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.

Lone Marine at Rolling Thunder

Posted on 06/15/2011 by Roger Young

Another great video courtesy of YouTube:

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A Tribute to those who ride for the Fallen

Posted on 06/14/2011 by Roger Young

I found this tribute on YouTube.  The annotation reads: “This is a Tribute Video of the American Legion Riders and Patriot Guard Riders who Ride for our Fallen Brothers and Sister here in Nebraska. May these heroes rest in peace.” … Continue reading →

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President Obama on Death of Osama bin Laden

Posted on 05/02/2011 by Roger Young
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Prager University: How the Vietnam War Was Won and Lost

Posted on 04/29/2011 by Roger Young

Prager University: How the Vietnam War Was Won and Lost – Silver Spur blog – 29 Apr 11 Vietnam Legacy Shapes Today’s Military Leaders – DoD – 29 Apr 11 The Saddest Day: 30 April 1975 (The Fall of Saigon) … Continue reading →

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Two Airmen Killed at Frankfurt

Posted on 03/04/2011 by Roger Young

Two US Airmen Killed in Frankfurt Airport Shooting – AOL – 2 Mar 11 Frankfurt Attack Draws White House Reaction – DoD – 2 Mar 11 Official: Suspect Confesses to Targeting U.S. Airmen at German Airport – FoxNews – 3 Mar … Continue reading →

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Next Stop, Libya?

Posted on 03/04/2011 by Roger Young

Opinion: From Baghdad to Benghazi By Charles Krauthammer – 4 Mar 11 “Voices around the world, from Europe to America to Libya, are calling for U.S. intervention to help bring down Moammar Gaddafi. Yet for bringing down Saddam Hussein, the … Continue reading →

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Tough Times for Returning Vets

Posted on 02/04/2011 by Roger Young

With today’s sluggish economy, returning vets are facing some tough times finding jobs, keeping their homes, etc. Unemployment for young vets jumps to 15 percent – ArmyTimes – 4 Feb 11 “…For Iraq and Afghanistan-era veterans, the unemployment rate for January … Continue reading →

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Marines In Tough Fight!

Posted on 01/25/2011 by Roger Young

Marines pay a price trying to secure an Afghan hot spot – LA Times – 22 Jan 11 HUNTER: Let Marines be Marines – Washington Times – 25 Jan 11

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Change of Command In Afghanistan

Posted on 07/06/2010 by Roger Young

Obama Accepts McChrystal’s Resignation, Nominates Petraeus – DoD – 23 Jun 10 Statement by the President in the Rose Garden – White House – 23 Jun 10 Gates Issues Statement on McChrystal Profile – DoD – 22 Jun 10 McChrystal … Continue reading →

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Arizona’s Immigration Law

Posted on 05/21/2010 by Roger Young

Updated 28 July 2010: PDF: Arizona’s Immigration Law – Courtesy of FoxNews – Posted 20 May 10 Newsletter comment:  Why is it that others, including high level officials in the Obama administration, wish to condemn Arizona for attempting to enforce Federal immigration … Continue reading →

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Looking to help Seattle area Veterans

Posted on 05/11/2010 by Roger Young

Good morning Roger and Pam, I am a veteran who works at a nonprofit organization who does free home repairs for low income housing, seniors, people with disabilities and veterans. Rebuilding Together Seattle started the Veterans Program in 2009. And … Continue reading →

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Opinion: Military leaders are AWOL on Warrior Transition Units By Amee Gilbert

Posted on 05/05/2010 by Roger Young

Opinion: Military leaders are AWOL on Warrior Transition Units By Amee Gilbert – Seattle Times – 4 May 10 “Military leaders are not facing facts about soldiers who are being ‘warehoused’ in Army’s Warrior Transition Units, writes guest columnist Amee … Continue reading →

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Marine’s father ordered to pay Westboro’s court costs

Posted on 03/30/2010 by Roger Young

Marine’s father ordered to pay Westboro’s court costs – The Baltimore Sun – 29 Mar 10 Watch the latest news video at video.foxnews.com How we can help: www.matthewsnyder.org Updates: Talking Points by Bill O’Reilly – FoxNews – March 31, 2010 … Continue reading →

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Health Care Bill & Veterans

Posted on 03/27/2010 by Roger Young

VFW: National Healthcare Bill Betrays Veterans – 21 Mar 10 Senate Refuses to Exempt Veterans from Health Bill’s New Tax on Prosthetics and Other Medical Devices; Also Refuses to Exempt the Disabled and Children – CNSNews – 25 Mar 10

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Operation Moshtarak – Afghanistan

Posted on 02/12/2010 by Roger Young

Updated 12 Mar 10: U.S., Afghan and NATO Forces Begin Offensive Against Taliban – FoxNews – 12 Feb 10 “…The objective of Operation Moshtarak, which means ‘together’ in Dari, is to secure the region from narcoterrism and establish basic services under supervision of … Continue reading →

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Op-Ed: What kind of future are we leaving our children?

Posted on 02/05/2010 by Roger Young

5 Feb 2010: As a grandpa I often wonder, what kind of future are we leaving for our children and grandchildren? With the alarming rise of our national debt, the lack of heavy industry in our country, and the raiding of our social security by countless … Continue reading →

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Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

Posted on 02/03/2010 by Roger Young

Updated 20 Sep 2011: Gates, Mullen to discuss ‘don’t ask’ policy – ArmyTimes – 2 Feb 10 Top uniformed officer: Gay ban should be lifted – Seattle Times – 2 Feb 10 Mullen’s Blog: My View on ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’ – … Continue reading →

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White House Considers Moving 9/11 Trial

Posted on 01/29/2010 by Roger Young

White House Considers Moving 9/11 Trial Out of New York City – FoxNews – 29 Jan 10 Newsletter comment: What was wrong with GITMO by a military tribunal? 2 Dems Support Bill to Axe Funding of Civilian Terrorist Trials – FoxNews … Continue reading →

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Messages for the 3-17th Cav

Posted on 01/20/2010 by Roger Young

Updated: 20 Dec 10 The 3-17th Cav is currently deployed in Afghanistan.  [They returned in late November 2010].  Fellow 3/17th Air Cav veterans (some of “God’s Own Lunatics“), families and close associates can leave messages here for the unit in our comment section. We … Continue reading →

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Op-Ed: Obama’s first year with veterans and the military

Posted on 01/16/2010 by Roger Young

The first-year anniversary with the Obama administration is nearly here.  When President Obama took office it was my profound hope that he would help bring the nation together, end the bitter partisan politics and bring more transparency.  Nothing could be further from … Continue reading →

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