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The USS De Haven sailed from Hawaii’s Pearl Harbor on May 5, 1958, carrying 240 men deep into the Pacific on a secret mission.

Gunner’s mate Wayne Brooks had only a vague idea of their destination. But within a few days, he would experience an explosion so immense and bright that he could see his own bones. He and his crewmates had been assigned ( Read more... )

For the War's Wounded Troops and Families, Elmo Can Help
How can you gently explain to a 4-year-old that Daddy has been killed in Afghanistan and will never come home?

How does a combat-wounded Marine convince his scared young son that he's still the same loving Dad, even though his thighs now end in stumps?

How does a family cope with their ( Read more... )

It Undermines Our Troops' Freedom to Kill Themselves.

Rep. Holt: Sen. McCain Objected To My Military Suicide Prevention Bill

In 2008, a young sergeant named Coleman S. Bean took his life. After completing his first tour of duty in Iraq, he had come home and been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Nevertheless, he was deployed to ( Read more... )

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Olbermann: If The Tea Party Wins, America Loses (VIDEO)

Perhaps using a reverse echo of MSNBC's new slogan ("Lean Forward"), Keith Olbermann launched into the tea party on Wednesday night during a special comment that included a bumper-sticker-ready catch phrase: "Vote Backward, Vote Tea Party."

The "Countdown" host railed against the movement, ( Read more... )

The U.S. Army honors soldiers wounded or killed in combat with the Purple Heart, a powerful symbol designed to recognize their sacrifice and service ( Read more... )

Dems Fuming Over White House Plan To Make Vets Pay For Service Injuries


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AKA Why you should vote for Obama

It's long but really great if you're trying to convince someone who is undecided or for a political debate.
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The 10 Biggest Differences Between Obama and McCain That Will Affect Your Daily LifeWhen the polls open in 18 days, voters will be faced with a stark choice in presidential candidates ( Read more... )