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Veterans Day 2023

Posted on 11/07/2023 by Roger Young

Pam and I wish all of our fellow military veterans a pleasant and safe Veterans Day. Thanks for your service to our nation!! This year marks the 30th Anniversary of the Vietnam Women’s Memorial at the Wall in D.C. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Why Are Military Vehicles So Cool To Civilians?

Posted on 05/23/2014 by Roger Young

When AM General rolled out the Hummer line based on the military HMMWV, there was a childlike squeal from grown men. The idea of owning a car that looked like it once had gun turrets was a huge draw. Even … Continue reading →

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Sad State of Affairs

Posted on 07/19/2012 by Roger Young

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Truth and Prose by Oliver North

Posted on 03/03/2009 by Roger Young

Truth and prose by Oliver North – The Washington Times – Posted 4 Mar 09 “…Mr. Obama says in his budget ‘we’re not paying for Cold-War era weapons systems we don’t use.’ But if we don’t buy Ballistic-Missile Defense, upgraded nuclear … Continue reading →

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