Monthly Archives: July 2005
Flags of our Fathers: life stories of 6 Men at Iwo Jima
Flags of our Fathers
A New Movie set to tell the life stories of 6 Men at Iwo Jima
Hollywood - Paul Walker has joined Clint...
The Status of our Reservists – What the heck is going on?
CITIZEN SOLDIER
The Status of our Reservists - What the heck is going on?
by Lee Wm Sachs
Do you want the straight goods and why the...
IDAHO FIELD HEARING TO LOOK AT THE “RETURN READINESS” FOR NATIONAL GUARD AND RES
NEWS FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE U.S. SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS
IDAHO FIELD HEARING MONDAY TO LOOK AT THE "RETURN READINESS" FOR NATIONAL GUARD...
THESE RAGGEDYHEADED INFIDELS AIN’T SELLING WOLF-TICKETS
THESE RAGGEDYHEADED INFIDELS AIN'T SELLING WOLF-TICKETS
AN OPINION FROM THE MIDDLE.....OF THE BULLS-EYE
by Lee Wm. Sachs
This is deadly serious. The sandfleas are kicking our collective...
MONEY BILL FOR VETERANS IS ON ITS WAY TO PRESIDENT BUSH
NEWS FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE U.S. SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS
MONEY BILL FOR VETERANS IS ON ITS WAY TO PRESIDENT BUSH
(Washington, DC) The...
STATUS OF GETTING AN APOLOGY FROM JAPAN
STATUS OF GETTING AN APOLOGY FROM JAPAN
by Robert Schneider
Recently communications to the Congress and a large veterans org. were suddenly terminated. It was probably...
Over 200,000 Casualties So Far!!!
American Troops Losing a Battle
Over 200,000 Casualties So Far!!!
reposted from Congress.org
Largely unreported, American forces are losing yes LOSING an important battle...
WWII Stories: Thank you Lord I’ll Never Do That Again!
Stories from World War II
Thank you Lord I'll Never Do That Again!
by Everett A. Long
I was a pretty new pilot and had just...
Texans join forces to give Iraqi child new lease on life
Heart of Texas: Texans join forces to give Iraqi child new lease on life
By Master Sgt. Lek Mateo56th Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs OfficeTexas...
Iraq war veteran in uphill fight for U.S. Congress
Iraq war veteran in uphill fight for U.S. Congress
By John Whitesides
Five months after leaving the battle zones of Iraq, Democrat Paul Hackett is waging...
VA CALLS FOR ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS & EFFECTIVE TREATMENT OF PTSD
CHAIRMAN BUYER CALLS FOR ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS & EFFECTIVE TREATMENT OF PTSD Full Committee Held Hearing on PTSD
Washington, D.C. Opening with the tragic story...
VETERANS HISTORY PROJECT TO HOST BOOK TALK ON BREAKING THE COLOR BARRIER AT THE
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS VETERANS HISTORY PROJECT TO HOST BOOK TALK ON BREAKING THE COLOR BARRIER AT THE NAVAL ACADEMY
Author Robert J. Schneller Jr. and...
TWO NOMINEES AND TWO BILLS APPROVED
NEWS FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE U.S. SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS
TWO NOMINEES AND TWO BILLS APPROVED
(Washington, DC) Members of the U.S. Senate Committee...
Refusing to return to Iraq? Soldier Goes to Jail
Refusing to return to Iraq? Soldier Goes to Jail
An Army mechanic who refused to go to Iraq while he sought conscientious objector status was...
30 Percent of Iraq War Vets show PTSD or worse
30 Percent of Iraq War Vets show PTSD or worse
Symptoms appear several months after returning from Iraq
Thirty percent of U.S. troops returning from the...
NEGOTIATORS FINALLY AGREE TO $1.5 BILLION MORE FOR VETERANS
NEWS FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE U.S. SENATE COMMITTEE ON VETERANS' AFFAIRS
NEGOTIATORS FINALLY AGREE TO $1.5 BILLION MORE FOR VETERANS
(Washington, DC) Senate and House...
STATES FIGHT CLOSING OF AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASES
STATES FIGHT CLOSING OF AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASES
By Diane M. Grassi
The United States Senate has been working towards finalizing a defense authorization bill before...
A CALL TO ACTION – UNIFIED VETERANS COALITION
UNIFIED VETERANS COALITION
A CALL TO ACTION
Special Links For Agent Orange, Gulf War Illness Depleted Uranium Research, Ionized Radiation Articles JP-8 Jet Fuel Toxicity...
Hanoi Jane is ready to exercise her political beliefs once again
Hanoi Jane is Back!
Jane Fonda is ready to exercise her political beliefs once again
Jane Fonda, the American actress and infamous protestor from the Vietnam...
SERVICEMEMBERS TO RECEIVE GREATER INSURANCE COVERAGE
SERVICEMEMBERS TO RECEIVE GREATER INSURANCE COVERAGE
Washington, D.C. Today, the House passed H.R. 3200 unanimously, which will allow for the maximum coverage for...
