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| Greetings! My son Marc wrote in his last letter home "More random acts of kindness would change our country." He ended his letter with a challenge to do him a favor "pass on the kindness, the love, the precious gift of human life to each other."
This is your opportunity to accept Marc's challenge and honor his memory and sacrifice and also another fallen hero Brandon Dewey who was killed in Iraq Jan 20, 2006. Brandon's sister serves in the Navy and in 2009 married the love of her life who also serves in the Navy. Because of their deployment schedule they have not been able to celebrate their honeymoon.
Her father Mark Dewey who is a Gold Star Father contacted me to help make this dream honeymoon happen. Dewey's daughter will be returning home for R&R for 2 weeks in November from Afghanistan. Their dream honeymoon would be at the Palazzo in Vegas for a week and Disneyland in California. Please share your generosity and let this family know that they are loved, appreciated and that their service and sacrifice is not forgotten. Thank you in advance for your generosity and continued love and support! When you make your donation at www.americasmightywarriors.org please add a note Heroes Honeymoon. God bless our troops! Debbie Lee
PS Please check out Debbies site :) John OMFH |
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***************************************************************** Lt. Dan Band "For The Common Good" Movie "A wonderful and inspiring chronicle of Gary and his fellow musicians as they journey across America and the world. But the real point of the film, as it should be, is to shine a much-needed light on those in uniform, whose tremendous sacrifices can never—and must never—be taken for granted." http://www.ltdanbandmovie.com/
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Marine who served in Iraq needs a new kidney http://www.dailynews.com/ci_17485256 ***************************************************************** DOD Announces Vietnam War 50th Anniversary Commemoration Program
The Department of Defense announced today its program to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. The program will:
- Thank and honor veterans of the Vietnam War, including personnel who were held as prisoners of war or listed as missing in action, for their service and sacrifice on behalf of the United States and to thank and honor the families of these veterans.
- Highlight the service of the armed forces during the Vietnam War and the contributions of federal agencies and governmental and non-governmental organizations that served with, or in support of, the armed forces.
- Pay tribute to the contributions made on the home front by the people of the United States during the Vietnam War.
- Highlight the advances in technology, science, and medicine related to the military research conducted during the Vietnam War.
- Recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by the allies of the United States during the Vietnam War.
DoD representatives will coordinate with other federal agencies, veteran groups, state, local government and non-government organizations for their input in Vietnam War commemoration activities. For more information call 877-387-9951 or visit the official website at http://www.vietnamwar50th.com/ .
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Anthony Serio has decided to spend time at the San Francisco Airport on Christmas Day, and Roberta (Flag Lady) Roberts is doing the same at Oakland Airport. So far, Anthony will be joined by Keith Blakley and the Scouts. They are all there to catch any of our American Hero's coming home late for Christmas and the Holidays. Both Anthony and Flag Lady are looking to see if anyone wants to help (and does anyone want to do San Jose Airport?)
If you're interested in going to either SFO or Oakland, send me your name and preferred contact method, and I'll forward to Anthony or Flag Lady. If you want to be the primary at San Jose, let me know. Anyone in any other part of the country have an airport they want to cover?
Some Gave All, Some Still are, NEVER forget!
Doug Lyvere eaglesup@lyvere.com SgtMaj, Marine ret
Chairman, Eagles Up
www.eaglesup.us
Road Guard, Run For The Wall
www.rftw.org
415-309-2510
PLEASE CHECK the Veteran and Family Support California Events Calender at: http://www.my.calendars.net/vetsupportevents AND
the National Eagles Up! Calendar at : www.eaglesup.us ******************************************************************************************* Hello John,
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You can check it out at http://www.airsplat.com/Categories/ERS.htm?param=yes
In addition, Airsplat will donate $1,000 to the website that refers the winner. All that is required is for you to put a link on your site with the contest link code below* to our contest. If the winner comes in from your site, you will win as well. So the more of your readers that click on your site's link and then sign up for the contest, the better chance you have of winning the $1,000 donation.
