Biography
Dale R. Suiter served in the United States Marine Corp June 1966 - February - 1970. He served with Ammo Company First FSR, 2nd CAG Q-6 and Q-3, H&S 81's 3/9 and 1/3. His service "On the Rock" was with Ordanance Schools, Camp Hansen. Following the Marine Corp he completed a career in public service - prison and jail operations. In addition he completed a career as a reserve officer with the Michigan Army National Guard. His two sons and two son-in-laws are veterans of the war on terror. The family continues in service to the United States of America.
Dale R. Suiter is not and has never been a war hero!
Who killed a peace activist in Gaza? People from inside the Gaza strip launch indirect weapons, i.e. mortars and rockets into Israel all the time. Israel responds with indirect fires and air assets. People die all the time. Pro Palestinian groups have for decades blamed Israel, America and people of the Jewish Faith for the plight of the Palestinian people. Pro Israeli groups have for decades blamed left wing types, Islam, Arabs and many others for the plight of the Palestinian people. The hate goes on from generation to generation.
April 15th, 2011 | Posted in Israel,Middle East,Palestine,World | Read More »
Veterans Today includes many posts regarding Israeli/Arab/Palestinian conflict. The venom expressed in some of the posts struck me as worth time and effort devoted to research on what motivates people – to take a position on Middle Eastern warfare. Of course this topic could and does fill libraries.
April 13th, 2011 | Posted in Gulf War,History | Read More »
Real Lessons: April 11, 2011 Pre-School Terrorists – WARNING* Look out folks. Terrorists are everywhere! If you’re not very, very, very careful – the terrorists are gonna get you! Consider the highly volatile situation in a very small northern Michigan pre-school. Where: Location classified. It may be considered an institution of learning (or fascism depending [...]
April 11th, 2011 | Posted in Veterans Affairs | Read More »
“Blind Obedience” to orders is an often-heard left-wing liberal rant in reference to those of us who have made a career in the military. Left-wing types demean and insult too – men and women who complete a tour in the military and decide to move into civilian life following honorable and proud service. Leftist views include military folks blindly obeying orders. Very different from the real world of military life. Consider:
April 8th, 2011 | Posted in History,World War I,World War II | Read More »
Many contributors to Veterans Today may not have an understanding of members of the Armed Forces – particularly career Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen and CoastGuardsmen. (Also derisively referred to as Lifers!) I have a blue retiree I.D. card. Guess I qualify as a Lifer.
April 5th, 2011 | Posted in Veterans Affairs | Read More »
April 3, 2011 Following the [left wing directed] RVN debacle many folks said that Americans would never again denigrate Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen and CoastGuardsmen. True that mom, dad, sisters, brothers and other family members for the most part are proud of our military. Sure there are exceptions but for the most part, families stick [...]
April 3rd, 2011 | Posted in Veterans Affairs | Read More »
“American combat missions are ending today” (April 3, 2011 – MSNBC) MSNBC made mention of a stalemate “on the ground” in Libya. Print media reports that Rebel forces in Libya are beginning to organize into military units. Included are former members of Libya’s military forming volunteers into behind the lines military units and providing them with weapons and military subjects training. The experienced Rebel soldiers are also prohibiting the very enthusiastic volunteers from access to the front. Requiring them to remain in “the rear” in support, training and reserve roles. (AP April 3, 2011 in the Alpena News)
Initial Libya Mission Complete, Successful, Gates Says:
April 3rd, 2011 | Posted in WarZone | Read More »
The United States wars in Iraq, Afghanistan and Libya are legal under United States law! O.K., at the very least there has not been a finding the wars are not lawful in a court of record with authority of declare any of the ongoing wars illegal. Lotta of people use the words and phrases that include: “…illegal…immoral, etc.”
March 26th, 2011 | Posted in WarZone | Read More »
Groups and organizations that promote peace (meaning absence of warfare) between nations have been uniformly unsuccessful in their efforts. To date – not once has any organized group or organization that promotes peace prevented warfare? Please correct me if I am in error? I know some so-called Peace Groups point to their immense efforts during issues including the Vietnam War and the current wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Peace Groups did nothing to prevent past and current wars. They have a consistent record of failure. Chanting, dancing in the streets, demonstrations, silly clothing, singing and generally acting like fools entertains our Nation’s enemies but does nothing to prevent war.
