Monthly Archives: January 2009

Relatives of deceased got 'John Doe' letters instead of personal ones WASHINGTON - The Army said Wednesday that 7,000 family members of soldiers killed...

Samuel Wurzelbacher to report on ‘Average Joes’ in Israel for Web siteTOLEDO, Ohio - Joe The Plumber is putting down his wrenches and picking...

By Hope Yen WASHINGTON — Retired Gen. Eric K. Shinseki pledged to move quickly to fix gaps in health care if confirmed as Veterans...

Peake: VA Tapping the Power of CommunitiesWASHINGTON - The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a new partnership to help non-government organizations (NGOs)...

Specifically the Department of Defense Joint Civilian Orientation Conferences (JCOC) was used as a recruiting tool for the ASY not to directly support Our...

ASY abuse of the JCOC AND cleaning house at ASYUpon going to the cleaner, new and improved, ASY website, readers will note significant differences...

Today's Local News for Veterans What's Inside1. Shinseki Says He Will Reopen Benefits To Priority 8 Vets.   2. Pentagon Says Purple Heart Will Not Be Given For...

Assertions by the Obama team that we can both "surge" and negotiate overlook a harsh reality. If Obama's not careful, he could make the...

Democrats have silenced dissent and offered unflinching support for Israeli actions, including gross violations of international law.By Stephen ZunesThe Democratic leadership's strident support for...

Buried in Appendix M of the Army Field Manual, the Guantanamo virus is spreading, and eradicating it will require all of us to spread...

By Matthew M. Johnson, CQ StaffHouse appropriators were buoyed by a Veterans Affairs Department briefing that outlined how fiscal 2009 funding will be used...

WASHINGTON - For veterans struggling financially due to a job loss or decreased income, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers an assortment of...

by Bradford Rand, Happy New Year from the entire TECHEXPO Top Secret Team. This is a final reminder about out January 2009 events. When making...

by CWO3 Tom Barnes, USCG (Ret.)I am not an apologist for Israel.  I am not an apologist for the Palestinians.  I feel for both...

by Jeff SwansenWe are trying to fulfill our mission by involving the public in our historical and traditional ways of remembering Memorial Day. One...

By Jeff SchogolARLINGTON, Va. — Defense officials have rejected the idea that troops suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder should be eligible for the Purple...

By Amir Oren, Haaretz CorrespondentThis morning the Israel Defense Forces operation in the Gaza Strip approaches a critical juncture: To be − deeper in,...

Today's Local News for Veterans What's Inside1. Two Counties In Pennsylvania To Open PTSD Treatment Centers.  2. Headaches Said To Be A Potential Indicator Of Cognitive Deficits...

Gaza horrors sow seeds for future violence    * Boy on Hamas TV: "When we will grow up, we will bomb them back"    * Tearful...

HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS AGAIN BY ISRAELU.S. PRESIDENT BUSH GIVES ISRAEL GREEN LIGHT,  OUR MORAL CHARACTER FURTHER ERODESby Sheera Frenkel in Jerusalem and Michael EvansIsrael is...

As Europe calls for a ceasefire, Israel is accused of cruel tactics and use of deadly white phosphorous in its blood-soaked assault on Gaza. By...

Could it be the rise of online progressive media telling the truth about Israel, or that the public rejects the same pundits who sold...

Theodore Wille Intertrade (TWI), Zug, Switzerland* is being awarded a $1,825,000,000 firm fixed price, total set aside, prime vendor, indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity...

VA Data Show Home Health Technology Improves Access to CarePeake: Entire Health Care System More EffectiveWASHINGTON – Veterans with chronic conditions can manage their health...

Are We Backing the Wrong Side?Does Israel Really Need our Bailout Money?  What if........by Johnn PunishSince it's backing by President Harry S. Truman in 1948...

"WE ARE THE FACE OF OUR NATION"BUMS ON THE BORDERBy Gordon Duff STAFF WRITERAs a regular traveler, I am prettymuch constantly dealing with borders,...

By Blue TexanNot only does Dick want everyone to know how proud he is of BushCo's signature policy, he's pissed that the Iraqis took...

Today's Local News for Veterans What's Inside1. Shinseki's Hearing Part Of "Confirmation Chaos" In Senate.   2. Tight Job Market Faces Ira/Afghanistan Veterans.   3. Incidence Of Military Sexual Trauma...

Time For Real Change By Joseph AllenThe rants of Muslim, Jewish or Christian extremists are the primary cause of the ongoing conflict in Gaza.  Their...

By Rod PowersOnce upon a time, long, long, long, ago (pre-1975), the Army "illegally" gave other-than-honorable discharges to many service members as the result...

By Stephen SpeckmanDwight Bunn easily becomes breathless and says he has lung scarring from exposure during chemical tests conducted in secrecy on troops while...

By Tom PhilpottA new report from the Congressional Budget Office shows why some military retirees and veterans could face higher out-of-pocket costs if the...

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- A veteran who has been out of the military for 15 years and recently received his AARP card was stunned when...

There are two ways to serve in the US Army: either serve full-time in Active Duty as an Enlisted Soldier or Officer, or serve...

By Frank RichWE like our failed presidents to be Shakespearean, or at least large enough to inspire Oscar-worthy performances from magnificent tragedians like Frank...

By Jennifer H. Svan Beginning Jan. 12, international visitors to the U.S. from visa-waiver countries will need online approval before traveling to America.The Electronic...

Truth and Responsibility in the Middle Eastby Joe AllenHere's a novel thought, Israel is a Jewish fundamentalist country/organization, with their religious symbol on their...

Just what is the story with the Department of Veterans Affairs?  Are they friend or foe? By Tom Barnes STAFF WRITERBefore you read any...

DOD/IG Finding: America Supports You.mil used $89,000 in tax payer dollars to buy ASY Promotional Items (Part Two: the Company WE keep)The DoD/IG...

Reading DOD/IG recommendations in its report on corruption within America Supports You.mil , one gets the impression that the fix is that the new...

FOR 40 YEARS VIETNAM VETERANS HAVE BEEN TREATED AS PARIAHS BY "UNCLE SAM"NEW VETS BEING USED AS AN EXCUSE TO ABUSE THE LAST SURVIVING VIETNAM...

by Ed Koch Regarding the Wall Street Journal editorial ". . . And Bridges to Everywhere" (Dec. 26): President-elect Barack Obama will soon present his stimulus package....