If you would like to put up a banner, we have included links below. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to shoot me an email.
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Afghan outrage: U.S. troops scrounge for blankets, bullets One of my soldiers went without ammo for 5 weeks' August 25, 2010 Editor's Note: The following report is excerpted from Joseph Farah's G2 Bulletin. The parents of an American soldier in Afghanistan have accused the U.S. government of leaving defenders of its freedoms without basics such as blankets, food, feminine hygiene supplies and even bullets, according to a report from Joseph Farah's G2 Bulletin. "One of my soldiers went without ammo for five weeks once they got to Afghanistan because of shortages. I can't reveal the name, because they are frightened of reprisals. If they can do what they did to a four star general like [Gen. Stanley A.] McChrystal, what would they do to a buck private?" That comes from a woman who, with her husband, has taken it upon herself to adopt soldiers and provide them with many of the needed basics. The woman, assigned a pseudonym of "Beth," insisted her name not be used because of the possibility of reprisals against her or the soldiers. But she told WND she received a report that a U.S. soldier bought a $15 knife "and slept with their hand on the handle in the waist of their pants because it was all they had for the moment to protect themselves." The woman confirmed she and her husband are involved in supplying the basic necessities for some 50 soldiers - because the military isn't. "If the military doesn't supply what they need, they must depend on family or people like me," Beth said. "Many of these families are struggling on low wages, some parents are on disabilities and unable to help. Sending a box once a month during their deployment is not only good for their morale, but they need (to be) resupplied with many items." The Pentagon did not respond to a request for comment on the allegations. But one soldier told Beth the work days are 18 hours long, and they have few "real meals." *********************************************************************** *********************************** US Marines out of Iraq by spring 2010
> The US Marines will withdraw from Iraq in the spring of 2010, the commandant of the elite force said Thursday, signaling the end of a mission that once faced a fierce Sunni insurgency.
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> "We think that in the spring of 2010 we'll close the door and turned out the lights to Marine Corps presence in Iraq," said General James Conway in a speech at the National Press Club.
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> The date is in line with the schedule set by President Barack Obama, who in February ordered the withdrawal of all US combat troops from the country by the end of August 2010 with the rest of the force coming out by the end of 2011.
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> Conway said there are currently 16,000 marines in Iraq and that the reduction of the force would accelerate after legislative elections scheduled for January 2010.
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> He played down a resurgence of violence in Iraq in recent weeks, but acknowledged a residual Al-Qaeda presence in some areas.
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> Al Qaeda, he said, was "trying to get back where they were in some places, get back to the former strength that they had. But I think the country is tired of the fighting."
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> In January, just after Obama's inauguration, Conway had said the Marines would be ready to leave Iraq in six to eight months in order to shift their efforts toward Afghanistan.
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> He expressed regret at the time that the marines, who are based mainly in Iraq's once violent Anbar province, has become a garrison force focused on reconstruction. "That's not our role," he said
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> On the subject of having marines in both Afghanistan and Iraq, Conway said, "2009 will be a tough year because we now have a foot in both camps." ***********************************************************************************Man tells HOA he won’t take down flagpoleBy NANCY BADERTSCHER The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Friday, March 13, 2009 A Cherokee County resident is refusing to quit flying the American flag atop a 14-foot pole, even though his homeowners association is taking him to court and threatening him with $25-a-day fines. Ron Tripodo was served Thursday with a lawsuit from the Bridgemill subdivision’s homeowners association, said his next-door-neighbor and attorney, J. Daran Burns of Canton. Flags can fly in the subdivision, but the homeowners association insists they be on poles attached to the houses, Burns said. Tripodo spent $900 installing the flag pole outside his Canton home, complete with landscaping and lighting. “He believes that’s the appropriate way to display the flag,” Burns said. Tripodo also believes he has that right under the Freedom to Display the American Flag Act signed into law by President George W. Bush in 2005, Burns said. The homeowners association suggested as an alternative that Tripodo put the flagpole in his back yard, the attorney said. “I found that to be completely unreasonable … a joke,” Burns said. He said the homeowners association has not gotten any complaints from neighbors. The lawsuit threatens to assess Tripodo $25 a day, dating back to December, as well as attorney’s fees, Burns said. He said Tripodo is vowing, if necessary, to take his case to the Supreme Court.
