the american military is simply terrific
vets for freedom is taking donations to help elect good freedom-loving veterans to Congress.
all five of these men have worn the uniform, understand what is at stake in the global war on terrorism, and will fight for victory if elected to congress. if we are serious about winning and bringing our troops home, here is a great place to invest your support both financially and with your vote.vets for freedom pac will be actively and aggressively supporting candidates—mostly veterans—who believe in achieving success in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the overall War on Terrorism. To that end, we’re proud to announce our initial slate of candidates—and we hope you will help us raise the money to support them. Our guys include:
Steve Stivers (OH-15) is a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army National Guard who was awarded the Bronze Star for actions in OIF and is already impressing voters in Ohio.
David Bellavia (NY-26) is a recipient of both the Silver and Bronze Stars for Valor, and nominated for the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the Battle of Fallujah in 2004. David helped found Vets for Freedom and will fight for all of us in Congress.
Lee Zeldin (NY-1) served in Iraq with the 82nd Airborne Division and continues to serve as a Captain in the Army Reserves.
Tom Rooney (FL-16) served as an Army JAG for four years before teaching Constitutional and Criminal Law at the United States Military Academy at West Point.
Duncan Hunter (CA-52) signed up to serve our country the day after September 11th, and served two tours in Iraq and one in Afghanistan with the United States Marine Corps. He remains in the Marine Reserves. * and yes this is the awesome Rep. Duncan Hunter's son *
NEXT UP: move america forward has launched an effort to ship the largest number of care packages to U.S. troops - in history. between now and June 26th you can sponsor personalized care packages that will then ship over as part of a mass shipment to our troops - just in time for the 4th of July holiday!
the grand finale for the push will take place on June 26th with an 8-hour internet telethon, “From the Frontlines.” michelle malkin, hotair and move america forward will livestream, where live and taped reports will be given from our troops serving in Iraq & Afghanistan. also many pro-troops celebrities and leaders of grass-roots pro-military groups will be on hand. go here for much more info and save the date!
AND FINALLY: a really terrific video - 'RAQSTAR - put together by mike the marine to the music of nickelback. turn up your sound and please go check out mike's blog -- it's really great.
there are no greater heroes in the world today then the US military.
Bob (Comment this)