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Charlie Daniels

Posted by on 6/2/2005 2 comments

Charlie Daniels Playing Show for Soldiers Charlie Daniels says he was too young to serve his country in World War II or Korea. So instead, the country music artist chooses to give back to America by playing free concerts for …

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Denzel Washington

Posted by on 6/2/2005 12 comments

Star fulfills vow to Fisher House Months after visiting a military hospital and promising to help families of wounded U.S. soldiers, actor Denzel Washington has come through in a big way. Washington gave one of the biggest donations ever made …

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Toby Keith

Posted by on 5/17/2005 19 comments

Outspoken Toby Keith Shakes Up Industry He’s tangled with Peter Jennings and the Dixie Chicks over his music, criticized the media for its coverage of the Iraq war, tweaked the Country Music Association over awards snubs and threatened to flee …

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Maine Troop Greeters

Posted by on 4/20/2005 7 comments

Welcome Stop For Warriors Tired and bleary-eyed, Marines of the 1st Battalion, 7th Regiment, based at Twentynine Palms, Calif., were finally back on U.S. soil after seven months on the front lines in Iraq. But they were still many miles …

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Sgt. 1st Class David J. Salie

Posted by on 2/24/2005 4 comments

A soldier’s last words on Iraq: ` The price is worth it’ A must read. Helpful tip, get a tissue: The Army said its farewell to Sgt. 1st Class David J. Salie here on Tuesday at his home post in …

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Ronald Reagan Stamp

Posted by on 2/11/2005 1 comment

Post Office Unveils Ronald Reagan Stamp A beaming, twinkle-in-the-eye Ronald Reagan is depicted on a new commemorative stamp, perhaps an especially fitting honor for a former president who is said to have sent at least 10,000 letters in his lifetime. …

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That Commercial

Posted by on 2/9/2005 24 comments

During the SuperBowl there was a commercial that got me a bit choked up. It has been played several times since and is being discussed all over the web. Did you get to see the “Hero’s Salute” ad created by …

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The Inauguration – Part Deux

Posted by on 1/19/2005 118 comments

Inauguration Week Honors U.S. Troops As the first presidential inauguration since September 11, 2001 approaches, organizers are preparing a four-day wartime salute to the U.S. armed forces — including concerts for troops, black-tie dinners and a special inaugural ball for …

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Ted Gives A Hand

Posted by on 1/16/2005 87 comments

Nugent to play fund-raiser for Crawford band Texas Forget the bake sale. Ted Nugent will be jammin’ the gym on Saturday to raise money for a high school band’s trip to the presidential inauguration. Nugent, who recently relocated from Michigan …

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Kid Rock

Posted by on 1/8/2005 7 comments

Kid Rock inaugural pick Conservative Christians are flabbergasted about reports that raunchy rock-rapper Kid Rock will perform at a youth concert at the presidential inauguration. “What in the world are these people thinking?” asked Donald Wildmon, chairman of the American …

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A Father’s Farewell

Posted by on 11/28/2004 127 comments

My son, the soldier, comes home for good. At last report he had left Iraq and was waiting a flight in Kuwait. With luck he will be in Germany today and then on to Texas. By the way, he is …

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Nancy Unveils Ron’s Stamp

Posted by on 11/10/2004 37 comments

An emotional Nancy Reagan unveiled a stamp commemorating her late husband, former president Ronald Reagan Standing near her husband’s tomb at his presidential library in California, the frail-looking former first lady revealed a huge image of the proposed postage stamp …

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Decorated Soldier Reportedly Attacked At Concert

Posted by on 9/25/2004 9 comments

The lefties are at their peaceful tricks again

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Those Good Folks At Home Depot

Posted by on 9/21/2004 4 comments

Home Depot, Military Join On Mission To Hire The Home Depot Inc. is recruiting the spouses of military personnel in the latest hiring initiative between the nation’s largest home improvement chain and the government. Home Depot, which averages a new …

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Shop at Sears

Posted by on 9/9/2004 14 comments

Let’s all shop at Sears!!!!!! I assume you have all seen the reports about how Sears is treating its reservist employees who are called up? By law, they are required to hold their jobs open and available, but nothing more. …

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