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Operation Red Dragonfly Speaks to Paul Stanford

Tim King spoke with the fore running expert on the use of medical cannabis by Veterans, while out standing in the field of grass.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Paul Stanford from The THC Clinic in Portland, Oregon, is another supporter of Operation Red Dragonfly, our mission to educate Veterans and their families about the dangers of contaminated military bases, and also to gather elements for our upcoming documentary on PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder).

Paul Stanford is one person who knows about the connection between PTSD and medical cannabis.

`Coffee Strong` Near Joint Base Lewis-McChord - an Out of the Box Approach for Helping Vets

There are other outlets like Coffee Strong located near US military bases helping Vets in kind and creative ways, please watch the Operation Red Dragonfly interview with Andrew Wright.

(TACOMA) - I visited Coffee Strong in the Tacoma area Friday and was pleased to see a team organized to offer a strong outpouring of support for soldiers and other members of the military in the Joint Base Lewis-McChord area.

They offer valuable services to those traumatized by the military and war.

Operation Red Dragonfly Lands in Seattle

Our mission to reach Veterans and educate them about toxic military bases is moving forward on schedule...

(SEATTLE) - Operation Red Dragonfly landed safely in the Seattle area this week, I will be at Coffee Strong Friday from late morning through early afternoon, the address is 15107 Union Ave. SW, Lakewood, Washington, the phone number 253-581-1565.

My biggest point is that US military bases all over the nation and world are contaminated, it is only a question of how badly.

Marine Vet Offers Words of Encouragement for Tim King and Operation Red Dragonfly

Former Marine, is raising money for homeless, needy, and other veterans Veterans Support Organization New England Chapter.

(BOSTON ) - The word about our motorcycle-based Veteran outreach mission, Operation Red Dragonfly, is getting out nationally.

It is due in no small part to the actions of caring Americans like Jamal Belica of Boston, who visited a Marine Vet this week who was raising funds to help fellow Veterans.

`Operation Red Dragonfly` Receives GoPro video Camera to Document Veteran Outreach Mission

Salem-News.com writer Vic Pittman also provided saddle bags for the trip!

(ALBANY, OR) - Your neighbor, your co-worker, your brother, mother, sister or father; they are the Americans who served this nation in the military and many if not most, were exposed to dangerous chemicals.

From administrative roles to infantry and aviation positions, bases are soaked in dangerous, deadly cancer-causing chemicals. I'll be raising awareness of this problem in the coming weeks all over the US.

Operation Red Dragonfly Outreach Mission for Veterans Takes Flight (VIDEO)

Our hardcore Veteran's Outreach Mission is underway!

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - Individuals like Jon Daggett from Sacramento Motorcycle Rentals have been instrumental in helping our Veteran outreach mission, Operation Red Dragonfly become a matter of reality, which it now is.

Another business owner in California's capital city, Joshua Reiwitch of Sacramento Metro Detailing, donated his services, detailing the bike being used to reach Veterans all over the US and inform them about contaminated military bases and their related health impacts.

Saddle Bags Still Needed for Veteran Health Outreach Mission

If anybody in the Sacramento/San Francisco area has a set of saddle bags for the trip we can use them.

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - I'm going on the road for the next two months + to spread the word about contaminated military bases. Millions of Americans served under toxic conditions and they are not aware of the potential impacts to their health.

The fundraising for Operation Red Dragonfly has been underway for several weeks and many people have stepped forward to help because they recognize the importance of what is taking place.

Tim King`s Cross Country Ride for Veterans Health

Thank you for helping Tim King ride from coast to coast!

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - A letter is being dispatched to hundreds of readers who have contacted Salem-News.com over the years with regard to military base contamination which is largely unknown to the American public.

Veterans are sick and dying. We've been working on this for years, it is time to take what we have learned to the affected Vets themselves...

Please Donate to our Motorcycle Outreach Effort for Veteran Health Awareness

Through addressing groups, answering questions, and efforts to get in front of as many reporters and cameras as possible, this tour will measurably turn the problem around.

(SAN FRANCISCO) - This is one of the most revolutionary ideas to evolve from our years of covering Veteran health issues.

It is a solo cross country motorcycle ride designed to reach Veterans all over and inform them of the health risks they face from toxins used by the various military services but not disclosed to those who served.

New Book: Short Rations for Marines

The caveat in contributing a story was that each writer must tell a true story about a Marine, a Fleet Marine sailor, or their dependent families.

(WASHINGTON DC) - Short Rations for Marines by Major Ralph Stoney Bates Sr., USMC (Ret) is an exquisite, easy to read, collection of 57 true stories authored by 34 very different writers.

It takes readers through a domain, not only of tragic historical significance, but also through humorous, often ridiculous incidents that flawlessly become antidotes for the conventional.