from Task Force No Slack By U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Mark Burrell Task Force Bastogne Public AffairsTuesday, 12 April 2011Afghanistan KUNAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Soldiers held a memorial service for six fallen U.S. Soldiers from Task Force No Slack at Forward Operating Base Joyce in eastern Afghanistan April 9. The U.S. Army

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Parents of critically injured Marine offers message to fighting politiciansKHOU.comHouston, TexasBrad Woodard / KHOU 11 News Posted on April 9, 2011 at 12:08 AM HOUSTON -- A Tomball couple says as politicians battled over the budget, their son lost parts of his body as he fought for the country. The Kalish family said they received the news on Thursday. “When you see two marines standing

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 A four part video look into The Air Hospital. The C-17 Globemaster is one of the world’s largest military transport aircraft, capable of carrying anything from tanks and helicopters to troops and supplies.But when the emergency call comes the plane is transformed into a hospital with everything needed to bring often terribly wounded service personnel home to their families in less than 36

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 I came here tonight to find a Mr. William Grey. His Son was Killed in Iraq today."JUST STAY" A nurse took the tired, anxious serviceman to the bedside. "Your son is here," she said to the old man. She had to repeat the words several times before the patient's eyes opened.Heavily sedated because of the pain of his heart attack, he dimly saw the young uniformed Marine standing outside the

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 This story was Submitted by Ingrid MurrayA Hero For DinnerAs an Army wife, you quickly learn that living in on post military housing is always an opportunity to learn. My 8 year old neighbor and military child Katherine Birdsong was at our house admiring our Christmas Tree with our son John Jr. I was busy in the kitchen preparing supper when I heard her say, “and tonight we will be eating

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A U.S. Military Tribute - The AngelsThe song is called "The Angels" by the group Ambertone. Video does not start automatically

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The poem was written by Sgt. Joshua Helterbran of the 224th Engineer Battalion. After he found it circulating around he wrote a part II which he did sign : The Final Inspection The Marine stood and faced God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining, Just as brightly as his brass. "Step forward now, Marine, How shall I deal with you? Have you always turned the

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The Text Message – Poemby Cynthia Gibbs Thank you Cynthia for this beautiful heartfelt poem. In a pushed-back chair in a crowded room, Unaware of her surroundings, many assume Sits a middle-aged mother, phone in hand  Quietly texting as fast as she can.She had waited all week  without a word; Had cried many times til her vision was blurred.  Then the message “Just want u to know I’m OK” 

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A beautiful poem submitted byLeah Gose I wrote this for my Soldier "He's a Soldier you see" His bags were packed, in the car waitingHe was to leave me early that dayHe had no choice, this is his jobHis duty resides so far away ...Saying goodbye to the man you loveHeartbreaking when you just don’t knowThe next time you’ll see his faceHe’s a soldier, you see, he had to go I

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 A hero remembered (July 23, 1909 – May 27, 2010) Aviation Chief Ordnanceman John W. Finn was the first Medal of Honor recipient of in WWII. He was stationed at the Naval Air Station at Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii when it was attacked by the Japanese on December 7, 1941. Rank and organization: Lieutenant, U.S. Navy. Place and date: Naval Air Station, Kaneohe Bay, Territory of Hawaii, 7 December 1941.

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Remembering Valentines Day 1973: First POWs Return From Vietnam A Welcome Home is never to Late. On February 12, 1973, the first American POWs were released to U.S. officials near Hanoi, North Vietnam under the terms of the January 23 cease-fire agreement. They arrived on U.S. soil two days later. The return of U.S. POWs began when North Vietnam released 142 of 591 U.S.

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 Jason's Mom an inspiration,  shares her Sons  story  Sgt. Jason Schumann -- nicknamed Tuba for the instrument he played -- was a selfless leader and a talented, good man. On Saturday, May 19th 2007 he was killed by a roadside bomb. He enlisted in the United States Army after graduation and was stationed at Fort Polk, Louisiana as a Cavalry Scout assigned to Apache Troop, 3rd Squadron, 89th

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Airman Missing in Action from Korean War is Identified    Welcome Home. The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a serviceman, missing in action from the Korean War, has been identified and returned to his family for burial with full military honors.  Air Force 1st Lt. Robert F. Dees, 23, of Moultrie, Ga., will be buried Jan. 22 at

