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Long time linked Column at "Uniting": David Hackworth, Vietnam vet, military analyst, dies at 74 By MATT APUZZO
Associated Press Writer
May 5, 2005, 2:07 PM EDT HARTFORD, Conn. -- Retired Army Col. David Hackworth, a decorated Vietnam veteran who spoke out against the war and later became a journalist and an advocate for military reform, has died, his wife said Thursday. He was 74. FULL STORY
Click here for addresses! Letter Campaign Continues! [Click HERE for Military Living article] A letter campaign push is on for virtually free space-available travel on military aircraft in the U.S. and overseas for Reservist families, to Reserve-friendly Congressional members.
Supporters can go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/militaryvillage - or write Mike Mitchell at P.O. Box 521, Boring, OR 97009
H.R.1188 -To amend title 10, United States Code, to support disabled veterans by extending military commissary and exchange store privileges to such veterans and their dependents and by authorizing space-available travel on military aircraft for such veterans and their dependents.S. 58 - Bill to allow 100% DAVs to fly Space-A! Click Here for "Suggested Letter" template by Lloyd Durnal. H.R.407 - Needs big fix. Encourage Congressman to amend it. Bill to allows narrowly defined group of spouses or dependants: Deceased's immediate family, to act in place of the deceased as onboard sponsor for deceased's dependants. Click HERE to via an email FAX, persuade politely the Congressman to amend this bill to include all surviving dependants, with surviving spouses acting any minor's sponsors.
Wife of Disabled Gulf War I Vet asks: Mr. President, Why Can't My Daughter Fly Space-A? By Sherri Ann Dauer
Contributor, Unite The Military Community While her husband was at war, and while her husband and the family battled disabilities decades afterwards - one more ironic question: Why is Space-A only for retirees and those facing the rigors of active duty - but not for those who struggle with the changed lives from service connected disabilities? [Introduced by editor] Full Story here
182,478 Reserve/NG Mobilized as of November 17, 2004 New, Important Role Demands Reserve Benefits be equalized with Active duty
By Master Sergeant David McHenry, Contributor, Unite The Military Community {Editor comment] Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld continues the transformation of the Army and military forces that new technology and roles for the U.S. dictate in the 21st Century. The Reserves are key stone. "The fact is, the workload for the Guard/Reserve has increased over 1200% in the last ten years, even without a war with Iraq. That takes a toll," notes MSG McHenry. Full Story here
WRITE WHY SPACE-A expansion is a good idea! Click "here" to submit an article. We cannot pay for articles, but do give exposure and gratitude! Extension of Space-A privileges to all adult Military ID holders is supported by us. We are interested in research and articles on feasibility. We are looking particularly for those experienced in administration of Space-A. Are you an ex-NCOIC of a terminal? A close-up insider and observer of Space-A traffic and demands? Tell us! Subjects other than Space-A, seeking to end exclusions or limits that cannot be justified, are always welcome! |
