Heroes
Sec. Gates Statement on John Murtha
February 8, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Statement by Secretary of Defense Robert Gates on the Death of Congressman Jack Murtha I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Jack Murtha. America has lost a true patriot who served his country faithfully first in uniform as a decorated combat Marine, and then as an elected representative. I’ve known Jack and worked with him for more than two decades, starting back in the Reagan administration when I was at CIA. I will always remember and be grateful for Congressman Murtha’s personal efforts on behalf of the Afghan resistance fighting the Soviets – efforts that helped... [Read the full story]
Foreign Relations
Foreign Poicy Briefing 2/8/10
February 8, 2010 · Leave a Comment
This summary briefing comes to us through the courtesy of Just Foreign Policy. Summary: U.S./Top News 1) The British defense secretary, Bob Ainsworth, said NATO should not seek the Taliban’s unconditional surrender and warned against “setting the bar too high” for peace talks, the Guardian reports. Ainsworth argued it was unrealistic to require insurgents to support western-style democracy before entering dialogue. “Afghanistan is a conservative Muslim country. It’s never going to be Bavaria or Surrey,” Ainsworth said. “Neither must we wait until... [Read the full story]
Business
U.S. Department of Defense Announces Latest Contract Awards
February 4, 2010 · Leave a Comment
No. 094-10 ————————————– CONTRACTS: DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY Otis Products Inc.*, Lyon Falls, N.Y., is being awarded a maximum $176,056,609 firm-fixed-price, sole-source contract for parts. There are no other locations of performance. Using services are Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps. There was originally one proposal solicited with one response. Contract funds will expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The date of performance completion is Jan. 31, 2011. The Defense Supply... [Read the full story]
Benefits
Veterans’ Employment & Training Service (VETS)
February 5, 2010 · 2 Comments
Veterans’ Employment & Training Service (VETS) is maintained by the U.S. Dept of Labor as a resource for veterans, service members and families to make a living and navigate in an uncertain economy. Check out VETS if you have not: The mission statement for VETS is to provide veterans and transitioning service members with the resources and services to succeed in the 21st century workforce by maximizing their employment opportunities, protecting their employment rights and meeting labor-market demands with qualified veterans today. Read More →
Top 10
Top 10 Veterans’ News From Around the Country
February 8, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Find out What’s Inside Today’s Local News for Veterans 100 Boy Scouts Celebrating 100 Years. VA Facilities Honoring Hospitalized Vets. Synagogue Members Chip In For Veterans. Lincoln Square Couple Inspire Each Other’s Art. At VA Hospital, WWII Vets Honor Fallen Chaplains. Volunteers Make Valentine’s Day Cards VA Hospital Patients. Roseburg VA Administrators Deciding How To Best Serve Vets. Jesse Brown VAMC Cardiologists Offering New Heart Procedure. Vietnam Generation Begins To Fade As Death Rate Rises For War’s Veterans. Providence VA Women’s Veteran... [Read the full story]
Regional News
Regional Veterans News 2/7/10
February 7, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Regional stories today from: Prescott, Arizona, Ballston Spa, New York, Melbourne, Florida, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Joliet, Illinois, Conroe, Texas, Vero Beach, Florida, Elmira, New York, San Francisco, California, and St. Joseph, Missouri. Melbourne, Florida The Sacred Bond Prescott, Arizona A week to salute our war veterans Elmira, New York Corning unites in tribute to veterans San Francisco, California More real support for veterans Joliet, Illinois Veteran Affairs unit to inspect Silver Cross St. Joseph, Missouri Missouri must connect with veterans Ballston Spa, New York No money set aside... [Read the full story]
Veterans News
Regional Veterans’ News 2/9/10
Regional stories today from: Helena, Montana, Pocatello, Idaho, Washington, DC, Modesto, California, Goshen, New York, LaCrosse, Wisconsin, Tempe, Arizona, Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Florence, South Carolina Washington, DC Veterans’ advocates hit the Hill Helena, Montana Jefferson County touts bid for home Pocatello, Idaho ISU Program Helping... Read more of this article
Stolen Valor: Challenges to Fake Medals Met with Criticism
Veterans Say Lying About Military Medals Is Not a Free Speech Issue as Claimed in Court By Sarah Netter ABC News At a time when returning soldiers are regarded as national heroes and the number of war dead continues to rise, lying about medals affixed to a military uniform is seen as a lie so foul, it is criminal. A Texas man is caught posing as a... Read more of this article
VA Underestimating Iraq and Afghanistan Casualties
Although the somewhat finished product looks nothing like the Mandatory Funding of the VA that most Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) flaunted as a few got too distracted from the VA with the Flag Amendment, guess what we’ve settled for, advanced funding, is almost there and better than nothing considering the bulk of American tax payers refuse... Read more of this article
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America at War
Why all the lies?
