http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/veterans/ en-us Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:24:35 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2051775/posts Health and safety killjoys tell war veterans they are too old to hoist the Union Flag over town hall Last updated at 02:38am on 26.07.08      Up in arms: Veterans John Ireland (right) and Keith Hutchins in front of the town hall In their younger days, they risked death and injury to fight for their country against the Nazis and other enemies.  But, now, war veterans who want to fly the Union Flag proudly above their town hall are being defeated by a barrage of health and safety rules.  Royal British Legion members had scented victory after fighting... The Evening Standard (U.K.) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2051775/posts#comment Sat, 26 Jul 2008 18:24:35 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2051463/posts WASHINGTON, July 25, 2008 – Veterans transitioning from war to peace may need a place to call home, whether it’s for the long or short term, the executive director of a North Carolina-based program that offers them that and a good bit more said. “The needs we are addressing all, in some way, revolve around temporary and long-term living arrangements that are appropriate for the various challenges that our active duty and military veterans face,” Lance Orndorff said about “Americans Heroes Return.” “Camp Hero” is an integral part of American Heroes Return, which, in turn, is part of the... America Supports You http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2051463/posts#comment Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:19:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2051033/posts Cannot post due to copyright issues: http://www.usatoday.com/money/smallbusiness/2008-03-03-veterans-franchises_N.htm USA Today http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2051033/posts#comment Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:32:25 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2050642/posts Ramirez's program is part of a growing number of veterans hospitals across the United States making cycling a permanent part of their trauma recovery programs, according to Road 2 Recovery, a national program whose mission is to raise money to support cycling at military and VA locations. Stanford Univ. News Service http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2050642/posts#comment Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:23:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2050391/posts On July 21, 1944 American forces landed on the coral strewn beaches of Guam against fierce Japanese resistance. It was a long awaited and much prayed for day for the suffering Chomorran peoples, who had been brutally repressed by the Japanese occupation forces. It was also poignant due to Guam being the first US territory lost to the Japanese during the dark days of December 1941 to be taken back. The Japanese were known for brutal treatment of conquered peoples, but there was special brutality for the Chamorrans who were American citizens. As many as a dozen Guamanians were beheaded... The Anti-Idiotarian Rottweiler http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2050391/posts#comment Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:45:20 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2050282/posts First, I appreciate, as always, the service of all the troops protecting America's freedom. That, however, does not make all of their opinions accurate or even well stated. They are throwing away $100,000 on this piece of trash. The Patriot Room http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2050282/posts#comment Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:20:10 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2050204/posts WASHINGTON, July 23, 2008 – Wounded veterans have a new source to turn to when looking for housing to meet their individual challenges after the expansion of a successful pilot program in Texas. “Helping a Hero” has been working for the past year to provide adaptive homes to wounded veterans of the war on terrorism, said Meredith Iler, chairman of the organization’s Wounded Hero Home Program. “Our principal activity is to provide specially adapted homes for qualifying servicemembers as well as engaging the community to provide services and resources for our wounded heroes and their families,” she said. “We... America Supports You http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2050204/posts#comment Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:16:42 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2049877/posts Active-duty soldiers can expect to be asked how they’re doing, and not just physically, the next time they visit Army clinics in Vicenza, Italy, and Vilseck and Schweinfurt, Germany. The three clinics are phasing in a program called RESPECT-MIL in which primary-care doctors routinely screen patients for post-traumatic stress disorder Stars and Stripes http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2049877/posts#comment Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:19:28 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2049701/posts Hannity and Colmes showed video of an anti-war protester spitting on a war veteran during an anti-war march. VIDEO Eyeblast.tv http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2049701/posts#comment Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:25:32 