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Politicians Honor Armed Forces On Memorial Day

Posted 05.28.2012

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On the last Monday in May, Americans celebrate Memorial Day to remember the men and women of the armed forces and give thanks for their sacrifices. ...

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Memorial Day: A Time to Remember Our Latino Veterans

National Council of La Raza | Posted 05.27.2012

Read More: Latinos, National Council of La Raza, Memorial Day Weekend, Memorial Day, Armed Forces, Nclr, Veterans, Latino Voices News
National Council of La Raza

Today, more than 1.3 million Latinos serve in our armed forces and almost 16 percent of all newly enlisted, active duty members of all branches of the military are Hispanic. We are also veterans. In 2009, 1.1 million Latinos were veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, and that number continues to grow.

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Honor All Those Who Serve Us On Memorial Day

Ed Sayres | Posted 05.25.2012

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Ed Sayres

This Memorial Day, as we remember all the brave men and women who have given their lives to protect our freedoms, let's not forget the sacrifices of the military working dogs who have served alongside them.

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Standing Up for All the Fallen

Christopher Holshek | Posted 05.25.2012

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Christopher Holshek

We should respect each other's commitment to community and country. There is no reason why we cannot stand up for all the fallen, so that Memorial Day will honor all those who gave their lives in the service of their neighbors as well as their nation.

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A Soldier's Perspective on Memorial Day

Nicole Bires | Posted 05.23.2012

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Nicole Bires

Why do I wear the uniform of the United States of America? Easy. I do it for you.

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When to Say Thanks

Stacy Bare | Posted 05.22.2012

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Stacy Bare

Last Tuesday the Department of Interior (DOI) announced that all active duty service members and their families could use public lands for free. I know this doesn't fix other problems, but it's a significant gesture of thanks in a very public, meaningful way.

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The VA Tells the Truth About Guns. The NRA Can't Handle It.

Dennis A. Henigan | Posted 05.16.2012

Read More: Gun Violence, Department of Veterans Affairs, National Rifle Association, Military, Armed Forces, Veterans Administration, Suicide, Gun Control, Nra, Guns, Defense Department, Veterans, Politics News
Dennis A. Henigan

The VA has done nothing more than give sound advice based on the best medical and public health knowledge about the risks of guns. For doing so, it now faces the wrath of the gun lobby.

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TIME 100 2012 Gala Toast: A Tribute to my Father

Barbara Van Dahlen, Ph.D. | Posted 04.25.2012

Read More: Military Families, Military, Military Families Week, Armed Forces, Fathers, Veterans, World War II, World War Two, Impact News
Barbara Van Dahlen, Ph.D.

My father taught me about honor, integrity and service. He also taught me about loyalty and sacrifice. My father fought to keep custody of all four of us when my parents eventually divorced. It cost him everything he had.

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How Far Do First Amendment Rights Go?

Aubree Eliza Weaver | Posted 04.11.2012

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Aubree Eliza Weaver

How are First Amendment rights different for people serving our country? Now, hear me out when I say that I'm rather torn on this issue.

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Which America Are the Troops Fighting to Defend? No Campaign Slogan Can Answer That

Alejandro Alves | Posted 05.29.2012

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Alejandro Alves

Candidates laying claim to the military vote through rhetoric and photo-ops are building a fiction that demeans our individual reasons for service.

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Consistency, Consistency, Consistency

Howard Steven Friedman | Posted 05.13.2012

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Howard Steven Friedman

"Please urinate into this little cup here before we begin processing your tax statement. Once you've done that, we'll be happy to process your mortgage interest deduction and give you that refund I know you've been looking forward to."

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Banks Sink to New Low by Foreclosing on Deployed Troops

Tulsi Gabbard | Posted 04.11.2012

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Tulsi Gabbard

We can and must do more to protect military families like the Rowles'. Just as we provide our troops with the best possible protection on the battlefield, we have a commitment to look out for them and their families while they're away.

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As Our Patriots Have Come Home, Detroit Will Lift Them Up

Gary A. Brown | Posted 03.18.2012

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Gary A. Brown

As a former Marine, I am well aware of the plight, roadblocks and lack of information plaguing our veterans. Michigan lags far behind other states in accessing veterans' benefits.

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Are There Jobs for Marines?

Andrew Lubin | Posted 03.17.2012

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Andrew Lubin

This is a difficult job market for those with prior civilian job experience; for those under age 24 whose only job experience is combat... their unemployment rate exceeds 30 percent.

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Reject Indefinite Detention; Defend the Constitution

Rep. Hank Johnson | Posted 02.13.2012

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Rep. Hank Johnson

We have sworn to uphold our Constitution of the United States of America.... Yet we are about to give our seal of approval to a bill that gives the military the authority to hold American citizens captured abroad on suspicion of terrorism and to hold them indefinitely without trial.

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Seeing An Old Photo Through New Eyes On My First Real Veterans Day

Fred Goldring | Posted 01.15.2012

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Fred Goldring

I had passed the photo in the hallway showing the smiling handsome young Naval officer in uniform literally thousands of times over the years, occasionally pausing to marvel at the fact that this was my Dad when he was in his late teens.

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Review: The Adjustment by Scott Phillips

Carole Mallory | Posted 11.01.2011

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Carole Mallory

Just where do many of America's criminals come from? Scott Phillips' searing fourth novel, The Adjustment, plots the journey of PR man Wayne Ogd...

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After Downgrade, Americans Must Drive Tea Party From Power

Fernando Espuelas | Posted 10.08.2011

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Fernando Espuelas

The world's most powerful country was brought to the edge of financial chaos by Mrs. Bachmann and her Tea Party cohorts. Americans should never forget the damage that they have caused the whole nation.

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Andrea Stone

How-To Guide: Everything Gay Troops Need To Know Once DADT Repeal Becomes Official

HuffingtonPost.com | Andrea Stone | Posted 09.27.2011

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WASHINGTON -- Is it required to come out if you're a gay or lesbian service member? Is it safe for gay troops to confide in their chaplain? Which bene...

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Service Members Give Back Through Traveling Baseball Team

News Chief | Donna Kelly | Posted 09.08.2011

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WINTER HAVEN - Two great passions - baseball and service to the country - were evident Tuesday night as each camouflage-clad player on the US9 Armed F...

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Dreams Of My Father...And His Liquor Cabinet: 10 Old-School Spirits Revisited

Tony Sachs | Posted 08.16.2011

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Tony Sachs

As I prepare to celebrate my first Father's Day as a father, I've been reminiscing about my own father as he was when I was growing up, before my pare...

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Free Museum Entry For Active Service Members

Posted 07.24.2011

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The Big Apple and other cities are about to get a lot sweeter for active service members and their families. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, museums a...

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Serving Those Who Have Served Us

Tony Woods | Posted 06.14.2011

Read More: Veteran Services, Veteran Homelessness, Department of Veterans Affairs, Homelessness, Armed Forces, President Obama, Veterans, Homeless Veterans, Impact News
Tony Woods

The government has a role to play in ending veteran homelessness, but so do we as citizens. It is time for all of us to step up and serve.

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Laura Stampler

Divorce Rate For Women In Military Double That Of Men

HuffingtonPost.com | Laura Stampler | Posted 06.12.2011

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When naval officer Amanda Smith was deployed to Kuwait in August of 2009, her job was to find holes in existing military medical programs and fix them...

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Conan: New Ad Shows Our Military Is Stretched A Little Thin

Posted 05.25.2011

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A lot of people are expressing frustration with the U.S. entering into another war thanks to its air strikes against Libya. But when you think about...

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