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WASHINGTON, Aug. 28, 2007 – Families of deceased active-duty soldiers can receive an extended level of support from a long-term care program the Army launched 18 months ago, the program’s chief said today. The Army Long Term Family Case Management program provides long-term support to families of fallen soldiers by helping them through the often painful and sometimes arduous steps toward receiving benefits and various other types of support, Army Lt. Col. Nora Linderman, program chief of Army Long Term Family Case Management, told online journalists and “bloggers” in a conference call today. “My team and I are constantly...

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28, 2007 – For injured servicemembers, the transition between hospital and hometown can be a rough one. Kathy Pearce is working to make that transition a little smoother in Arizona’s Sun Valley with monthly “Hometown Heroes Dinners.” The dinners give still-recovering servicemembers a chance to get together with others in the area who have shared similar experiences. “What I was finding is that once they get back home … there is such a loss of that camaraderie once they’re not with their unit or they’re not in a rehab center,” said Kathy Pearce, a Military Severely Injured...

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28, 2007 – Indiana National Guard Command Sgt. Maj. Michael S. McAllister is so impressed with the support provided by his employer, Con-way Inc., that he recommended that it receive a prestigious Defense Department award. Con-way Inc. is among 15 businesses and organizations selected to receive this year’s Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. McAllister nominated the company for the annual award, which honors businesses and organizations that provide exemplary support for their employees in the Guard or reserves. McAllister is a coordinator at Con-way Freight’s trucking hub in Plainfield, Ind., located near Indianapolis. The Ann Arbor,...

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27, 2007 – Nevada Air National Guard commander Brig. Gen. Robert V. Fitch said he couldn’t perform his military job -- sometimes requiring weeks of overseas travel -- without the superb support he receives from his civilian employer, Sierra Pacific Resources. The company is among 15 businesses and organizations selected to receive this year’s Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. Fitch nominated Sierra Pacific Resources for the annual award, which honors businesses and organizations that provide exemplary support for employees in the National Guard or reserves. When not performing Air Guard duty Fitch lives and works...

Calling all courageous FReepers to participate in the longest running weekly Support the Troops rally in Los Angeles! Come out and show that the Left isn't the only voice in LA! Every Friday Studio City, SE corner of Ventura Blvd at Laurel Canyon 6pm to 7:45 Bring your flags, bring your signs, bring your spirit!

KIRKUK, Iraq, Aug. 17, 2007 – Twin sisters and fellow Army Spcs. Sarah and Angela Andrews helped promote their brother, Ryan McCarty, to sergeant here earlier this month. Ryan McCarty (right), of 2nd Squadron, 6th U.S. Cavalry Regiment, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, gets pinned with sergeant rank by his twin sisters, Spcs. Sarah (center) and Angela Andrews (left), both soldiers with 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, at Forward Operating Base Warrior, in Kirkuk, Iraq, Aug. 10. McCarty’s sisters traveled from Forward Operating Base Warhorse, in Baqubah, for the event and brief family reunion. Photo by Sgt. Mike Alberts, USA  (Click...

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10, 2007 – During the eighth annual Newman’s Own Awards Ceremony at the Pentagon today, 10 groups that support troops and their families received a total of $75,000 in grants to continue their work. Marine Gen. Peter Pace, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, right, congratulates Mike Conklin, who represented Sentinels of Freedom, for receiving a $15,000 grant on behalf of his organization during the Newman's Own Awards at the Pentagon, Aug. 10, 2007, as general's wife, Lynne, looks on. Defense Dept. photo by D. Myles Cullen  (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available. Marine Gen. Peter...

Cochise District Boy Scouts of America would like to thank the following businesses and individuals for their support of the Kiwanis Club Scout Fun Fest held at Veterans’ Memorial Park on July 21. To be thanked are Sierra Vista Kiwanis Club, Sierra Vista Parks and Leisure staff, Kmart, Fry’s Supermarket, Lowe’s, Pepsi, James Gross CPA, Huachuca Astronomy Club (Jeanne Herbert, Andrew Herbert, Calvin Hoyt, Gary Myers, Tony Maslanka and Bob Gent), Huachuca Rock and Mineral Club (Ingrid Baillie and Linda Czyzyk), Robert and Sonja Stoner, Mike Crownhart, Claire Clemente, Stephanie Schroer, Marla Stoner, Adam Thrasher, Dwayne Smith, and Mike and...

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6, 2007 – Deployed servicemembers worldwide have been receiving a steady stream of care packages, e-mail and “snail mail” since 2004 from a group of “Proud Patriots” in Arizona. Proud Patriots, a troop-support group, provides morale and material support to America’s deployed military personnel worldwide through six annual care-package campaigns primarily centered on holidays, Joe Jenkins, the organization’s president, said. “We send care packages to Iraq, Kuwait, Afghanistan, Korea, Germany, Italy and Africa.” With three shipping hubs -- in Virginia, Missouri and Arizona -- the group ships packages during its six holiday-centered campaigns. “Our founder was contacted...

