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After vacating our corner to attend Gathering of Eagles III in D.C. last Saturday, we were back in force once again. And Little Bull Horn was there also. Just in case your are wondering, the moonbats only garnered 6 moonbats last week. Hardly enough to occupy our vacant corner. Besides, by the time they shuffled over to our corner, it would be time to leave. Saturday was Yom Kippur. I point this out because we got a lot of Thanks from the Jews walking to and from the Synagogue just down the road. We normally see one or two families...

<p>WASHINGTON, DC, September 14, 2007— This week, thousands of veterans, civilian supporters and military family members came to the Nation's Capital to lobby Congress to support the troop surge in Iraq, witness General Petraeus's report, or attend Saturday's Gathering of Eagles III. Many also chose to spend Friday with the DC Chapter of Free Republic cheering the wounded at Walter Reed. Some 157 patriots, representing 24 states and DC, surrounded the gates — the most ever in the 126 weeks the DC Chapter has been rallying outside Walter Reed every Friday night to counter anti-war demonstrators. By more than 10 to 1, we outnumbered the dozen or so decency-deprived moonbats who showed up down the street.</p>

OCCASparky, andy58-in-nh, and I, Little Bill, gathered across the street fron the Monument in Rochester and await for the local commies to start their 5:30 to 6:30 vigil. Before crossing we posted a sign that said there would be communists near by, on the fence around the Statue, a Public Service Notice, sponcered by NH FReepers. What if you had a revolution and no one showed up? We waited and we waited and we waited some more, finally the Ur-Hippy wandered in like a lost puppy looking for his litter mates. He saw our warning notice and tore it down...

Our soldiers ‘deserve US-style parades’British soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan should be welcomed home as heroes and honoured with parades in their local towns, General Sir Richard Dannatt, head of the Army, said yesterday. Looking enviously at the treatment of returning troops in the United States, where ticker-tape parades and bands are commonplace, General Dannatt said he was worried that there was a widening gulf between the members of the Armed Forces and the public. He blamed it partly on the “demonstrably unpopular war in Iraq” and, by association, what was “deemed to be an unpopular war in Afghanistan”....

— Indiana head basketball coach Kelvin Sampson might be a former National Coach of the Year and might have Assembly Hall rocking with an undefeated record at home, but the coach had to admit a small setback Wednesday. He doesn’t know the Indiana University fight song and had to resort to a crib note to sing it. “I actually know the words now,” Sampson joked. “I got the Indiana part, but the rest of the words are a little bit garbled.” His opener was an example of Sampson’s humor that lightened up the benefit dinner at the Washington Community Building....

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2007 – Five military members received the USO’s Service Hero award last night before an audience of hundreds who gathered at the National Building Museum here for the 66th annual USO World Gala. Army Spc. Marion D. Pettus III, left, the USO's Soldier of the Year, poses with Gen. George W. Casey, Jr. at the 66th annual USO World Gala held Sept. 21, 2007 in Washington, D.C. Defense Dept. photo by John J. Kruzel  (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available. The United Service Organizations, which has provided morale and recreational services to military members worldwide since...

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2007 – Top military officials and five servicemember heroes hobnobbed with an army of celebrities here last night during the USO World Gala. Comedian Jeffrey Ross, left, presents the USO's Coast Guardsman of the Year award to Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Daniel J. Walsh during the 66th annual USO World Gala in Washington, D.C., Sept. 21, 2007. Defense Dept. photo by John J. Kruzel  (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available. Hundreds of guests were on hand at the National Building Museum for the exclusive, black-tie awards ceremony and celebration. The annual party is hosted...

BAGHDAD, Iraq -   Dallas native Staff Sgt. Reynaldo Torres gets a signed picture from cheerleaders of his hometown football team, the Dallas Cowboys. Six cheerleaders dropped by Forward Operating Base Loyalty in eastern Baghdad for a meet-and-greet session, Sept. 15. Six members of the Dallas Cowboys cheerleading squad stopped at Forward Operating Base Loyalty in eastern Baghdad to sign autographs and visit with Soldiers of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Sept. 15.   

