http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/supportourtroops/ en-us Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:48:10 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2049952/posts Suspend the Writ. Those are both my words and the title of commentary this morning by Andrew C. McCarthy, the now former federal prosecutor who led the investigation and related prosecutions of the Landmark bomb plotters, as well as of those who conducted the first attack upon the World Trade Center: For the protection of our troops on the battlefield and the security of all Americans, Congress needs, right now, to take action to reverse Boumediene v. Bush, the Supreme Court’s disastrous decision granting constitutional habeas-corpus rights to alien enemy combatants. It’s time to suspend the writ of habeas corpus.... 911FamilesForAmerica.org http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2049952/posts#comment Wed, 23 Jul 2008 14:48:10 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2049647/posts WASHINGTON, July 22, 2008 – After matching servicemembers re-entering the civilian work force with military friendly employers, “Hire a Hero” is stepping outside its box and trying some matchmaking of a different kind. The troop-support organization has teamed with Dreamworks Television and Mark Burnett Productions to help two deserving military couples have their dream weddings. The gesture is a thank you for their service and commitment to the country, according to the Hire a Hero Web site. “Providing something like this is just great,” said Rob Barr, a Hire a Hero representative. “It’s showing support for the troops, and... American Forces Press Service http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2049647/posts#comment Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:37:22 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2049398/posts Do any So Cal Freepers want to meet several true Heroes? Pfc xxxxx,US ARMY is home on leave from Ft. Sam Houston. He was hit by an IED in the sand box and suffered burns about his body. He lost several buddies in the attack. He is undergoing therapy at Fisher House in Texas. Our hero, xxxxx, wrote the following before he went in. "I go because" I go for a multitude of reasons, many which make sense to me alone and cannot be expressed in words, for words can never describe the deepest truisms in life. I go to... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2049398/posts#comment Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:50:29 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2049410/posts Imagine the delight on the faces of troops in Iraq when Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt arrive to put on a show. One can only assume that Montag will sing and Pratt will glare at soldiers with his simultaneously vacant and menacing Svengali leer. People.com reports that the reality show duo will visit the troops in homage to Montag's stepbrother, who served as an airborne ranger before he died in an accident stateside. Apparently, John McCain's daughter Meghan plans to help the two with their travel plans. From People: LA Times Blog http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2049410/posts#comment Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:59:20 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2049082/posts OUR PURPOSE To provide honorably discharged veterans with a business opportunity when they transition to civilian life or seek a career change, and thank them for the sacrifices they and their families made for our country “The Little Caesars Veterans Program provides honorably discharged and disabled service members with an outstanding opportunity to utilize their leadership skills to run a business. The significant credits and discounts, as well as special financing options, make this truly unique program a valuable and excellent option for our service members who transition to the civilian workforce each year - especially our wounded warriors who... Little Caesars Pizza http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2049082/posts#comment Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:02:58 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2048315/posts Girl inspired soldiers in Kosovo while she fought brain tumor ALCOA - After battling a brain tumor and starting a support group for Army National Guard soldiers overseas, 8-year-old Hannah Lawson was able to meet soldiers whom she's inspired through her strength, resilience and bravery at the air base in Alcoa on Saturday. Hannah was surrounded by her family and friends as they awaited the arrival of Black Hawk pilot David Creech and the Southern Comfort medical helicopter unit that recently returned home to East Tennessee from their station in Kosovo. A crowd of about 100 people gathered in support... The Knoxville News Sentinel http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2048315/posts#comment Sun, 20 Jul 2008 11:45:01 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2047944/posts Ongoing weekly - Saturday from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM, Laguna Beach To confront wacos for Peace in the Middle East and through out the World. these folks are really goofy Main Beach, Pacific Coast Highway and Ocean Avenue. Bring your flags and signs, time to get this state full of nut jobs squared away. If you have any contacts in CA. that do not come to the forums often please forward this alert to them http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2047944/posts#comment Sat, 19 Jul 2008 11:40:42 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2047267/posts LoRo, Greg, Matthew, TomTheRedHunter Lurker Bill, PleaDeal, Chris, and VAFlagWaver LoRo, a Freeper, has been very busy working as an intern for the Heritage Foundation. She was able to join us on a fairly regular basis last summer. A few weeks ago she did a little recon and saw that we were still out here keeping Code Pink pushed down the street away from the gate. So she sent out an email to all her associates and friends at Heritage and asked if anyone wanted to join her at Walter Reed on the 11th. We were fortunate that she... DC Chapter http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2047267/posts#comment Fri, 18 Jul 2008 02:13:32 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2047224/posts The roll call of our 12 Patriots included Legionnaires Glenn (WWII - USMC), Dave (WWII - Army), Dennis (Korea - Army), Halsey (Korea - USMC), Frank (Korea - Army), Lurker Bill with daughter and grandson, Cindy_True_Supporter, Gavin, Sensei Ern, {Mrs} Trooprally, aka [Mrs] T, and myself, [Mr] T. Pics by [Mrs] T The nine moonbats that showed up this week once again received almost no honks as the stood and sat, holding their signs belittling our soldiers tremendous efforts. Research by Harvard shows a correlation between active anti-troop protest and attacks on our troops. ”We find that in periods immediately... