Monthly Archives: November 2008

Obama, Ask the Kremlin about GatesBy Robert ParryNearly 16 years ago, during the last transition from a President Bush to a Democrat, Moscow made...

Part One:  a Multi Issue Story.  Why the Veterans Administration Exists.   by Lt. Liberty Thank you Dr. John D. Mikleson. Thank you Dr. Erin...

Book Review: Warrior King: The Triumph and Betrayal of an American Commander in Iraq by Robert Hanafin I usually do not get into book reviews, because...

"YES WE CAN"by Lt. Liberty  “Yes  We can”,  Over populate America.“Yes We can”, Obliterate the Constitution“Yes We can”, Use the Political to conform America...

Today's Local News for Veterans What's Inside 1. Peake Says Any Cutbacks Should Have Little Impact On Durham VAMC.   2. VA Opens Acquisition Center In Frederick, Maryland.   3. Mileage...

Increased  Expression of  Human Spirit By Lt. LibertyProposition basis of observations on a number of particular facts, Logic of induced action.  Recognition of non monetary...

Last week our military family received a CALL TO ACTION-ALERT from one of several Peace organizations we belong to - Voters for PEACE. At...

Let us be Thankful for "Duty, Honor, Country"General Douglas MacArthur Reminds us what it takes to be a Soldier, a Veteran, and an Americanby...

New Mexico Resident Wins OFFE Veterans Day Signature Guitar RaffleNew York Congresswoman Louise Slaughter draws winning raffle ticketWhen Albuquerque New Mexico resident Danielle Silver...

VA. LSU Announce Site for New Orleans Medical CentersVA and Louisiana State University Announce Site Selections for New Orleans Medical Center ProjectsWASHINGTON – In...

In a little-noticed regulation change, the Pentagon's definition of combat-related disabilities is narrowed, costing some wounded veterans thousands of dollars in lost benefits.By David...

Gates: Follow law on PTSD-disability ratingBy Kelly KennedyDefense Secretary Robert Gates has issued a policy stating that the military will follow a new law...

               Science Applications International Corp., San Diego, Calif., was awarded on Nov. 25, 2008 a, $97,957,600 firm fixed price contract. This requirement is for...

America on the Auction Block Constructed on the Bodies of Dead Soldiers.       By  Lt. LibertyRussia defeated America thru compromise during Regan.  All reporters...

THE SYSTEMATIC DESTRUCTION OF VA RECORDS A CRIMEWHY ARE BUSH AND OBAMA SILENT?By Gordon Duff STAFF WRITERWe are now finding that VA "records" at...

by Robert Hanafin, Major, U.S. Air Force-RetiredThough my focus is primarily on ending the Iraq War and voicing opposition to escalation of war in...

Crackdown Begins On 'Personality Disorder' Separationsby Tom PhilpottUnder pressure from Congress and following the Army's lead, the Department of Defense has imposed a more...

WCCO Radio: Military Thanksgiving GreetingsRecognize Even the Smallest of Blessings on Thanksgiving Day 2008's string of holidays stretches out before us.Bittersweet, yet again, for...

CD Available for Free Download for Service Members, Veterans at AAFES.com WASHINGTON, D.C — Grammy Award winners/nominees and multi-platinum selling recording artists Maroon 5, Keith...

Today's Local News for Veterans  What's Inside 1. Peake, Others Said To Be Possible VA Secretary In Obama Administration.   2. Peake Dedicates VA Acquisitions Center.   3. US General Discusses...

by Don HortonOur American veterans are continually being denied recognition and benefits for their services due to lack of records to verify eligibility of...

NAVY   United Technologies Corp., Pratt & Whitney, Military Engines, East Hartford, Conn., is being awarded a $98,894,306 modification to a previously awarded cost...

AN ELOQUENT APPEAL TO SUPPORT OUR TROOPS AS THEY RETURN HOMEBook: “Fishing With Hand Grenades” by John P. AllenAri Pontz has recently published “Fishing...

By Kelly Kennedy - Staff writerDefense Secretary Robert Gates has issued a policy stating that the military will follow a new law requiring that...

What's Inside1.Golden Age Games Help Vets With Age-Specific Illnesses.   2.Sec. Peake Announces Mileage Reimbursement Increase.   3.New York VA Regional Office Leaders Removed.   4.Local Veterans...

YES WE CAN – CAN WE? Was CHANGE Just Another Political Gimmick or Slogan? By Major Bobby Hanafin, U.S. Air Force-RetiredFirst up front, I...

Study links heart disease, Agent Orange toxinBy Kelly KennedyScientists studying dioxin exposure in humans — including Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange — have...

Our Security has been BREACHED.  Veterans gather behind closed doors Nation wide in preperation.  As America inters phase of "The Talking is OVER!"  As 2nd over...

Medical Leave Rule Excludes Active DutyThe government has issued new policy guidelines on when civilian employers are obliged to allow employees to take leave...

Experts Say U.S. Army in Turmoilby Greg GrantThe influential Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments, a Washington think tank, recommends that the Army cut...

Developed by Operation Firing For Effect, The Veterans Advocacy Group by Gene Simes, Director OFFE In 1991, Vietnam combat veteran, Mr. Jere Beery submitted an...

Tammy Duckworth and Max Cleland To the ListIt may not be one of the most headlined positions in the cabinet, but for 20 percent...

By Jason Blevins and David Olinger They were told they were crazy. Statistical anomalies. Whiners. This week — after enduring 17 years of baffling and...

By Lt. Liberty For the top 5% of Americans, which hold 40% of the wealth? One should consider the Citizen Soldier. Under paid servants’...

DVA Secretary Peake to Review VETNET Concept by Jere BeeryYesterday, during a visit and press conference held at Canandaigua VA Medical Center in Canandaigua,...

VFW WASHINGTON WEEKLY                                                          In This Issue:1. House Holds Second GI Bill Implementation Hearing2. VFW Participates in VA Roundtable Discussion3. IB Critical Issues for 20104....

GAS PRICES, AUTO BAILOUT, FOODLIE UPON LIE UPON LIE WITHOUT ENDBy Gordon Duff STAFF WRITERWhich is worse, going to the store or reading the...

By Brett BarrouquereLOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Veterans Administration employee and 13 other people have been charged with conspiring to steal nearly $2 million in...

Today's Local News for Veterans What's Inside 1. Advocacy Groups, VA Said To Be Working With Congress On Potential Changes To New GI Bill.  2. VA To Renovate...

by Jeff SeeberThe Military Salute Project has released the UNITED STATES FLAG MANUAL, a 45-page comprehensive summary of the Flag Code, public laws, Executive...

VA Protection Not Considered By Democratsby Terence LyonsA resolution that would have called for protection of the West Los Angeles VA property from any...

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