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PLEASE REMEMBER ME (DANTE"S PRAYER) LYRICS BY LOREENA MC  McKennittby Aaron, from youtube Please join me in a prayer for all of our men and woman who fight endlessly to help; they endure a tremendous sacrifice on our behalf. O Lord, to you we bring our plea, we humbly ask on bended knee. We pray that You would be a shield that around our soldiers, evils yield. We pray that from each new

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The Big Picture: The Army Nurse - Soldier of Mercy The United States Army Nurse Corps was formally established by the Congress in 1901. The nursing service for the United States Army and provides qualified nursing staff in support of the Department of Defense medical plans. This corps is composed only of registered nurses (RN). AR 135-100, AR 135-101, AR 601-100, and applicable Army Nurse

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Revelation: Our National Strategy for Helping the Homeless Does Not Work NATIONAL VETERANS FOUNDATION From the NATIONAL VETERANS FOUNDATION By Shad Meshad November 21, 2010 Shad Meshad is the President of the National Veterans Foundation. Shad served as a Psych Officer in the Vietnam War, and afterward was instrumental in the recognition and diagnosis of PTSD.  Recently the NVF Team spent some

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  Men and Women, Civilian and Military work together to locate and return the 88,000 Americans classified as POW or MIA. America should be proud of our tradition of honoring the debt our nation owes to those Missing In Action and their families. Anyone whose father, husband, brother or sister has been reported missing has felt the pain and emptiness of not knowing what happened to those you

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Deadline for Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay Extended  Service members, veterans, and beneficiaries of service members who were involuntarily extended under stop loss between 9/11 and September 30th 2009 are eligible.  The average benefit is $3,700. The Congress generously set aside $534.4 million to pay out those funds, but as of the end of last month only $219 million in claims have

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Celebration of the last 100 years of Air power and its world changing effects on man and warfare.

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Cancer survivor could be newest Navy Seal: "Cancer survivor could be newest Navy Seal" CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.  — If late stage cancer can’t stop Petty Officer 3rd Class Chris Zunker, then the U.S. Navy’s Basic Underwater Demolition/Seal training program might want to watch out. Zunker, a corpsman who is preparing to depart the 2nd Marine Logistics Group, returned from a

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Four Marines Who Lost Limbs in Afghanistan Talk About the Afghan People, Their Time in Afghanistan and the Price They Paid  Four wounded warriors talk to CBS's David Martin, the first Marine says "we're the ones paying the price and we're telling you the price is worthwhile"...All 4 of these guys lost both of their legs, this is quite a video. If ever Marines earned the right to speak their

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 LinksThe resources below are to site with valuable information for Military members and their Families. I make every attempt to keep these links current , however sometimes they expire or a site is moved. If you find links that are outdated or have any ideas for new links please contact me and let me know.Family Assistance Military Family Support Scholarships For Children And Other Family

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A Soldier's Prayer for his Family Lord, someone I love is hurting- I feel their pain across the miles Please pick them up so gently And carry them through these trials… Lord, my family's worried They toss and turn at night- Just give them peace to rest, Lord Until there's morning light… They never asked to carry These burdens from my stand But sacrifice and

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Hotchkiss man makes personal crusade to reunite wolf-dog with owner deployed in AfghanistanKREX News Room John Dzenitis With only one week to spare, a Hotchkiss man answered a Facebook cry for help when a deployed soldier's wolf-dog named Atticus was scheduled to be euthanized in Flagstaff, Arizona. “Sometimes you have to follow your heart, and turn your brain off," Atticus' rescuer,

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A Uniform ChristmasThe nights are long, the days are hot Christmas seems so far away The wish is home more times than not; time will bring me there one day My Sis sent me a balsam bough; pine scent takes me to her door Mom sent cookies and other chow; Sarge said, have her send some more We watch the hills, we watch the sand someday we will come back home But now we fight; we give a hand we

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 Thank You to Newman's Own Foundation Nine military service charities were selected for contributions from a $2.5 million award to continue their work supporting servicemembers and their families before, during and after deployment. The foundation made the awards to the Armed Services YMCA, Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation, the Fisher House Foundation, the National Military Family Association,

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Homeless Vets: Does Anyone Care? Correspondent Scott Pelley was skeptical when this story first crossed his desk. Three days at a San Diego camp for homeless veterans changed his mind. October 16, 2010 11:15 AMHomeless Veterans: Trying To Find Help and Hope60 Minutes: Some Vets Returning From Iraq or Afghanistan Into The Recession Are Finding Themselves Homeless. Annual encampment in San Diego

