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  • STAR SEARCH, TOWNHALL STYLE (I Nominate Jim Robinson, Founder of FR)

    12/05/2005 4:14:04 AM PST · by RobFromGa · 146 replies · 2,086+ views
    Town Hall ^ | December 5, 2005 | Emily Yee
    Star Search, Townhall Style By Emily YeeDec 5, 2005Coming out of an election season of relatively minor importance to most of the nation, perhaps not many of us have felt the wave of patriotism, political mobilization, or grassroots enthusiasm that seems to occur most conspicuously only once every four years. But let me remind you that these qualities and activities do not get put on the backburners in between presidential elections. Whether or not they make the headlines every day is one issue, but the spirit of the responsible American citizen is quite another. Behind every major event or effort—and...
  • Guard, Reserve and Employers Named 'Citizen of Year'

    03/26/2004 12:37:42 PM PST · by Calpernia · 5 replies · 105+ views
    The Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation named Reserve and Guard forces and their employers as the "Citizen of the Year" earlier this week during its annual Circle of Honor dinner at the New York Stock Exchange. "We are privileged to honor as our citizen of the year America's citizen-soldiers and their employers, for their sacrifices on behalf of the nation and for being ready when the nation calls," said retired Col. Jack Jacobs, Medal of Honor recipient and foundation board member at the March 23 dinner. Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs Thomas F. Hall and Dr. Henry McKinnell,...