Three year old Cooper hadn’t seen his mom in over 9 months because of her military service in Afghanistan. But after seeing his mother Kathryn Waldvogel getting into full formation waiting to be discharged, Cooper just couldn’t wait another second. The three-year old ran towards his mother, causing her to break formation – something that is… Continue reading Heart Warming – 3 Year Old Boy Defies Military Protocol – Video
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Congress Could Authorize Military Force to Deal with ISIS
While the president considers the best strategy to combat the ISIS threat in Syria, Congress is preparing to give the Commander in Chief any authorization needed for an all out war if necessary. Rep. Frank R. Wolf, R-Va., said in a statement Wednesday he will introduce legislation when Congress reconvenes next week that would authorize… Continue reading Congress Could Authorize Military Force to Deal with ISIS
THE REPUBLICAN SCUM FILES: HOW THEY HATE OUR TROOPS
By Mike Caccioppoli As seen on America The Not So Beautiful When it comes to either supporting our troops or hating Obama the Republicans overwhelmingly choose the latter. Oh boy do they ever. The party who loves jingoistic phrases and loud macho alpha chest beating just couldn’t wait to bash the soldier that our President… Continue reading THE REPUBLICAN SCUM FILES: HOW THEY HATE OUR TROOPS
Military Groups Blast Republicans for Killing Veteran Benefits
Veterans organizations are not happy with U.S. Senate Republicans today, after a bill to expand health care and education programs for veterans failed to gain enough support to move forward, Reuters reports. From Washington Post: The measure, sponsored by Senate Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), collapsed after failing to garner enough Republican votes… Continue reading Military Groups Blast Republicans for Killing Veteran Benefits
Next for The Military – Iron Man Suits
The technology in Iron Man is getting a step closer to reality thanks to the United States military. The Army has commissioned a Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit, which would provide the wearer with superhuman abilities like night vision, enhanced strength, and protection from gunfire. Each suit would have an on-board computer that would be… Continue reading Next for The Military – Iron Man Suits
Report: 53% of Military Sexual Assault Are Against Other Men
A new Pentagon report shows that most of the sexual assault in the military are against men. In its latest report on sexual assault, the Pentagon estimated that 26,000 service members experienced unwanted sexual contact in 2012, up from 19,000 in 2010. Of those cases, the Pentagon says, 53 percent involved attacks on men, mostly… Continue reading Report: 53% of Military Sexual Assault Are Against Other Men
President’s Weekly Address: Thanking The Men And Women In The Military
It’s Memorial Day weekend, and President Obama used his weekly address to acknowledge the brave men and women who have dedicated their lives to serving in the Military. The President: They are heroes, each and every one. They gave America the most precious thing they had – “the last full measure of devotion.” And because… Continue reading President’s Weekly Address: Thanking The Men And Women In The Military
Rick Santorum Promise to Reinstate Don’t Ask Don’t Tell
For these Republicans, the only way to make progress is by taking one step forward, then two steps back. After president Obama brought an end to the 17-year-old discriminatory policy against gays in the military, Rick Santorum – one of the front-runners in the Republican primary race – is vowing to return the nation to… Continue reading Rick Santorum Promise to Reinstate Don’t Ask Don’t Tell
Rick Perry To Gays – That’s Your Choice
With the official end of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell yesterday, we bring you one of the more ridiculous remarks by a Republican presidential candidate about “The Gays!” In his 2008 book called On My Honor: Why the American Values of the Boy Scouts Are Worth Fighting For, Rick Perry made this observation; “Even if [homosexuality] were… Continue reading Rick Perry To Gays – That’s Your Choice