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Born at Camp Lejeune, Can`t Afford Cancer Surgery

Camp Lejeune’s adverse health effects have affected an estimated 500,000 veterans and dependents, leaving many unable to work and lacking health care, in desperate situations.

(REDDING, Calif.) - A number of veterans and dependents of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune continue to suffer from cancer linked to their exposure to organic solvents like trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene, and benzene in the base wells.

Teresa Trantham of Redding, CA, a breast cancer survivor, is a former dependent of a Camp Lejeune Marine.

Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Legacy

Camp Lejeune’s contaminated wells are now closed, but the adverse health effects have affected an estimated 500,000.

(CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.) - Veterans and dependents of Camp Lejeune continue to experience cancer and other serious health effects from exposure to solvents like TCE, PCE and benzene.

In spite of growing awareness, the health effects of the contamination continues to plague former residents.

Muslim Soldiers in the US Army and Ignorance, Prejudice & Discrimination

The Army needs every Arab speaking soldier they can get.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - I have been subject to and seen the above in the Army. If the soldier is somewhat different and SMARTER than his Sergeants he is in for HELL.

This latest story from hell is about Army Specialist Zachari Klawonn reported in the Washington Post. Spc. Zachari Klawonn is the son of an American Air Force Veteran who died when his son was 15.

OMMP & Dr. Phil `Marijuana` Leveque - 5000 Permits and No Rejects

Right now there are over 30 thousand Medical Card holders, about 8 thousand care givers, and over 3000 doctors in the program.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - I had a very intense, controversial relationship with OMMP for five years. Anyone who has searched the web will immediately see what an explosive relationship it was.

I first heard about cannabis/marijuana about 1928 – 80 years ago when I was a newspaper boy in Klamath Falls, Oregon.

The Other Heroes of the Pacific

Men suffered body and soul for more than a thousand days where no Geneva Convention rights were extended to them.

(LOS ANGELES) - Today, common knowledge of America’s WWII fight in the Pacific seems to have evolved into a set of bookend events called “Pearl Harbor” and “Hiroshima.”

Support the Warrior Games -Competition for Wounded Military Members

- "Our goal is to showcase the value of sports and athletic competition in the rehabilitation of our wounded Marines." - Col. Greg Boyle, Commanding Officer, Wounded Warrior Regiment

(QUANTICO, Va.) - The heart of a hero keeps going in the face of all adversity. The heart of a warrior keeps fighting as long as it keeps beating.

Documentary Recounts Struggle of Agent Orange Veterans

"Agent Orange is an indictment of US foreign policy and corporate greed, as well as being a celebration of love’s ability to face enormous adversity" -Masako Sakata

(DA NANG, Vietnam) - Our friend and fellow activist, Masako Sakata, has made her extraordinary documentary film available via the on-line Russian TV Channel.

Masako explains that it was seven years ago when Greg Davis, her husband of more than 30 years, died at the age of 54.

Military Families at Risk - The Unrecognized Battlefront

Soldiers receive special extra pay to support their families, but the funds are misused when soldiers who receive the pay withhold the proper share from their families and keep the money for their own use. It is a common problem.

(NORTHFIELD, Ohio) - Many sacrifices are made by members of our Armed Forces during times of war, of civil unrest, or of national distress, and whenever our great country has the need.

And the sacrifices made by these military service members are made equally by the spouses and children of our military families.

The Mysterious Disappearance of Sean Flynn and Dana Stone

Forty years have passed since two war photographers dropped off the radar; what we know, what we don't know, and what we may soon learn.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Vietnam War photographer Sean Flynn's name made the news a little over a week ago, when it was announced that remains recovered in Cambodia could be his.

The son of legendary actor Errol Flynn, went missing in Cambodia on 6 April 1970, along with another noted photographer, Dana Stone.

PTSD, PTSD, PTSD (continued): The VA Crime Against American Veterans

Young widow of a PTSD victim veteran, Penny Coleman, lists the top 10 Reasons Why The U.S. Military Should (Officially) Use Pot.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - I believe I have had thousands of veterans and civilians who have read and/or responded to my articles on this subject.

I am possibly obsessive-compulsive about it because I have it myself, have been mistreated for it by the VA, and I have successfully treated about 1000 veterans and others for the problem with cannabis/marijuana.