Monthly Archives: November 2005

What didn't kill them made them stronger: PTSD growth debatedby Michael Ruane, Washington Post WASHINGTON -- As Hilbert Caesar told his harrowing war story one...

Miami plans random security checks at possible terrorist 'soft' targetsby Curt Anderson MIAMI -- Police are planning "in-your-face" shows of force in public places, saying...

Pregnant troops leave the war; Central Command not counting by Rowan Scarborough U.S. Central Command is not tracking the number of troops who must leave...

Vet awarded over $85,000 by Jennifer Maloney Pfc. Victor Noce was 19 in July 1966 when he jumped off a chopper into the largest U.S....

Military programs are moving into middle schools to fish for future soldiers, training students as young as 11 to march in formation and carry...

Women in Iraq caught in the machinery of occupationby Andrew Stromotich On Sept. 29, 2005, shortly after 8 p.m., Amal Kadhum Swadi and her youngest...

This war is for realby Major General Vernon Chong, USAF, ret. To get out of a difficulty, one usually must go through it. Our country...

You've watched the war, now play the gameby Philip Sherwell The United States-led invasion of Iraq may not have been quite the "cakewalk" predicted by...

Hire veterans committee reaches out to employersby Samantha L. Quigley "Hiring a veteran is not good will, it's just good business," the chairman of the...

Courage this Holiday Seasonby Oliver North Washington, D.C. -- Of the many things for which we should be thankful this holiday season, we ought to...

Terror suspect charged in nick of time After holding accused "dirty bomber" Jose Padilla without charges for 3 1/2 years, the Justice Department yesterday charged him with conspiracy...

Japan gets a 'military' again Japan will once again have a "military" in name, six decades after the United States stripped the country of the...

Cheney Takes Flak for Iraq Invasion REP. John Murtha, a Vietnam veteran known for his hawkishness and expertise on military matters, did not start this...

Now it's hip to be a 'CSI' case buster by Christie Wilson  The popularity of top-rated "CSI" and other TV shows and books about...

Vietnam comes to mind. They talk of their patriotism, though patriotism is not enoughby Robert Fisk  I sit in one of the dives on 44th...

China's development is stunning and its power is growing quickly; is America about to become a lapdog for the Asian dragon? By Stewart Nusbaumer Beijing,...

Free Medications for Vets temporarily or permanently unable to get Free or Low-Cost VA Medical Care FREE MEDICATIONS FOR VETERANS who are Temporarily or Permanently...

Who bears the burden? Democratic characteristics of US Military recruits before and after 9/11by Tim Kane, Ph.D. A few Members of Congress, motivated by American...

Bush May Send Up To 5 Marines For French AssistanceHumor, author unknown President Bush has authorized the Joint Chiefs to begin drawing up a battle...

Faced with US torture, killing and punishment of civilians, support for the Iraqi resistance is growingby Haifa Zangana, former prisoner of Saddam's regime The photograph of an...

House passes $70 billion in VA funding Washington, D.C. Today, the house passed H.R. 2528, the Military Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs Appropriations...

US: Nearly 50% OK with torture Nearly half of Americans believe that the use of torture against suspected terrorists in order to gain information is...

Military mom plays Santa Claus to '700 sons' in Afghanistan--And how YOU can support a soldierby Carol Morello CULPEPER, Va. -- Shoeboxes wrapped in cheery Christmas...

New job training program offered by Purple Heart Foundation earns praise from Chairman Craig A new training program for unemployed veterans being offered by the...

Female GI Stands Against War as She Faces Deployment Fort Benning, GA - Army National Guard Specialist Katherine Jashinski, on active duty with the 111th...

Wearing red on Fridays is one way to show how unified we are in support of our troops RED FRIDAYS ----- Very soon, you will see...

American soldiers rescue prisoners in secret cellsby Kim Sengupta in Baghdad The raid was at a building in central Baghdad. Men armed with automatic rifles...

Documentary and Vets say White Phosphorus was used in Fallujah, killed estimated 1,200 civilians This week, the broadcast of a shattering new documentary provided fresh confirmation of...

Longest-held enlisted POW speaks to runners in Houstonby Mike George  Capt. Bill Robinson is one of a few Americans who truly embody why the nation celebrates...

A call to dutyby Robert Thompson Ladies and gentlemen:  We can no longer sit back and do nothing while our bought and paid for Government destroys...

British doctors say troops in Iraq are suffering levels of stress not experienced since WWII because of fears that if they shoot an insurgent, they...

An open letter from a Gold Star Momby Amy Branham For the last couple of weeks or so various news outlets have been reporting more...

How actors, journalists, musicians, ministers, politicians, professors, and ordinary Joes pass themselves off as America's heroes. by Anne Morse Over the years thousands of...

Support the troops by hiring themby Tim Marsh "Support our troops." An easy message to send, but one that requires dedication and innovation to act...

Bush rebukes war critics: They send wrong message to troops President Bush took a scathing swipe at his Democratic critics Friday as he offered a...

America should salute veterans every day Today is the day the nation honors those who sacrificed jobs, the comforts of home and several years of their...

A Veterans Day messageLTG H Steven Blum, chief, National Guard Bureau "Veterans Day reminds us once again to remember and reflect on the selfless sacrifices...

Free Holiday Messages to Troops Will Be Hosted by Stripes.com  Stars and Stripes, the daily newspaper of the U.S. military, will host a free Holiday...

The Marines are celebrating 230 years dedicated to the service of our Nation The United States Marine Corps celebrates its 230th birthday today as the...

War on VeteransBy Arthur H. Wilson, National Adjutant/CEO, Disabled American Veterans On Veterans Day, as our nation remains at war in Iraq and Afghanistan, the...

Veterans to Find Civilian Construction Jobs with Launch of VeteransBuildAmerica.org WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) and Orion International, a leading military placement agency,...

Shortage of gear threatens National Guard preparednessby Diane M. Grassi    The national disasters suffered in the United States Gulf region this year from Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and...