http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/supportthetroops/ en-us Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:52:34 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2061298/posts President Bush has directed the U.S. military to lead a humanitarian mission to Georgia where tens of thousands have been forced out of their homes following a Russian invasion last week that has been described by Georgia's president as an "ethnic cleansing." A U.S. C-17 aircraft with humanitarian supplies already has arrived in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi and another C-17 will arrive there Thursday with additional medical and humanitarian aid, White House spokeswoman Dana Perino said after the president's announcement. Speaking from the White House Rose Garden with Defense Secretary Bob Gates and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Bush... Fox News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2061298/posts#comment Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:52:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2059424/posts MAJOR McCOOL REQUESTS SUPPORT FOR TROOPS AT CAMP ARIFJAN, IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FReeper's and GOE just received an e-mail from Major Dennis McCool requesting items that our troops can use immediately. He recently led the Resolve to Win march from North Carolina / South Carolina to Washington, DC. He is now the Director of Installation Support at Camp Arifjan (Kuwait). Camp Arifjan is where troops deploy to Iraq and Afghanistan. Major McCool is a 60 year old Army retiree, (10/65 – 11/85), a Vietnam Veteran, who was voluntarily recalled to active duty, and served in Iraq from December 06 to... E-mail from Major McCool http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2059424/posts#comment Sun, 10 Aug 2008 14:57:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2056536/posts A FOX News cameraman helped save the life of an injured Marine in Afghanistan — and was injured himself — when the armored Humvee convoy he was traveling in was struck by a roadside bomb Sunday night in the Helmand province, a Taliban stronghold. Two U.S. Marines were badly injured when the improvised explosive device detonated near their convoy. Though FOX News cameraman Chris Jackson was injured in the blast, he went back to the burning vehicle to rescue one of the Marines. "The cabin was on fire and I jumped out," said Jackson in a report filed immediately following... Foxnews http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2056536/posts#comment Tue, 5 Aug 2008 00:12:16 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2055021/posts Lt. Col. William Russell returns to Freedom Radio after his stint of active duty. We are overjoyed to speak with him LIVE for an update on the campaign. It is vital that we take back the House folks. It is the grassroots that will return Conservative thought to DC, not from the top down. Join us on Freedom Radio at 8pm est, Sunday August 3 and give this wonderful guy your support. Blog Talk Radio http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2055021/posts#comment Fri, 1 Aug 2008 18:52:51 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2046193/posts Berkeley mayor announces re-election bid Tom Bates seeks third term By Doug OakleyStaff Writer Article Launched: 07/14/2008 05:35:31 PM PDT Berkeley Mayor Tom Bates announced his candidacy for a third term Monday on the steps of city hall surrounded by five other council members who are endorsing him.His challengers so far include former Berkeley Mayor Shirley Dean and activist Zachary Running Wolf.Bates cited his record on fighting global warming, creating a "green economy," getting homeless people off the streets and supporting development near public transportation centers.He is endorsed by council members Gordon Wozniak, Linda Maio, Laurie Capitelli, Darryl Moore and Max... The Mercury News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2046193/posts#comment Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:07:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2040117/posts Move America Forward raised $1.5 million in their recent Web telethon. News video from KCRA 3 features Melanie Morgan of Move America Forward KCRA TV 3 Sacramento http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2040117/posts#comment Thu, 3 Jul 2008 05:34:10 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2037445/posts Friday, June 27, 2008 Posted By:Catherine MoyPermalinkTHANK YOU AMERICA!!!!! We’ve topped $1.1 Million for Our Troops!!!!! It is the day after our webathon and I am still numb from the stunning, selfless generosity of America. Our historic - and risky - webathon brought together the best in high-tech Ustream.tv, stars like Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Mark Levin, Laura Ingraham, Gold Star parents and thousands upon thousands of Americans who REALLY support our troops. I want to apologize for failing to get a blog up as we went last night and yesterday. So many folks were participating on line that I... Move America Forward http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2037445/posts#comment Fri, 27 Jun 2008 21:07:11 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/2037379/posts Telethon Breaks Records, Troops to Receive Largest Care Package Delivery in History Written by Melanie Morgan    Friday, 27 June 2008 The telethon exceeded my wildest expectations. I thought that if we were really lucky, really good, caught some major breaks -we might raise $400,000- tops. Instead, the final tally on the electronic tote board was $1,055,719. In reality, the total far exceeds the final number. The response was so overwhelming that our website could not keep up with the orders. When all is said and done, I am guessing that Move America Forward will have collected about  1.2... MelanieMorgan.Com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2037379/posts#comment Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:42:29 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2036978/posts Eeevil just providing another chat room for this historical and AWESOME movement for