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Latest Blog Entries

Thanks to the efforts of Move America Forward, with the support of readers like you, the FBI will investigate the attacks on military recruiting centers around the country.

Join the Red Fridays movement!

Is Barack Wright? (updated)
Barack Obama's Mother

VA Reaches Out to OIF and OEF Veterans
Can Mantras Help with Post-Traumatic Stress?

Hamas Likes Obama

Hillary's Deception is Nothing New. She was fired in 1974 for being an "unethical, dishonest lawyer."

The Bush Administration expands the FHASecure program to help families facing home foreclosure.
National Foreclosure Hotline offers assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure.

The Middle East Imperative.

Army Spc Monica Brown, a teenage medic from Texas, earns Silver Star Medal in Afghanistan, only the second woman since World War II to receive America's third-highest award for valor in combat.
Army SFC Michael Loetz awarded Bronze Star Medal for Valor after saving the life of an Afghan truck driver under fire in 2007.

Want to show your gratitude to the troops, but not quite sure how?

Is budgeting a dirty word at your house?
111 Easy Ways to keep more of the money you make.

VetConnect provides a helping hand to wounded service members making the transition back into their communities.





Debt

Get out of debt NOW.
Resources to help you get out of debt
Your Legal Assistance Office can help
Tips to help you avoid foreclosure
The Bush Administration expands the FHASecure program to help families facing home foreclosure.
National Foreclosure Hotline offers assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure.


Credit

The True Cost of Credit
Credit Cards - Blessing or Curse?
Credit Reports
Your Credit Score Matters More Than You Think.
Protect Yourself with an Active Duty Alert
Navigate carefully through the Interest Rate Minefield


Save Money

Is budgeting a dirty word at your house?
111 Easy Ways to keep more of the money you make.
These companies offer military discounts.
Paying less in taxes automatically saves you money
Take all the tax deductions you're entitled to
Free tax help for military families.


Make More Money

2008 Military Pay Charts
BAH Rates
These resources can help you create more income.
Build a Web Site that Works!
Want to write your own e-book?


Protect Your Family

Beware these scams
Jury Duty Scam
A security tip to help protect your family




Support the Troops

Want to show your gratitude to the troops, but not quite sure how?
Join the Red Fridays movement!
These people and companies support the troops
White House Christmas Party for children of military families
Some Veterans Charities Falling Short
Charity Expose: Veterans Charities Missing the Mark
2007 Veterans Charities Ratings
Veterans Charities Ratings Explained
One of the best ways to support the troops and honor their sacrifices is to help them tell the real story about this war.
2007 Holiday Message to the Troops from the Chairman, JCS
President Bush's personal Thanksgiving messages to the troops


Honor Their Service and Their Sacrifices

Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor Recipient Jason Dunham's mother has message for troops.
American Heroes
Army Spc Monica Brown, a teenage medic from Texas, earns Silver Star Medal in Afghanistan, only the second woman since World War II to receive America's third-highest award for valor in combat.
Army SFC Michael Loetz awarded Bronze Star Medal for Valor after saving the life of an Afghan truck driver under fire in 2007.
America's Most Decorated Soldier
PFC Charles Durning
The pride of Gold Star Service
Gold Star Siblings

The heroic actions of these men and women deserve some attention
Before You Go, a musical tribute to World War II veterans.
Little Rock teacher Martha Cothren, daughter of a WWII POW, teaches a valuable lesson about freedom.
Military Spouses are heroes, too!
Why We Serve
Major Lisa Carter, a single-mom success story
Popular MilBlogger Andy Olmsted was determined to make a difference in Iraq.

White House Christmas Party for children of military families
World's Longest Christmas Parade
Christmas Wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery
Patriot Guard Riders Escort Wreaths to Arlington
Military Families Appreciation Week
JCS Chairman's message for Military Families Appreciation Week
We Must Never Forget September 11
We help the men of Baker Company remember 9-11
Navy pilot's open letter to the terrorists.
USS New York, built from the World Trade Center
At her christening, USS New York is already proving her toughness.
We Are The Nation. A tribute to Bug Roach
More tributes to Bug Roach
Setting the Record Straight
Messages from the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff


