Monthly Archives: April 2007

The Making of a Cynicby Robert W. SchneiderFor the most part, this is a true story: You go through life a normal person and...

“Magnum” Opus: A Soul-Baring Tribute to TV’s Noblest Vietnam Vetby K. F. Smith “Magnum P.I.” was more than a TV show, it’s a vindication of...

War Vet Who Lived For a Month on a Raft Raises $7 Grand For Rehab Facility In Keys  MARATHON A Vietnam vet who spent the...

The commander of New Mexico's National Guard is demanding an apology from the Army brass after dozens of his soldiers in a mostly Hispanic...

Lawmakers seek files on Tillman's deathby Scott Lindlaw A congressional committee on Friday requested documents from the White House and Pentagon describing how and when...

Actor, War Hero James McEachin Joins G.I. Film Festival   The GI Film Festival, which will be held on Memorial Day Weekend 2007 at the...

Fitness Test Could Force War Veterans Out of Jobsby Shelby SebensCarl Sisco is personally insulted by the US Army’s decision to start requiring a...

David Halberstam, Iraq and the Shadow of Vietnam by Michael Young To steal a laconic phrase from Fouad Ajami, say whatever you will about the...

Soldier Missing From The Korean War Is IdentifiedThe Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a U.S. serviceman,...

The American public backs a phased withdrawal, like the Democrats are proposing, but Bush isn't listening. by Erik LeaverThe showdown over Iraq that's been brewing...

An American Soldier Desperately Needs Help, Your Help!Specialist Mario Lozano was recently indicted for murder in Italy. Unfairly persecuted for doing his duty, following...

WWII GI's used "comfort women" Dcuments show American GIs used a "comfort women" system in Japan after VJ Day• Brothels used despite reports of...

Are You Kidding Me? Mother Rebukes Laura Bush on How War Feels by Amy BranhamLaura Bush on The Today Show April 25, 2007:ANN CURRY: Do...

A soldier's letter homeby Richard Engel, Middle East bureau chiefLeft, Lt. Col. Dale Kuehl, left, and a colleague from the 1st Battalion -5th Cavalry...

'Little girl Rambo' decries US propagandaby Mark Tran The former US private Jessica Lynch today condemned what she said were Pentagon efforts to turn her...

Use of Wiccan Symbol on Veterans’ Headstones Is Approved by Neela BanerjeeWASHINGTON— To settle a lawsuit, the Department of Veterans Affairs has agreed to...

NEW REPORT CONTAINS BLUEPRINT TO HELP “CUT THE RED TAPE FOR VETERANS,” CRAIG SAYS (Washington, DC) Officials from the Department of Defense and Department Veterans...

Courage and Honesty: The Only Solution for PeaceU.S. Middle East Policy:  The 10 Points for Peace by Joseph Allen When it comes to Iraq, as Colin...

Vet said the program will be for veteran rehabilitation. So far, he has only $500. by Andy NewmanLeft, Vietnam War veteran Bill Sampsel talks on...

The most lasting wounds are hard to measureby Roger BoyesLANDSTUHL: The front line is only a few hours away, and there is still sand...

DU: Soldier health scare back in news by Audrey ParenteLeft, Lori Brim poses for a portrait holding up a button to promote a campaign to...

THE DESERTERS | More soldiers are breaking ranks, raising questions of cowardice and convictionby Jenny Dean  Toronto - Just before midnight July 4, 2006,...

Female war vet suffers centuries-old method of torture by Sultan MohammadMore than two years ago, like many other non-publicized barbarities throughout the country, a female...

Keep Veterans In Mind When Hiringby Elaine ChaoWhen an American soldier’s tour of duty ends, it is America’s duty to help them successfully move...

Bush Thanks Military Families, Urges Congress to Pass War Spending Bill by Jim GaramoneWASHINGTON, D.C. – President Bush thanked families of troops serving overseas for...

About Blackwater: The Rise of the World's Most Powerful Mercenary ArmyIt was the moment the war turned: On March 31, 2004, four Americans were...

Returning troops left waiting for months for disability payby Dirk Perrefort DANBURY -- Adam Sismour had to wait more than six months for his disability pay...

Hire Heroes Program Launched to Place Veterans with Disabilities in Healthcare JobsATLANTA--Hire Heroes, a program designed to help veterans with disabilities find careers in...

Job Seekers' Guide to Resumes: Twelve Resume Posting Truthsby Pam DixonIt is important to circulate a resume when looking for work, but these days...

Ken Burns, PBS join forces to take oral histories by Natasha T. MetzlerWASHINGTON — Documentarian Ken Burns is hoping his upcoming World War II series...

Iraq war veteran holds hostage, wants treatment HERINGTON, Kan. - A veteran of the Iraq war who held his family hostage and wore military armor...

Data Management Firm that works to Deter Terrorism is Hiring U.S. VeteransWorld Class Data Company Joins HireVeterans.comby Lynn EarleThe Analysis Corporation is actively hiring...

Veterans Organization Reaches Out The United Veterans Fund (UVF) is a mission specific non-profit organization designed expressly to provide direct assistance to American soldiers...

DON'T SHOOT THE PIANO PLAYER!WHEN JOB BOARDS SEEM INEFFECTIVE, LOOK TO THE JOB POSTINGS THEMSELVESBy Lynn EarleOne of a job boards' biggest challenges in...

What each United States military member needs to know about the unjust taking of military pay by State Courts as marital (community) property. It...

The early onset of the 2008 US presidential election campaign has cast a harsh and unflattering light on the current state of American democracy....

VETERANS NETWORK LAUNCHES!Online TV for U.S. VeteransAt Veterans Network, channels are produced to bring you the Whole Story on everything from benefit info to...

Reducing GIs deaths from IEDsby Capt. Bill Kibble USAF (Ret.) Vietnam veteranRegardless of how we feel about the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars, we have...

The California Department of Veterans Affairs will be holding the VetFund Golf Tournament in Southern California to raise money for Veterans Programs Friday, May...

President’s Military Medical Care Panel Hears Frustrations of Soldiers Wounded in Iraq by Robert Pear Left, Jose R. Ramos, a member of the panel investigating the quality...

The War is Already Nuclear, But We Don't Know It by James T. MooreWhen a friend of mine, a decorated sailor from the Vietnam...

Generic Drug takes the sting from PTSD nightmares for war veteransContact: Jeri Rowe, Veterans Affairs [email protected]   206-764-2435SEATTLE -- A generic drug already used by...