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Veterans Report

2008-05-05T21:44:00.000-07:00

Military Spouse Appreciation Day May 9th

Week of May 05, 2008
The Senate recently passed S. 1315, the Veterans Benefits Enhancement Act of 2007, by a vote of 96 - 1. The act includes provisions to: (1) establish a new program of insurance for service-connected disabled veterans; (2) expand eligibility for retroactive benefits from traumatic injury protection coverage under Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance; (3) increase the maximum amount of Veterans' Mortgage Life Insurance that a service-connected disabled veteran may purchase; (4) provide individuals with severe burn injuries specially adapted housing benefits; and (5) extend the monthly educational assistance allowance for apprenticeship or other on-the-job training to two years. The bill now moves to the House of Representatives. How do you feel about this bill? Let your public officials know how you feel!

Military Spouse Appreciation Day May 9th
Since 1984, the Armed Forces have set aside a special day to acknowledge the significant contributions of our spouses. This year, Friday, May 9, 2008, has been designated Military Spouse Appreciation Day. The life of a military family is one of unique challenges. Spouses continue to meet these challenges with grace and strength. Take time to thank your spouse for a job well-done.

Military Report

2008-04-29T02:18:00.000-07:00

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Retiree SBP Accounts Being Reviewed
Deal of the Week: 15% Off Flag Cases, Medals, Ribbons & More
More Proposed GI Bill Changes
American Legion Launches Apple Purchase Program for Members
Servicemembers Save with Offers from ASMBA
Uncle Sam Pays for College
Featured Job: Security Force Officer
More Money for Army Captains
Space "A" Travel for Dependents Expanded
20,000 Dollar Critical Skills Bonus
Army Issues Combat Handbooks
Autism Campaign Launched
British Open Tickets Available
Combat Units Eligible for Streamer
Commissaries Offer Guard, Reserve Sales
USAFE 'Extreme Summer' Contest
'Grill Sergeants' Hits San Diego
TRICARE Offers Parenthood Guide
Children's Book Series Available
Free SAT-ACT Prep Software
Navy Museum Gets Rare Civil War Artifact
PBS Series 'Americans At War' Now Online
New Jersey Distinguished Service Medal
Vacations for Vets Program
Branson Women Veterans Week
Army Online Evaluations on Track
Naval Officers Association Conference
Commemorative Military Certificates
Army MWR Summer Sweepstakes
AF Family Life Consultant Program

Military Report

2008-04-22T23:43:00.000-07:00

Sell Your Stuff
Reach thousands of buyers in the military community through our network of local sites. Post a free ad through Military.com Classifieds today. Sell your car or home, get rid of furniture and more. ...More

Limbaugh, Schlussel

2008-04-18T05:12:00.000-07:00

2007 - The US Supreme Court upholds the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act in a 5-4 decision.

Mainstream Media Oblivious to Relevancy of Many Obama-gates
By: David Limbaugh
The dirty little secret about Barack Obama's indictment of flyover country is that he said what liberals, including Hillary Clinton, believe. Sufficient proof of this can be found in the liberal outrage at Wednesday night's Democratic presidential debate, where Obama was pressed both by the moderators and Clinton to explain Bitter-gate, Wright-gate, Ayers-gate and Flag pin-gate.
Consider the uncannily similar reactions of columnists Tom Shales and Stephen Silver.
Shales expressed indignation that ABC News moderators Charlie Gibson and George Stephanopoulos would dare ask Obama to justify his insulting remarks about small-town Americans and his relationships with certain anti-American people.
Shale's fumed, "For the first 52 minutes … Gibson and Stephanopoulos dwelled entirely on specious and gossipy trivia that already has been hashed and rehashed, in the hope of getting the candidates to claw at one another over disputes that are no longer news. Some were barely news to begin with."
Shales was particularly perturbed that Stephanopoulos "came up with such tired tripe as a charge that Obama once associated with a nutty bomb-throwing anarchist."
Continue reading "Mainstream Media Oblivious to Relevancy of Many Obama-gates"
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Paging Dr. Jenny McCarthy: More Bimbo Science
By Debbie Schlussel
Last year, I told you about self-anointed medical "expert," Jenny McCarthy.
Yup, the same Jenny McCarthy who has a medical degree from the Hugh Hefner School of Advanced Silicone Medicine and Porn Sciences. And don't forget her valuable medical expertise gleaned from her days hosting MTV's "Singled Out" and her current scientific gig "dating" (euphemism) Jim Carrey.
Because her son is autistic, she looked for something to blame it on, and . . . voila, "child vaccines cause autism." At least, that's her theory and that held by a growing group of alarmists with the same medical "expertise" as McCarthy. And it's frightening parents from giving their kids necessary vaccines against diseases that are now making a comeback because of Jenny's Bimbo Science. McCarthy and her ilk have succeeded in persuading otherwise responsible parents to retreat back to the Stone Age when it comes to their children's health and available preventative medical treatments. Who knew that taking off your pants for the world (that's how McCarthy reached the D-list) would cause modern pediatric medicine to regress decades?
It's like a scene from the movie, "Idiocracy."
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Military Report