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A note from a retired Marine Colonel. GJH
Hi, this is one of many e-mails out of the Camp LeJeune area regarding Obama's recent visit. Most report that the visit was closely orchestrated by Obama's handlers to ensure he got the best photo ops. Here's one typical comment: But my main point would be, why did it tee me off to hear Obama spout out Semper Fi and OooRah! This moron has no right to be trying to sound like he knows what we share!!! I am surprised he did not wear his basketball t-shirt with USMC in bold. The only thing as bad was Kerry "Reporting for duty" with a salute!
Well, the enemy knows our plan now! I would not want to be a civilian contractor in Baghdad in 2010; or an Iraqi anywhere in country who had helped America!
SF, Ron
February 27, 2009
Camp LeJeune, NC -- President Barack Obama did NOT come out on stage for the singing of the National Anthem at his Camp LeJeune speech given at 12:00 Noon today.
The Marine Band played "Ruffles and Flourishes" but Obama did not come out. The Secretary of Defense, Marine Corps Generals and a Navy Admiral came out. The Marine Corps Chaplain came out and said a Prayer.
A lone female sang the National Anthem and after it was sung, the Marine Band again played "Ruffles and Flourishes," a speaker introduced the President and only then did the Band play "Hail to the Chief" and did President Obama come out.
This struck me as very odd. Why did the President not come out for the prayer? Why did the President not come out for the National Anthem?
This was no mistake. This was a slap in the face by the President, to the entire nation and it did not go unnoticed. | |
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CALLING ALL ANGELS Things are a bit rough right now. Afghanistan is getting hit pretty bad,
the last 2 days filled with fighting. Some KIA :), may God Bless the families and some wounded. There is much we need and maybe you could help. Only together can we hope to meet this large challenge.
We know what to do,
and we know how to do it,
we just need to say WE CAN,
TOGETHER WE CAN DO THIS!!
lOVE YOU ALL MUCH
Patti
Here is the Bat Phone Alert we sent.
there are
hundreds of thousands of combat veterans who need us. Angel Kassie,
who works closely with the wounded at Walter Reed and the National
Naval Medical Center explains,
“If you look where I do, you will see
what really matters: more and more wounded coming into our military
treatment facilities, something the media seems to have ‘forgotten’
at a time when it needs to be more in the forefront than ever. “I
have seen Heroes coming in severely wounded, only to show once again what true warriors they are when within days of injury they leave
the hospital long enough to go to their buddy’s service—the buddy
who was right next to them in the same battle they were injured in.
I see so many older combat veterans that still need our assistance;
just because they have physically come home from the war, does not
mean they have mentally or emotionally.”
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> “We are all in this together, and these men and women are our
> husbands, wives, fathers, mothers, children, friends and most of
> all, our heroes....”
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> One of the best ways we can support them and let them know we are
> there for them is through our wounded (First Response) backpacks,
> and our Vet Packs.
> We need (items must be new):
> Socks Knit boxers
> T-shirts
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> Lounge pants
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> Shower shoes
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> Beanies and baseball caps
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> Phone cards
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> Electric razors
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> Beard and mustache trimmers
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> Female-specific items
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> Giftcards (from pizza to clothing)
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> Letters of encouragement
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> If you can help, please donate with credit or debit card through
> PayPal, or angelsstore.org. You can also purchase discounted bulks
> items here, or send items (with a note inside each box that contains
> your name, address, phone number, and an itemized list of contents
with estimated value) to:
Soldiers’ Angels
1792 E. Washington Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91104
or
Soldiers' Angels
112 Greenhill Road
Ramseur, NC 27316
Please help us show our heroes that we still remember and support them!
