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ANGLETON — Gail Mizell may not be a major general, but she has two stars now. Mizell was one of about 30 relatives of Brazoria County servicemen who received Blue Star Banners on Saturday at the Support the Troops Rally. The event was at American Legion Post 241. The white banners with red borders, have a blue star for each family member on active duty, a tradition that dates back to World War I, said American Legion member Bill Scott. “Our auxiliary handmade the blue-star banners,” Scott said. “They can hang them in the window of their home.” Mizell’s two...

Today the Louisville Support our Troops Coalition held a "Thank the Troops Rally" on the steps of the Jefferson County Court House. The rally was attended by more than 100 people, many of whom have loved ones deployed overseas. The rally included speeches by local ministers and elected officials. Many held flags and signs saying "Thank You" to our men and women serving overseas in Iraq. The group posed for a group photograph on the steps of the Jefferson County Courthouse. Louisville Support our Troops Coalition is asking that local media outlets post this photograph on their websites so that...

Ladies and gentlemen the captain has informed us the tower has cleared us for take off please raise your seats to the upright position, fold up your seat trays and fasten your seat belts……. Deerfield Beach celebrated America and its Heroes today on the beach. Located on the Palm Beach Broward County line Deerfield is one of the smaller ocean communities in South Florida. Aside from local residents there were participants from all around the globe, Venezuela, Brazil, Denmark, Canada and Great Britain, to name just a few. The beach is great place for an American celebration it gives people...

While attention has been focused on the Laci Peterson case in recent days here in Modesto, several Patriots of Modesto continued their campaign to focus attention on the need to Support Our Troops. Blue Skies and 70 degree temperatures today as 25 Patriotic Citizens once again gathered on the corner of Standiford Ave and Sisk Rd. VFW Post 3199 provided flags of the armed forces, Old Glory, POW/MIA, Korea and Vietnam Wars.Proud parents and loved ones of our nation's heroes presented posters and photos of their family members serving in the Middle East. One Mom and Dad proudly displayed their...

Today about 400 people attended the Galveston County Rally for America. This event took place at the VFW #6378 at the intersection of Hwy 3 and Hughes Road in Dickinson, TX. Another beautiful day for a rally (sorry to all you people up North still freezing) with temperatures in the low 70's with gusty winds. Once again, members from the Houston Chapter of FreeRepublic (H.A.T.) attended to show our support. Our featured sign was the "We Support Our Troops" banner, along with a small handful of yard signs showing support for President Bush and our Troops. Most of signs shown...