Author Archives: Roger Young

About Roger Young

Roger served with A Troop, 3/17th Air Cav "Silver Spurs" as a Scout Crew Chief in Vietnam from '69 - '70.

Guest Opinion by Don Bendell

JOHN KERRY FOR SECRETARY of DEFENSE? HELL NO! November 13, 2012 On February 2, 2011, I fell off a ladder landing on a steel fence in below-zero weather, fracturing my back, a rib, and got a minor concussion as well … Continue reading

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Video: Public Service Announcement

Important video submitted by one of my fellow Cav Troopers. Video produced by the city of Houston, Texas and DHS:

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Video: Dishonorable Disclosures

Description of video by the makers: “Intelligence and Special Operations forces are furious and frustrated at how President Obama and those in positions of authority have exploited their service for political advantage. Countless leaks, interviews and decisions by the Obama … Continue reading

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Sad State of Affairs

19 Jul 2012: Just a short personal observation that I’ve never seen our country in such a sad state of affairs. We have a Congress that only adds to the uncertainty and anxiety that is paralyzing our economy. They can’t … Continue reading

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Stolen Valor Act Thrown Out

Supreme Court: Lying about military medals is protected by Constitution – The Washington Post – 28 Jun 2012 Full text of Supreme Court Decision Vets respond to court overturning Stolen Valor – ArmyTimes – 1 Jul 12  

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Credit Where Credit Is Due…

Veterans For A Strong America

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Memorial Day Remembrance…

Today is Memorial Day – A Troop, 3/17th Air Cavalry

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2012 Raytheon Award Video

Description of video: This video was created to commemorate the 67FS winning the 2011 Raytheon Trophy for outstanding aerial achievement, given to the top air-to-air squadron in the USAF. The footage was shot over 1 year of flying with a … Continue reading

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Maj. Hasan vs Staff Sgt. Bales

On November 5th, 2009, Maj. Nidal Hasan killed 13 of his fellow soldiers at Ft. Hood in what appears to be cold-blooded premeditation. He is still awaiting trial and even today we know very little about his background. His actions are … Continue reading

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Welcome Home Vietnam LA Event 2012

Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day Los Angeles – Saturday, March 31, 2012 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm – Exhibits, Resources, Mlitary Displays, Memorial Wall, Vendors. Veteran’s Memorial Park, 13000 Sayre, Street, Sylmar, CA 91342 (Heroes of Life Inc. ) For … Continue reading

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Helping Homeless Vets

McMillen Team Rolls Up Sleeves, Looks For Veterans To Help – CompetitionPlus– 21 Feb 12 Related article: Power Of Caring: McMillen’s 2nd Dragster To Help Veterans – CompetitionPlus – 21 Feb 12

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Gary Sinise Makes A Moving Tribute

 

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2011 WVU Marching Band Armed Forces Salute

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Vietnam Veterans Memorial & Changing of the Guard Ceremony

Video of Vietnam Veterans Memorial in D.C. and the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery at the Tomb of the Unknowns in 1998. Video produced by Roger & Pam Young

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Remembering September 11th 2001

Defending America: Protecting the Skies on Sept. 11, 2001 – FoxNews – 8 Sep 2011 Remembering September 11, 2001 – DoD Ex-fighter pilot recalls her 9/11 suicide mission – Seattle Times – 9 Sep 11 9-11 Remembered: Rick Rescorla was … Continue reading

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Bellevue Traveling Vietnam Wall 2011 Video

Fellow Veterans and dear friends, Pam and I wanted to share this with all of you. The Moving Wall was here in Bellevue, Wa. this past weekend and we wanted to share the experience with you. Our very special thanks to Lois … Continue reading

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Houston Veterans Claim Censorship of Prayers

Updated 30 Sep 2011: National Memorial Ladies Rep: We’re Not Allowed to Say ‘God Bless You’ at Funerals – FoxNews

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Salute to the Women Who Served During Vietnam

Produced by my wife, Pam, honoring the women, both military and civilian who served during the Vietnam war. Pam served in the Navy from 1970-1974 and was assigned to CINCPAC Joint Command and worked on Operation Homecoming for our POWs. … Continue reading

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A Frustrated American

I can’t speak for others, but I am one frustrated American. It appears with each successive administration, We the People lose more personal freedoms supposedly protected by our Constitution. To make matters worse, our Congress apparently can’t agree on anything … Continue reading

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Project Gunrunner aka Fast & Furious

Updated: 15 January 2013 Background: Project Gunrunner by Michelle Malkin May 3, 2011 – Rep. Darrell Issa questions Eric Holder on Project Gunrunner Why Did Govt Let Drug Smugglers Get Guns, Kill US Border Agent? – CBS News 15 Jun 11     … Continue reading

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