March 21st, 2011 | Posted in Peace | Read More »
America is at war on three front’s folks. Stated goal for this second American war with the folks in Libya is to protect civilians from Brother Gadhafi and his boys. * Lots of naval vessels, airplanes, fuel of all types, armaments and munitions, other logistics items and highly trained young folks are waging war against the Libyan horde.
March 19th, 2011 | Posted in Libya,World | Read More »
Sons are treasured. Moms and Dads heap love, affection, money, devotion, property, the perfect girl for them, new cars, education and any conceivable advantage they can provide their sons with. Mom and Dad do not want their sons at war. Most American Moms and Dads however understand the world is not a nice place, that real peace is not attainable and that men must be prepared to defend their loved ones and country. Many Moms have a special mother – son relationship, time honored and very special. I know tough Soldiers – real men that proudly proclaim “Yeah, I’m a moma’s boy, I love my moma!”
March 18th, 2011 | Posted in WarZone | Read More »
Japan is a sophisticated modern county. Its natural disaster plans have been well prepared and are state of the art* The recent earthquake and tidal wave disasters in Japan are at the catastrophic level. Japanese First Responders are responding to the people. Rescue and recovery efforts are underway. Japan needs help, now!
March 13th, 2011 | Posted in World | Read More »
A Solider that went by the name of Bonaparte is quoted as saying:
“ An army marches on its stomach!”
He knew a bit about soldiering.
March 12th, 2011 | Posted in Military | Read More »
Wonder if Senator McCain or Senator Kerry hang around VA waiting Rooms? Or even visit them? (I know – dumb questions.) Interesting events play out in VA waiting rooms. The waiting room includes two functions for Vets. It is an end point and a way-point for our Nation’s Vets. The good senators are musically inclined guys. As of March 8, 2011 both of them are beating war drums, blowing bugles for assembly and preparing to signal CHARGE! * Get a guy with a flute and the good senators can form their own fife and drum corp.
March 9th, 2011 | Posted in Veterans Affairs | Read More »
Hell not we won’t go” or “Ho, Ho, Ho Chi Minh, the NLF* is gonna win”, or “bring our boys home now!” Protestors carrying flags of the Communist enemy down American streets condemning the baby killers – The United States sent to defend South Vietnam against Communist Aggression. Supporters of the Communist war machine in South Vietnam (in America) including [Hanoi] Jane Fonda and [Senator] John Kerry launched a loosely coordinated anti-war (and anti-American) program of condemnation – in part – focused on the men that fought in Vietnam.
March 6th, 2011 | Posted in Veterans Affairs | Read More »
Four hundred (400) United States Marines are with a carrier battle group and are immediately available to invade Libya, defeat conventional and irregular Libyan forces, install and interim government, ensure that essential services to the Libyan civilian infrastructure is repaired and reopened, provide assistance to thousands of refugees, reopen diplomatic missions and embassies, restore petroleum production and satisfy the wants, demands, desires, criticism(s) and ranting of local, national and international media. Note a bad days work huh. Jarheads are good – knew all along they were as good as the country expects of them.
March 2nd, 2011 | Posted in Libya,World | Read More »
Cpl. Frank Buckles passed away February 27, 2011 at the age of 110. Cpl. Buckles served with the AEF (American Expeditionary Forces) in World War I. Stationed in England and in France during WWI Cpl. Buckles served as an ambulance driver. His decorations include:
February 28th, 2011 | Posted in Veteran Service Organizations | Read More »
Broadcast media has noted that Lt. Col. Kaddafi has threatened to use chemical warfare agents against protestors in his unhappy country. Much was made of Libya’s announcement in the early part of the 21st century regarding Libya destroying its stockpile of WMD’s. Well… O.K., maybe, kinda, sorta? Does the Colonel have stocks of weapons grade chemical agents and the delivery systems to employ them?
