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US Military Forces and You
By Patricia L Johnson and Richard E Walrath The following is a must read for all Americans that value the lives of our men and women in uniform. The data was copied from CRS Report Number RL32170, Instances of Use … Continue reading
Posted in News and politics, War
Tagged 9/11, casualties, Congressional Authorization, declared wars, Desert Shield, Desert Storm, FEMA, foreign wars, Global War on Terror, Iraq, Military Forces, Richard E Walrath, The Korean War, The Vietnam War, undeclared US wars, World War I, World War II
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When Do We Finally Put an End to the Never Ending Bulls**t?
Opinion: Patricia L Johnson All along I’ve considered the Republican attacks on former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to be nothing more than another opportunity to tarnish the reputation of the former secretary simply due to the fact … Continue reading
Posted in 2016 Elections, Government, History, Iraq War, Iraq, War, National Intelligence, New and Politics, U.S. Military, War
Tagged 9/11, Benghazi, OEF, OIF, Operation Enduring Freedomg, Operation Iraqi Freedom, President George W. Bush, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, State Department e-mails, U.S. Casualties
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A letter from Islamabad
Administrator Note: The attached article posted October 5, 2014 in Gulf Daily News provides us a brief look into the the thoughts of at least one person on the other side of the ocean, about the recently signed Bilateral Security Agreement (BSA) … Continue reading
Statement by the President on the Signing of the Bilateral Security Agreement and NATO Status of Forces Agreement in Afghanistan | The White House
Statement by the President on the Signing of the Bilateral Security Agreement and NATO Status of Forces Agreement in Afghanistan | The White House.
Al-Qaeda’s Syria franchise Al-Nusra threatens reprisals for US-led air strikes
Al-Qaeda’s Syria franchise Al-Nusra threatens reprisals for US-led air strikes.
What Does Religious Liberty Mean to You?
Opinion: Patricia L Johnson The first day of the annual Values Voter Summit began on Friday, September 26, 2014 with leading Republicans getting together to speak at a gathering of evangelical conservatives. Their theme for the day was ‘Religious … Continue reading
Posted in Elections 2014, Employment, Government, International, News and politics, Safety and Security, U.S. Military, War
Tagged Conservatism, First Amendment, former Governor Mike Huckabee, former Senator Rick Santorum. American values, Gov. Bobby Jindal, Israel, life, marriage, Middle-East, Palestine, Religious liberty, Sen. Rand Paul, Sen. Ted Cruz, U.S. Constitution, Values Voter Summit
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Statement by the Press Secretary on the Death of Ahmed Godane | The White House
Statement by the Press Secretary on the Death of Ahmed Godane | The White House.
Posted in Government, News and politics, Safety and Security, U.S. Military, War
Tagged Ahmed Godane, al-Qaeda, al-Shabaab, Press Secretary, Somalia, The White House
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OCHA – Occupied Palestinian Territory: Gaza Emergency Situation Report (as of 28 August 2014, 08:00 hrs)
http://www.ochaopt.org/documents/ocha_opt_sitrep_28_08_2014.pdf. OCHA is the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Happy Veterans Day to Our Veterans a.k.a. “Our Heroes”
By Patricia L Johnson United States Code defines a Veteran as follows: 38 U.S.C. United States Code, 2011 Edition Title 38 – VETERANS’ BENEFITS PART I – GENERAL PROVISIONS CHAPTER 1 – GENERAL Sec. 101 – Definitions From the U.S. … Continue reading
Posted in News and politics, War
Tagged Amputations, OEF, OIF, OND, Patricia L Johnson, PTSD, Suicide, Support System, TBI, Thank You, Veterans Day 2013
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U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence.
Please keep her safe
Posted in News and politics, U.S. Military, War
Tagged 2013, Gina, July 6, Middle-East, Prayers, tour of duty, U.S. Army, War
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In the Know – Department of Veterans Affairs – Vet Centers
By Patricia L Johnson Are you a combat Veteran? Did you serve in a combat zone? Are you a family member of a Veteran that served in a combat zone? Do you need readjustment counseling? Help is available to both … Continue reading
Posted in Health and wellness, Health, Uninsured, Iraq War, U.S. Military, War
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U.S. to lift ban on women in front-line combat jobs | Reuters
U.S. to lift ban on women in front-line combat jobs | Reuters.
Reflections on Two Grains of Rice
Opinion by Patricia L Johnson Senator Lindsey Graham [R-SC] and Senator John McCain [R-AZ] have several things in common. They are both long-term members of the United States Senate, they are both members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, they … Continue reading
Posted in Government, International, News and politics, U.S. History, U.S. Military, War
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Transcript And Audio: Vice Presidential Debate : NPR
Transcript And Audio: Vice Presidential Debate : NPR.
Outside Spending for 2012 Election
Outside Spending | OpenSecrets.
Thoughts for the Day – March 12, 2012
By Patricia L Johnson Keystone XL Pipeline The economy and jobs is the number one issue on the administration and the minds of voters. Does it really make any sense that the POTUS would delay the Keystone XL project without … Continue reading
2011 Veteran’s Day Free Meals and Discounts
2011 Veteran’s Day Free Meals and Discounts.
The Associated Press: Clinton: Kabul attackers will be dealt with
The Associated Press: Clinton: Kabul attackers will be dealt with.