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We wanted to make sure that you were aware of a special program Discovery started six years ago. We are honored to be able to offer this program again to our Military serving overseas.
Please note the entire cruise with all taxes and all costs are included with this program. Please pass this on to military service members/their spouse and let them know the staff and crew of Discovery Cruise Line thank them for all they do to keep us free and safe.
We are proud of our military serving our country and we would like to wish all of them our best wishes for a safe and speedy return.
We are inviting all Military who have served or are serving in Iraq or Afghanistan on a complimentary cruise from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to Grand Bahama Island, valid until December 31, 2009. Discovery will provide the free cruise, including the cost of all meals, all service charges, taxes and Bahamian departure fees. There are no additional
costs involved.
Simply register your family, friend or loved one's name with us and we will email a cruise certificate to you. The certificate will serve as their receipt and must be presented at the pier at time of sailing.
Reservations will be required along with appropriate Military ID and a letter from the Military personnel's unit confirming the places of service.
Discovery Vacations
DiscoveryCruiseLine Disc
1-888-634-7245
*******************************************Walt Disney World Salutes the U.S. Military!
The attached Press Release provides you with highlights
of our
soon-to-be-announced "Disney's Armed Forces Salute". This event
beginning on Sunday, January 4th and running through December
23rd, 2009 is sure
to be a HUGE hit!
Both Air Force Central Ticket Program (San Antonio) and Military
Ticket Program
(San Diego) will be carrying the unique "Disney's Armed Forces
Salute" ticket inventory. Feel free to contact your supplier to
place your
order. While "Disney's Armed Forces Salute" tickets will be
available at our Theme Park front gates to qualified military,
those particular
tickets will be taxed, so we expect that this event will greatly
increase your
ticket office traffic.
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New Law Authorizes Veterans' Salutes during National Anthem
WASHINGTON (Oct. 30, 2008) -- Veterans and active-duty military not in
uniform can now render the military-style hand salute during the playing
of the national anthem, thanks to changes in federal law that took
effect this month.
"The military salute is a unique gesture of respect that marks those who
have served in our nation's armed forces," said Secretary of Veterans
Affairs Dr. James B. Peake. "This provision allows the application of
that honor in all events involving our nation's flag."
The new provision improves upon a little known change in federal law
last year that authorized veterans to render the military-style hand
salute during the raising, lowering or passing of the flag, but it did
not address salutes during the national anthem. Last year's provision
also applied to members of the armed forces while not in uniform.
Traditionally, members of the nation's veterans service organizations
have rendered the hand-salute during the national anthem and at events
involving the national flag while wearing their organization's official
head-gear.
The most recent change, authorizing hand-salutes during the national
anthem by veterans and out-of-uniform military personnel, was sponsored
by Sen. Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma, an Army veteran. It was included in the
Defense Authorization Act of 2009, which President Bush signed on Oct.
14.
The earlier provision authorizing hand-salutes for veterans and
out-of-uniform military personnel during the raising, lowering or
passing of the flag, was contained in the National Defense Authorization
Act of 2008, which took effect Jan. 28, 2008.
**************************************************** Hello. I have recently launched a website that will help servicemembers and their families find others who are traveling in the same direction they are for 96's/leave/PCS/ etc so they can ride together and save some green.
www.militaryrideshare.com
It is a totally FREE site that can help families travel home more often for less money. As a former Marine and the wife of a former Marine, I was always looking for ways to help our family save money. I thought you might be able to help me get the word out through the use of your message board. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions or comments. I appreciate your time and thank you in advance.
Semper Fi
Jen McGillis
www.militaryrideshare.com
Helping Marines, Sailors, Airmen, and Soldiers ride home together and save some green.
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