http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/vetscor-forum/ en-us Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:09:10 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2046588/posts Ok. I think I must apologize Have I been too busy? "Upon hearing my young friend's complaint, I had to sigh. In the back of my mind I recalled hearing of how my sister Pinkies and our friends at Veterans for Peace had been pelted by objects hurled at them by (you guessed it) the “Freepers” while visiting our wounded troops at Walter Reed." Steve Newton http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2046588/posts#comment Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:09:10 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-vetscor/2042577/posts This is a comment on the sacrifices our troops make every day. email http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2042577/posts#comment Tue, 8 Jul 2008 20:57:04 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2041387/posts Dear Friends, Family and fellow Americans, On this Fourth of July, as we celebrate our Country’s freedoms, I want you all to know about a great American. His story so powerful, Susan and I felt compelled to share it with you on this day in the spirit of those who have also served so honorably, that we may all enjoy the blessings of freedom. His name is Lt Col Allen West and he is running for US Congress. Upon detailed inquiry my wife Susan and I have chosen to support Col. West and we could not be more proud of... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2041387/posts#comment Sun, 6 Jul 2008 11:29:42 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2039820/posts I saw this man interviewed on Fox this morning. Great idea. Celebrate a job well done with the surge. Send some pizza. Apparently it's deep dish Chicago-style. Vanity http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2039820/posts#comment Wed, 2 Jul 2008 17:35:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2038690/posts John Aravosis of Americablog has decided that since Barry Obambi doesn't have the service record or experience that McCain does....the clear attack should be to call John McCain a war criminal and incompetent for having been captured by enemy forces and spending several years as a POW during his service in the Vietnam War. Aravosis writes: "Getting shot down, tortured ...is not command experience". Does anyone else wanna slap this guy? I believe the American people are well aware of the McCain's service record and many consider him an American hero for enduring and sustaining all that he did. For... Right Up Front http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2038690/posts#comment Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:20:12 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2037641/posts I really have a great amount of pity for those millions of poor souls who have such undying faith in the promises made by any politician, particularly those who hold nationaloffices. Those who swallow this “Alice in Wonderland” rhetoric will suffer the deepest cuts of all when they step back through the looking glass and view reality for the first time. Perhaps the best available example of the “Promises Made-Promises Kept” lie can be found when viewing the health care provided for career military retirees. Those who enlisted in the armed forces from World War II through the Korean War... WilsonCountyNews.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2037641/posts#comment Sat, 28 Jun 2008 04:22:35 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2036573/posts Hello, I'm a senior high school student from Maryland and am looking to join the military. I figured the vetscor would be a good place for advice. I have been leaning toward the army and looking to go to possibly the academy, VMI, or Citadel. But is army the best choice; I am currently a member of army JROTC and I know most about it. Any opinions on which direction I should go would help a lot. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2036573/posts#comment Thu, 26 Jun 2008 04:37:06 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2031819/posts US Army reservist Matthis Chiroux has made liberals across America quiver with excitment as he publicly refused to report to active duty. Chiroux, a former sergeant in the US Army, has decided that since he does not agree with the Iraqi "occupation" that he is no longer obligated to follow orders. After serving 5 years in the Army, Chiroux was honorably discharged and placed in the Individual Ready Reserves (IRR) which essentially serves as a resource of former soldiers who can, at any time, be reactivated during war time or during a national emergency...very similar to the standard military Reserve... Right Up Front http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2031819/posts#comment Mon, 16 Jun 2008 16:10:00 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2031162/posts http://pl.youtube.com/watch?v=KBwwFsKTJGs various http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2031162/posts#comment Sat, 14 Jun 2008 20:52:01 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2031036/posts This is an animated video revealing a magnificent moment of a hummingbird amidst a flowerily scene and has been redone to appear more realistic and peaceful. YouTube Video http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2031036/posts#comment Sat, 14 Jun 2008 13:21:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2030638/posts I don't usually forward emails, but I work with Soldiers Angels by adopting soldiers and sending them letters, emails and care packages. I got an email request from a member of the group who is in Northern CA and trying to help a Navy vet. Please take a minute to read it and if you can help out a little, that would be great. --------------------------- I need your help. I am in Northern California and have been trying to help one of our vets, Chris and his fiancé Rhonda get back on the their feet. They are new arrivals to... Soldiers Angels Member http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2030638/posts#comment Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:27:09 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2029036/posts PESHAWAR, Pakistan (Reuters) - A pilotless U.S. drone was suspected to have fired a missile into a Pakistani area on the Afghan border on Tuesday, but there was no word on the target or casualties, a government official said. REUTERS http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2029036/posts#comment Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:55:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2028003/posts A number of veteran events are coming up in the Sierra Vista area. “The one-year clock is ticking and the name of the game is fundraising,” said Joe Larson, administrator of the Southern Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery. He was speaking about next May’s reburial of remains of soldiers from the late 1800s from a Tucson cemetery to the Sierra Vista site. Larson spoke at the monthly meeting of the Grater Sierra Vista Area United Veterans Council meeting on Saturday. The Historic Soldiers Relocation Project will involve the reburial of 70 sets