Daily Archives: June 28, 2011

The Needs of Gulf War Vets (90-91) Attention on The Hill in DC

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Every day I deal with fellow veterans of the gulf war 90-91 and it is so difficult. It is difficult because each of us that stood up early in the 90's after coming home ill, knew we had to do what we do, not just for ourselves but because we truly believed in caring for our fellow veteran.

U.S. Department of Defense Contract Awards for Jun 28, 2011

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The Navy is awarding indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity multiple award contracts to 333 contractors that will provide for their competition for service requirements solicited by Naval Sea Systems Command

Fourth of July festivities can trigger anxiety in Vets

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Boom! Crackle! Boom! Crackle! The sky lights up with a series of colors and flashes, then the a roar of “oohs and ahs” from the crowd—this, the fireworks on the 4th of July, is something that is certainly very thrilling for Americans, but not for many of its heroes—Veterans coping with PTSD.

Hijacked Democracy / We Are Now A Fascist Corpocracy

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Mark Twain once wrote true patriotism, the only rational patriotism, is loyalty to the Nation ALL the time and loyalty to the Government ONLY when it deserves it.

Top 10 Veterans Stories in Today’s News – June 28, 2011

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Veterans of the United States armed forces may be eligible for a broad range of programs and services provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Face of Defense: Officer Recalls WAC Era

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The 1970s probably seem like a long time ago for today's new soldiers, but for one officer serving in Afghanistan, the era is still a vivid memory of when female soldiers were treated differently than men.

Bethesda Medical Prepares for Walter Reed Arrivals

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Just two months remain before about 150 inpatients at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., many of them wounded warriors, make the five-mile move here to the National Naval Medical Center.

USO Breaks Ground on Wounded Warrior, Family Center

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A groundbreaking ceremony here yesterday marked the beginning of construction for the USO's first stateside center that will provide noncritical care and support for wounded, injured and ill service members.

OH LOVELY: Residents Near Fukushima Are Pissing Radioactive Urine

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"... Whatever, praying to the goddess Morphine and adult diapers are your destiny now. "“Newsflash: The radioactive crisis near Fukushima isn’t getting any better.

And What About Jewish Anti Gentile Studies?

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I’d like to suggest here, that for an academic study of anti Semitism to be scholarly and comprehensive, and if we are to even begin to understand the roots of anti Semitism.

Photo Horrors: 3rd Reich v. Gaza

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A photo-essay comparing the recreational wonders of 1940 Germany and that of 2009 Israel.