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Today I was contacted through the local Susanville Soaring Eagle Blue Star Mom's asking for help. Lorina Moody's son, Nicholas Moody who served as a Corporal in the Nevada Army National Guard and who is a Veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan has been arrested in Abu Dhabi airport. Moody was on his way home from Iraq, were he had been working for a private security company when he was arrested at the Abu Dhabi airport. According to his mother the charges against Moody are possession of accessories related to firearms. His mother says the items in his possession were pertinent...

WASHINGTON, April 11, 2008 – Servicemembers’ friends and families living in west-central California have a shoulder to lean on if they should need it. Members of Delta Blue Star Moms prepare care packages to send to deployed troops. The group, an official chapter of Blue Star Mothers of America, is based in Knightsen, Calif. Photo courtesy of Delta Blue Star Moms  (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available. “Our group offers a supportive environment for family members, primarily moms, of service personnel,” said Tammy Callahan, president of the Delta Blue Star Moms, based in Knightsen, Calif. “It is most difficult...

We are looking for a Gold Star, Blue Star, Veteran, patriot, family to join us in DC on Sept 16th-19th. You will be joining a group of families that support the WOT,the President and the troops. Please email me if you are interested. Deb

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE SILVER STAR FAMILIES OF AMERICA My Friends My name is Steve Newton and I am the President of the Silver Star Families of America. The Silver Star Families of American was born to recognize, remember and assist the wounded of our armed forces from all wars. We honor and remember our wounded primarily by the presentation of Silver Star Banners, certificates and letters to our Wounded or their families. The tradition of the Silver Star for the Wounded dates back to 1917 when people used to sew over a Blue Star with Silver...

SAUK CENTRE, MINN. - It's time for the roll call of military mothers in this central Minnesota meeting room: Becky Eibensteiner, her daughter back from Iraq. Sue Winges, her son headed to Iraq. Iris Krebsbach, one son home from Bosnia but another sent to Iraq. All counted, 24 mothers. Some weep. The room falls silent. "Every meeting brings tears to my eyes," said Cathy Von Wahlde, a member of the Blue Star Mothers of Sauk Centre whose daughter Jodi returned from Iraq last fall. "When I look at all the other moms sitting there concerned and worried about their sons...

I’d like to suggest that Freepers support the families of the troops. The troops left wives, mothers, and children to fight for us. They should not have to worry that these family members are not being cared for. It can be simple things like cutting grass, running errands, checking with them to see that they are Ok, etc. It can also be offering emotional support, someone to talk to about their fears, needs etc. If we can make this a national program with thousands of Freepers taking part it will mean a lot to our troops. Every act of kindness...

Blue Star Service Banners Make Comeback Each Star Represents Family Member In Armed Forces POSTED: 10:41 a.m. EST March 19, 2003 UPDATED: 10:45 a.m. EST March 19, 2003 RACINE, Wis. -- Some families are using a tradition from years past to honor their loved ones sent overseas to serve in their hearts and minds. Blue Star Service banners were a common sight in windows across America in World War I and World War II. "Back in World War I where people would put up these banners to signify that they have a son or daughter or someone serving in...