our troops! Move America Forward Webthon for the Troops http://www.ustream.tv/channel/from-the-frontlines http://www.moveamericaforward.org/ Blog talk Radio http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2036978/posts#comment Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:57:16 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2035277/posts Saturday EaglesUp organized a Support The Troops Rally in Berkeley, CA on the street in front of the Marine Recruiting Office (Officially The Marine Corps Officer Selection Office)Melanie Morgan gave a great speech and Diane Nagy sang patriotic songs.There were several Gold Star Family members present, and one Gold Star Mother gave a moving speechJim Robinson-the creator of Free Republic- was there with his wife and one of his sons.Several hundered came by Motorcycle after meeting down the road in Emeryville. Melanie Morgan and Eagles Up's Doug Lyvere, SgtMaj, Marine ret The Institute of Phenomonology http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2035277/posts#comment Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:25:21 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2027164/posts Since today is the 64 Anniversary of D-Day, thought I would post Erin Pyle's 3 columns from Normandy. Even across the gap of years, his words are incredibly powerful. Column 1 A Pure Miracle NORMANDY BEACHHEAD, June 12, 1944 - Due to a last-minute alteration in the arrangements, I didn’t arrive on the beachhead until the morning after D-day, after our first wave of assault troops had hit the shore. By the time we got here the beaches had been taken and the fighting had moved a couple of miles inland. All that remained on the beach was some sniping... The Indianan School of Journalism http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2027164/posts#comment Fri, 6 Jun 2008 17:15:23 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2026404/posts A US marine has been acquitted of charges that he ordered a cover up of the Haditha massacre, an incident in which 24 Iraqis were killed in cold blood in 2005. Lieutenant Andrew Grayson was declared "not guilty on all charges" by a military courtmartial after his defence accused the prosecution of relying on a botched and politically motivated investigation. The military intelligence official was the sixth of eight accused to be cleared over the controversial incident. The deaths of 24 people in the central Iraqi town ranks as one of the darkest incidents since the 2003 invasion. The killings... london telegraph http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2026404/posts#comment Thu, 5 Jun 2008 12:56:26 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2025548/posts WASHINGTON, June 3, 2008 – Medal of Honor recipient Army Spc. Ross A. McGinnis joined a select group of military heroes during a Pentagon ceremony here today. Deputy Defense Secretary Gordon England hosted the event that added McGinnis’ name to the roster of other Army Medal of Honor recipients. Army Secretary Pete Geren and Gen. Richard R. Cody, the Army’s vice chief of staff, also attended the event at the library and conference center. Medal of Honor recipients “are our nation’s most-revered heroes,” England said. “And every time a name is added, that individual’s story enriches the significance of... American Forces Press Service http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2025548/posts#comment Tue, 3 Jun 2008 23:30:30 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2024831/posts WASHINGTON — President Bush on Monday presented the nation's highest military award to a young soldier killed in Iraq when he threw himself on a hand grenade tossed into a Humvee where four other soldiers sat. Ross McGinnis of Knox, Pa., was 19 years old when he gave his life to save the lives of his colleagues. "The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military distinction," the president said. "It's given for valor beyond anything that duty could require or a superior could command." Bush was joined at a White House ceremony by Vice President Dick Cheney and military... FoxNews.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2024831/posts#comment Mon, 2 Jun 2008 15:50:44 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2019780/posts Gen. David H. Petraeus said he expects to recommend further cuts in the size of U.S. forces in Iraq before he gives up command in September. The military is currently cutting its forces down to 15 brigades, or about 140,000 troops. That drawdown is scheduled to be concluded by July. Last month, President Bush endorsed Petraeus' call for a 45-day pause before the troop reduction. Petraeus noted those further cuts may be small but said that he always intended to make constant reassessments of force level requirements. "My sense is that I will be able to make a recommendation at... LA Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2019780/posts#comment Thu, 22 May 2008 17:30:39 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2013650/posts Dem Leader: It's Not 'Practical' to Stop War-Funding Vote By Josiah Ryan CNSNews.com Staff Writer May 09, 2008 (CNSNews.com) - House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) told Cybercast News Service Thursday that he does not think it would be "practical" to stop the war in Iraq simply by not allowing a war-funding bill to come up for a vote on the House floor, something that it is within his power as Majority Leader to do. Hoyer also said that the troops in harm's way in Iraq need support from Congress. "I don't personally believe it's a practical alternative not to... CNS News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2013650/posts#comment Fri, 9 May 2008 17:28:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2010759/posts FBI To Address Attacks Dear Pro-Troop Supporters:I have some great news to share with you!! Please also pass along this information to others who will appreciate the good news.As you know there has sadly been an increasing campaign of violence against military recruiting centers across the nation - conducted by anti-military radicals (who are erroneously referred to as "peace activists" by a