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John Breska : of the 44th Scout Dog Platoon Viet Nan (69-70)Poems Written by a Vietnam Veteran.Thank You JohnThe Common Soldier What soldiers have in common are the boots upon their feet which help them march to victory ...while the enemy retreat What soldiers have in common is the place they lay their head for a pillow is as as rare now as the comfort of a bed What soldiers have in

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'A SOLDIER'S HEART' For Derrick Earley and thousands of returning soldiers like him, there are no visible wounds, but they are casualties of the Iraqi and Afghanistan wars nonetheless. Sunday, November 07, 2010By Michael A. Fuoco, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette WELLS TANNERY, Pa. -- Derrick Earley steers a four-wheeler up the gravel driveway to his father's hand-built stone home and climbs off.

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'A SOLDIER'S HEART' A story of one brave hero dealing with PTSD. Monday, November 08, 2010By Michael A. Fuoco, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette WHEELING, W.Va. -- Carrie Kleeh is calm and relaxed behind the steering wheel in Pittsburgh as other drivers fret and fume in the city's stop-and-go traffic.But put her on an open road where traffic is flowing nicely, near her hometown of Wheeling, and

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Remarkable World War II era HERO Irena SendlerDied May 12, 2008, age 98 To be able to enter the Ghetto legally, Irena managed to be issued a pass from Warsaws Epidemic Control Department and she visited the Ghetto daily, reestablished contacts and brought food, medicines and clothing. But 5,000 people were dying a month from starvation and disease in the

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The Way We Treat Our Troops by Bob Herbert NY Times Op-Ed ColumnistOct.22,2010 The following is the opinion of the author Bob Herbert. This article is not published here for any reason other than respectfully convey the authors article. You can only hope that the very preliminary peace efforts in Afghanistan bear fruit before long. But for evidence that the United States is letting its

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The Patriot Guard Riders is a diverse amalgamation of riders from across the nation. We have one thing in common besides motorcycles. We have an unwavering respect for those who risk their very lives for America’s freedom and security. If you share this respect, please join          _______________________________________________________________________________ ..:: About Us » Who Rides With

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On this day  Saturday, October 23, 1983 -  Beirut barracks bombing "We Will Never Forget Our Fallen"Beirut, Lebanon In the early morning hours of 23 October 1983, a truck loaded with explosives crashed through the security perimeter of the United States Marine Corps Barracks in Beirut,

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  Remembering Bob HopeAmerican comedian and actor who appeared in vaudeville, on Broadway, and in radio, television and movies. He was also noted for his work with the US Armed Forces and his numerous USO shows entertaining American military personnel. Throughout his career, he was honored for his humanitarian work. In 1966, Congress honored Bob Hope by declaring the "first and only honorary

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Iraqi in Review - Oct. 18  From DVIDSDefense video & imagery distribution system  This edition features a story on training on the M1A1 Abraham tanks, celebrating the Navy's 235th birthday, the Firefinder Shop repairing counter rocket artillery and mortar radars for Balad service members, musical groups preforming for service members overseas and service members competing in a boxing event.

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Till The Last Shots FiredTrace Adkins and the West Point Cadet Glee Club, USMA, ACM 2009 I'M A FLAG WAVER I'm a Flag Waver, and proud of it. I watched the flag pass by one day It fluttered in the breeze. A young Marine saluted it, And then he stood at ease.. I looked at him in uniform So young, so tall, so proud, With hair cut square and eyes alert He'd stand out in any crowd. I thought

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A letter to and from a soldier and his mom, a story of acceptance, loyalty, depression and the outcome of some of our military's hero's. By hazeleyed angel  I started writing when I was thirteen, I had many influences in my life and the only way I could truly escape from this existance is to take pen in hand and write what laid in my heart down on paper. The middle child of seven, in a

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Operation Enduring FreedomWar in Afghanistan (2001–present) While “Operation Infinite Justice” was the name the U.S. first chose in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 tragedy for its war against terrorism, the name was changed a few weeks later to “Operation Enduring Freedom.” General Stanley A. McChrystal, USA  was the Commander, International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and

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TF Iron Rakkasan Soldier reenlists after being wounded in action Written by U.S. Army 1st Lt. R.J. Peek 3rd Battalion187th Infantry, 101st Airborne Division Ghazni Province, Afghanistan – The Soldiers of 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry, Iron Rakkasan, has some tough Soldiers. U.S. Army Sgt. William Bickers from Cincinnati, a mortar man for Battlehard Company, 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry,