February 27th, 2011 | Posted in Libya,Middle East,World | Read More »
“You may fly over a land forever, you may bomb it, atomize it, pulverize it clean of life-but if you desire to defend it, and keep it for civilization, you must do this on the ground, the way the Roman Legions did, by putting your young men in the mud!” (T.R. Fehrenbach. This kind of War, 1963)
February 25th, 2011 | Posted in WarZone | Read More »
Bottom Feeders: Conservative radio and talk show personalities have longed harangued the public regarding public sector employees. An object of vilification has become the lot of public employees from some sectors of our American society. Many people believe a radio personality, Rush Limbaugh is effective and accurate representative of conservatism in America. Today, February 18, 2011 between 1210 p.m. and 100 p.m., Mr. Limbaugh said words to the effect:
February 18th, 2011 | Posted in Economy | Read More »
Controversy over American military efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan is common. America has been at war for over ten years. Children of troops that fought America’s enemies in the first days of the war on terror are now fighting too. There is no end in sight. Very well intended people like to point out that The United States failed to comply with what has become to be called the “Powell Doctrine” after General Colin Powell.
February 17th, 2011 | Posted in Military,Support the Troops | Read More »
Heritage Foundation Staff Recommends Cutting Veterans Benefits By Dale Suiter STAFF WRITER The Veterans of Foreign Wars, The American Legion, AMVETS, Disabled American Veterans and many individual Veterans have criticized Congresswoman Michelle Bachmann (R-Minnesota) for her move to cutting disabled Veteran benefits. Ms. Bachmann is not alone in her program to take money and benefits [...]
February 3rd, 2011 | Posted in Veterans Affairs | Read More »
New folks in the House of Representatives say they are looking to “cut spending” and reduce the size of government. There is a movement to repeal the Affordable Care Act. There is mention to of privatizing some government health care services. What’s all this mean for Vets? If you love what Halliburton did for the [...]
January 28th, 2011 | Posted in Veterans Affairs | Read More »
Corporate media consolidation is no news and an attack on your capacity to think Recently a MSNBC host has been deleted. I found his speech, ideas, vilification of people I admire and political ideas as awful. I am going to miss him. In America those that speak against the popular presentation of “how things” should [...]
January 24th, 2011 | Posted in Economy | Read More »
I often paint a negative view of the VA. People are universally O.K. though. An older Vet recently took his serverly wounded son to a VA Hospital. The young guy doesn’t drive and has no consistent memory and is easily confused. There were appointments at mulitiple buildings. Very helpful, kind VA employees got the two [...]
January 21st, 2011 | Posted in Veterans Affairs | Read More »
Vets have many issues needing attention. In modern day “IT” (information technology) talk there is a wealth of data, information and resources – except for direct phone lines to talk to people. This issue is not important for most day to day business and recreation concerns. It is merely inconvenient. Trying to assist Vets and [...]
January 18th, 2011 | Posted in Veterans Affairs | Read More »
Infantry squad members “stand lines”. This means that during hours of darkness 360 degree observation of the units perimeter are kept under observation by soldiers assigned a sector of the line. O.K. what’s it got to do with Vet issues today? The United States has a bunch of new folks in Congress. They are going [...]
January 16th, 2011 | Posted in Veterans Affairs | Read More »
“Name Calling” is “… one of seven main techniques designated by the Institute for Progpaganda Analysis (Oracle Think Quest). It includes “… propaganda attempts to arouse prejudice among the public by labeling the target something the public dislikes. Often name calling is employed using sarcasim and ridiclue, … When examing name calling propaganda, … attempt [...]
January 14th, 2011 | Posted in Corruption,Politics | Read More »
Many medial and political people within a few hours of the recent tradegy in Arizona rushed to condemm radio and television programs, politicians and hosts of various programs. Many commentators repeat over and over the offender is “mentally ill” and “unbalanced”. They complain about how the shooter was not reported to the “authorities”. I have [...]
January 11th, 2011 | Posted in Corruption,Politics | Read More »
Monday, May 30th, 2011 is Memorial Day this year. I ask readers to consider attending a Memorial Day parade. Follow up with attending an American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars or other Veteran’s organization ceremony after the parade. Non Vets – try and attend a simple ceremony. I know one group of Vets from three [...]
January 8th, 2011 | Posted in Veterans Affairs | Read More »
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