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National Association of Uniformed Services (NAUS) Supports Gathering of Eagles NAUS NEWS Gathering of Eagles On March 17th, from 0700-1600 hours, a coalition of veterans and American patriots will gather at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., "to stand silent guard over our nation's memorials, in honor of our fallen, and in solidarity with our armed forces in harm's way today." The impetus of the gathering is in response to a planned anti-war protest on the same day. The last time the group ANSWER rallied for a "peace" march, they desecrated government buildings and memorials, including the painting of...

More than 200 demonstrators supporting the Bush administration's conduct of the Iraq war gather to protest a Lafayette hillside display of more than 3,000 crosses representing U.S. soldiers killed in Iraq.

....and head to Washington, D.C. for the Gathering of Eagles next weekend.Freeper #1 Jim Robinson has joined the Move America Forward caravan and is making the cross-country trek to join the Eagles as they protect the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and rally for our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.March 17, 2007 has the potential to go down in history as the day Vietnam veterans, veterans of other eras and their fellow patriotic Americans stood up to the anti-American left in overwhelming numbers.Troops in Iraq and Afghanistan know about the Gathering of Eagles and are cheering us on. Will you let them...

We, the undersigned, pledge to attend the March 17th Gathering of Eagles in Washington, D.C. We intend to stand guard at our nation's sacred memorials to honor the memory of our troops who died in service of our great country. We promise to recognize and reflect on the sacrifice of our fallen heroes.

UPDATED:  March 7, 2007 3:32 PM HERO'S COLORS: Mother of fallen airman plans trip to Washington As the fourth anniversary of the Iraq war nears, an outspoken mother from Lompoc is heading to Washington, D.C., to show her support for the effort that claimed her son's life. Debra Argel Bastian, whose son, Capt. Derek Argel, was killed on Memorial Day 2005 in Iraq, is joining the "These Colors Don't Run" caravan from California to the nation's capital, carrying with her U.S. flags from around the country. "It's time we showed the American public there is a lot of support...

Join up with Move America Forward's “These Colors Don’t Run!” Caravan to Washington, DC, March 8th through 17th! Move America Forward invites you to join us as we launch a national caravan leaving from San Francisco, California on Thursday, March 8, 2007 to Washington, D.C. where we will join "The Gathering of Eagles" for a giant pro-troop rally on Saturday March 17, 2007. Caravan Route - “THESE COLORS DON’T RUN”Click here for detailed Itinerary of Caravan Route!Click above for the detailed itinerary, but here is an overview of the route: THURSDAY, MARCH 8TH: San Francisco, Lafayette, Vacaville, Sacramento, Stockton, Fresno,...

Hello Folks! I thought that I'd post up some rough maps I have form my visits- that were good whhen i came to outlining the Tourist/Main Buildings stops in D.C> for those going to the gathering of eagles- so you can just get a rough idea of where things are- and to hopefully help orientate yoursleves. Later I will ADD more THREAD of Better MAPS - and etc..- Just wanted to put this up for some folks requesting this! HERE's a SMALL version of one- the LINKS I LIST here are for the FULL PAGE-Better to read ones! Just copy...

March On the Pentagon March 17, 2007 Washington, D.C. On March 17, 2007 a group of anti-war protestors are planning to march to the Pentagon from Washington, D.C. The March 17th anti-war demonstration will assemble at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Constitution Gardens) at 12 noon in Washington, D.C. and march to the Pentagon. In order to ensure that the Wall and other Memorials in the general area are not defaced, like what happened at the anti-war demonstration at the U.S. Capitol on January 27th. I am requesting that as many Rolling Thunder, Inc. chapters, members and supporters that can make...

Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2007 7:08 AM Subject: Just 5 Days Until Launch of Caravan! Pro-Troop supporters... so little time remains, and so much work needs to be done, before we launch the historic "THESE COLORS DON'T RUN" national patriotic, pro-troop caravan.  We've collected over 500 American Flags so far - and the caravan hasn't even begun.  Here's a picture of just some of the flags we've already received:[Note:  These flags have been put on tables or on displayboxes and racks.  None of them are touching the ground!]We need everyone's help - every single person reading this can pitch in.We've...

Okay, so my room is booked at the Quality Inn Iwo Jima. I think this thread could serve as a way for everybody to link up at their respective hotels, and make it to where we're needed as a group, safely. I'm sure there will be plenty of first-timers going to D.C., it's also my first. Let's use this as a resource to pool everybody's knowledge together so we can travel efficiently. I don't run a ping list nor do I know how to do so, but let's try to spread something like this throughout our little coalition so everybody...