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A Tragic Account,  Sgt.Tom Bagosy and his wife, Katie   Widow recalls Marine husband's despair and suicide EncToday.com September 16, 2010 7:55 AMLINDELL KAY Marine Sgt. Tom Bagosy and his wife, Katie, during a happier time together. Bagosy shot himself at Camp Lejeune on May 10. His wife talks about the events leading up his death, and what went wrong in this war hero's life. Katie Bagosy

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Defense Forum Washington 2010When Sgt. Charles Eggleston (USA-Ret.) joined the military he knew that it meant putting his life on the line.  When he was injured in Iraq by an IED in 2005, incurring multiple physical injuries, PTSD, and a mild case of TBI, that it would be a long road to recovery.  What Eggleston didn't know, however, was just how long or hard that road  would actually be.

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 Life and death on a Blackhawk Medevac Helicopter by Bob StrongReuters photographer for the Nordics, including Iceland and Greenland.www.reuters.com Taking pictures of people who are suffering and in pain is never an easy experience. From the jump seat in the back of a Blackhawk medevac helicopter, a constant stream of injured, dead and dying men and women passed in front of me during a

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Burden of war in Afghanistan shifts even more to the U.S. By Laura King, Los Angeles TimesAugust 1, 2010 U.S. troops now account for about two-thirds of the NATO force in Afghanistan, and Americans make up more than two-thirds of July's Western military fatalities.Reporting from Forward Operating Base Kunduz,

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Bases for the B-25 Mitchell Medium Bomb Groups CLICK MAP TO VIEW B-25s Led by Col. Robert Knapp Fly to North Africa w/o Loss of a Single Aircraft Orders for the original crews and B-25 Mitchell medium bombers of the 321st BG sent overseas in 1943.  "CLICK HERE" Maj. Harold W. Larson,  a navigator in the USAF during World War II, flew 64 bombing missions over Africa, Italy, and France.

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From the ROMANO-ARCHIVES' new website "Unknown World War 2 in Color"-"WW2 Europe" section. The Convoy on Route to the Normandy CoastRecently declassified color footage of the D-day. Part 1 of 3 Dawn of the D-day Part-2 The Beachhead the Day After Part-3 Plus incredible footage Normandy. June 6, 1944. Montage of German and Allied color footage related to the D-day From the

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Happy Independence Day  The Entire 5 Verses of the National Anthem  SUNG Today July 4th: AMEN  (listen below) We Want The Entire 5 Verses of the National Anthem Sung This July 4th, The idea of the entire National Anthem to be sung around the Country came from Susan Buckley of Mn. When she read and saw the fifth verse, she began to cry and said, "LET'S EDUCATE THE COUNTRY ABOUT WHAT OUR FLAG

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PLEASE LIGHT A CANDLE IN REMEMBRANCE OF 09-11-01  A Decade Later Tuesday, 9/11/2001, has been forever imprinted in our minds. Please take a moment to light one of these virtual candles which shall burn for the next 48 hours and pass along to all that you feel might like to take part in this lighting and prayer. Thank You  JUST CLICK THE IMAGE TO BEGIN..

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Honor Your Soldier With Their Photo On A U.S. Postage Stamp Made and published with absolutely no obligation what so ever.  Tweet Made and Published through Zazzle Custom Postage Stamps.100% Gaurenteed. Ships in 48 hours. Zazzle Custom Stamps are valid postage for mailingPlease note: Due to the number of responses it could take as long as 72 hours to publish your stamp request. Made for any

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Mrs. Lydia Bixby, a widow from  Boston, Mass. who lost five sons  during the Civil war. Go to bottom of page to view song and lyrics.  "The Bixby Letter" is a condolence letter believed to have been written by President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War. Letter was dated November 21, 1864  The letter reads: Executive Mansion, Washington, Nov. 21, 1864. Dear Madam,--I have been shown in

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Dedicated to all our UK & US and other heroes from other countries who are fighting the war on terror everyday so we can live in a free world. You are all heroes. "From across this changing world we live in the hope that you come back home."   Submitted to You Tube by:  mattchewjay24 — April 08, 2010