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2047224/posts#comment Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:31:02 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2046594/posts BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan, July 16, 2008 – Modern-rock band Sevendust put on a performance like no other for servicemembers here July 12 at the final stop on their first United Service Organizations tour. Soldiers at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, pose with members of the band Sevendust after a July 12, 2008, performance by the band. The performance completed Sevendust’s first USO tour. U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Scott Davis, Combined Joint Task Force 101  (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available. Although the band is not known for playing acoustic sets, they still managed to put out a diverse sound that... American Forces Press Service http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2046594/posts#comment Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:13:21 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2044840/posts Daniel Gilyeat sauntered through the back door to the offices of Cycle Connections, an online motorcycle magazine, then paused and scratched his chin. He was more than a little aware that a roomful of mechanics and Hooters employees on a Saturday afternoon meant something was up. “Danny, you need to come here,” said sales manager Dave Miller. “For all the things you do to keep us safe, we wanted to give you an opportunity to get back on the road.” Miller then turned to the mechanics. “Go ahead.” Without a word, they pulled a sheet off a sparkling deep blue... KC Star http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2044840/posts#comment Sun, 13 Jul 2008 17:31:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2042632/posts WASHINGTON, July 8, 2008 – Movies and games have always been popular among deployed troops, providing a break from the intense daily realities of their duties and a way to fill downtime while away from their loved ones. With that in mind, Blockbuster stores nationwide, in partnership with United Service Organizations, are making it easy for Americans to donate video games and DVDs to deployed forces. “The DVD and game drive is a way for Blockbuster stores and the American public to make life a little better for U.S. servicemen and women when they’re so far away from home,”... America Supports You http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2042632/posts#comment Tue, 8 Jul 2008 22:59:23 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2040034/posts BETHESDA, Md., July 2, 2008 – They may not be on the pro tour yet, but two military children got a taste of the big time when they helped pro golfer Fred Couples kick off the second AT&T National at Congressional Country Club here today. Jeffrey Dahl, 9, of New Jersey, left, professional golfer Fred Couples, and Margaret Rollins, 13, of Virginia hit the ceremonial first shot to open the second AT&T National golf tournament July 2, 2008, at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md. Both children’s fathers are servicemembers, serving in Pakistan and California, respectively. Defense Dept. photo... American Forces Press Service http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2040034/posts#comment Thu, 3 Jul 2008 00:55:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2036784/posts Free Republic Friends Move America Forward and Michelle Malkin have teamed together to host the first ever Internet telethon for our troops.Entitled, From the Frontlines, the eight-hour extravaganza will be V-cast live on UStream.The goal is to send the most number of care packages at one time to our troops fighting the war on terror.The all-star line-up of guests includes Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Mark Levin, Jackie Mason, Ann Coulter as well as veterans and Gold Star parents including Marcus Luttrell and Joe and Jan Johnson.Michelle Malkin wrote about From the Frontlines today:I’ll be in beautiful Mountain View, CA all... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2036784/posts#comment Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:48:21 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2036511/posts LOS ANGELES (AP) - Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's love for children is by no means limited to their own: The couple has donated $1 million to help kids affected by the war in Iraq, the Education Partnership for Children of Conflict announced Wednesday. The organization will distribute the donation, made through the couple's Jolie-Pitt Foundation, to four organizations working on behalf of children who have lost parents, homes and schools in Iraq. Children in the U.S. who have lost parents in the conflict will also benefit. "These educational support programs for children of conflict are the best way to... Associated Press http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2036511/posts#comment Thu, 26 Jun 2008 01:49:15 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2035329/posts After spending the winter in a warmer climate, 3DJoy in back in town for the summer. And she’s back in style. Just arriving last week, she was at Walter Reed, spent Friday night at the Olney Compound and was out at Olney, cheering for our brave troops. Then lunch at Dave’s Bistro. For those who know the place, they actually have a 6 page menu now. And the weather was almost perfect, just a little on the warm side in Olney. What a way to spend her first weekend in town. BELOW 3D in her stylish outfit at Walter Reed.... