Monthly Archives: December 2011

From Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki WASHINGTON — On Christmas night, 1776, General George Washington led a poorly-clothed, poorly-equipped, and poorly-fed American Army across the icy Delaware River to attack well-equipped Hessian troops at the garrison in Trenton, … Continue reading →

By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Dec. 17, 2011 – The American military exhibits the best the country has to offer, President Barack Obama said in his weekly address on Saturday, 17 Dec. 2011. The last U.S. service … Continue reading →

From the National Organization>>> Pointing out that unemployed veterans need jobs now, American Legion National Commander Fang Wong is encouraging President Obama to speed-up production of the proposed Keystone XL Pipeline. “We are very disappointed that President Obama is delaying … Continue reading →

From the National Organization>>> By Floyd K. Takeuchi – December 7, 2011 Just after 8 a.m., our Navy launch comes alongside the small jetty at the eastern edge of a simple white sway-top building. Above us, the Stars and Stripes … Continue reading →