During last night’s Iowa caucuses for the Democratic Party, some young voters were discussing how Bernie Sanders would handle veterans’ issues, specifically the VA. As the discussion became heated, one veteran on live television let the other young voters know…
Author: Todd S.
Native American USMC veteran’s walk is truly inspiring
Eddie Gray is a Cheyenne USMC veteran. He is walking every perimeter state in the U.S. and meeting with local politicians and veterans at every chance he gets. So far, he has covered 7,000 miles with a 100 lbs ruck…
Why the U.S. military spent millions airlifting rare Italian goats to Afghanistan
Pentagon officials are in the hot seat this week trying to explain to Congress why the military spent hundreds of millions of dollars on controversial projects in Afghanistan — that on their face seem entirely wasteful. The now-defunct Task Force…
Veterans upset by Sarah Palin claim that PTSD is to blame for her son’s domestic abuse arrest
Some veterans are angry about the recent claim by Sarah Palin that her son, Track, allegedly punched his girlfriend– due to his issues with PTSD. Ms. Palin was catapulted back into the spotlight recently when she spoke before a crowd at…
It’s Official: Driver’s licenses from 5 states no longer accepted at US military bases
Driver’s licenses issued from five different states will no longer be accepted at U.S. military bases as proof of ID. Minnesota, Illinois, Missouri, New Mexico and Washington have failed to implement security measures mandated by the REAL ID Act –a…
Handcuffs Coming Off: U.S. green lights offensive operation against ISIS in Afghanistan
The Pentagon has granted U.S. military commanders in Afghanistan the long awaited green light to move forward with a plan to go on the offensive against ISIS. This expansion in the U. S. mission allows Troops to target thousands of…