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WASHINGTON, Sept. 18, 2007 – President Bush praised contributions made by military support groups and veterans organizations at a morning gathering on the White House’s South Lawn today. “I want to thank the service organizations and those who have come together to support our families and our troops,” said Bush, who was accompanied by first lady Laura Bush and a group of senior administration officials that included Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Veterans Affairs Secretary R. James Nicholson, Army Secretary Pete Geren, Navy Secretary Donald C. Winter, and Joint Chiefs Vice Chairman Marine Gen. James E. Cartwright. The Veterans...

Every Friday night, dozens of people gather outside the main gate at Walter Reed Army Medical Facility in Washington to show their support for the wounded troops who are being cared for inside. On Friday, September 15, we joined them. Anti-war protesters from Code Pink were also demonstrating down the street, just as they do every Friday night. By the way, the night’s head count was patriots 109, Code Pink 12.

President Bush and AngelwoodMr. TrooprallyMrs. TrooprallyFront: Angelwood, tgslTakoma; debm29palms. Middle: Kristinn, Flib, Mr. Trooprally, ponsdorf. Back: Laura Youngblood.President and Mrs. BushVice President Cheney and AngelwoodAngelwood, Karen Hughes, Mrs. TrooprallySEcretary of State RicePresident Bush with military families.Members of the D.C. Chapter of FreeRepublic.com were invited to the White House today for an event for troop support organizations with President Bush. Other groups included Vets for Freedom (in the beige polo shirts), Families United for Our Troops and Their Mission (in the red polos shirts), Move America Forward, Gathering of Eagles, the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.It was a beautiful...

'Then they had to endure a three-block stretch that was lined with around a thousand flag-waving, pro-American counter-protestors. The marchers at first tried to ignore the interlopers, but their self-control always seemed to break down right around the guy who was singing into a bullhorn “All we are saaaying, is give soap a chance.”

I'll be on the Andrea Shea King tonight to talk about yesterday's Gathering of Eagles rally and counter-protest of the ANSWER commies. Listen over the air on WDBO-AM 580 in central Florida or online at the source link above.

Photoblogging: The Gathering of Eagles at Walter Reed By Michelle Malkin  •  September 14, 2007 11:56 PM  The Eagles joined Free Republic.com members at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center for the weekly Friday “Freep” tonight to show support for the troops. Bryan Preston and I were there to join in, meet fellow Eagles, and film the gathering for a future Hot Air special (see our video report on the first Gathering of Eagles in March here).  If you’ve never been to the Walter Reed Friday gatherings, you should really make the time to attend. Folks traveled from New York, Oregon,...

Home Call-In Washington Journal C-SPAN, Washington Journal Washington, District of Columbia (United States) ID: 200715 - 09/15/2007 - 3:00 - $29.95 Washington Journal Summary Saturday, September 15, 2007 7:00-7:45 Question/Newspaper Articles/Phones 7:45-8:30 KRISTINN TAYLOR (KRIS-tin) (male) R/T Gathering of Eagles Coordinator http://gatheringofeagles.org www.freerepublic.com MARA VERHEYDEN-HILLIARD (MARR-uh ver-HAY-dihn HILLY-urd) ANSWER Coalition Spokesperson www.answercoalition.org Topic: Both guests will discuss their respective rallies that take place today. 8:30-9:00 Newspaper Articles/Phones 9:00-9:30 TOBY DODGE International Institute for Strategic Studies Middle East Senior Fellow www.iiss.org Topic: A report on world affairs, especially in Iraq and what the Institute calls a loss of U.S. authority as...

Tomorrow's antiwar protest on the National Mall is going to be so big, it's gotten notorious activist Cindy Sheehan to come out of "retirement." The nutty left-wing organization Act Now to Stop War and End Racism (ANSWER) has coordinated a rally at the White House, followed by a march to the Capitol and a "die-in," where 1,000 people are expected to lie down in front of the U.S. Capitol to symbolize the soldiers and Iraqis who have died in the war in Iraq. It is a tasteless and offensive PR stunt. It's no secret that ANSWER supporters are among the...

The SURGE in Olney yielded 20 FReepers, Lurkers and Legionaries. We were able to occupy the moonbats' corner plus the two others. When several moonbats from MOBilizing Mothers went to a median strip, we had sufficient FReepers to follow them. Hence the 1/2 corner. Those Patriotic Supporters of our Troops included Legionnaires Frank and Halsey, Korean War Vets, and Glenn, Iwo Jima Vet, Lurkers Alicia, E.D., Bill and his daughter, (L.B.'s daughter), 3DJoy, Apple Blossom, BMWcyle, (BMW) and their two daughters, BufordP, Cindy_True_Supporter, Fraxinus, Kristinn, PrezUSA222, VAFlagWaver, , Mrs. Trooprally ([Mrs] T), and myself ([Mr] T). Pictures are by [Mrs]...

Committee Participants: the Honorable BillF, the Honorable kristinn, the Honorable tgslTakoma, the Honorable 3D-Joy, the Honorable Tom the Red Hunter, the Honorable Cindy True Supporter, the Honorable [Mr/Mrs] trooprally, the Honorable *Lurker Bill, the Honorable Fraxinus, the Honorable TennesseeNana, the Honorable BufordP, the Honorable PortCall24, the Honorable PrezUSA222, the Honorable VaFlagWaver, the Honorable Albion Wilde, the Honorable *Alicia, the Honorable *George and *Ethel, the Honorable Sensei Ern * lurkers Thank you, Mr Chairman, ranking members, members of the committee. Thank you for the opportunity to provide my assessment of the security situation at the gates of the Walter Reed...

