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Explosive WTC 7 Evidence Lights Up TV Screens Nationwide

AE911Truth Documentary Excerpt Makes Waves on 100+ PBS Stations

(NOVATO, CA) - AE911Truth produced a five minute version of the 15-minute mini-documentary, “Architects and Engineers: Solving the Mystery of Building 7”, for the Spotlight On series broadcast by PBS on dozens of public television stations nationwide.

Army Releases January Suicide Data

Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Bostick says he is encouraged by the 2011 Army suicide data that reflects a slight decrease in suicides from the record year experienced in 2010.

(WASHINGTON DC) - The Army released suicide data today for the month of January. During January, among active-duty soldiers, there were 16 potential suicides: five have been confirmed as suicide and 11 remain under investigation.

Afghanistan: Taliban vs. Zal Khalilzad

Taliban are not considered a Pashtun nationalist movement, on the contrary, they mimic ideological and political inspirations from Arabs and others.

(SEATTLE) - “Khalilzad: A Satan whispering in the Hearts of Men”, was the title of in an email sent to many recipients by two Piled higher and Deeper (PhDs) expressing their views about Mr. Zal Khalilzad.

Indeed, it is alarming news to hear a hardcore neocon Mr. Khalizad arriving on his white horse to rescue his forefather’s land from the fraudulent Karzai government and Taliban’s mayhem.

Is Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse Just Parroting Nonsense?

I can’t say whether Whitehouse believes what he says, or if he just figures it’s best to parrot the propaganda in order to get votes.

(RICHMOND, R.I.) - Last night I talked to Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse to remind him of some of the US assaults on Iran, like installing the Shah, shooting down an Iranian airliner, providing weapons and intelligence to Iraq for war against Iran.

And throughout all of this Iran did nothing to us.

United States Marine Corps Brings Leadership Courses to Wounded Warriors

"Thinking about that day, my injuries was a life changing experience; something bad did not occur but rather something changed. My Marines, my Marine Corps, my family depend on me to represent myself as a MARINES CORPORAL!"
- Corporal Brandon Rumbaugh, USMC, Distinguished Honor Graduate

(BETHESDA, MD) - The Marines and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center are bringing leadership courses to wounded warriors.

Information on Obtaining Benefits for PTSD

The nitty gritty details that a veteran needs to know...

(CHAMPAIGN, Ill) - According to one of my experts... there is much more to consider than what is listed here, especially when trying to get the earliest effective date possible for the PTSD grant, but what is here doesn't appear to be wrong.

There are two basic steps to receive a disability from the Veterans Administration for PTSD. The first step is filing a claim with the VA for PTSD.

Banished: US Deports Hundreds of Military Veterans

First they served, now they are forced to flee.

(ROSARITO, Baja California) - Keeping tabs on his U.S. citizenship application wasn't much of a priority for Marine Cpl. Rohan Coombs when he served in the Persian Gulf War.

The aircraft maintenance specialist had more pressing concerns: the safety of his comrades as bombs rained down and people died around him in the desert.

No Parades for Iraq Vets=No Decisive Victory

Don’t start wars when your purpose is murky or wrong or you are just flexing military muscle.

(NEW YORK) - The truth is not only wasn’t there a decisive victory in Iraq. There was a sense of loss.

A loss of 5,000 soldiers, a million Iraqis, trillions of dollars, and the demolishing of a country’s infrastructure based on a pack of lies by George Bush that Saddam had Weapons of Mass Destruction.

`Robust Diplomacy` in Iraq - 50% Increase in Contractors?

What is Really Going on with Americans in Iraq?

(SALEM) - I know many Americans are wondering what is really going on right now in Iraq with the formerly massive, U.S. military presence now evacuated.

Tell the Nobel Committee: Award Bradley Manning the 2012 Peace Prize

As Pentagon Papers whistleblower Daniel Ellsburg has said, Bradley Manning is a hero.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Pfc. Bradley Manning was just nominated for the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize!¹

Last week, Major General Linnington gave the final recommendation for Manning to face court martial on all 22 charges, including the vindictive aiding the enemy charge.