Service dogs help Wash. soldiers battling PTSD

Source: ReadingEagle.com

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) -- When the walls shrink and the panic sets in, Specialist Mike Ballard reaches for his service dog, Apollo, to help him get through his worst symptoms of the post-traumatic stress disorder that is a remnant of an explosion ...
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Memorial Day and the Abuse, Corruption & Lies of War

Source: Firedoglake

Veterans throw away their medals during NATO summit (photo: Mikasi) As author, columnist and war correspondent Chris Hedges wrote, war “gives [Americans] purpose, meaning, a reason for living. Only when we are in the midst of conflict does the shall ...
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Source: OpPapers.com

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US Army Culinary Arts Competition

Source: Matt Bites

This post originally appeared in 2010. I am rerunning it this Memorial Day weekend in remembrance of all those who have served. Matt’s Forward: I wanted to offer a recap of the day I spent with the US Army and cover this event objectively. I wanted to vi ...
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Eye on Emmy: Homeland’s Damian Lewis Talks About Playing No Ordinary Anti-Hero

Source: TVLine

Just as Nicholas Brody received a hero’s welcome upon being rescued from captivity in Afghanistan, Damian Lewis of Showtime’s Homeland has been met with plaudits for his riveting portrayal of the conflicted Marine sergeant, husband, father ...
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Staten Islander earns state recognition for service

Source: SILive.com

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- When George Parsons stepped onto the floor of the New York State Senate to be recognized for his valiant military service, it was a moment he said he'll never forget. State Sen. And ...
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Military working dogs are deserving of our gratitude as well on Memorial Day

Source: MLive.com

The question that I heard more this week than any other - ‘What are you doing this weekend?’ - wasn’t at all surprising. The thought of a whole three days off because of a federal holiday for most people is a welcome ...
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Si Bellagamba, Early Bird regular, will lead parade

Source: TheRidgefieldPress.com

If you walk into the Early Bird Café on a weekday morning, you’ll see the “regulars” occupying the chairs around the counter. Sipping their coffee, enjoying their breakfast, or engaging in an array of conversations, these gentlemen and ladies are t ...
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In Memoriam: Fred Daniel, Jr.

Source: Tulsa World

Your bookmark will appear on your Profile page. Please give it a title, and short description so that visitors to your page will understand where the bookmark leads. 1927 - 2011 Fred Daniel, Jr. was a lovi ...
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