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A sad addendum to Veterans Day

Today in class a fellow student of the politically Conservative persuasion pulled me aside, knowing that until recently I served in the National Guard, and told me a shocking story. He asked if seen the news of beating…

Thank a Vet.

The Vet I’m singling out for thanks this year is Max Cleland, Vietnam Vet, triple amputee, and rumored to be in the running for Secretary of the Army. Stop by Fallenmonk‘s to read more about doings…

The Memory Remains

I heard the first bit of sense out of Andy Rooney last night that I’ve heard from him in some time. Simply put he said the remembering does nothing for the people who are gone. Remember those who are right here, right now.

Support the Troops

Post-War Suicides May Exceed Combat Deaths, U.S. Says
By Avram Goldstein

May 5 (Bloomberg) — The number of suicides among veterans of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan may exceed the combat death toll because of inadequate mental