Support the Troops

Troops Out, Now What?

American Anthropological Association | Posted 05.29.2012

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Militarism in the U.S. seems to have a gravitational force pulling a wide array of resources and sectors into its orbit. Our involvement with Iraq serves as a case study for how deeply rooted militarism is in American culture and political life.

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Thanks Troops! Colo. Organizations Do Their Part

Posted 11.29.2011

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It's the time of year for appreciating what we have and those that make our lifestyles possible. For military families and those deployed overseas, a...

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Friday Talking Points -- I Am A 99 Percenter

Chris Weigant | Posted 12.14.2011

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The Occupy Wall Street protest continues. So far, its staying power has surprised and enthused a large swath of America, and surprised and bemused mu...

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Friday Talking Points -- Class Warfare? Hardly.

Chris Weigant | Posted 11.23.2011

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As was entirely predictable, once Obama stood up for taxing the rich folk a wee bit more, the Republicans fired back with what they think is the biggest weapon in their arsenal: screaming "Class warfare!"

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The Koepenick Syndrome: Is the United States the New Prussia?

Franz-Stefan Gady | Posted 05.25.2011

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Military leaders have long held a Prussian-like prestige in the United States.

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Who Supports the U.S. Soldier?

Gabriel Ledeen | Posted 05.25.2011

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"Supporting" the soldier necessarily means sharing his desire for victory. From this perspective, there is an inherent contradiction in claiming to "support" the soldier while taking actions that undercut his efforts.

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Michelle Obama, Jill Biden To Launch Campaign For Military Families

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON — Michelle Obama says a new campaign she's launching on behalf of U.S. troops and their families will encourage the public to step up...

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State Of The Union 2011: Turning Ideas Into Action In Your Community

Posted 05.25.2011

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In his annual State of the Union address, President Obama addressed a nation struggling out of a crippling economic recession, facing divisive policy ...

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WATCH: Mother Of Killed Soldier Sends Thousands Of Care Packages To Troops

Posted 05.25.2011

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Just 11 days after she lost her son in Iraq, Dorine Kenney began sending care packages to soldiers fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. Nine years late...

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Nonprofits Struggle To Find Postage To Send Soldiers Care Packages

Posted 05.25.2011

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As the holidays are quickly approaching, USA Today reports several nonprofits across the country are busy assembling packages to send to troops deploy...

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Soldier Reunites With Pen Pal 'Granny Dot' 18 Years Later

Posted 05.25.2011

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For 12 years, an Indiana woman known as "Granny Dot" wrote encouraging letters to soldiers serving abroad. Fearing that some soldiers may not be recei...

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Colbert To Honor Troops Returning From Iraq

AP | JAKE COYLE | Posted 05.25.2011

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NEW YORK — Stephen Colbert is dusting off his camouflage suit. The comedian will broadcast two special episodes of Comedy Central's "The Colber...

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Michael Deihl, Acclaimed Chef, Makes A Difference For The Troops Through Food

HuffPost | Erica Liepmann | Posted 05.25.2011

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Mention the United Service Organizations -- almost universally known as the USO -- to most Americans, and the first thing you'll likely hear is "Bob H...

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This Memorial Day, Honoring My AnySoldier

Meredith Lopez | Posted 11.17.2011

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For the first time in my life, this Memorial Day means something personal to me. This year I need to take a moment to remember a soldier, a specific soldier, who was killed in Iraq last month.

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Volunteer Army Builds Home For Chicago Veteran

Posted 05.25.2011

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An Iraq War veteran who lost his legs in an explosion is getting a custom-built, wheelchair accessible house for free, thanks to the Taunton, Mass. ch...

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The Constructive Effects of Public Exposure

Winslow T. Wheeler | Posted 05.25.2011

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After the practice was publicly identified in recent debates, the Congressional Armed Services Committees seem to have reduced one of their own more obnoxious, anti-defense, pro-pork activities.

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Support Our Troops: Combat Climate Change

Charles London | Posted 05.25.2011

Displaced, vulnerable populations are a breeding ground for extremism and contribute to the instability and failure of states. Now, U.S generals say climate change acts as a "threat multiplier."

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White House Responsible For Prisoner Abuse, Not Soldiers, Senate Report Finds

AP | PAMELA HESS | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON — The physical and mental abuse of detainees in Iraq, Afghanistan and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, was the direct result of Bush administrat...

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Veteran Report Card 2008: Who in Washington Really Support Our Troops and Vets? We'll Tell You

Paul Rieckhoff | Posted 05.25.2011

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Every politician in America wants you to believe they "support the troops." But actions speak louder than words.

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Mission First: What Both Candidates Get Wrong

Ray Kimball | Posted 05.25.2011

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What both candidates have gotten wrong is the old adage of "Mission First, Troops Always" -- that no matter how much you want to take care of those under your command, your unit's assigned mission must come before their personal well-being.

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War Was Out of Sight, Out of Mind at McCain Town Hall

Dave Tiffany | Posted 05.25.2011

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With 155,000 U.S. troops in Iraq facing mortal danger daily and dealing with the toll of repeated tours, you'd think that the war might warrant at least one question at John McCain's Town Hall.

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My Conversation with Jim Webb

Tavis Smiley | Posted 05.25.2011

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Sen. Webb discusses the opposition to the GI bill from President Bush and a fellow Vietnam vet and Senate colleague, John McCain.

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Don't Throw Sergeant VerSteegh from His House

Robert Naiman | Posted 05.25.2011

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In the latest evidence that neocons "support the troops" as long as it doesn't cost anything to them or their rich elitist friends, they don't want to help soldiers facing foreclosure.

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Tell John McCain to Stand Up For Our Troops and Veterans

Alex Cornell du Houx | Posted 05.25.2011

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When I joined the Marines, I didn't rely on the educational benefits advertised because I knew Congress hadn't fulfilled the promise of the G.I. Bill. It's disheartening to watch McCain cozy up to Bush at the expense of fellow veterans.

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