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2049512/posts LOS ANGELES - Local water director Xavier Alvarez was sentenced to three years' probation and fined $5,000 in federal court Monday morning for falsely claiming he was awarded the Medal of Honor. MP3 Audio: Alvarez Medal of Honor claimBefore he was sentenced, Alvarez told Judge R. Gary Klausner that he was "very remorseful" for his false claims of military valor. "I'd like to apologize to everyone in this whole nation," said Alvarez, who represents south Pomona Xavier Alvarez. (Staff photo) on the Three Valleys Municipal Water District board. As part of Alvarez's terms of probation, the court recommended he perform... San Gabriel Valley Tribune http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2049512/posts#comment Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:59:43 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-bloggers/2049006/posts Video. Yeah, the left supports the (Rapist) troops all right. They also support (Fascist) America, and George W. (Hang Him) Bush. If you can muscle through and keep lunch down, the last minute will make you feel better. The Patriot Room http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2049006/posts#comment Mon, 21 Jul 2008 21:46:55 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2047942/posts In a "Worst person in the world" segment Keith Obermann called Veternan Bud Day a CLOWN because Mr. Day said "he was not prepared to bow the knee to the "Muslims," referring to Muslim terrorists who seek to destroy America. Blogs for John http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2047942/posts#comment Sat, 19 Jul 2008 11:17:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2047779/posts WASHINGTON, July 18, 2008 – The Department of Veterans Affairs is launching a pilot outreach program to encourage veterans to use the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline -- 1-800-273-TALK (8255) -- if they need help. The program is being launched July 21 “to see if it helps raise awareness for veterans,” said Lisette Mondello, Veterans Affairs assistant secretary for public and intergovernmental affairs. The program will take place over a three-month period and will first launch in the Washington, D.C., metro area, VA officials said. It will include paid advertising in Washington, D.C., metro stations, metro rail cars, and buses.... American Forces Press Service http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2047779/posts#comment Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:53:45 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2047771/posts WASHINGTON, July 18, 2008 – The hunt for a fulfilling job can be frustrating, but disabled veterans have a new online tool available to help them tackle that task. Job Opportunities for Disabled American Veterans is a nationally based online recruitment application geared specifically to assist disabled veterans find employment. “Our goal here is simple, to connect disabled American veterans with employers who are proactive in hiring them,” said Nicholas Corso, project director of disABLEDperson Inc., Job Opportunities for Disabled American Veterans’ parent organization. “This is a free service to the DAV community.” Employers listing job openings on the... America Supports You http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2047771/posts#comment Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:41:35 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2047119/posts Squadron Leader Frank Day Last Squadron Leader Frank "Fearless" Day, who has died aged 91, came close to freedom during the Great Escape from Stalag Luft III; he was near the end of the tunnel when the exit was discovered, by which time 76 airmen had broken free, but he was forced to retreat and was soon in solitary confinement. In the spring of 1943 the escape committee decided to construct three tunnels and make a mass breakout. Day volunteered to assist but his health did not allow him to go underground as a digger. He became one of a... Telegraph UK http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2047119/posts#comment Thu, 17 Jul 2008 20:52:24 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2046591/posts WASHINGTON, July 16, 2008 – Wounded veterans and their families looking for help reentering civilian life can turn to an organization in Huntsville, Ala., that takes a holistic approach to that task. “Still Serving Veterans” enables and empowers wounded veterans and their families by helping them reintegrate into the work force and community via counseling, coaching, guiding, job transition, and assistance in obtaining all Veterans Affairs benefits to which they are entitled, Werner W. Baker, the organization’s executive director, said. This holistic approach begins with a case manager, who documents individual needs, desires, abilities and limitations of the veteran... America Supports You http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2046591/posts#comment Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:11:14 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2046529/posts State police believe some people are so angry with the current state of the country that they took their frustrations out on a veterans' cemetery in Westmoreland County. Burned flags, broken holders and anti-American writing now litter the Hillview Cemetery in Hempfield Township... ThePittsburghChannel.