Posted in Government, International, News and politics, Safety and Security, U.S. Military, War
Tagged Afghanistan, NATO, September 13 attack, Taliban, U.S. Embassy
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Defense.gov News Release: DOD Identifies Navy Casualty – September 11
Defense.gov News Release: DOD Identifies Navy Casualty.
Posted in Government, International, News and politics, U.S. Military, War
Tagged Department of Defense, Navy Casualty, September 11
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Update – VBIED Attack in Sayed Abad Fails to Disrupt Operations | ISAF – International Security Assistance Force
Update – VBIED Attack in Sayed Abad Fails to Disrupt Operations | ISAF – International Security Assistance Force.
Posted in International, News and politics, War
Tagged 9/11, Attack on Afghanistan, Combat Outpost Sayed Abad, ISAF, Wardak province
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VA’s Telephone Service Helps Family Members with “Coaching into Care” program
Encourage Veterans to Seek Medical Care WASHINGTON (September 6, 2011) – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has launched a telephone service, Coaching into Care, to provide assistance to family members and friends trying to encourage their Veteran to seek … Continue reading
This Day in History — History.com — What Happened Today in History
This Day in History — History.com — What Happened Today in History. “On this day in 1915, a prototype tank nicknamed Little Willie rolls off the assembly line in England. Little Willie was far from an overnight success. It weighed … Continue reading
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Tagged England, prototype tank "Little Willie', September 6, This Day in History
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Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan – August 31, 2011
Report
Posted in International, Iraq War, War
Tagged Afghanistan, commission, Contractors, costs, fraud, Iraq, misuse, waste
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BBC News – Israel kills Islamic Jihad leader in Gaza air strike
BBC News – Israel kills Islamic Jihad leader in Gaza air strike. An Israeli missile hit the car of Ismael al-Ismar, a leader of al-Quds Brigades in the city of Rafah, close to the Egyptian border.
Posted in News and politics, War
Tagged air strike, al-Quds Brigades, Egyptian border, Ismael al-Ismar, Israel, missile, Rafah
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Joint Statement by United Nations, Russian Federation, United States, and European Union on Israel attacks
Near East: Joint Statement by the Quartet on Attacks in Southern Israel Sat, 20 Aug 2011 14:24:41 -0500
Unprecedented tragedy devastates NSW community
Unprecedented tragedy devastates NSW community ‘It’s the worst day in our history by a mile’ By Sean D. Naylor – Staff writer Posted : Saturday Aug 6, 2011 18:44:31 EDT The naval special warfare community was reeling in what one … Continue reading
Pentagon Says More Budget Cuts Mean Furloughs
A senior Pentagon official warned Wednesday that the Defense Department might have to furlough or even lay off “thousands” of civilian employees, and endure major disruptions to its weapons programs, if congressional lawmakers can’t avert a potential $500 billion budget … Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Government, News and politics, War
Tagged Budget Cuts, civilian employees, Department of Defense, furlough, lay-off, Pentagon, U.S. Budget, Unemployment, weapons programs
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AND SO IT BEGAN…
By Patricia L Johnson Following is a brief history of how Operation Desert Shield began from the History Channel. What’s interesting to note is the fact Iraq invaded Kuwait on August 2, 1990 and Operation Desert Shield was begun five … Continue reading
DDG 84 – THANK YOU FOR A JOB WELL DONE AND WELCOME HOME!
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jared M. King/Released
Posted in News and politics, U.S. Military, War
Tagged DDG 84, Enterprise Group, July 15, USS Bulkeley, Welcome Home
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Summary of Misleading Facts from FactCheck.org on GOP Debate
“Summary In the first New Hampshire debate among 2012 presidential hopefuls, we found a number of incorrect, misleading or shaky factual claims: Pawlenty was wrong when he boasted that he was “one of the few governors” to respond to a … Continue reading
Pakistan stops NATO supplies after 16 people killed in blast
“ISLAMABAD, May 21 (Xinhua) — Pakistani authorities Saturday suspended supplies to the foreign troops in neighboring Afghanistan hours after a blast at an NATO oil tanker killed 16 persons, officials said.” Click link to read full story
Posted in News and politics, Safety and Security, War
Tagged Afghanistan, NATO, oil tanker explosion, Pakistan, troop supplies
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Bachmann Proposes VA Cuts
Stars and Stripes recently ran an article talking about Michele Bachmann’s new plan for cutting expenses. Bachmann is the U.S. Representative from the 6th Congressional district in MN and founder of the House Tea Party Caucus, a group promoting cuts … Continue reading
GOP Definition of “Cut Spending”
An opinion by Patricia L Johnson The GOP’s Opening Argument: Cut Spending, Cut Spending, Cut Spending is an article written on January 3, 2011, by Derek Thompson and published in the Business section of The Atlantic. Thompson confirms what we … Continue reading
Posted in Economy, Government, National Debt, News and politics, War
Tagged Afghanistan, Democrats, Pakistan, President Obama Stimulus Bill, Republicans, Sen. Mitch McConnell, Senator Kelly Ayotte, Senator Lindsey Graham, Senator March Rubio, Senator Pat Roomey, Senator Richard Burr, Senator Ron Johnson, Tea Party, U.S. Deficit, U.S. House, U.S. Senate
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A Day to Remember
Today marks the anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. The date was November 19, 1863. The scene was the dedication of a military cemetery at Gettysburg, PA. The battle of Gettysburg had been fought four months earlier and more … Continue reading
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Tagged 1863, Gettsburg PA, Gettysburg Address, November 19, President Abraham Lincoln
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