2008-04-15T06:29:00.000-07:00

Deal of the Week: Best Damn Military Discount
ctive duty and Reserves of the U.S. Military can save up to thousands on select 2008/2009 GM vehicles. Visit gmmilitarydiscount.com to learn more

Army Goes Phishing, E-mail Style

More than 10,000 Soldiers, civilians and Family members with military e-mail addresses received an e-mail promising free tickets to area theme parks, with a link to a website that appeared to belong to the Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command (FMWRC). The "phishing" expedition was developed by the Army Computer Emergency Response Team (ACERT) in a Global Computer Network Defense exercise to test the defensive posture of the Army LandWarNet and the response of all parties involved including the FMWRC. ACERT officials sent a follow-up e-mail to the recipients describing the exercise and apologizing for any inconvenience or false hopes raised by the e-mail. Anyone with questions or comments in the conduct of the exercise should contact the ACERT at 703-706-1113.

Veterans Report

2008-04-08T01:06:00.000-07:00

New Website for Vietnam Era Veterans
The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) launched a new website to honor Vietnam era veterans. The VFW's new Vietnam Veterans website at is an extension of VFW's "Honor a Vet" campaign and offers Vietnam era veterans an opportunity to their share their experiences, connect with other Vietnam veterans and receive help in applying for government benefits and entitlements, as well as updates on related veterans' issues.

Women Marines Association Convention
The 25th Biennial Women Marines Association Convention and Professional Development Conference will be held Aug. 28- Sept. 3, 2008 at the Westin Galleria Hotel in Houston, Texas. Online registration is available at the Women Marines Association website. Hotel reservations can be made by calling (713) 960-8100 or online.

Movie Portrays Islam as Violent and Bloodthirsty

2008-03-28T05:58:00.000-07:00

The long-awaited and controversial movie Fitna, which graphically portrays Islam as a religion seeking to dominate the world and slaughter non-believers, finally debuted on the internet on Thursday night.

Within two hours of the film's release on Britain's LiveLeak.com video site, close to two million people had seen it. More than half of them were from Holland, home to the film's producer, Dutch politician Geert Wilders.

The screening of the movie had been in doubt after the world's largest website name registrar, Network Solutions, decided to block the movie's home site. The decision to censor the film bolstered concerns that the extent of the fear of Islamic violence has even affected WWW content.

War and Forgiveness

2008-03-25T07:57:00.000-07:00

The veterans of World War II are now at that age where they are dying ever more frequently, and their deaths should be an occasion to remember their achievement and sacrifice. Take the heroism and remarkable forgiveness of Jacob DeShazer, a bombardier on the famous Doolittle raid over Japan of April 18, 1942.

The Doolittle bombing raid was close to a suicide mission, a one-way trip to bring the war to the Japanese homeland for the first time. Coming not long after Pearl Harbor and before the Pacific island victories to come, the raid was a huge boost to domestic morale. Corporal DeShazer was one of five crewmen on Bat Out of Hell, a B-25 aircraft that took off from the aircraft carrier USS Hornet, dropped incendiary bombs over Nagoya, and then flew on to Japanese-occupied China, where the crew was forced to bail out.

DeShazer was taken prisoner, and was starved, beaten and tortured by his Japanese captors. For 34 of his 40 months in captivity, he was kept in solitary confinement. His pilot (Lieutenant William Farrow) and engineer-gunner (Sergeant Harold Spatz) were killed by firing squad. But DeShazer survived the war, was liberated after V-J Day in August 1945, and went on to get a degree in Biblical literature from Seattle Pacific College (now Seattle Pacific University). In 1948, he returned as a Christian missionary to the country that had nearly killed him, and he would continue his ministry in Japan for 30 years.

