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.

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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Military Humor

Posted on 01/15/2010 by Roger Young

Here you can add some military humor. Please remember this blog is open for public viewing so try to keep it somewhat clean! Enjoy! Roger “Bear” Young – Editor

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Budget cuts for active-duty base services?

Posted on 01/08/2010 by Roger Young

Troops, kin face cuts in base services – USA Today – 8 Jan 10 “…At Fort Campbell, where about 17,000 soldiers are leaving this year for Afghanistan, commanders have been told that the operating budget for the current fiscal year … Continue reading →

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Following The Christmas Bomb Plot

Posted on 01/06/2010 by Roger Young

Updated 12 Mar 2010: DOJ: Holder Omissions Wider Than Thought – FoxNews – 12 Mar 10 Storm Brews Over Decision to Reveal Abdulmutallab’s Cooperation – FoxNews – 4 Feb 10 “In a letter to President Obama, Bond, R-Mo., scolded the White … Continue reading →

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Ex-Guantánamo detainees energize al-Qaida in Yemen

Posted on 12/30/2009 by Roger Young

Ex-Guantánamo detainees energize al-Qaida in Yemen – Seattle Times – 30 Dec 09 Administration Rejects Calls to Reconsider Guantanamo Closure Plan – FoxNews – 30 Dec 09

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Stop-loss Pay

Posted on 12/24/2009 by Roger Young

Updated 20 Apr 11: New restrictions for retroactive stop-loss pay – ArmyTimes – 24 Dec 09 Some Losing Stop-Loss Payments – Military.com – 6 Jan 10 13 percent of eligible vets seek stop-loss pay – ArmyTimes – 14 Feb 10 “Only … Continue reading →

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Open Letter to Sen. Murray on Health Care

Posted on 12/22/2009 by Roger Young

http://northwestvets.com/open_letter_to_senator_murray.htm  Roger Young [Address/Phone]                                                                                                 22 December 2009 VIA FACSIMILE                                                                                                                                                                                Subject:  Open Letter to Sen. Murray on Health Care Sen. Murray, I am aware you will be one of sixty Senators voting for the passage of the Senate Health Care … Continue reading →

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Shooting at Ft. Hood

Posted on 11/05/2009 by Roger Young

Updated 28 August 2013: 12 Dead, 31 Wounded in Shootings at Fort Hood in Texas – FoxNews – 5 Nov 09 Events are unfolding as we post this.  God Bless all our troops and their families at Ft. Hood… Roger & Pam Young … Continue reading →

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Traveling Wall at Shoreline, WA. – Aug 2009

Posted on 08/17/2009 by Roger Young

Newsletter special: The Acacia Memorial Park Traveling Vietnam Wall 2009 – Shoreline, WA. http://northwestvets.com/acacia.htm Pam & Deborah S. placed a rose in remembrance of 1Lt. Sharon Lane

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Still No Plan for Afghanistan!

Posted on 08/05/2009 by Roger Young

Updated 20 May 2012: A New Strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan – 27 Mar 09 – White House “Today, I am announcing a comprehensive, new strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan. And this marks the conclusion of a careful policy review, led by … Continue reading →

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White House Dismisses Healthcare Concerns

Posted on 08/05/2009 by Roger Young

Updated 29 Oct 09 Angry Protesters Confront Democratic Lawmakers at Health Care Town Halls – FoxNews – 5 Aug 09 Newsletter comment: This is not a subject we usually address, but I feel the White House is missing the boat if … Continue reading →

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Wishful Thinking and Indecisive Wars by Ralph Peters

Posted on 07/24/2009 by Roger Young

Wishful Thinking and Indecisive Wars by Ralph Peters – Posted 24 Jul 09

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New U.S. rule: No fighting near Afghan homes

Posted on 06/24/2009 by Roger Young

New U.S. rule: No fighting near Afghan homes – MarineCorpsTimes – 22 Jun 09 Newsletter comment: Sounds like a good way to lose in Afghanistan… Perhaps it is time to bring our troops home under these rules of engagement! Top … Continue reading →

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Pres. Obama AWOL

Posted on 06/03/2009 by Roger Young

EDITORIAL: The jihad at home – The Washington Times – 3 Jun 09   “It’s a sad day in America when the shooting of an abortion doctor stops the presses but no one notices two soldiers gunned down by an … Continue reading →

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Letter from Col. Bud Day on Torture

Posted on 05/27/2009 by Roger Young

Letter from Col. Bud Day, MOH recipient, former POW on torture – 26 May 09

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CIA Memos: A Giant Can of Worms

Posted on 05/22/2009 by Roger Young

First posted 22 April, updated 19 Feb ’10 The CIA’s Questioning Worked – The Washington Post – 21 Apr 09 Obama open to some interrogation prosecution – MSNBC – 21 Apr 09 CIA employees won’t be tried for waterboarding – MSNBC – … Continue reading →

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Gitmo Closure Funding Nixed

Posted on 05/19/2009 by Roger Young

Posted 7 May, updated 19 May 09 Dems nix funds request for Gitmo transfers – MSNBC – 6 May 09 Newsletter comment:  It wasn’t easy to find this article and it has not been front page news on the major news networks. Many … Continue reading →

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Taps for Ted Sampley

Posted on 05/14/2009 by Roger Young

Taps for Ted Sampley   Taps for Ted Sampley – The POW Network – Posted 13 May 09 Ted Sampley passes away at 62 – ENCToday.com – 12 May 09 Newsletter comment: Ted was a very, very interesting Brother. I … Continue reading →

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President Makes Correct Decision

Posted on 05/14/2009 by Roger Young

NBC: Obama will seek to delay photo release – MSNBC – 13 May 09 Newsletter comment: We agree with our President’s decision. Releasing these additional photos serves no real purpose at this time while our troops are engaged in combat … Continue reading →

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Poor Planning for Afghanistan ‘Surge’

Posted on 05/08/2009 by Roger Young

Gates Wraps Up Afghanistan Visit With New Insights – DefenseLink – 8 May 09 “…As he returns to Washington, Gates said, he has some new issues to look into to ensure equipment hits the ground at the same time as … Continue reading →

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