http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/supportthetroops/ en-us Sun, 27 Dec 2009 01:59:51 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2415564/posts Christmas Day evening at Walter Reed, Week 245, December 25, 2009 Wet, Icy and Standing Tall FRONT GATE NOTES Not just another Friday Night at Walter ReedAfter four and a half years of Friday night... “support the troops” rallies at Walter Reed, the DC Chapter of Free Republic, lurkers and friends, were way overdue for a Friday evening on Christmas Day (and next week on New Year’s Day). And so it was last night on a wet, icy dark evening. It was quiet with only one ambulance arriving, Very few cars or pedestrians going in or out of the front... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2415564/posts#comment Sun, 27 Dec 2009 01:59:51 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2412015/posts Walter Reed, Week 244, 12/18/09 T’was the Friday Before Christmas Santa Arrives at Walter Reed FRONT GATE NOTES T’was the Friday Before Christmas and Santa joined the DC Chapter in Supporting the Troops and their Families.This past Friday night saw the beginning of what the lame stream media is now calling the great Blizzard of ’09. It began during our Support the Troops Friday night rally and ended early Sunday morning leaving 21 inches on the ground. But it didn’t scare the DC Chapter of Free Republic away from its 244th consecutive Friday night at the front gates of Walter... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2412015/posts#comment Mon, 21 Dec 2009 04:01:13 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2365899/posts Those who believe that President Barack Obama should ignore Vice President Joe Biden's advice about a "small footprint" and give Gen. Stanley McChrystal additional troops to complete the administration's mission in Afghanistan have been slow to make one of the strongest arguments: More means less. That is, sending more troops likely means less risk for the troops already there. Currently, there are about 66,000 U.S. troops in Afghanistan, and McChrystal has recommended that Obama send more — perhaps as many as 40,000 — to help carry out a counterinsurgency strategy. So I was glad that Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., cited... Mercury News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2365899/posts#comment Mon, 19 Oct 2009 18:13:15 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2264662/posts In conjuntion with www.freerepublic.com, The American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Patriot Guard (AR), and Alerts Secure Arkansas is planning a huge rally to support our military. It will be held on Thursday, June 4th, at 4 p.m., in front of the Army-Navy Recruiting Station at Ashley Square, corner of Reservoir Road and Rodney Parham in Little Rock (. This is an emergency rally to show respect for our troops and let them know we mourn the loss of soldier William Long and the wounding of soldier Quinton Ezeagwula. Please bring your Flags, yellow ribbons, and signs. For more... SECURE ARKANSAS http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2264662/posts#comment Thu, 4 Jun 2009 15:26:16 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2171871/posts Let's pretend.If the murderous bloodshed of September 11, 2001 had taken place while Barack Obama were President of the United States, and his reaction and subsequent retaliation had followed precisely the path that George W. Bush had taken, undoubtedly he would not only have been branded the greatest wartime commander in the history of all humankind by the mainstream media, but he would have garnered my support without a scintilla of equivocation.If, however, under the same scenario, with the rubble in lower Manhattan still smoldering, President Obama would have called for an immediate summit of Muslim leaders (and a task... Roman Around http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2171871/posts#comment Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:46:36 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2138568/posts Military Exchange Prepaid Calling Cards The Department of Defense Military Exchanges have been authorized to sell the following prepaid calling cards to individuals and organizations who wish to purchase these cards for our troops serving overseas in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. AAFES - a privately owned site http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2138568/posts#comment Wed, 26 Nov 2008 12:03:55 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2123186/posts I just got on my facebook page a few minutes ago, and an airsoft buddy of mine on there invited me to join a group called "Don't Support the Troops? Think about this." This was the first thing I saw upon checking the group out: It may take you two minutes to read this. If you do not take the time to read this, you are probably one of the people this post is talking about. ____________________ You stay up for 16 hours They stay up for days on end. _________________________ You take a warm shower to help you wake... Facebook http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2123186/posts#comment Mon, 3 Nov 2008 04:49:49 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2122090/posts Strange things happen when the Trooprallys are out of town and I have to fill in. I won't go into detail about what happened last time. This time, sure as space aliens crash landed in Rosswell New Mexico back in '47, the Straight Talking Curvaceous Walking Bus was stopped at the traffic light while we were setting up!        If kburi was there you'd see a photo of the "Shake-things-up Express" bus right here But as luck would have it, kburi, who was in charge of taking pictures, was not there! We had just erected the "Support Our Troops"... DC Chapter http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2122090/posts#comment Sat, 1 Nov 2008 23:44:18 GMT 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