Wounded Warriors

Resources for America's Wounded Warriors
State-of-the-Art Amputee Care Center
VA Reaches Out to OIF and OEF Veterans
Can Mantras Help with Post-Traumatic Stress?
Bob Woodruff Family Fund Aids Wounded Warriors
Wounded Service Members Not Required to Repay Enlistment Bonuses
Center for the Intrepid
US Army Wounded Warrior Program
Wounded Warrior & Family Hotline
VA assigns Transition Patient Advocates to assist wounded veterans and their families.
VetConnect provides a helping hand to wounded service members making the transition back into their communities.
Free legal help for wounded veterans filing for VA disability
Marine Sgt. Jeremy Boutwell fought for four years to recover from serious injuries sustained in Iraq, and then for the opportunity to re-enlist and return to Iraq.





Politics and War

The 2008 Presidential Election

Related pages:

Senator Joe Lieberman urges non-partisanship and explains why this election is so critical, and why we must vote as Americans, not Republicans, Democrats, or Independents.

The Middle East Imperative.

Of the major Presidential candidates, only John McCain has military experience. Will that be important in this election?

Senator John McCain speaks with the voice of experience.
Leadership for more than 40 years
War is Personal for McCain and Me

Senator Hillary Clinton is a polarizing candidate. Most people either love her or hate her. Very few are ambivalent about her.
Former Clinton Advisor Dick Morris on Hillary's Legacy of Lies.
Hillary's Deception is Nothing New. She was fired in 1974 for being an "unethical, dishonest lawyer."

Who is Barack Obama?
Barack Obama's Mother

Is Barack Wright?
Do you feel Rev. Wright's fiery sermons, with their controversial subject matter, have a place in the election debate? Tell us what you think.

Hamas Likes Obama.

We've not had a chance to check its claims for authenticity, but we found this interesting commentary on Obama's extended family, including a number of photos. We advise you to conduct your own check for authenticity of these assertions.

To find out which candidate's views are closest to your own, take the survey at the Minnesota Public Radio site. You can also view the cumulative data and the candidates' positions on the major issues by clicking on the tabs. The issues covered include: the war in Iraq, Iran and nuclear power, immigration reform, tax cuts, collapse of the mortgage industry, education, social security, and health care, among others.
Presidential Primary Calendar
Links to the candidates' campaign sites.

Regardless of which candidate you support, be sure to VOTE!
Military Absentee Voting
Restrictions on political activities by military members
Informed voters can learn what's really happening on the ground in Iraq
Bad Voodoo's War
Those who forget history are doomed to repeat it

Voice Your Opinion! Tell us which candidate you support and why.

Some previous reader comments:

Anti-Military Activism in the US is becoming increasingly frequent and violent.
American troops warned to "watch their backs" on American soil!
What the Hell is Going on Here?
Sound off! What are your thoughts about American troops being attacked on American soil?

The City Council in Berkeley, CA, takes an anti-military stance. This page includes:

  • Video News Report with the background of the story
  • Michelle Malkin's Feb. 6 article titled, "Berkeley vs. America, Again"
  • Video of a US Immigrant putting things in perspective
  • San Diego businessman Brian Dennard's letter to the Berkeley City Council announcing his boycott of anyone doing business in Berkeley, and his appeal to all other companies and individuals with whom he does businesses to follow suit.
  • Memo from the Berkeley Peace and Justice Commission to the City Council recommending the anti-military action, going so far as to "encourage all people to avoid cooperation with the Marine Corps recruiting station, and applaud residents and organizations such as Code Pink, that may volunteer to impede, passively or actively, by nonviolent means, the work of any military recruiting office located in the City of Berkeley."
  • Contact information for Berkeley City Officials
Grannys Gone Bad.
Berkeley Chamber of Commerce Weak-Kneed Response to businessman Brian Dennard's letter.
Berkeley Chamber of Commerce is off-base in their response to Brian Dennard.
Support the Anti-Berkeley Campaign.
Leave Berkeley to Defend Themselves.
Letter to Code Pink from the Berkeley Marine Recruiting Officer.
Add your comments about Berkeley's anti-military-stance.
Thanks to the efforts of Move America Forward, with the support of readers like you, the FBI will investigate the attacks on military recruiting centers around the country.

Admiral William J. "Fox" Fallon, CENTCOM, resigns.



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