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Obama May Have Killed Osama Bin Laden, But He Still Is Unpopular With Military Voters

Obama May Have Killed Osama Bin Laden, But He Still Is Unpopular With Military Voters

Chris Miles in Veterans 9 months ago

A group of former U.S. spec ops soldiers is launching a new campaign against Obama. Their mission highlights how disenfranchised the post-Iraq/ Afghanistan generation feels.

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On PTSD Awareness Day, Blatant Misconceptions On What the Disorder Really Is

On PTSD Awareness Day, Blatant Misconceptions On What the Disorder Really Is

Mike Fayette in Veterans 11 months ago

PTSD is a relatively misunderstood disorder, often mischaracterized and misportrayed, but it's not the bogey man we're led to believe. There is help.

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Libertarian Anti-War Remarks Are False: Remember That Our Troops Do Fight For Our Freedom

Libertarian Anti-War Remarks Are False: Remember That Our Troops Do Fight For Our Freedom

Chris Miller in Veterans 12 months ago

America owes much of its strength to the troops that volunteer to suffer and sacrifice so the average American doesn't have to. If that isn't fighting for freedom, I don't know what is.

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On Memorial Day, a Confession and Apology From a Former U.S. Navy Veteran

On Memorial Day, a Confession and Apology From a Former U.S. Navy Veteran

Michael Suede in Veterans 12 months ago

During my time in the U.S. Navy I did some pretty horrible things that I need to atone for. Here is my Memorial Day apology.

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28% Unemployment Forces Military Spouses to Get Creative About Work

28% Unemployment Forces Military Spouses to Get Creative About Work

Blair Forlaw in Veterans 12 months ago

This Memorial Day, let’s applaud a million women and men who don’t get the attention they deserve: military spouses. They have a 28% unemployment rate.

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Memorial Day Is Not Just for Remembering the Fallen

Memorial Day Is Not Just for Remembering the Fallen

Jeff Danovich in Veterans 12 months ago

Because I served my country in Iraq, I have been fortunate enough to have many opportunities come to me. Others who fought alongside are not that lucky.

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Memorial Day 2012: A Discovery of Patriotism at Gettysburg

Memorial Day 2012: A Discovery of Patriotism at Gettysburg

Susan Kraykowski in Veterans 12 months ago

This Memorial Day take a moment to honor the history of this great nation. A trip to Gettysburg reminded me that no matter our politics, we are all Americans.

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How Memorial Day Lost All its Meaning

How Memorial Day Lost All its Meaning

Rick Mathews in Veterans 12 months ago

For far too many, the upcoming three-day weekend marks the beginning of summer, not a chance to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in our nation's service.

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