However, from my personal perspective, there is one more place where I see a massive difference between now and 2004 and that is the explosion of direct to voter video. Great messaging on behalf of our Presidential Candidate is not just … [Read more...]
Blue Star Families for Obama
Also, you should know that Michelle Obama has been meeting with military spouses during her travels. One such event was covered by the Army Times. Plus, a short video was made. Michelle Obama meets with military spouses Friday Aug 8, 2008 … [Read more...]
Vets For Freedom NewsLadder Is Up. It’s Fair And Balanced (Really).
We'd like to introduce the Vets for Freedom NewsLadder. Like all the NewsLadders that are up and running, this is a great place to find out all about an issue on one site with articles, blog posts, and videos linked up and voted up or down … [Read more...]
The Patrick-Murray Administration announces “Home for the Brave”
MassHousing will also insure veterans' loans with its MI Plus mortgage insurance, which will allow veterans to receive 100-percent financing with no down payment for single-family homes and condominiums. MI Plus will also pay the … [Read more...]
Please Join Me In Welcoming My Friend Iraq Vet And Congressional Candidate Jon Powers To Boston.
Now, it is not my practice to push fundraisers for out of town politicians, but this is personal for me on a couple of levels. First of all, Jon Powers is exactly the type of person we need representing us in Washington, and I mean us in … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Poll: How is the government treating our troops?
What has Bush and the Republican administration done for the quality of life of our bravest in recent years? They assured everyone the Iraq war would end in "weeks rather than months". VA staff ordered to avoid diagnosing returning heroes … [Read more...]
Veterans for Obama
Veterans for Obama America's Veterans have joined together to support Barack Obama for President. We are neither affiliated with nor paid for by the Obama campaign. We are a volunteer group of America's veterans - men and women who have … [Read more...]
Fort Drum: The Tip of a Tragic Iceberg
What happens when you deploy troops who have seen high intensity combat time and time again with inadequate dwell time between tours? You see skyrocketing mental health issues. After months of investigative work, talking to our … [Read more...]
Do You Know A Servicemember Who Needs Help Getting Treatment?
Around the United States (including here in Massachusets, home to Hanscom AFB), we see that the military is overwhelmed as it tries to assist servicemembers. Here at Veterans For America, where I am proud to be Director of Policy, we are … [Read more...]
For All Mass Veterans And Servicemembers: Free Survival Guide From Veterans For America.
I truly admire and respect Bobby Muller from Veterans For America, he has overcome so much and keeps fighting and fighting for our vets and current servicemembers. Twenty two years ago, the original "Viet Vet Survival Guide" was published … [Read more...]