DeShazer died on March 15 at his home in Salem, Oregon, at age 95. It is one of life's safer bets that he is resting in peace.
War and Forgiveness

Military / Veterans Report

2008-03-18T00:22:00.000-07:00

Operation Never Forgotten
A troop-support group in a small southern Michigan town is working to raise public awareness and appreciation for troops and their families. "Operation Never Forgotten" bridges the gap between our military and civilian worlds by creating nonpartisan national awareness advertising for our troops, veterans and their families. The organization has rolled out more than 500 billboards across America on highways and in airports from Times Square to Los Angeles. The billboards display an unmistakable military theme with phrases encouraging viewers to remember and support the military and their families and the sacrifices they make. For more information, visit the Operation Never Forgotten website.

Find ways to support and honor U.S. military servicemembers and veterans who protect our security and freedom. Visit the Military.com Support our Troops webpage.

Free Magazines for Servicemembers
Subscriptions for Service Members pairs overseas active duty service members with subscription donations to bring your favorite magazines to you at no cost. Create your free wishlist of magazines here.

Military Report

2008-03-14T07:26:00.000-07:00

A St. Pat's Thank-you to Son's Platoon
When you have brought five children into this world, adopted four more and nurtured some 50 foster kids, opening your heart to another 25 boys is no problem - especially when they formed the circle of brothers who were with Lance Cpl. Walter "Gator" O'Haire at the moment of his death in al Anbar province a year ago.

Maureen O'Haire has invited her son's platoon up to Boston to march in Sunday's St. Patrick's Day parade. "This is my way of saying `Thank You' not only for what they did for my son," this Rockland woman explained, "but what these amazing kids do for all of us, each and every day.

Navy Missile Successful as Spy Satellite Is Shot Down (With Video)

Veterans Report

2008-03-11T04:25:00.000-07:00

A GI Bill Benefit Overview
The Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30) was created to help veterans of active duty military service pay for their education and training.

Your GI Bill can be used to pay for many different programs including the following:

- College, Business Technical or Vocational Courses
- Distance Learning including Correspondence Courses
- Certification Tests
- Apprenticeship/Job Training (Veterans and Reserve Only)
- Flight Training

The GI Bill is currently worth up to $39,636. This amount is based on the 2007-2008 monthly full-time student payment rate of $1101 multiplied by the 36-month limit. This "payment rate" automatically increases on October first each year. You get the annual increase no matter when you became eligible or begin using it.
View the complete user's guide.

Move America Forward / Berkeley City Council

2008-02-21T12:10:00.001-08:00

2 Arrested at Marine Recruiting OfficeBERKELEY, Calif. - Two people were arrested after they encircled police during a protest of the U.S. Marine recruiting center the night of Feb. 22, a police spokeswoman said.

A group called The World Can't Wait -- These people obviously don't know the president has term limits Drive Out the Bush Regime was demonstrating at the downtown center to protest military recruiting in Berkeley.

The issue has been in the limelight since the City Council last month called the recruiters "uninvited and unwelcome intruders."

Move America Forward Fights Berkeley Council

Michelle Obama’s comment that, for the first time in her adult life she feels proud of America, helps crystallize who Barack Hussein Obama is. It is difficult to imagine that Michelle Obama would publicly twice make such a statement suggesting disdain for America unless she felt it comported with her husband’s views. She must really be proud of the Berkeley Council.
The Real Barack Hussein Obama

Military / Veterans Report

2008-02-19T14:25:00.001-08:00

5 Must Know GI Bill Facts
The GI Bill is a benefit you earned. Here are 5 must know facts that will help you better understanding how it works.

1) You have 10 years to use your benefits. Once you have separated from the service you have 10 years to use it - or loose it.

2) The GI Bill is not Federal Financial Aid. College and University financial aid departments do not consider the MGIB financial aid because it is normally paid directly to you, not the school. This also means that you are eligible for student loans, scholarships, and Pell Grants along with the GI Bill.

3) You can stop and start using the MGIB as needed. Unfortunately, many people believe that once you apply for benefits you have to remain enrolled in school to get the full benefit. Thankfully that's not true.

4) A "month" of benefits doesn't always mean a month. The GI Bill benefit provides 36 months of education benefits. The term "months" can often be confusing. The "36 months" of benefits does not mean you have only 36 months to use it, nor does it mean you must use it all in one 36 month period. Learn more about the way payments are broken down here.

5) The GI Bill pays according to the number of credits you take. The GI Bill payment rates are based on several factors, the biggest being your credit load. For example a fulltime student will get up to $1075 a month while a half-time student will only get half that amount.

