"PRESIDENT OBAMA'S TERRIBLE MISTAKE"--by BLACKFIVE

This post by Matt at Blackfive points out just how much Obama doesn't pay attention when it comes to our military, especially those receiving the MOH. This is unforgivable.

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TROOPATHON IV: REMEMBER THEIR SACRIFICE--JUNE 23RD!

Details about TROOPATHON IV at Melanie Morgan's site. JUNE 23RD!

ONE LAST MISSION...

...for our WWII Vets. Today, we are beginning to find out who the REAL patriots are. The masks are coming off.

As for these WWII Vets, patriotism flows freely through their veins... always has, always will. We could never repay these warriors for what they've given each of us, our children, our children's children. But we will try our best to make those payments, now and forever.

Renew your efforts today. For me, it's on.

TROOPATHON IV: BE PART OF SOMETHING GREAT--OUR TROOPS DEPEND ON EACH OF US--BE THERE FOR THEM

Troopathon IV is coming in June. Mark your calendar--join Melanie Morgan, Move America Forward and all the supporters of this great cause in support of our troops in harm's way. Help make this year's Troopathon fundraising the biggest ever.

Go to Melanie Morgan's site for all the details on Troopathon IV.

FROM THE BATTLEFIELD: GAY SENSITIVITY TRAINING

I guess we saw this coming. From The Washington Times:

"American combat troops will get sensitivity training directly on the battlefield about the military’s new policy on gays instead of waiting until they return to home base in the United States, the senior enlisted man in Afghanistan said Thursday."

Read the rest.

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"We haven't lost HOPE"

The Bob Hope Classic begins tomorrow in the desert of southern California. But this isn't a post about a golf tournament; it's a post about Bob Hope and our fighting men and women.

When the time came to boost the morale of our military, Bob Hope was present and accounted for. Hope was on the job from the early '40s to the early '90s. It's no wonder that Bob Hope acquired the nickname, G.I. Bob.

Now that we're fighting wars both overseas and here at home, I sometimes wonder if we're paying enough attention to those in harm's way. It's easy to get caught up in the political battles here at home and drop the ball on troop support. We can always do better. I know I could. These brave warriors depend on our support--after all, there's no longer a Bob Hope leading the way when it comes to entertaining and supporting our GIs. We can never do enough, so we should always strive to do better.

The video below highlights the many decades of Bob Hope's troop shows. And no, "We haven't lost HOPE," because there's a little Bob Hope in each of us:




Show your support through MOVE AMERICA FORWARD.

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F-22 GOES DOWN IN ALASKA, PILOT MISSING

$143 million worth of cutting-edge aircraft goes down in Alaska and we don't know where the pilot is or if he even ejected? This can't be good. Story here.

*Other coverage here, still no pilot.

**Pilot identified, still missing.

VETERANS DAY 2010--FREEDOM ROCK

Ever hear of Freedom Rock? When John Ruberry at Marathon Pundit first saw it, he decided it had to be in this year's Veterans Day tribute. Thanks, John... and "Bubba."

NFL FLYOVERS: IT'S THE SOUND OF FREEDOM

A lot goes into military flyovers at pro games during the National Anthem. Timing is everything and this video gives you a glimpse into how it's done. **HAT TIP to Vic in Arizona--btw, Vic is the only person in Arizona who doesn't have a blog!! We're waiting...

MEMORIAL DAY

In Flanders Fields--John McCrae, 1915:

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

The history of Memorial Day.

Memorial Day video selection:

"Thank you, Herby. Thank you, Whiz. And most importantly, thank you, God."--Mary Lou Wade's Memorial Day remembrance of her brother, Herby.

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