CRAIG CALLS FOR ACTION REGARDING BRAIN CANCER DEATHS IN GULF WAR VETERANS
CRAIG CALLS FOR ACTION REGARDING BRAIN CANCER DEATHS IN GULF WAR VETERANS
Washington, DC -Reacting to a newly conducted study of diseases in Gulf War...
CHAIRMAN BUYER SEEKS TO RESOLVE OUTPATIENT SCHEDULING CONCERNS
CHAIRMAN BUYER SEEKS TO RESOLVE OUTPATIENT SCHEDULING CONCERNS
Washington, D.C. Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs Steve Buyer today expressed concern over...
NOMINATIONS AND LEGISLATION TO BE MARKED UP THURSDAY
NOMINATIONS AND LEGISLATION TO BE MARKED UP THURSDAY
On Thursday the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs will take up the nominations of James Terry...
VETERANS’ COMMITTEE FIELD HEARING ANNOUNCED FOR IDAHO
VETERANS' COMMITTEE FIELD HEARING ANNOUNCED FOR IDAHO
August 1, 2005 - Time: 2 p.m. - Boise, Idaho
U.S. Senator Larry, Chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, announced today...
How to buy a VA-owned property
VA-owned homes are a great way to buy a home for a lower price, and if you are a veteran you may also be...
Marine’s family upset Governor came to funeral
Marine's family upset official came to funeral
Pennsylvania governor says apologies will be sent
Written apologies will be sent to the family of a dead Marine...
Wedding Crashers Steal the Purple Heart
Wedding Crashers Steal the Purple Heart
Many Veterans upset by Vince Vaughn Advice
Some military veterans and law enforcement officials are angry about a Web site...
RIGHT FACE: Mexican Mercenaries in our Armed Forces
RIGHT FACE: a view from the right
MEXICAN MERCENARIES in our Armed Forces
by Lee Wm Sachs (ret. army)
What better way to fast-track one's self for naturalization...
My War: Killing Time In Iraq
My War: Killing Time In Iraq
Uncensored Stories from the Iraqi Front - 28-old U.S. Army soldier Colby Buzzell tells it like it is
According to...
6 in 10 Americans expect World War III
6 in 10 Americans expect World War III
Poll shows shows hope is drowning as despair rises: Is this World War III?
Americans are far more likely...
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS VETERANS HISTORY PROJECT HONORS TOP NATIONAL INTERVIEWERS
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS VETERANS HISTORY PROJECT HONORS TOP NATIONAL INTERVIEWERS
Reception and Workshop held for Participants
The Library of Congress' Veterans History Project (VHP) honored 14 individuals, who...
INACTIONS BY GOVERNMENT IS BIGGEST NATIONAL SECURITY THREAT
INACTIONS BY GOVERNMENT IS BIGGEST NATIONAL SECURITY THREAT
By Diane M. Grassi
When the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 was signed into law...
Angels ‘n Camouflage believes in leaving NO Veteran behind
Angels 'n Camouflage believes in leaving NO Veteran behind - including our Canadian and UK Armed Forces......
by Melissa Harrison
Jackson, OH - Sadly, our Canadian friends...
The New England Sampler’s Offers US Veterans Discounts
The New England Sampler's Offers US Veterans and Active Duty Military Members a Discount
The only shop in downtown Manchester featuring NH-made products
by Barbara Potvin
MANCHESTER,...
StoneWallVets.org updates Schedules of Events
StoneWallVets.org updates Schedules of Events
Pro-Gay Vets Education Group gets active
by Williamson
Recently, the S.V.A. Webmaster completed new and additional "411" on the STONEWALL Veterans' Association's...
VA CHAIRMAN BUYER SEEKS RESOLVE ON VA BUDGET SHORTFALL
VA CHAIRMAN BUYER SEEKS RESOLVE ON VA BUDGET SHORTFALL
Washington, D.C. At a hearing of the full committee, House Veterans' Affairs Committee Chairman Steve...
75TH ANNIVERSARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS DRAWS SENATE’S PRAISE
75TH ANNIVERSARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS DRAWS SENATE'S PRAISE
By Jeff Schrade
Washington DC - Seventy-five years ago today, July 21, 1930, President Herbert Hoover signed an...
Soldier Executed for shotgun slaying
Soldier Executed for shotgun slaying
Steriods cited in Killing Oklahoma - A former U.S. soldier who said steroids turned him into a killer was executed Tuesday...
Silver Dollar celebrates the 230th Anniversary of the Marine Corps
Silver Dollar celebrates the 230th Anniversary of the Marine Corps
Virginia - A 1945 photograph taken at Iwo Jima was memorialized in a commemorative...
U.S. Soldiers in Iraq say Morale is Low
Soldiers Morale at all time low
Iraqi War wearing on the Troops
WASHINGTON - A majority of U.S. soldiers in Iraq say morale is low, according...
General Westmoreland Dies at 91
General Westmoreland Dies at 91
Vietnam Era Commander fights last battle
COLUMBIA, S.C. - Retired Gen. William Westmoreland, who commanded American troops in Vietnam the...
Which Job Boards Have Good Hiring Success Rates?
Which Job Boards Have Good Hiring Success Rates?
by Randall Scasny
Despite the ten other methods of job searching listed on the U.S. Department...