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30 most recent articles out of 4,288.
McCain and Veterans | Harold Moore and Joe Galloway—We Are Soldiers Still: A Journey Back to the Battlefields of Vietnam | Only 13% feel country headed in right direction | "America's Army" | Vote Vets | How to avoid another Iraq | Senator Jim Webb: Time to Fight | Obama and Iraq | Warfighters or Citizen Soldiers? | Both Sides of the Wall: Reflections of the West Point Class of 1968 | Iran Given Two Weeks to Comply | Pelosi, Moyers, and Winship | U.S. to Iran: Cooperate or... | Are you writing your story? | Kucinich on Impeachment | Al Gore: Abandon Fossil Fuels by 2018 | Fresh Fighters for Al Qaida in Afghanistan | Ben Cohen and True Majority | Surge into Afghanistan | Iraq "Surge"—Iran "Inspections" | Senator Obama: Time to End the Iraq War | Marc Ash: An Open Letter to Senator Obama | Failed hopes for resolution | Both Sides of the Wall Reflections of the West Point Class of 1968 | Privacy Right in Question as well as National Security | Plan to Revamp War Powers Act of '73 | David Sirota: From Uprising to Movement: Five Ideas | Missle Bases in Czech Republic | Torture origins? | PTSD and Heart Disease.
From Rick Maze, Army Times at Veterans for Common Sense July 23, VA Update: Senator McCain May Want to Narrow VA Access, VCS Responds.
Thursday, July 24 2008 | Permanent link | Comment | Print
From Harold Moore and Joe Galloway, the book you have been waiting for We Are Soldiers Still: A Journey Back to the Battlefields of Vietnam.
Thursday, July 24 2008 | Permanent link | Comment | Print
So, what is the problem?
Is the President not listening to the People?
Is the Congress not listening to the People?
Are the PEOPLE not speaking up?
Is the MEDIA not reporting everything it should be? Is it in the hands of monied groups with their own agenda and not doing its job?
This whole endless campaign has been pretty pathetic. Real issues need to be addressed, and that will only be done if the PEOPLE make it so.
Senator Jim Webb has some ideas on that. A Time to Fight: Reclaiming a Fair and Just America.
Do we need a lesson in Duty, Honor, Country? It is not just up to those from West Point to live with that code—it is up to all of us, but the Class of '68 can show you how it is done. Over the last several months, I have had the privilege and honor of working closely with the members of the West Point Class of 1968.
Our work together has resulted in this unique preservation of the history of this War Class.
It is truly an heirloom volume.
Both Sides of the Wall Reflections of the West Point Class of 1968. Edited by Remy Benoit
The price for orders received after July 30, 2008 will be $35.00 per copy* if any copies are available.
*A packing and shipping charge of an additional $10 per copy will apply for books not picked up by the purchaser at the 40th reunion.
Click Here to Order: Both Sides of the Wall Reflections of the West Point Class of 1968. Edited by Remy Benoit
About the Book. This extraordinary anthology contains selections authored by over 120 members of the class who share their thoughts and bare their souls. The vignettes range from whimsical recollections of cadet hijinks to weighty reflections on our times – on our service to the nation - on the painful loss of departed classmates, including our twenty friends who fell, all too young, in Vietnam—on Duty, Honor, Country. Come through the sally port into Central Area of Barracks; report to the man in the red sash. Relive the travails of Plebe year. Savor the 1964 victory of the Army football team over a Navy team led by Heisman Trophy winner Roger Staubach, and the first-ever Christmas leave for Plebes. Delight in the clandestine appropriation of Billy XV, the great Sugar Bowl incident, the dunking of the reveille cannon. Sorrow at the sad return of fallen comrades from earlier classes for interment in the West Point Cemetery. Feel the anxious anticipation of branch and first assignment selection and the extraordinary elation of graduation day. Sail your white hat far into a cloudless summer sky; take a solemn oath at a commissioning ceremony. Party hearty at classmate weddings and graduation leave. Train hard enroute to your first unit. Take a long plane ride ‘til you’re so far west you’re east. Hump ruck through the boonies. Know again the soaring elation and irrational guilt of survival. Mourn lost friends and comrades, celebrate their lives and honor their selfless service and sacrifice. These are the reflections waiting for you within the pages of this beautiful hardbound book—these and many, many more.
Don’t Delay! Order Online Today!
Click Here to Order: Both Sides of the Wall Reflections of the West Point Class of 1968.
Thursday, July 24 2008 | Permanent link | Comment | Print
From Michael B. Reagan,Truthout US Military Recruits Children: "America's Army" Video Game Violates International Law.
Wednesday, July 23 2008 | Permanent link | Comment | Print
From Vote Vets Our New Ad on Timelines, McCain and Iraqi Freedom.
