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www.purpleheartstore.com

Phil has some great items, mostly Purple Heart. I plan to visit with him in April, he is located in Youngsville, LA. He is a Veteran and we should support (at least in my opinion) Veteran Owned businesses. Maybe a group of us could meet with him. At any rate check out his site.

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"Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both"

~ Benjamin Franklin -

March 30th

Do you know what this date represents? Well let me tell you. This is a significant date in in history, for on this date in 1973, all U.S. troops withdrew from Vietnam under the terms of the Treaty of Paris. On this date the Senate encourages Americans across the country to recognize Vietnam veterans for their sacrifice and demonstrate a warm welcome to these soildiers who returned from war to a politically divided country. The United States became involved in Vietnam because policy-makers believed that if South Vietnam fell to a communist government, communism would spread throughout the rest of Southeast Asia. The US Armed Forces began serving in an advisory role to the South Vietnamese in 1961, and in 1965, ground combat troops were sent into Vietnam. More than 58,000 members of the United States Armed Forces lost their lives and more than 300,000 were wounded in Vietnam.

I would like to say just one more thing! Just follow the money, while they got rich our brothers and sisters died.

Welcome Home Gary Trull!

One of our long lost brothers has been located. I have added Gary to the Roster. You can contact Dave Hill for further information. Hey, Gary come join us in Jennings, LA in April. You can read about it below.

Bob Hope! What a guy!

Mini Reunion

Dave Hill reports Frenchie and Shyron have set the dates and the hotel. Well, its on for the 2012 Jennings, Louisiana Mini Reunion. As one of those who was privileged to attend the 2005 LRRP-Ranger Reunion in Jennings and Lake Arthur, Louisiana, I guarantee we will have a great time and unbeleavable feast (it will again be held during crawdad season). Being again hosted by the great Suire Team and their fine family down in Louisiana's beautiful bayou country, you won't want to miss it if you are able to be there. See below for all needed information and please spread the word to any of our folks you do not see on the email list. I will also get the word out via snail mail. April is not that far off and we hope to see you in Jennings in April.

As for now, the dates are April 4-7. The Hampton Inn's number in Jennings is 337-824-2699 and mention the Army or military reunion. Rates are $77 or $99 or $129 depending on what you want. Most of us will be on the 2nd floor. I got a tour of the place and there is a workout room, pool, a little store of snacks and computer room with internet, Most of the rooms have a mini refrig, microwave, and wifi. The only thing is a conference room, I booked a room to use because there is something going on at the same time and they have the conference room.

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Hampton Inn, Jennings, LA

(337) 824-2699

When you call mention Army or military reunion.

So start now making your plans to attend. We will see you there!

Veterans Second Amendment Protection Act

On September 9, the U.S. House Veterans Affairs Committee passed an amendment by U.S. Rep. Denny Rehberg., as a part of a larger piece of veterans' legislation. (Read More)

Thanks to RI

The Education Center at The Wall

This came to me from DF. It's something we might want to consider as a unit.

The New, simpler CPR method

Thanks to MJS

2011 West Virginia University Marching Band Armed Forces Salute

Thanks LT

Awesome Site From Above!

Thanks DH

"Politicians Two-Faced When It Comes to Veterans"

On August 30, 2011 in Minneapolis, Minn., President Obama said to the American Legion National Convention, "I will not balance the budget on the backs of veterans." (Read More)

Military Order of the Purple Heart

If you were awarded a Purple Heart and not a member of this group, please join. A life mebership is cheap. Here is a link to our site.

Guilt a Top Cause of PSTD

A leading cause of post-traumatic stress disorder is guilt that troops experience due to moral dilemmas faced in combat, according to preliminary findings of a study of active-duty Marines. (Read More)

Post-Traumatic Risk Factors Identified

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) researchers from Boston report in the November issue of the Journal of Abnormal Psychology that reisk factors (Read More)

Thanks to RNI\

What the Hell, Over!

Does this stupid assed bitch not know if it were not for the SECOND ADMENMENT she not have the right to say what she is saying and that she could not assemble or anthing else. Look around people and think, think, think. Listen to this!

Gun Control! - Wake Up America

Thanks Bob for this article. This country is going to hell in a hand basket. Read more here!

The Southern Ten Commandments

1. Just one God

2. Put nothin' before God

3. Watch yer mouth......

4. Git yourself to Sunday meetin'

5. Honor yer MA & Pa

6. No killin'

7. No foolin' around with another feller's gal
(or 'nother gal's feller)

8. Don't take what ain't yorn

9. No tellin' tales or gossipin'

10. Don't be hankerin' for yer buddy's stuff

~ Got 'em from Ray NeSmith ~

New Links

If you scroll over the items on the right with your mouse, when it turns to a pointed finger you will find a link there. Just click on it.

I have also added a like to a dictionary in the right column at the bottom. Want the definition of a word or how to pronounce it. Just type in the word and hit return.

History Does Repeat Itself

This carton contributed by Mitzi Saunders

Agent Orange Carton

Sin Loi GI

Here is a link to a great site. (Read and Hear More)

Article that appeared in the Los Angeles Times on September 26, 1989, By David Lamb

Vietnam ends silence on issue of wartime Exposure to Agent Orange (Read More)

Veterans committee leaders all open to VA cuts

By Rick Maze - Staff writer- Army Times

Posted : Monday Oct. 17, 2011 12:55:10 EDT
The top leaders of the House and Senate veterans' affairs committees are willing to cut funding for the Veterans Affairs Department in hopes of averting across-the-board cuts in federal spending. (Read more)

Please note that you don't see these POAGS and REMPFS talking about cutting their pay and benefits!