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In Loving Memory of Veteran  SGT. MILAN JOSEPH ZDRAZIL SGT. MILAN JOSEPH ZDRAZILAPRIL 29, 1922 – MARCH 6, 2010 Another of the Greatest Generation has gone to the great beyond. Sgt. Milan J. Zdrazil served his country proudly and with honor for many years. Raised on a small farm outside of Silver Lake, Minnesota, as a young boy, he cultivated wheat, corn, and oats and raised chickens, hogs,

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In Memory of SSG Gary Lee Woods Jr.Please Join On Face Book and Honor Him and His Family Click HereHe and 4 other soldiers were killed in Mosul Iraq on 4/10/09 by a suicide bomber with a truck load of explosives. These men gave their lives in order that we all might live free.The group is made in honor of SSG Gary Lee Woods, Jr. by his parents - Becky Manning Woods Johnson & Gary Woods. We also

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 Fighting PTSD Together. If you are a soldier the help is here for you. You do not have to suffer this there is help.If you know a Soldier please let them know there is help.The United States Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that 830,000 Vietnam War veterans suffered symptoms of PTSD.Four out of five reported recent symptoms when interviewed 20–25 years after Vietnam. Today's Veterans are

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 Lance Corporal Tom Neathway, British Armed Forces - BBC DocumentaryBBC Documentary 2009 Lance Corporal Tom Neathway, 25, and Ranger Andy Allen, 19, were caught by improvised explosive devices, which left 216 others dead and 265 seriously injured. L-Cpl Neathway, of the Parachute Regiment, was on routine patrol in Kajaki when the device exploded with the force of a "full-on rugby tackle". He

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Disabled Iraqi children get wheelchairs, big smiles 720 pediatric wheelchairs valued at more than $2.5 million (retail) distributed thru Nov 2009 Brad Blauser, civilian contractor  has vowed to try to make life a little easier for these families by organizing the distribution of wheelchairs, donated and paid for by his charity, Wheelchairs for Iraqi Kids Wheelchairs for Iraqi Kids helps

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Soldiers Angels, May No Soldier Go Unloved MISSION: "May no soldier go unloved. May no soldier walk alone. May no soldier be forgotten. Until they all come home." Founder: March 2003 Patti Patton-BaderEmail: angels@SoldiersAngels.org Our 250,000+ volunteer members in over 20 different teams and programs operate internationally to provide letters, care packages, and comfort items to the

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The following  ISAF  six part video  series are a  real eye opener to what our soldiers are doing on a daily  basis.   What their missions are, and how they carry them out. Sergeant Major Michael Hall International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) Reports with raw footage of our soldiers. VIDEO 1 ISAF Command Sergeant Major Michael Hall tells a story which illustrates the ISAF Vision for

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The Troops Encounter  IED Close Calls Strong Language

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The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund has helped Marines, Sailors, Soldiers and their families The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund has helped Marines, Sailors, Soldiers and their families cope with the unexpected financial hardship that occurs when family members drop everything to be at the bedside of their injured or critically ill loved one.  The Need When Marines, Sailors, and other

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 Honor to the F-14 Tomcat A chapter in naval aviation history drew to a close Feb. 8 aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) with the last recovery of an F-14 Tomcat from a combat mission. F-14 Tomcat Specifications Primary Function: Carrier-based multi-role strike fighter Contractor: Grumman Crew: Two (pilot and radar intercept officer) Unit Cost: $38 million Powerplant

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Arlo Guthrie/ GIVES A VIDEO TRIBUTE When A Soldier Makes It Home.To the Troops in Afghanistan Arlo performs this song with his son Abe Guthrie, keyboards, Tim Sears, guitar, Jason Webster, guitar, Sean Hurley, bass, Kali Baba McConnel, drums. Wolftrap,

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THE DEFENCE OF AMERULLAH (USPB) IN MUSA QALA IN AFGHANISTAN FROM SEPT 08- NOV 08. 15 MEN FROM 1 RIFLES, WERE POSTED TO A SMALL PATROL BASE IN MUSA QALA. EACH NIGHT AND DAY THE TALIBAN TRIED TO OVERRUN THEIR PATROL BASE BUT WERE FOUGHT OF BY THE MEN FROM 1 RIFLES ON EVERY OCCASION. AFTER 6 WEEKS, THE MEN FROM THE PATROL BASE WITH AFGHAN SOLDIERS FOUGHT A RUNNING BATTLE TO PUSH THE TALIBAN BACK.

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Darryl Worley: I Just Came Back From A War A powerful song about the effects of war on soldiers once they return home and try to adjust to the mundane realities of a free society.

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