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2035329/posts#comment Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:31:47 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2033959/posts FROM EMAIL from Doug Lyvere, Eagles Up -- ...Code Pink is on the ropes. The Marines have been welcomed by the Chamber of Commerce. More people, civilian's and businesses, have started showing their support for Veteran's. Everyone's efforts have started to pay off. Everyone should be proud. So this time we're going to do it a little differently. Last time we designated Berkeley a "No spend zone". Some said this had zero impact. I disagree - we made a point and whether or not a negative financial impact was felt, we got a response. This time, I think we should... email http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2033959/posts#comment Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:18:17 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1993905/posts Welcome to the 2008 thread of the Merry Band of Patriots! Our grassroots group of troop supporters started in the summer of 2001 by sending VHS movies and Snickers candy bars to the 101st Airborne and later the 10th Mountain at Camp Bondsteel in Kosovo. We are not an organized charity as no one of us has the time or energy to do all that paperwork, and any contributions made are not tax deductible. Our specialty in the past has been movies, books, snacks, personal care items, holiday decorations and some appliances like DVD players, microwaves, and Playstations; and we... patriciaruth http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1993905/posts#comment Sun, 30 Mar 2008 06:24:00 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2031622/posts Our Media, Democrats and our Troops in Iraq A combination of videos and photos showing the Democrat and the Media position on the war in Iraq as our troops become the victim of politics. Youtube http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2031622/posts#comment Mon, 16 Jun 2008 01:55:53 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2031522/posts CHEYENNE -- City firefighters looked like they were out of uniform on Friday. But they were making a statement with their new red shirts in place of the traditional blue that the department wears every other day of the week. It is a statement of solidarity with others who put their lives on the line every day for their fellow citizens -- soldiers. Cheyenne Fire and Rescue is joining four other departments in Wyoming and thousands of union firefighters across the U.S. and Canada in wearing red T-shirts on Fridays to show support for troops overseas. Many of Cheyenne's firefighters... Wyoming Tribune-Eagle http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2031522/posts#comment Sun, 15 Jun 2008 20:16:40 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2028591/posts CAMP KOREAN VILLAGE, Iraq — Unexpected visitors greeted an infantry battalion of Marines, sailors and other residents here June 6. The service members gathered around the Morale Welfare and Recreation Center aboard Camp Korean Village, Iraq, to see what the fuss was about. Little did they know that five Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders had just come to visit them. “We came out here to say thank you for all the amazing things you have done out here,” said Laura Jenkins, a cheerleader with the Philadelphia Eagles cheerleading squad to the crowd of service members. “It was mentioned that there was going... Marine Corps News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2028591/posts#comment Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:36:44 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2027633/posts Press Release for June 14th "We Support Our Troops" Rally in Pullman, Washington Later this year, many Palouse-area National Guard troops will be deploying to Iraq. They’ll be spending long months away from their family and friends, doing difficult and dangerous work. Before they leave, let's show our local servicemembers how much we appreciate them! Come to the Pullman Troop Support Rally at Reaney Park on Saturday, June 14th, from 10:00 to noon, to meet our local troops and wish them well. If you'd like to write letters or send care packages to our soldiers while they're deployed, be sure... Press Release http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2027633/posts#comment Sat, 7 Jun 2008 19:31:42 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2026902/posts Where: Corner of Shaw and Blackstone When: Friday Night, June 6th! Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm Bring your signs, flags and banners. Come and show your support for our troops and Commander-in-Chief! Hope to see everyone tonight! Fresno/Central Valley Chapter http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2026902/posts#comment Fri, 6 Jun 2008 04:50:09 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2025543/posts WASHINGTON, June 3, 2008 – The University of Kansas national champion men's basketball team began their victory lap in the nation’s capital yesterday by visiting wounded warriors and signing autographs at Walter Reed Army Medical Center here. The University of Kansas national champion men's basketball team poses for a picture with injured soldiers at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, DC. The team and coaching staff kicked off their two-day tour of the nation's capital by visiting wounded warriors June 2, 2008. Defense Department photo by John J. Kruzel  (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available. Towering players in... American Forces Press Service http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2025543/posts#comment Tue, 3 Jun 2008 23:22:03 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2025076/posts WASHINGTON, June 2, 2008 – Building or remodeling homes to accommodate the needs of severely wounded warriors returning from Iraq and Afghanistan is the way Kirt Rebello and everyone else involved with “Homes for Our Troops” have chosen to thank servicemembers for their sacrifice. “A wounded servicemember’s life is forever changed,” Rebello -- vice president and projects director for Homes for Our Troops – said during an interview on “ASY Live,” a program on BlogTalkRadio.com that’s part of the Defense Department’s America Supports You program. America Supports You connects citizens and companies with servicemembers and their families serving at... America Supports You http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2025076/posts#comment Tue, 3 Jun 2008 00:54:13 GMT