This video was made on April 27th .. imagine what our soldiers are feeling now, with the current despicable Democrat antics. This Army Ranger's words cut like a knife .. please God that some miraculous benevolence falls on the hearts of those cruel, partisan politicians. You won't soon forget this. Traitors, Heroes

Two men, including a San Jose resident, have been indicted on charges they provided support to terrorists in the Philippines, the Department of Justice announced this afternoon. Zulkifli Abdhir - aka "Zulkifli Bin Abdul Hir," aka "Hulagu," aka "Marwan" - was charged with conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists and providing material support to terrorists. He is a fugitive and is believed to be in the Philippines, according to the DOJ. Abdhir's brother, San Jose resident Rahmat Abdhir, was charged with conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists, providing material to terrorists, contributing goods and services to a Specially...

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allied military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before. HINT & TIPS Welcome to another installment of the FReeper Canteen Hints & Tips. Hopefully, you’ll find something here that you’ve never heard before. If you have tried one of these hints, please share your thoughts on it. Tonight, we’ll do some general household hints. *** Metal cookie cutters double up nicely as unique napkin holders for special dinners. If you want, spray paint them to match the decor....

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 1, 2007 – Saudi Arabia promised today to continue working with its Gulf neighbors to support Iraq’s new government and promote stability in the region. Foreign Minister Prince Saud al-Faysal made the pledge here during a joint news conference with Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. The news conference followed the secretaries’ meeting last night with Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah and other top Saudi officials to explore ways to build closer ties between the two countries and encourage greater support for Iraq. That session and today’s meeting between Rice and...

California For Thompson is pleased to announce the first state-wide Fred Thompson rally to be held in Southern California at the end of July. Thompson is slated to be in town then, and we're going to give him the warmest of warm, sunny SoCal greetings when he arrives. Go to http://www.californiaforthompson.com/rally for more details If you know a Fred supporter in California please let them know. Richard Rios Director and Chief Coordinator-California For Thompson State Coordinator-FredHeadsUSA State Coordinator-DraftFredThompson www.californiaforthompson.comCalifornia's largest grassroots effort to support Fred Thompson for president.

WASHINGTON, July 20, 2007 – Earlier this season, Budweiser and race-car driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. drew attention to a little-known charity with big aspirations. John T. Carney Jr., president of the Special Operations Warrior Foundation, receives a check for $100,000 from NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., and Brad Brown from Budweiser at the Daytona International Speedway, July 7, 2007. The donation represents a portion of the proceeds from the sale of two special paint-theme replica cars. Photo by Debbie Roberts, courtesy of Anheuser-Busch  (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available. The NASCAR nation responded en masse, allowing Budweiser to donate...

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allied military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before. Welcome back to the FReeper Canteen Hints & Tips. Today, I'm here to discuss some really important tips. I’m sure you’ll want to share these tips with your family and friends. *** Never stick your tongue on a frozen metal pole*** Never hit yourself with a baseball bat*** When someone yells DUCK, you’d better know what they mean*** Don’t leave your cake where Connie’s dog can get to it....

WASHINGTON, July 17, 2007 – A San Diego-based group is working to remind troops serving overseas that folks back home are grateful for their efforts, the group’s founder and chairman said. A soldier in Iraq takes a swing during some down time. The nonprofit group “Golfers 4 Freedom” provided the golf equipment. The group also holds golf tournaments to raise funds, which it uses to support servicemembers and their families. Courtesy photo  (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available. “Golfers 4 Freedom is … dedicated toward caring for our military and their families,” Keith Barnett said. “Our main effort is...

WASHINGTON, July 16, 2007 – Jeep is partnering with the New York Mets major league baseball team, a New York television station and New York auto dealers associations to help put both a U.S. servicemember and a support-letter writer each behind the wheel of a new vehicle. During a Military Appreciation Day pre-game ceremony at Shea Stadium in Queens, N.Y., yesterday, a Tri-State Jeep Dealers Association representative presented Operation Gratitude with symbolic keys to a 2007 Jeep Patriot Limited. The “keys” went directly into the troop-support group’s 250,000th care package. And the Jeep, donated by the carmaker in celebration...

Last week, Vets for Freedom launched our "10 Weeks to Testimony" campaign and committed to leading the charge to support General Petraeus and stop anti-war radicals and politicians on Capitol Hill from undermining the mission in Iraq. Unfortunately-despite thousands of phone calls to Capitol Hill this week--even more Republican senators have bowed to political pressure and declared defeat, despite progress being shown by General Petraeus's new counter-insurgency strategy. Next week, politicians in Washington, DC are poised to sell out America's safety because election season is near. As veterans, we cannot allow this to happen. The information battle Vets for Freedom...

WASHINGTON, July 12, 2007 – President Bush today assured U.S troops in Iraq they have his “unwavering support” and that he wants them to return home as soon as conditions there allow it. “As president, my most solemn responsibility is to keep the American people safe,” Bush said at the White House. “So on my orders, good men and women are now fighting the terrorists on the front lines in Iraq.” Speaking to reporters about the newly released Initial Benchmark Assessment Report, Bush said he’s given the troops in Iraq clear objectives. “And as they risk their lives to...