The D.C. Chapter of FreeRepublic.com is helping to organize the Gathering of Eagles rally this weekend. We are encouraging everyone who can to get to D.C. on Saturday for a big show of support for our troops and their victory in the war on terror.We'll be kicking things off with the D.C. Chapter's regular Friday night freep at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Meet us at the main gate, Georgia Avenue and Elder Street, NW beginning at 6:30 p.m. We'll be there until around 9:30 p.m.On Saturday, Sept. 15, we are asking folks to come downtown early and stay all...

A dozen FReepers and lurkers gathered in Olney to practice for GoE III. We rassed the moonbats, waved to and thanked passing supporters, and finally sang the Battle Hymn of the Republic as the moonbats were leaving. The dozen FReepers and Lurkers in attendance today vs the 11 moonbats were Legionaire Frank, Korean War Vet, Lurker Bill and daughter, (L.B.'s daughter), Apple Blossom, BMWcyle, (BMW), Jimmy Valentines Brother, (JVB), Olney-Keith, PrezUSA222, VAFlagWaver, Sensei Ern, Mrs. Trooprally ([Mrs] T), and myself ([Mr] T). Pictures are by [Mrs] T. BELOW LEFT: Sensei Ern, VAFlagWaver and L. B.'s daughter. BELOW RIGHT: Apple Blossom...

There's no better way to start an AAR than with a good photo of of our MOAB, with flags flying gloriously in the background. Honor Roll for FReep 124Tom the Redhunter, PrezUSA222, 3DJoy, tgslTakoma, Kristinn, Mr & Mrs Trooprally, Olney-Keith, Cindy-True-Supporter, Albion Wilde, VAFlagWaver, Jimmy Valentine's Brother, Lurker Bill, Yak and Yak's Girl, Bruce and Kristy, Chief, T.J., Plea Deal, Taco Mama, DaNang68, and Sensi Ern. Gathering of EaglesProudly holding her flag is Air Force veteran T.J. She served 20+ years in Strategic Air Command and is now with Gathering of Eagles (besides her day job). As I suppose most...

<p>On Aug 24, FReepers from DC Chapter and beyond, together with friends,  held our weekly Friday night support the troops gathering at Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WR) in Washington, DC.</p> <p>This was another hot and humid summer night with temperatures of about 90 degrees at starting time. We hope for cooler weather now, but, before you know it, we will be cold and snowy.</p>

The moonbats, or one moonbat and her toddler son, tried unsuccessfully to occupy our corner this week. She lasted about ten minutes before retreating to the traitors' corner. We were busy putting up together the banners on top of the hill when a toddler approached us. I was puzzled but said "Hi" to him and looked around for a parent. She was on the sidewalk holding a sign. Looking closer I recognized the blue & white 60s era "War is not the Answer" sign, peace dove included. I told her "their" corner is on the other side but she was...

All Freepers and lurkers in good standing are invited to join the D.C. Chapter of FreeRepublic.com as we hold a counter-demonstration of MoveOn's so-called antiwar rally Tuesday evening, August 28, 2007 at the Capitol. MoveOn is holding a nationwide candlelight vigil Tuesday to call for America's surrender in the war on terror. Please join us in countering the defeatists at MoveOn. Bring American flags and signs bearing messages of support for our troops and victory. When: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 28, 2007 Where: The Capitol Reflecting Pool between 3rd St. and 1st St. on the Mall. Nearest Metro stations: Federal...

WASHINGTON—On Oct. 7, 2001, the United States launched Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Four-hundred twenty-three U.S. troops have died in the conflict as of Aug. 23, 2007. Nearly 1500 have been wounded. Operation Iraqi Freedom began less than two years later when a largely American and British force invaded Iraq to topple then-dictator Saddam Hussein. Hussein was captured on Dec. 13, 2003, but nearly four years later, the United States military remains a major presence in Iraq. To date, 3,706 U.S. casualties have been reported as a result of the continuing operation. And more than 27,000 troops have been wounded....

<p>Fresh off the heels of the local Fox News affiliate's report Groups Using Internet to Spread Hate featuring FreeRepublic.com, we decided the theme for this week's Walter Reed Freep would be "Rightwing Hate".</p> <p>Be sure to check out the transcript then have a look at BillF's background post and his letter to Fox5. Two thumbs up!</p>

On Aug 10, FReepers from DC Chapter and beyond, together with friends,  held our weekly Friday night support the troops gathering at Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WR) in Washington, DC. The FReepers had to withstand sweltering humidity and heat, probably about 90 degrees as we got underway at 6:30 pm, albeit nothing compared to the 140 degrees that our troops in Iraq must put up with. We had a black cat attack as will be described below. (Here is a web page with the background of the event, which is also a FReep of the cruel Code Pinko hate...

San Francisco – Col. Harry Riley, U.S. Army (ret.) representing Eagles Landing which is rallying pro-military forces to support Gen. David Petraeus when he reports to Congress in September, will be the guest of Melanie Morgan, Chair of Move America Forward, on her KSFO 560 AM radio show Friday at 11 a.m. Eastern Time. In addition to broadcasting in the San Francisco area, KSFO can be heard on the Internet at http://www.ksfo.com/home.asp. Melanie Morgan and co-host Lee Rodgers broadcast from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m., Pacific Time – 8 a.m. to noon on the East Coast. Bryan Sussman will join...