Don't let your benefit expire. Take the first step and request free information from schools that match your education needs and schedule.

Secretary Vows to Reduce Wait Times
Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary James Peake pledged to reduce the time it takes veterans to receive medical care and disability claims payments. At a recent hearing of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, the Secretary said he would work to reduce wait times for VA medical care from about 180 days to 145 days by 2009. According to Peake, VA will hire 3,100 new employees by 2009 and will work to gain greater online access to Pentagon medical information, which will allow staff to process claims faster and move toward an electronic claims filing system.
I wonder if these new employees will be able to communicate in English?
At least enough to understand what they say.

Navy Awards Zumwalt Class Destroyers

The Navy has exercised contract modifications for the construction of the dual lead ships of the Zumwalt class to General Dynamics Bath Iron Works and Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding. DDG 1000 and DDG 1001 are the lead ships of a class of next-generation multi-mission surface combatants...More
How the Zumwalt Class Destroyer Works

We will Never forget December 7, 1941 and 911

2007-12-07T07:53:00.000-08:00

USS Arizona

On Sunday, December 7th, 1941 the Japanese launched a surprise attack against the U.S. Forces stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Continued

Original Rare Pearl Harbor Photos
Also linked on the USS Arizona page.

Military / Veterans Report

2007-12-04T06:12:00.000-08:00

VA Home Loan Rules Change
Qualified veterans and active-duty military personnel have been able to buy a home for as much as $417,000 without a down payment or private mortgage insurance for some time now. However the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae) has changed its rules to allow larger VA loans if the veteran or servicemember is willing to make a down payment of at least 25 percent of the portion of the home's price that exceeds $417,000. Veterans and active-duty servicemembers can learn more about VA home loans at Military.com

Military / Veterans Report

2007-11-27T03:48:00.000-08:00

GI Bill Benefit Expiration Date
Once you have separated from the service you have 10 years to use all of your benefits. Although separating from service "starts the clock" on your 10-year time limit, you should know that if you rejoin active-duty service for more than 90 days, during the 10-year period, your 10-year clock is reset. In other words, you get 10 years from your last discharge. Visit the GI Bill FAQ page for more information.

In addition to using your GI Bill, Military.com has more than $300 million worth of scholarships in our database geared specifically for servicemembers, veterans, and their families. Take a look and find the right scholarships for you.

VA Annual Report Available
VA's Fiscal Year 2007 Performance and Accountability Report, which describes the department's progress toward reaching its performance goals, was published on Nov. 15, 2007. To see how well VA has succeeded in providing benefits and health care services to America's veterans, read the report at the VA Budget Report webpage.

Compare military pay against civilian jobs

2007-11-23T01:40:00.000-08:00

Learn How Military Pay Stacks Up
How does military pay stack up against civilian jobs? Money may not be the only reason you are thinking about joining the military but it can be an important consideration. Let's compare what you would make in a civilian job to what you can make in the military.

Helicopter Rescue

2007-11-21T21:03:00.000-08:00

If you don't think our military pilots earn their pay, you need to take a look at this picture...and then look again and realize what you're seeing.
This photo was taken by a soldier in Afghanistan of a helo rescue mission. The pilot is a PA Guard member who flies EMS choppers in civilian life. Now how many people on the planet you reckon could set the ass end of a chopper down on the roof top of a shack on a steep mountain cliff and hold it there while soldiers load wounded men in the rear?! If this does not impress you, nothing ever will. It gives me the chills and a serious case of vertigo. I can't even imagine having the nerve--much less the talent and ability. God Bless our military! The original source for the picture above.

Veterans Day

2007-11-06T00:39:00.000-08:00

VETERANS DAY: A TRIBUTE TO THOSE WHO SERVED
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MAF Veterans Day Tribute

To all Veterans, Active Duty, Reservists and Guard
Thank you for your service to our country. Your sacrifices and dedication to the ideals of our country are honored, especially on Veterans Day. We encourage those not on active duty to wear your medals on 11/11 and 11/12 to show your veteran pride so others will join us in expressing gratitude for all you've done to keep us safe and free. Find ways to celebrate Veterans Day