'Gathering of Eagles' to protect Vietnam Veterans Wall By C.J. Raven U.S. Veteran Dispatch February 07, 2007 Leftist activists who march to the Pentagon next month will discover that their path won't be as clear as it has been in the past. The group, led by Cindy Sheehan, Jane Fonda, Ramsey Clark and their ilk, plan to gather March 17 at the Vietnam Memorial Wall to begin a march to protest America's involvement in the Iraq war. The date marks the fourth anniversary of the war's beginning. This time, however, protestors will see objectors if they spit on Iraqi veterans...

Transport will be a deluxe 56 seat intercity bus with airline type seats, bathroom, etc. A generous donor is providing bottled water, coffee and snacks for the way down. But feel free to bring a little something, bag a lunch if you like. Here's the schedule: Depart Bordentown, NJ 5:00 AM Depart West side of 30th St Station 6:15 AM (West side is across from the secure parking lot, the side with the new glass building. The side that faces what had been the Evening Bulletin building.) Arrive Vietnam Wall 9:00 AM Depart Vietnam Wall 4:00 PM Return (approximate) 30th...

Move America Forward     3/2/2007By Cara CookPro-troop group supports soldiers and efforts to defeat terrorism.While the media continues to prize and perpetuate the blathering of anti-war activists like Cindy Sheehan, Michael Moore and MoveOn.org regarding the war in Iraq, the noteworthy efforts of a grassroots group of pro-troop citizens go largely unnoticed. Move America Forward is a non-profit organization "committed to supporting America's efforts to defeat terrorism and supporting the brave men and women of our Armed Forces." It was founded in 2004 by former California Assemblyman Howard Kaloogian and acclaimed radio and television personality Melanie Morgan (KSFO 560 AM, San...

Move America Forward and the Roger Hedgecock Show are teaming up to put on the San Diego Pro-Troop Rally stop for the "THESE COLORS DON'T RUN" national patriotic caravan that travels across the nation March 8th - March 17th to join with the "Gathering of Eagles" event in Washington, D.C. FRIDAY, MARCH 9TH - SAN DIEGO RALLY & CARAVAN SEND OFFWHEN: Friday, March 9th :: 3:00 - 4:30 PM 3:00 PM - Rally Begins 4:30 PM - The rally participants leave in a caravan of vehicles decorated with red, white and blue patriotism to head to Palm Springs/Palm Desert. They...

Gathering of Eagles: See You There

Will you fly with the Eagles?Posted: March 2, 2007 1:00 a.m. Eastern While you are reading this column, halfway around the world men and women just like you are risking their lives to ensure our freedom. They are the brave souls who make up the United States Armed Forces, and they give up proximity to families and friends and endure often grueling and miserable conditions, aware of the fact that they might be injured or give their lives in service to their nation. Now think about your own life and daily routine. When was the last time an Islamic terrorist...

Subject: Service Before Self My name is Debbie Argel Bastian.  I am the proud mother of Capt. Derek Argel, who was killed in action on Memorial Day, 2005 in the course of his service in Operation Iraqi Freedom.  It would be important to my son not to dwell on the circumstances surrounding his passing, but on his life and his brothers in Special Ops.I was raised the daughter of a career Marine and a Navy nurse.  I served in the Army, and am a Viet Nam era Vet.  Service before self was a common phrase in our home.  Derek felt...

Disgracing the memories of American heroes ------------------------------------------------------------------Posted: February 23, 2007 1:00 a.m. Eastern The most unseemly members of the anti-war contingent have showed us their colors by dishonoring and disgracing war memorials all across the continent. On Saturday, March 17, anti-war activists plan a giant march in protest of Operation Iraqi Freedom by gathering near the Vietnam Wall, and many veterans groups fear that the anti-American, anti-military ranks of ANSWER (who are organizing the anti-war event) might repeat their offensive behavior again. You can understand why veterans groups are so nervous when you look at the recent rash of vandalism...

<p>On a snowbound afternoon 955 kilometres north of where the U.S. Army says he should be, Private First Class Hinzman, Jeremy D., No. XXXXXXXX*, is sitting in the sunroom of the rambling old mansion owned by Toronto's pacifist Quakers. He is describing the chants he learned in basic training.</p>

Officials at a federal prison in New York hindered an investigation that determined that as many as 20 guards abused detainees who were picked up shortly after the Sept. 11 attacks, the Justice Department reported Thursday. Investigators found hundreds of videotapes that officials at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn had said were destroyed or erased, according to a report by the department's internal watchdog, Inspector General Glenn A. Fine. The tapes confirmed the detainees' allegations of abuses that were outlined in a June report by Fine, the follow-up inquiry said. Investigators said many of the 84 detainees were mistreated....