sympathetic media). We at Move America Forward researched the vast array of these incidents and compiled them together in "The Sedition Report" which we provided to members of Congress and law enforcement.Today Move America Forward's legal team received... Move America Forward http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2010759/posts#comment Sat, 3 May 2008 17:50:09 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2008013/posts A court-martial panel on Friday found a Hawaii-based soldier not guilty in the killing of an unarmed Iraqi during a raid on a suspected insurgent hideout last year. Sgt. 1st Class Trey Corrales' friends and family erupted in cheers when the head of the military panel, or jury, read the verdict. The jury of nine soldiers acquitted Corrales of all three charges, including premeditated murder, after more than seven hours of deliberation. Corrales would have faced a minimum sentence of life in prison if he had been convicted. Corrales said it feels like a 200-pound weight had been lifted from... Military.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2008013/posts#comment Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:07:30 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2006923/posts Carrier launches are astonishing events. The plane is moved to within what seems like a bowling alley's length of the bow. A blast shield larger than any government building driveway Khomeini-flipper rises behind the fighter jet, and the jet's twin engines are cranked to maximum thrust. A slot-car slot runs down the middle of the bowling alley. The powered-up jet is held at the end of its slot by a steel shear pin smaller than a V-8 can. When the shear pin shears the jet is unleashed and so is a steam catapult that hurls the plane down the slot,... The Weekly Standard http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2006923/posts#comment Fri, 25 Apr 2008 15:38:09 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2006635/posts Iraq: Democrats insisted the surge couldn't succeed. When it did, they claimed it failed because Iraqis weren't using the "political breathing space" it provided. In fact, Iraq's ongoing political progress is stunning.Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki has been called an incompetent incapable of achieving consensus in a country that has never known representative government. The nation he tries in vain to run, we've been told for years now, is in a state of civil war. The only thing President Bush accomplished in invading it, they say, was to send American troops into a hopeless quagmire. But speaking Tuesday in Kuwait to... IBD http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2006635/posts#comment Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:33:18 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2005473/posts Well, maybe if it was raining like it usually does and is forecast for this coming Saturday. But we did have plenty of t-shirts. BELOW LEFT: Cindy_True_Supporter. BELOW RIGHT: Lurker Bill's daughter BELOW LEFT: Fraxinus's T-shirt BELOW RIGHT: My T-shirt says "Kill Them All, Let the Devil sort It Out" in case you couldn't read it as it wraps around my winter surge. The roll call of our 9 Patriots included Legionnaires Glenn (USMC - WWII), Newbie Ed (Army - WWII), Halsey (USMC - Korea), Lurker Bill and daughter, Cindy_True_Supporter, Fraxinus, [Mrs] Trooprally and myself, [Mr] T. All Pics by... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2005473/posts#comment Tue, 22 Apr 2008 23:26:55 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2005483/posts Players from competing teams in the Mahmudiyah Soccer Tournament line up on the field April 20. U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Christopher McKenna, 3rd BCT, 101st Abn. Div. (AASLT). FORWARD OPERATING BASE MAHMUDIYAH — The Mahmudiyah Soccer Stadium officially opened April 20 with a 24-team, double-elimination tournament sponsored by the U.S. Agency for International Development. This was the first in a series of three tournaments scheduled over the next four months. Security for each event will be provided by the 25th Brigade, 6th Iraqi Army Division.“Many people are excited about both the tournament and the stadium,” said Garbi Abbas, the... Multi-National Force - Iraq http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2005483/posts#comment Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:02:17 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2005488/posts A worker in the Mahmudiyah Chicken Hatchery sets eggs into trays April 21 to begin the incubation process. U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Christopher McKenna, 3rd BCT, 101st Abn. Div. (AASLT). FORWARD OPERATING BASE MAHMUDIYAH — Eight months of preparation and planning paid off when the Mahmudiyah Chicken Hatchery received the first of three shipments of eggs for incubation April 21. The first batch contained 35,000 eggs shipped to Iraq from Holland. “The purpose in bringing in eggs from Holland is that they have a faster growing rate and they’re healthier than chickens from within this area,” said Maj. Alaric... Multi-National Force - Iraq http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2005488/posts#comment Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:08:47 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2005493/posts Residents unload fertilizer bags, April 10, at the Zambraniyah community center. Soldiers of Company B, 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, delivered 180 bags of fertilizer to the center. DoD photo. FORWARD OPERATING BASE KALSU — Zambraniyah farmers got much-needed assistance for their crops recently with a delivery from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division. “Today we conducted a fertilizer distro for the farmers of Zambraniyah and I think this is something that definitely will continue helping to establish the foundation for economic growth in our sector,” said Capt. Cesar Santiago, a... Multi-National Force - Iraq http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2005493/posts#comment Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:32:52 GMT