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Did you hear that high-pitched screeching noise Wednesday morning? That was the sound of thousands of liberal journalists shrieking in agony as Democrats on Capitol Hill failed to force surrender terms upon our troops serving in Iraq. The media were the biggest losers in Wednesday's vote on Iraq. The rest of the country was treated to their true feelings. You saw it on TV, read it in the newspapers, heard it on liberal radio. They were quite simply devastated that their allies in Congress couldn't make their call for "retreat" a reality. Things are about to get even worse for...

President and Mrs. Bush left Washington today and traveled to Fort Irwin, California. There the president met with troops and observed several training exercises that are being developed specifically for operations in Iraq. President Bush then had lunch with the troops and their families, thanking them for their service and for the many sacrifices they have made. The president and first lady are scheduled to arrive at their home in Crawford, Texas late tonight to begin their Easter vacation. In other news, President Bush named Sam Fox to be the new US ambassador to Belgium. (related thread) Democrats had denounced...

President Bush visited soldiers and Marines at the physical therapy wing of Walter Reed Army Center in Washington today. Afterwards, the president spoke at Walter Reed’s Red Cross Hall, praising the doctors and nurses for their extraordinary care of the troops and promising that the problems found in the center--and the bureaucracy--will soon be fixed. (Transcript) Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice met with Guinea-Bissau Foreign Minister Antonio Isaac Monteiro and Brazil's Foreign Minister Celso Amorim at the State Department in Washington. Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island

In response to the democrats passing their ANTI-TROOP bill, President Bush made a statement from the White House, vowing to veto it. “… [this bill] has no chance of becoming law.” Accompanying the president were members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, families of deployed service members and families of those who have paid the ultimate price for our freedom. (Transcript) Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice met with the Iraq Provincial Reconstruction Team at the State Department. Press Secretary Tony Snow made an announcement about his health at the end of today’s press briefing. (Transcript) On a lighter note, President...

President Bush will address the nation tonight at 9pm EST, live from the White House Library, to discuss the plan for VICTORY in Iraq. Vice President Cheney spoke at a joint session of the Virginia General Assembly, as part of the 400th anniversary celebration of the founding of Jamestown. Click HERE to read the Vice President’s remarks. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice attended a private sector summit on diplomacy at the State Department in Washington. Enjoy your visit to Sanity Island

   For the freedom you enjoyed yesterday... Thank the Veterans who served in The United States Armed Forces. Looking forward to tomorrow's freedom? Support The United States Armed Forces Today!    By request, the FReeper Canteen looks at Military Structure~ Thread Four ~ ~ Link to thread One ~~ Link to thread Two ~~ Link to thread Three ~  This will be a series of threads, starting out with some basic overviews and continuing with specifics for each branch of the Service.  Hope you enjoy!  When we finish, we will return to our regularly scheduled Military Short Speak threads. Disclaimer: ...

    For the freedom you enjoyed yesterday... Thank the Veterans who served in The United States Armed Forces. Looking forward to tomorrow's freedom? Support The United States Armed Forces Today!   The FReeper Canteen looks atThe Air Force Cross   1. Description: The Air Force Cross consists of a bronze cross with an oxidized satin finish. Centered on the obverse of the cross is a gold-plated American bald eagle, wings displayed against a cloud formation, (as used on the seal of the Air Force). This design is encircled by a laurel wreath in green enamel, edged in gold....

After this week's message of "cut and run" outrage this may seem like a small thing but one positive thing we can do right now for our troops is send them a Christmas message of support. No rants - just letting them know the ways that we love and support them. They need to hear this more than ever and what better way than a Christmas letter. Working with FR's own Merry Band of Patriots, you can FReepmail me the message from you/your family. No need for your full name but your location would be nice so the troops can...