<strong>Link to part 3 of 4 below</strong>
US Iraq war vets speak out about their experiences during the recruitment process, while in the middle of the War on Terror and upon returning back   more...from active duty to "civilian" life.

<a href="/video/Drachnid/5E65F903D51C423BB7C9DC268AB44957/gulf-war-vets-speak-out-pt-3.aspx"><strong>Click here to watch part 3 of 4</strong></a>

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<strong>Link to part 2 of 4 below</strong>
US Iraq war vets speak out about their experiences during the recruitment process, while in the middle of the War on Terror and upon returning back   more...from active duty to "civilian" life.

<a href="/video/Drachnid/EFE99A3EC1AF4666BD5724C72FA62367/gulf-war-vets-speak-out-pt-2.aspx"><strong>Click here to watch part 2 of 4</strong></a>

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The Sludge Report #135

If you ever wanted to end a war...
<strong>Sir! No Sir!</strong>
The suppressed story of the GI movement to end the war in Vietnam
More info on screenings @
http://www.sirnosir.com

Call The White House (202) 456-1111
U.S. Capital switchboard (202) 224-3121
Our wounded veterans who have served proudly in Iraq and Afghanistan have to come back home and live in rodent infested, mold   more...contaminated, dilapidated housing not fit for human habitation. Our veterans deserve better, call Washington D.C. and let your Senator and Congress person and the President know that how you feel. I want to be proud to be an American again.
Here's some links-
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/02/17/AR2007021701172.html
Also-
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/military/jan-june07/walterreed_02-19.html
and-
http://www.vaiw.org/vet/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3124
also-
http://archives.seattletimes.nwsource.com/cgi-bin/texis.cgi/web/vortex/display?slug=reed19&date=20070219
and -
http://www.veteranstoday.com/modules.php?name=News&new_topic=15  less

Last night, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), the nation’s first and largest nonpartisan, non-profit organization for veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, hosted its Third Annual   more...Heroes Gala at Gotham Hall in New York City. This inspiring event, timed to coincide with Veterans Day, brought together veterans of all generations, distinguished members of the veterans’ community and IAVA supporters. More than 350 guests attended the Gala and helped raise more than $450,000.

To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/iava/41053/  less

Veterans and active duty military: Are you looking to explore your service and civilian life experiences? Consider a Veterans Online Workshop.

Begin a life story or life review in my interactive online workshop. We meet once weekly for 8 weeks. * Guidance
* Catharsis
* Identification
* Family perspective
* Insight
* Hope
  more... * Meaning
* Friendship
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bio diesel disaster relief creating jobs and sustainable community

Gulf War Syndrome Is Legitimate Illness
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/health/july-dec08/gulfwar_11-18.html
A report released Monday revealed that the mysterious illness affecting veterans exposed to toxins   more...during the 1991 Gulf War is real, making it easier for military personnel to seek federal aid. Research advisory committee chairman James Binns details the findings.
RAC Report: This link takes you to the site page with the two below.
http://sph.bu.edu/insider/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1579&Itemid=150
RAC-GWVI media release, Nov. 17, 2008 DOC
http://sph.bu.edu/insider/images/stories/resources/annual_reports/mon11amrelease.doc
Full report of RAC-GWVI -- Nov. 17, 2008 PDF {The PDF is abit over 6MB download}
http://sph.bu.edu/insider/images/stories/resources/annual_reports/GWI%20and%20Health%20of%20GW%20Veterans_RAC-GWVI%20Report_2008.pdf  less

A thank you to all our veterans that have served. Freedom is NOT free. It is paid with the blood of our heroes Let don't leave out our allies that have fought and died beside us. You honor us with   more...your bravery.  less

Pulitzer-Winning Author Alice Walker on Obama's First White House Visit as President-Elect. On Veterans Day, 15 Vets of Iraq and Afghanistan Face Trial for Antiwar Protest. Bush Links Auto Industry   more...Bailout to Colombia Trade Bill.  less

This video is being posed In remembrance to Honor all our Veterans who have fought for freedom in all past or present wars some of whom made the Ultimate sacrifice

Veterans Arrested, Trampled at Presidential Debate

http://www.LegionPost911.net Our American Legion Post 911 Family is committed to Serving the Next Generation of Heroes with medical, social, vocational, and educational support. http://www.WeDoForTheTroops.org   more..."California Legion Post" "American Legion"  less

Amy Goodman & Two Democracy Now! Producers Arrested at RNC Protest. Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) Condemns Police Intimidation of Journalists. Hurricane Gustav Slams Louisiana: A Report from Jordan   more...Flaherty in New Orleans. As the RNC Opens in St. Paul, Twin Cities Police Arrest Nearly 300; Journalists Targeted. Report: Secretive Right-Wing Group Vetted McCain's VP Candidate Sarah Palin. As RNC Opens, Iraq Veterans Against the War March in St. Paul. A Debate: Iraq Veterans Against the War vs. Vets for Freedom.  less

Clinton Calls on Supporters to Unite Behind Obama. Narrowing the Obama-Clinton Divide: A Roundtable Discussion. 600 Arrested at Mississippi Factory in Largest Immigration Raid in US History. "Operation   more...First Casualty": Outside Democratic Convention, Iraq Veterans Against the War Re-Enact Raids on Iraqi Civilians. Rep. Dennis Kucinich: "Wake Up America!". Labor Groups Challenge Retail Giant Wal-Mart on Pressuring Employees to Vote Against Obama. In Wake of Deadly US Air Strike, Jeremy Scahill Questions Lawmakers About Obama's Afghanistan Policy. Tarnished by Sex Scandal, John Edwards' Absence Reduces Focus on Poverty at Democratic Convention. When Off the Silver Screen, Actress Daryl Hannah Seen on Frontlines of Environmental Movements. Amy Goodman Questions Fmr. President Jimmy Carter on Being Sidelined at DNC.  less

War veterans are encouraged to send in their true stories to be considered for publication. These stories will help create public awareness and appreciation for the incredible acts of sacrifice that   more...our veterans have done to assure our freedoms. A more enlightened public will more readily donate, contribute, and participate in programs to help and thank our heroes.  less

The country's wartime status has riddled this Presidential election year with added questions.

That's why several non-profit military groups have come together to try to hold a Presidential town hall meeting   more...at Fort Hood. "We want this dialog, we want this conversation to occur, we want the American public to be watching it as it happens," Military Spouses for Change President Carissa Picard said. http://www.news8austin.com/content/top_stories/default.asp?ArID=214680  less

Thanks to our troops! Saturday at Avila Beach Golf Course and wonderful event was enjoyed by many whom were lucky enough to get tickets in February, before the event sold out. Of those people a few   more...groups and individuals express their thanks to our Troops & Veterans via video stream. This is one such group of many that give thanks.  less

"Imagine" ~ John Lennon, cover by Etta James

Veterans Hall bozzed today with action as family and friends watch as David Orr receives many medals to honor his military involvement during WWII.

Orr Recognized for Bravery & Service.

Shorter Iraq Deployments Aim to Ease Strain on U.S. Forces: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/military/jan-june08/troops_04-10.html   more... Assessing the burden on soldiers  less