of remains, of which 53 are known, in an... Sierra Vista Herald/Bisbee Review http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2028003/posts#comment Sun, 8 Jun 2008 20:12:04 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2027672/posts (English-language translation) WASHINGTON - The Department of State cleared the way yesterday for the United States to provide military education and training to the Guatemala Air Force, Navy, and Corps of Engineers. An announcement published in the Federal Register reports that these institutions respect human rights and cooperate with civil judicial investigations of military personnel who "have been the object of credible accusations of having committed human-rights violations." This "certification" was a requirement towards activating half a million dollars the United States will dedicate to those ends, according to the so-called Foreign Operations Law of 2008. The [Guatemala] Army is... Prensa Libre (Spanish-language article) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2027672/posts#comment Sat, 7 Jun 2008 21:25:21 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2027056/posts Since 2005, the Louisiana Senate has taken time during the Regular Legislative Session "to recognize Louisiana's fallen heroes and the enormous sacrifice made by their families for this state and the nation." This year, the following service members are saluted: Sergeant Joseph A. Richard, III - Grand Prairie, United States Army Staff Sergeant Timothy Cole, Jr. - Alexandria, United States Army Staff Sergeant Jarred S. Fontenot - Port Barre, United States Army Corporal Chris LeBleu - Lake Charles, United States Marine Corps Seargeant First Class John Hennen - Vinton, United States Army National Guard Specialist Marisol Heredia - Baton Rouge,... Louisiana State Senate http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2027056/posts#comment Fri, 6 Jun 2008 14:35:19 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2026477/posts The United States is considering moving the 8th Army headquarters to Hawaii by 2012, when wartime operational control is handed over to South Korea, military sources here said yesterday. Fighting units under the Yongsan-based headquarters, such as the 2nd Infantry Division and the 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, are to remain on the Korean Peninsula, they said. The relocation of the 8th Army headquarters to Hawaii, where the U.S. Pacific Command has its headquarters, is intended to revamp the military command structure here, according to the sources. Some critics are concerned that moving the headquarters outside the Korean Peninsula may... The Korea Herald http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2026477/posts#comment Thu, 5 Jun 2008 15:05:50 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2025463/posts The Silver Star Families of America was organized to remember, honor and assist the wounded of our Armed Forces in any way we can. Steve Newton http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2025463/posts#comment Tue, 3 Jun 2008 21:00:11 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2024829/posts US Defense Secretary Robert Gates states that the low casualty rates are a sign of "real progress" in Iraq. Additionally, and equally as important, the number of Iraqi casualties has dropped significantly during the month of May as well. The drop in casualties on both sides is largely accredited to the heightened security measures taken in and around the country. The increase of 30,000 troops as requested by President Bush as well as the resistance al-Qaeda faced by Sunni tribal leaders are among the reasons for the low casualty rates. My question is why is the bloody-thirsty liberal media not... Right Up Front http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2024829/posts#comment Mon, 2 Jun 2008 15:46:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2023484/posts Today is Memorial Day, May 30, 2008 and this video in my heart of hearts had to be “REDONE”, to express the moment of that day and the memory of sacrifices made aboard the Naval carrier USS Farrestal - CVA-59 on July 29, 1967 in North Vietnam – Gulf of Tonkin, South China Sea, at or about 10:50 AM. The results of the disaster were, fatalities 134 and as many as 70 or more men wounded. The song in this video is sung by the Five Blind Boys of Alabama, “I’m on the Battle Field’ and color pictures are contributed... YouTube Video http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2023484/posts#comment Fri, 30 May 2008 13:11:04 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2023146/posts I ran across an article in the Army Times regarding the issuing of giving Purple Hearts to individuals suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) sustained during combat. This appears to be the origin of much debate… It seems to be that many members of the military want to continue distributing the award based on "singularly meritorious act of fidelity service" and that "a wound which necessitates treatment by a medical officer and which is received in action with an enemy, may, in the judgment of the commander authorized to make the award, be construed as resulting from a singularly... Right Up Front http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2023146/posts#comment Thu, 29 May 2008 19:57:57 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2022304/posts A Letter from Iraq - Chaplain Garland Mason: Subject: Chaplain Mason’s brother, Cpl Chris Mason KIA 28 Nov 2006, and our men and women who have Fallen in battle. Date: 24 May 2008.The following letter was read at a "Memorial Wreath Laying" in memory of Cpl Chris Mason 24 May 2008. It was later read aloud by Senator Jeff Sessions (R) Alabama, during the Memorial Day service at the National Cemetery in Mobile 26 May 2008. The Senator felt the letter reflects the type of men and women who fight for our freedom.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I would first like to thank all... Cpl Chris Mason Memorial, LLC http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2022304/posts#comment Wed, 28 May 2008 04:55:43 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2022201/posts My father-in-law is looking for Military cadences to exercise by. He is retired Navy and would love some cadences. Is there a site we can download some from? He misses the language in the navy Vanity http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2022201/posts#comment Wed, 28 May 2008 00:46:07 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2022017/posts My parents recently purchased a home in Northwest San Antonio. My dad, a Vietnam Veteran, used his VA Home Loan to purchase the house they always wanted and rightfully deserved. After settling in my dad put up his flag pole---the same one we’ve had in every house I’ve ever lived in. We fly the American flag on a regular basis and a POW-MIA flag during appropriate holidays. My dad was approached by a member of the mandatory Home Owners Association (HOA) and said that some concerns were raised at the last HOA meeting with regards to “that damn Mexican’s” flag... Right Up Front http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/2022017/posts#comment Tue, 27 May 2008 18:33:21 GMT