Wednesday, July 23 2008 | Permanent link | Comment | Print
From Maya Schenwar at Truthout a review of Foreign Policy in Focus: On Iraq: Wiping Out the Legend—Miriam Pemberton, editor of "Lessons From Iraq: Avoiding the Next War".
Wednesday, July 23 2008 | Permanent link | Comment | Print
Senator Webb has a new book and some ideas for your consideration in A Time to Fight: Reclaiming a Fair and Just America.
Tuesday, July 22 2008 | Permanent link | Comment | Print
From the AP at MSNBC Iraqi backing of Obama plan irks White House
Says Baghdad may be using U.S. election as leverage in negotiations.
Tuesday, July 22 2008 | Permanent link | Comment | Print
Some thoughts from LT.COL.William J. Astore (Retired USAF, TomDispatch, at Truthout Having the "Best Military" Is Not Always a Good Thing: Reclaiming Our Citizen-Soldier Heritage.
Monday, July 21 2008 | Permanent link | Comment | Print
Over the last several months, I have had the privilege and honor of working closely with the members of the West Point Class of 1968.
Our work together has resulted in this unique preservation of the history of this War Class.
It is truly an heirloom volume.
Ladies and Gentlemen, we proudly present to you, Both Sides of the Wall Reflections of the West Point Class of 1968. Edited by Remy Benoit
The price for orders received after July 30, 2008 will be $35.00 per copy* if any copies are available.
*A packing and shipping charge of an additional $10 per copy will apply for books not picked up by the purchaser at the 40th reunion.
Click Here to Order: Both Sides of the Wall Reflections of the West Point Class of 1968. Edited by Remy Benoit
About the Book. This extraordinary anthology contains selections authored by over 120 members of the class who share their thoughts and bare their souls. The vignettes range from whimsical recollections of cadet hijinks to weighty reflections on our times – on our service to the nation - on the painful loss of departed classmates, including our twenty friends who fell, all too young, in Vietnam—on Duty, Honor, Country.
Come through the sally port into Central Area of Barracks; report to the man in the red sash. Relive the travails of Plebe year. Savor the 1964 victory of the Army football team over a Navy team led by Heisman Trophy winner Roger Staubach, and the first-ever Christmas leave for Plebes. Delight in the clandestine appropriation of Billy XV, the great Sugar Bowl incident, the dunking of the reveille cannon. Sorrow at the sad return of fallen comrades from earlier classes for interment in the West Point Cemetery. Feel the anxious anticipation of branch and first assignment selection and the extraordinary elation of graduation day. Sail your white hat far into a cloudless summer sky; take a solemn oath at a commissioning ceremony. Party hearty at classmate weddings and graduation leave. Train hard enroute to your first unit. Take a long plane ride ‘til you’re so far west you’re east. Hump ruck through the boonies. Know again the soaring elation and irrational guilt of survival. Mourn lost friends and comrades, celebrate their lives and honor their selfless service and sacrifice. These are the reflections waiting for you within the pages of this beautiful hardbound book—these and many, many more.
Don’t Delay! Order Online Today!
Click Here to Order: Both Sides of the Wall Reflections of the West Point Class of 1968.>
Monday, July 21 2008 | Permanent link | Comment | Print
From Julian Borger, The Observer, at Truthout Iran Given Two-Week Deadline to End the Nuclear Impasse.
Sunday, July 20 2008 | Permanent link | Comment | Print
At Truthout:
From Lauri Kellman and the AP House Speaker Pelosi Calls Bush "a Total Failure".
From Bill Moyers and Michael Winship Mother's Milk of Politics Turns Sour.
Saturday, July 19 2008 | Permanent link | Comment | Print
Saturday, July 19 2008 | Permanent link | Comment | Print
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Join me at Gentle Editing: Your Words, Your Way.
Saturday, July 19 2008 | Permanent link | Comment | Print
From : Maya Schenwar, T r u t h o u t Interview With Rep. Dennis Kucinich.
Friday, July 18 2008 | Permanent link | Comment | Print
From David Stout, The New York Times, at Truthout Gore Calls for US to Use Renewable Energy by 2018.
Friday, July 18 2008 | Permanent link | Comment | Print
From the AP at MSNBC Al-Qaida draws more foreigners to Afghan war
Fresh influx of jihadis from Turkey, Central Asia, Chechnya, Middle East.
Friday, July 18 2008 | Permanent link | Comment | Print
Watch the video, re-stack the cookies, and maybe something good would happen! True Majority.
Thursday, July 17 2008 | Permanent link | Comment | Print
From the AP at Military.com Afghan Surge Could Start in Weeks.