Act of Valor

This is going to be an awesome movie!

Navy Seal Quote

Dana Perino (FOX News) describing an interview she recently had with a Navy SEAL. After discussing all the countries that he had been sent to, she asked if they had to learn several languages?

"Oh, no ma'am, we don't go there to talk."

Thanks to Larry Taylor

VA's Polytrauma / TBI - System of Care

Another great site sent to us by Ranger Imel (Read More)

VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System

Researchers at Los Angeles VA find link between PTSD and Cardiovascular
Disease
VA Greater Los Angeles (GLA) researchers Dr. Naser Ahmadi and Dr.
Ramin Ebrahimi have found a link between cardiovascular disease and
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). (Read More)

1st Division Museum at Cantigny

If you have never been here I think it is well worth the trip. There is a lot of information about the "Big Red One" and they have a nice section dedicated to the LRRP's and Rangers. There is a link to the museum at the bottom right. Just click on it and it will take you there.

In My Seat - A Pilot's Story

This is an awesome video.

Recondo School & LRRP'S

I have added a link to a great video series on the Recondo School. It is located under the history tab. Thanks to Michel Sharp for this information. I have also put a link to another series on LRRP's. I failed to do this the first time and my team leader chewed me out.

Mesothelioma Symptoms

Fight the Survival Rate of Mesothelioma by Arming Yourself With the Facts You Need.

Good Morning Mr.. William Wise,

After reading through your website, I have learned how you provide amazing support and information to our Veterans. It is great to see a forum dedicated to Veterans and their history. My grandfather was in the 4th Marine Division on Iwo Jima and I am fascinated by all to do with our military history. My name is Patrick Givens and I work for the Mesothelioma Cancer Network as the Outreach Manager. I am contacting you in hopes that you would be willing to add our website to your links page http://www.f52i75.org/links.html. Our brave service men and women that dedicated their lives for their country are unfortunately the most common victims of Mesothelioma.

The Mesothelioma Cancer Network is a great resource that offers information on this rare type of cancer, I believe our site would greatly benefit your visitors as well. Our survival rate page is frequently visited due to the typically poor life expectancy of this disease. Ideally, our goal is to receive a single text link to our Survival Rate of Mesothelioma page or you can add one of our Banners found Here. Please, just give me an e-mail back and let me know what you think. I hope to hear from you soon and have a great week!

Best Regards,

Patrick Givens
Outreach Manager
Patrick@MesotheliomaSymptoms.com

I will add this to the links page as soon as I get it ready! Thanks Patrick for the information and link.

THANK YOU, PING

Dave Hill sent this to us. If it isn't true, it should be, but it seems to be true.

On Monday, I played the Disney, Lake Buena Vista course. As usual the starters matched me with three other players. After a few holes we began to get to know each other a bit. One fellow was rather young and had his wife riding along in the golf cart with him. I noticed that his golf bag had his name on it and after closer inspection, it also said "wounded war veterans". When I had my first chance to chat with him I asked him about the bag. His response was simply that it was a gift. I then asked if he was wounded and he said yes. When I asked more about his injury, his response was "I'd rather not talk about it, sir".

Over a few holes I learned that he had spent the last 15 months in an army rehabilitation hospital in San Antonio Texas. His wife moved there to be with him and he was released from the hospital in September. He was a rather quiet fellow; however, he did say that he wanted to get good at golf. We had a nice round and as we became a bit more familiar I asked him about the brand new set of Ping woods and irons he was playing. Some looked like they had never been hit. His response was simple. He said that this round was the first full round he had played with these clubs.

Later in the round he told me the following. As part of the discharge process from the rehabilation Ping Golf Club hospital, Ping comes in and provides three days of golf instruction, followed by club fitting. Upon discharge from the hospital, Ping gives each of the discharged veterans, generally about 40 soldiers, a brand new set of custom fitted clubs along with the impressive golf bags.

The fellow I met was named Ben Woods and he looked me in the eye and said that being fitted for those clubs was one of the best things that ever happened to him and he was determined to learn to play golf well enough to deserve the gift Ping had given him. Ben is now out of the service, medically discharged just a month ago. He is as fine a young man as you would ever want to meet.

Ping, whose products are made with pride here in America (Arizona), has the good judgment not to advertise this program. God Bless America and the game of golf.

Thank you "PING"!!!

"May God Bless our Military!!!"

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Moves

I have moved the casualty report to the information tab. Click on the information tab, then click on casualty report. Mike, Dave and Ron if you need help with this call me and I will walk you through it.

You can zoom in and out on the map and moved it around by clicking it.

Unit Contact List

You guys who have moved, changed phone numbers, or e-mail address need to contact Dave Hill and get your information updated and help him keep it updated. We need to be able to contact you about reunions, deaths, etc....

You and Fish Oil

Ronnie sent this article from the LA Times to us. It talks about Military Suicides being linked to low Omega-3 levels. Pretty interesting how nature can help make us better.