Monthly Archives: January 2009

WASHINGTON – Retired Army Gen. Eric K. Shinseki took the oath of office today as the Nation’s seventh Secretary of Veterans Affairs, assuming the...

Vietnam War: Battle of Khe Sanh BeginsJanuary 21, 1968 - The Battle of Khe Sanh begins (right). On January 21, 1968, an intense barrage...

    * Iraqis of African descent are marginalized by society, called "slave"    * Obama's victory makes black Iraqis feel closer to U.S., one says   ...

By Michael Rowan, Co-author of The Threat Closer to Home: Hugo Chávez and the War Against AmericaThe March, 2009 referendum to allow Chávez to be president for...

Today's Local News for Veterans What's Inside1. Shinseki Among Seven Obama Nominees Confirmed By Senate.   2. Oregon Launching Campaign To Prevent Veteran Suicides.   3. Law School To Participate...

By Robert L. RosebrockIn his inaugural speech, President Barack Obama called for remaking America with a "new era of responsibility" and Veterans are particularly...

Vietnam Veteran Salutes President Obama He had me at "my fellow citizens." But of the many remarkable things Barack Obama said as he assumed this office...

'New spirit of dialogue' in contrast to Bush, says top Egyptian figureHOPE AND PEACE SPREAD ROUND THE WORLD!CAIRO, Egypt - Arabs and Muslims gave...

An Open Letter To Israelby Joseph AllenAs we in America embark on a new journey, in an election of a minority president in the...

By Karen DeYoungArmy Gen. David H. Petraeus said yesterday that the United States had reached agreements to open "additional logistical routes into Afghanistan" through...

A REVIEW OF AMERICA'S BIGGEST ELECTORIAL MISTAKE By Dr. John Humins STAFF WRITER The reign of bush-the-lesser is ending.  It is truly the end of an...

By Bob BrewinThe chairman of the House committee overseeing the Veterans Affairs Department sharply criticized the agency on Thursday for not publicly disclosing it...

The insane adventure in national suicide known as the Bush administration is, at last, coming to an end  

The special men and women who gave time and effort for our country, by serving in the U.S. military, should be recognized on more...

By Sherwood RossIt’s estimated 86,000 workers got fired trying to exercise their legal right to organize a union during the Bush years and signs...

A Retreat and Support Communityfor Returning VeteransThese four retreat days are designed to build a welcoming community and safe base for returning vets to...

by Peter MacdonaldWhat has changed? We have a new president and he is Black. Big deal! The first thing that changed is this president...

by A Soldiers MindToday, the day before Barrack Obama is inaugurated as the next President of the United States, as I sit here contemplating...

We'll all sober up after inauguration day, but meanwhile let's enjoy some fizzy relief over George W. Bush's departure and a changing of the...

by Meryl Nass, M.D. The bad news is that the Pentagon has begun giving mandatory anthrax vaccinations to soldiers, despite the lack of a...

 Foundation of terminology used to reestablish structuring New Bill of Rights, Liberty in fading Surrendered By  Lt. Liberty  @ 2242 hrs 19 Jan 2009   Remote viewing  ,   Military Remote Viewers...

by Rowan ScarboroughIsrael invaded the Gaza Strip in a bid to destroy archenemy Hamas before President-elect Barack Obama takes office Tuesday, preventing the new...

Obama praises McCain, calls for bipartisan cooperation    * John McCain: President-elect "has my sincere best wishes for his success"    * Barack Obama praises Sen....

by Maureen  Kyle The role of Commander-in-Chief carries with it hefty responsibility and in turn, carries a hefty price.  The signs are written all over a...

A Look back at the history of Blacks in the U.S. MilitaryAs Obama takes office, many remember significance of African-Americans before himBy Seth Robbins,...

Today's Local News for Veterans What's Inside1. Reopening Of VA Health Care Enrollment Noted.   2. 23% Of Veterans Who Sought VA Treatment Since 2002 Have Been Diagnosed...

Advisers Say Inaugural Address Will Also Stress AccountabilityBy Anne E. KornblutAs a growing celebratory spirit began to consume the nation's capital, President-elect Barack Obama...

Obama visits troops at Walter Reed President-elect will take part in several public service projectsWASHINGTON - With history intersecting the transfer of power, large...

by A Soldiers MindChildren in the United States have always had the opportunity to attend school and obtain an education, in order to prepare...

Wize UP, Stop selling Americas ConstitutionBuying Away Your Constitutional Rights with Homeowners ... By Lt. Liberty 18 Jan 2009  There is only one fight left....

by Michael Radu, Ph.D., Co-Chair of FPRI's Center on Terrorism,Counterterrorism, and Homeland SecurityThe Israeli government, through Prime Minister Olmert, foreign minister Livni, or defense minister...

by Norman J. Finkelstein The Grandchildren of Holocaust survivors from World War II are doing to the Palestinians exactly what was done to them by...

Robin Long's letter in support of Israeli objectors  Robin Long is one of 28 U.S. military service members who refused to fight in Iraq or...

I read your well written article, “Are You Eligible for a VA Home loan?” on the VeteransToday.com website. I appreciate your willingness to...

Integrits Corp., San Diego, Calif., is being awarded a $38,695,701 indefinite-delivery, indefinite quantity, cost plus fixed fee contract to provide contractor support services for...

by Caroline Glick, THE JERUSALEM POSTOutgoing Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's diplomatic spat with outgoing US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has been a bonanza...

CAMP PENDLETON In response to the "prolonged, escalating violence" in Mexico, the commanding general of the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force has tightened regulations for...

POLITICAL GAMES, BUMPER STICKERS AND HYPERBOLE WON'T PUT FOOD ON THE TABLE LEARNING TO LIVE ON THE 'LEFT OVERS' By Gordon Duff STAFF WRITER Yesterday, my boss...

The besieged Palestinians of Gaza matter to the people of Egypt. But peace with Israel has come to matter more.

Can the Arabs Really Take American Democracy Seriously?by Rami G. KhouriIf the Israeli attack on Gaza that started 3 weeks ago was designed partly to...

'Patriotic officers ... brought birthday cake,' Iraqi journalist's brother saysBAGHDAD - The Iraqi journalist jailed since throwing his shoes at President George W. Bush...