This morning, President Bush met with Military Support Organizations at the South LawnYou can read the entire speech here Enoy your visit to Sanity Island

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.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2007 – An organization in Phoenix is offering individuals, including some veterans, a lifeline when it comes to meeting some of their needs, such as housing, employment or just a simple word of encouragement. “We’re here if anyone desires a more positive road,” said Jacque Harris, business developer for the group, “My Brothers Keeper.” “We try to help people get on the right track as much as we possibly can, (to) be a support system, a lifeline for them.” Some of the training and development center’s clients are trying to reintegrate into their communities after incarceration. Some,...

Just starting on C-SPAN. ANSWER up first. Right after is the Gathering of Eagles at 12:30 p.m. EDT.

WASHINGTON Thousands of anti-war protesters, including a sizeable contingent of military veterans, rallied on Saturday outside the White House in Washington, D.C., to demand an end to the Iraq war. The protesters gathered in Lafayette Park with signs saying "End the war now," and calling for President Bush's impeachment. "I am here representing everybody from Indiana, who is tired of seeing American lives lost and Iraqis killed for no reason," said one protester, Sarah Wylder. "I believe that Bush is a war criminal; I believe that secret prisons and indefinite detention without charge or representation is against the American constitution,"...

Wearing Orange For Osama by Wayne Boettcher Posted: 09/14/2007 When the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon and Flight 93 occurred, it was a shock to many people. Yet those who follow politics and world affairs easily understood how this had been building up. We were still shocked, but with knowledge and understanding of why this happened. In Somalia, the US mission had been changed from protecting food shipments to nation building. However, not many extra forces were sent in even though they were requested. Our elite troops far surpassed others in skill and...

Check the Move America Forward website for a late-nite update on the visit to Walter Reed..AMAZING STORY. http://www.moveamericaforward.org/index.php/DailyFile/ Thank you to all the GOE and Rolling Thunder guys who were there to stick-it to Code Pink. I heard you guys whooped thier butts (so to speak) heres a small excerpt It’s just encouraging to know though, that even though they don’t get publicized, those groups are OUT THERE. They’re doing great things to help our troops, and they’re doing it HEAVILY. Out there, across America there is a MASSIVE movement to support our troops, quietly mobilizing to help and support...

FORT HUACHUCA — The 11th Signal Brigade got a taste of football fever last Friday when four of the Kansas City Chiefs cheerleaders visited them. Prior to coming to the brigade area, the cheerleaders went out to the 40th Expeditionary Signal Battalion field exercise-training site. While out there, the unit showed the cheerleaders their signal capabilities and what soldiers do on a daily basis. The cheerleaders also had the opportunity to try on some of the soldiers tactical gear. “I could not believe how heavy the gear is!” said Ashley, who is in her second year with the Kansas City...

Eagles Landing by Col. George "Bud" Day Posted 09/14/2007 On September 15, in a scene that America’s enemies are hoping mimics similar events in the 60s and 70s, a coalition of anti-American amateur anarchists will descend on the nation’s capital attempting to convince the US Congress to surrender in the War on Terror. They won’t know even know to whom they’d like us to surrender, nor what the terms of such a travesty might be. But their ilk didn’t care in the 70s and the new crowd doesn’t care now. But this time, also flocking to the Capitol with a...

On September 15, in a scene that America’s enemies are hoping mimics similar events in the 60s and 70s, a coalition of anti-American amateur anarchists will descend on the nation’s capital attempting to convince the US Congress to surrender in the War on Terror. They won’t know even know to whom they’d like us to surrender, nor what the terms of such a travesty might be. But their ilk didn’t care in the 70s and the new crowd doesn’t care now. But this time, also flocking to the Capitol with a far greater sense of purpose, direction and duty, will...

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...