From Peter Spiegel and M. Karim Faiez, The Los Angeles Times at Truthout US Prepares to Boost Its Afghan Forces.
Also at Truthout, Maya Schenwar Interview With Rep. Dennis Kucinich. Kucinich introduces another article of impeachment; this one, re: Iraq and reasons gives for pre-emptive war.
Thursday, July 17 2008 | Permanent link | Comment | Print
From the AP at MSNBC U.S. 'surge' in Iraq ends; 150,000 troops remain
Up to 15,000 more American soldiers than before buildup still in the country.
From Robert Parry at Consortium News The High Cost of Bush's Iraq Gambit.
Also from the AP at MSNBC U.S. envoy to meet with Iran nuclear negotiator
Top diplomat will attend talks in Switzerland on Saturday, official says.
From Bill Moyers at Truthout Is the Fourth Estate a Fifth Column?.
Wednesday, July 16 2008 | Permanent link | Comment | Print
From the New York Times at Veterans for Common Sense Iraq War Op-Ed by Senator Obama: Time to End Iraq War.
Tuesday, July 15 2008 | Permanent link | Comment | Print
At Truthout, Marc Ash Dear Senator Obama.
Tuesday, July 15 2008 | Permanent link | Comment | Print
From Karen De Young, The Washington Post, at MSNBC U.S., Iraq scale down negotiations over forces
Any long-term deal on extended presence will wait for next administration.
Sunday, July 13 2008 | Permanent link | Comment | Print
Over the last several months, I have had the privilege and honor of working closely with the members of the West Point Class of 1968.
Our work together has resulted in this unique preservation of the history of this War Class.
It is truly an heirloom volume.
Ladies and Gentlemen, we proudly present to you, Both Sides of the Wall Reflections of the West Point Class of 1968. Edited by Remy Benoit
The price for orders received after July 30, 2008 will be $35.00 per copy* if any copies are available.
*A packing and shipping charge of an additional $10 per copy will apply for books not picked up by the purchaser at the 40th reunion.
Click Here to Order: Both Sides of the Wall Reflections of the West Point Class of 1968. Edited by Remy Benoit
About the Book. This extraordinary anthology contains selections authored by over 120 members of the class who share their thoughts and bare their souls. The vignettes range from whimsical recollections of cadet hijinks to weighty reflections on our times – on our service to the nation - on the painful loss of departed classmates, including our twenty friends who fell, all too young, in Vietnam—on Duty, Honor, Country.
Come through the sally port into Central Area of Barracks; report to the man in the red sash. Relive the travails of Plebe year. Savor the 1964 victory of the Army football team over a Navy team led by Heisman Trophy winner Roger Staubach, and the first-ever Christmas leave for Plebes. Delight in the clandestine appropriation of Billy XV, the great Sugar Bowl incident, the dunking of the reveille cannon. Sorrow at the sad return of fallen comrades from earlier classes for interment in the West Point Cemetery. Feel the anxious anticipation of branch and first assignment selection and the extraordinary elation of graduation day. Sail your white hat far into a cloudless summer sky; take a solemn oath at a commissioning ceremony. Party hearty at classmate weddings and graduation leave. Train hard enroute to your first unit. Take a long plane ride ‘til you’re so far west you’re east. Hump ruck through the boonies. Know again the soaring elation and irrational guilt of survival. Mourn lost friends and comrades, celebrate their lives and honor their selfless service and sacrifice. These are the reflections waiting for you within the pages of this beautiful hardbound book—these and many, many more.
Don’t Delay! Order Online Today!
Click Here to Order: Both Sides of the Wall Reflections of the West Point Class of 1968.>
Saturday, July 12 2008 | Permanent link | Comment | Print
From Randall Mikkelsen, Reuters, at Yahoo News Bush signs spy bill and draws lawsuit.
From William Rivers Pitt at Truthout Interview with Representative Barbara Lee.
Friday, July 11 2008 | Permanent link | Comment | Print
From John M. Broder, The New York Times at Truthout Plan Offered to Revamp War Powers Act.
Thursday, July 10 2008 | Permanent link | Comment | Print
At Campaign for America's Future, David Sirota From Uprising to Movement: Five Ideas.
Wednesday, July 9 2008 | Permanent link | Comment | Print
From Agence France Presse at Truthout US Draws Russian Fire, Signing Missile Defense Deal.
Wednesday, July 9 2008 | Permanent link | Comment | Print
From Scott Shane at the NY Times China Inspired Interrogations at Guantánamo.
Monday, July 7 2008 | Permanent link | Comment | Print
From Geisinger Health System Geisinger study: PTSD causes early death from heart disease.
Monday, July 7 2008 | Permanent link | Comment | Print
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