“We’re gathered today, just as we have gathered before, to remember those who served, those who fought, those still missing, and those who gave their last full measure of devotion for our country... One of those who fell wrote, shortly before his death, these words: ‘Take what they have left and what they have taught you with their dying and keep it with your own. And take one moment to embrace those gentle heroes you left behind.’ Well, today, Veterans Day, as we do every year, we take that moment to embrace the gentle heroes of Vietnam and of all our wars. We remember those who were called upon to give all a person can give, and we remember those who were prepared to make that sacrifice if it were demanded of them in the line of duty, though it never was. Most of all, we remember the devotion and gallantry with which all of them ennobled their nation as they became champions of a noble cause... Our liberties, our values, all for which America stands is safe today because brave men and women have been ready to face the fire at freedom’s front. And we thank God for them.”
Ronald Reagan
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“Throughout our history, America has been protected by patriots who cherished liberty and made great sacrifices to advance the cause of freedom. The brave members of the United States Armed Forces have answered the call to serve our Nation, ready to give all for their country. On Veterans Day, we honor these extraordinary Americans for their service and sacrifice, and we pay tribute to the legacy of freedom and peace that they have given our great Nation.”—President George W. Bush, 2007 Veterans Day Proclamation
Veterans Day Profile: Point Man, Roger Helle

On 10 November 1775, the Second Continental Congress resolved to create two battalions of Continental Marines for the War of Independence from Britain. In 1798, President John Adams signed the Act establishing the United States Marine Corps. The 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps, General John A. Lejeune, issued Marine Corps Order No. 47, Series 1921, directing that on 10 November every year, in honor of the Corps’ birthday, the Order’s summary of the history, mission and tradition of the Corps be read to every command. Happy Birthday, Marines!

Microsoft Salute to our Troops: Above and Beyond Awards

Monster Bash Aboard The USS Hornet / Prez Chopper

2007-10-19T21:07:00.000-07:00

Next President's Tricked-Out Supercopter
Even the president's ride can be hot-rodded. That's the best way to describe the 23 choppers scheduled to replace the current fleet of Marine One VH-3Ds and VH-60Ns. Outfitted with a kitchen, a bathroom and a White House-worthy high-speed communications suite, the VH-71 is closer in capabilities (and amenities) to Air Force One than to its short-hop predecessors.

Saturday, October 27, 2007 Monster Bash
Is the USS Hornet Haunted? Bring the whole family and find out. The USS Hornet Museum holds its annual Monster Bash from 7:30pm to midnight onboard the historic aircraft carrier. Visitors will get a good fright throughout the evening with haunted tours, costume contests, and other treats. This family event features 70’s and 80’s dance music by Livewire Dance Band.

Military Report / Humor

2007-10-17T03:33:00.000-07:00

Military Declares Victory Over Al-Qaida
The al-Qaida presence in Iraq is severely crippled, prompting some to declare victory over the group. But as military and administration leaders plot the next phase of the war in Iraq, others warn such a declaration could be premature because the group is resilient....More

Announcing the Military Spouse Network
Milspouses around the world now have a place to share experiences, find military discounts, apply for spouse-friendly jobs, get info on new neighborhoods and more. Tell your friends and join now....More
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Humor
Hello, Senator Kennedy
After numerous rounds of "We don't know if Osama is still alive," Osama himself decided to send Ted Kennedy a note in his own handwriting to let him know he was still in the game.

Kennedy opened the note, which appeared to contain a single line of coded message: 370HSSV-0773H.

Kennedy was baffled, so he E-mailed it to John Kerry. Kerry and his aides had no clue either, so they sent it to the FBI. No one could solve it at the FBI, so it went to the CIA, then to the NSA. With no clue as to its meaning, the FBI finally asked Marine Corps Intelligence for help.

Within a few seconds, the Marines cabled back with this reply: "Tell Kennedy he is holding the message upside down."

Towel Heads
This received from an unidentified correspondent in the Department of Defense.

"Towel Heads"

Recently I received a warning about the use of this
politically incorrect term.

Please try to pay attention.

We have been informed that the Islamic terrorists do not
like to be called "Towel Heads" since the item they wear on their heads is actually a small folded sheet.

Therefore, from this point forward, please refer to them as
"little sheet heads."

Thank you for your support on this delicate matter.

Military Report / code pink

2007-10-11T20:07:00.000-07:00

Recon Marines Destroy Terrorist Cell
Marine infantrymen have a knack for understating the spectacular. When scout snipers with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, Regimental Combat Team 6, destroyed a group of insurgents emplacing roadside bombs, the sniper team leader summed it up simply.