The BBC News is running an expose on Britain’s former Foreign Secretary Jack...
GORDON DUFF: CASE CLOSED, BIN LADEN’S TRUE TRANSLATION ON 9/11 ATTACK
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GORDON DUFF: DIRTY LITTLE SECRETS, DUPLICITY IN AFGHANISTAN
WHAT OUR MILITARY LEADERS ONLY SAY BEHIND CLOSED DOORS By Gordon Duff STAFF WRITER/Senior...
When friends and enemies act alike, it is time to leave.
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Band of Brothers: Darrel “Shifty” Powers
Email story of a WW II 101st Airborne trooper resonates with our need for heroes....
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Politics & Government
Why All Americans Should Thank Sen. Shelby
Senator Pork Barrel By Ron Elving NPR Americans owe a debt of gratitude to Richard...
Foreign Poicy Briefing 2/8/10
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Chicago Four Are Not the Problem
Edward Luce’s piece on the Chicago Four in the Obama administration is getting...
This Ambassador Is A Sore In US-Pakistani Relationship
By Ahmed Qureshi, Pakistan—US Ambassador to Pakistan Ms. Anne W. Patterson is becoming...
GORDON DUFF: WHAT IF EVERYTHING YOU BELIEVED WAS A LIE?
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Family
Super Bowl was great – and so was the game
By Dave Barry Miami Herald All in all I thought it was a terrific Super Bowl, except...
The Filter: Soldier Accused of Waterboarding Daughter – AOL News
AOL News is reporting a story today (in the last paragraph of this extended news...
Extinction Threatens World’s Butt-Ugliest Fish
by Kimberley D. Mok TreeHugger Photo Blobfish / Greenpeace Without the redeeming...
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Medical Health
Iraq to Sue Over DU
This should now get interesting with Gulf War Veterans 90-91 and to present and their...
Smoker loses six teeth when cigarette explodes in his mouth – Daily Telegraph
We have all heard the reasons why people should not smoke; lung and mouth and throat...
Drug could turn soldiers into super-survivors – New Scientist
A very important article for active duty combat soldiers appears today in New Scientist...
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Economy
Falling Euro Threatens US Recovery
By Simon Johnson — Intensified fears over government debt in the eurozone...
Wall Street’s Killer Instinct Is Death Knell for Jobs
From Pam Mertens at CounterPunch—I think it’s time to take Wall Street literally:...
The Truth About the Deficit – New York Times Editorial Board
The New York Times is running an editorial this morning showing a chronology of just...
ExxonMobil Funds Global Warming Deniers
By Jonathan Owen and Paul Bignell in the London Independent — An orchestrated...
Mr. Geithner, On What Planet Do You Spend Most of Your Time?
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Military
Canadian air force commander charged with two murders – BBC News
The BBC News is reporting today in a story entitled Canadian air force commander...
Sec. Gates Statement on John Murtha
Statement by Secretary of Defense Robert Gates on the Death of Congressman Jack...
John Murtha Dies at 77
Congressman John Murtha is dead at 77 Vietnam veteran, lawmaker was an outspoken...
Op-Ed: Senator Undermines U.S. National Security
This op-ed was also sent to Veterans Today from Veterans for Common Sense (VCS) noting...
Medal of Honor Recipient: Gays Should Serve
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