A month or so ago I asked people to say prayers for the family and soul of Specialist David E. Hickman. He was in my son’s Brigade. While paid protesters “Occupied” places and received millions of dollars in contributions, Specialist David E. Hickman chose a more courageous path. He volunteered…
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Lt Col Oliver North’s testimony regarding our Greatest National Treasure – – Military Men and Women
The Men and Women who join our Military are our greatest Treasure. This video by Lt. Col. Oliver North says it well. I would also like to Thank all the men and women who have served Honorable and with Great sacrifice. I also want to thank the families Who have…
Ninth Court of Appeals to hear enbanc Veterans for Common Sense v. Shinseki, Case Number 08-16728, Decided May 10, 2011
The Ninth Court of Appeals has agreed to hear the appeal of Veterans for Common Sense v. Shinseki. A Panel originally ruled the VA is violating the Due Process Clause. To hear the oral argument presented to the United States Court of Appeals, Nith Circuit, Hearing Date: 08/12/2009, see http://www.ca9.uscourts.gov/media/view_subpage.php?pk_id=0000003827…
82nd Airborne has taken Casualties in Iraq – Call to Prayer
Dear one and all Please say prayers for the 82nd Airborne as they suffered a KIA and other soldiers are hurt due to an IED. If you can add the soldier and all the other members of the 82nd Airborne to your prayer lists I would be appreciative. Both the…
We Salute Our Veterans and Active Duty Service Members
Thank you for your Service, Dedication, and Sacrifice for your service. From the International Space Station and Col. Fossum, here is a well stated salute: http://video.foxnews.com/v/1268067894001/space-station-crew-sends-message-to-veterans/?playlist_id=87937 God Bless you and your families – – we understand too https://www.attorneyforveterans.com/lawyer-attorney-1322764.html
VA’s electronic informed consent pads — Never sign a form you have not read and understand!
Rationale: Any form that you sign for a medical procedure becomes a legal document certifying that you have read and understand every single issue that may result from this procedure. Death and injury may occur from a medical procedure. For instance, anesthesiology is a very risky and dangerous process and…
The White House’s plan to Balance the Nation’s Budget Problems by using the Military Servicemember’s Retirement System is Wrong!
For last few weeks, some of my closest aviator friends and I have been discussing the current White House’s apparent lack of respect for the military and the nation’s budget problems. In fact one friend had been asked to review a suggestion by the White House to do away with…
Houston Area Military Families – -Record a Video for your deployed service-member
For Houston-area Military Family and friends – – record a video message for your deployed loved one – – for July 4th, 2011. WHAT: Record a FREE family video message to your military loved one WHEN: JULY 2, 2011 – 9:30 a.m. til 2 p.m. WHERE: Omni Hotel, I-10 @…
Fire Destroyed Records – – What to do?
An issue that comes up, unfortunately way too frequently, is a veteran’s records were destroyed in 1973 at the St. Louis fire at the National Personnel Records Center. For information on how to contact the National Personnel Records Center see my link under my Helpful Resources and National Personnel Records…
Veterans for Commonsense (VCS) v. Shinseki, 9th Cir., 08-16728
The United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, in case number 08-16728 found for the Veterans (VCS, a second veterans group, and veterans) and concluded: CONCLUSION The United States Constitution confers upon veterans and their surviving relatives a right to the effective provisions of mental health care and…