Then there's this from the code pink anti-American traitors
You might cry after you read this, and that's OK, I promise I won't tell anyone. I'm referring to this letter from Marine Captain Richard Lund, who is the target of a harassment campaign by anti-war protestors who are trying to chase the military out of the greater San Francisco Bay Area.

The anti-war protestors called Captain Lund a "traitor" and defaced the U.S. Marine Recruiting Center where he works in Berkeley, California.

This letter below is the response Captain Lund gave to those who have been harassing him - it's an absolute must read, and you should also share it with others. Catherine Moy - Move America Forward Captain Lund's Open Letter to Code Pink - READ HERE

Military Report

2007-10-09T00:52:00.000-07:00

Come to the Military.com Career Fair in San Antonio
The Military.com Career Fair is coming to San Antonio on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007. Employers seek the valuable skills you learned in service to your country. Register here and get a reminder of the event as well as a final and up - to- date list of the companies attending.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Every three minutes a woman in the United States becomes diagnosed with breast cancer. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The most common sign of breast cancer, a new, hard and painless lump, can be discovered during regular self-examinations. Other symptoms include swelling of part of the breast, skin irritation or dimpling, nipple pain or the nipple turning inward, redness of nipple and breast skin, nipple discharge (other than breast milk) and a lump in the underarm area. Although primarily found in females, males can be diagnosed with breast cancer and suffer similar results. For more information, including educational materials, visit http://www.breastcancer.org/.

Group is Here 4 You
The Silver Star Families of America supports wounded servicemembers and their families by offering troops a friendly ear with its newest program, "Hear 4 You." The no-cost program aims to develop a network of volunteers to listen to military personnel and their families affected by post-deployment stress and post-traumatic stress disorder. Military personnel or family members wishing talk to a volunteer through the Hear 4 You program can follow the link from the Silver Star Families of America website. The program's website shows which volunteers are online at any given moment.

Military / Veterans Report

2007-09-25T00:13:00.000-07:00

Fleet Week San Francisco October 4-9
Since 1981, San Francisco Fleet Week has been an annual opportunity for Northern Californians to honor the men and women serving in the United States Navy, Coast Guard and Marine Corps. This year we are fortunate to have increased participation from the Coast Guard and the Canadian Navy. In so doing, we expand the scope of Fleet Week internationally as well as across the armed services.

September 15, 1950
Veterans Commemorate Inchon Landing
Stars and Stripes reports that hundreds gathered at the Inchon Landing Operation Memorial recently to mark the 57th anniversary of the daring U.S.-led invasion into the port city of Incheon, South Korea, which split communist troops and changed the course of the Korean War. Among them were several dozen U.S. veterans, most of whom had not been to South Korea since the war ended with an armistice in 1953. The Korean War

Move America Forward

2007-09-18T04:00:00.000-07:00

Friday, September 14, 2007
Posted By:
Melanie Morgan
MAF Confronts Senator Reid’s Office on Betrayal of Troops
Reid’s spokesman, Jim Manley, wanted to hear nothing of the criticisms of Senator Reid. Cross-armed, he ordered the news crew covering the meeting to leave the office, and had the gall to tell the Move America Forward delegation that, “the one thing we all agree on is that we all support our troops.” Numerous Photos

Friday, September 14, 2007
Posted By:
Catherine Moy
Permalink Sen. Harry Reid Refuses to Meet with Grieving Mother
Debbie Lee and Deborah Johns stopped by Sen. Hary Reid’s Senate office Friday, but the senator refused to come out of his office to meet the women.
Lee carried a picture of her son, the first Navy Seal to give his life in Iraq. Both she and Johns carried a message to Reid: Support U.S. troops and allow them to win the war in Iraq before coming home.

Johns son has served three tours in Iraq and has signed up for a fourth.

The two Debs were with a few people represnting Move America Forward, the largest nonprofit, protroops organization in the country.
Chairman Melanie Morgan and Vice Chairman Buzz Patterson were disappointed and frustrated that Reid would not come out of hiding. Instead, he sent out a spokesman who said Reid does support the troops and he wants the home.

Reid has a strange way of showing his support. He has said they are losers - that U.S. troops have already lost in Iraq.

Then he refused to condemn a vile advertisement a radical leftwing group published in the New York Times calling their Iraqi commander, Gen. David Petraeus, a betrayer.

If that’s showing support, I wonder what Reid would do if he didn’t support our troops!

FOX News filmed the discussion among the military mothers, Morgan, Patterson and Reid’s aide.