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2046529/posts#comment Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:03:13 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2045913/posts I just had a student who's a conservative ask me this on another blog: "we will visit Washington, D.C. in the fall and meet with executive agencies, special interest groups, and congressmen. Our issue is Veteran's Affairs. Any thoughts on the way our government is treating our veterans? Any people you would recommend we meet with?" Please post your suggestions and I'll pass this on to my friend, alexander h. Thanks in advance! http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2045913/posts#comment Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:27:18 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2045877/posts I am a VHCM member, I spent 12 months in Vietnam (147th CH47-CE) as most of us did. I am also a disabled veteran; I have been a wheelchair user for 35 years now. A few months ago I went to listen to Barack Obama at a local college. When he was done with his speech I got in line to ask him a question. When my time came, my question was: ' Senator Obama ; I work with disabled veterans throughout the VA Hospital system, what is your plan for our veterans, especially our disabled veterans who use the... VHCM member http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2045877/posts#comment Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:15:07 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2045630/posts WASHINGTON - The American flag has many labels: Stars and stripes. Old Glory. And sometimes, made in China. Congress can't halt the flow of Chinese-made flags, but lawmakers can try to control where they are flown. The House declared Monday that any flag flown on federal property should be made in the U.S.A. "It's not a major problem facing the nation," admitted Rep. Bob Filner, D-Calif. "But it's an irritant." Chinese-made flags seemed to pop up everywhere after the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks. People rushed to show their sense of patriotism by buying American flags, and U.S. manufacturers couldn't... Ap via Yahoo! News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2045630/posts#comment Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:29:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2045547/posts WASHINGTON, July 14, 2008 – In the next three years, an untold number of veterans of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan will benefit from a new partnership between two organizations who share only geographic proximity and a desire to honor servicemembers. Airgas, a distributor of industrial, medical, specialty gases, and welding and safety products, recently launched what its chairman and chief executive officer described as a long-term program. “We’re kicking off a three-year program the way we look at it,” Peter McCausland said, “but we’re thinking that it’s going to be a long-term program for Airgas.” The program began with... America Supports You http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2045547/posts#comment Tue, 15 Jul 2008 02:37:39 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2044343/posts A coalition of military groups is planning a nationally televised town-hall-style meeting with the presidential candidates near Fort Hood, Tex., the largest active-duty military installation in the country. But so far, only Senator John McCain of Arizona, the presumptive Republican nominee, has agreed to attend. CBS has agreed to broadcast the meeting live from 9 to 11 p.m. Eastern time on Monday, Aug. 11. The candidates would face questions directly from an audience of 6,000 people, made up of veterans, service members and military families from the base. Senator Barack Obama of Illinois, the presumptive Democratic nominee, has not agreed... The New York Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2044343/posts#comment Sat, 12 Jul 2008 09:45:01 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2044214/posts WASHINGTON, July 11, 2008 – More than 400 guests attended a dedication ceremony for the 39th Fisher House recently built on the grounds of Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center, in Richmond, Va., one of the VA’s four Level 1 polytrauma centers. This artist’s rendering depicts the 16,000 square-foot, 21-suite Fisher House built on the grounds of Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center, in Richmond, Va. The 39th Fisher House was dedicated in a ceremony July 10, 2008, at the house. Courtesy of Fisher House Foundation  (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available. “It was an opportunity to be... America Supports You http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2044214/posts#comment Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:16:58 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2043678/posts WASHINGTON, July 10, 2008 – Two years ago, Steve Newton, founder of Silver Star Families of America, asked the governors of all 50 states and the mayor of the District of Columbia to sign a proclamation to observe May 1 as Silver Star Banner Day, honoring wounded and ill servicemembers from all wars. “We asked the governors to make this day a permanent and official day of observance each year thereafter,” Newton said. “This is a community outreach program that can be implemented by each governor to benefit the wounded and ill troop population in this unique way.” Governors... America Supports You http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2043678/posts#comment Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:59:54 GMT