Saturday, May 19th, 2012

Wounded Marine Honored at Martinsville Speedway

Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, Gary Sinise Foundation and Lionel NASCAR Collectables Partner Honor Wounded U.S. Marine At Martinsville Speedway This past Sunday at Martinsville Speedway, reigning Daytona 500 champion Matt Kenseth raced a special car to honor an American hero. Kenseth’s No. 17 Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers/Gary Sinise Foundation Ford Fusion is a personal tribute to United States Marine Cpl. Josh “J.B.” Kerns, who grew up just a few minutes from the track. Just one year ago, Kerns was injured by an IED explosion in Afghanistan in which he lost both legs and one arm. JB Kerns, a combat ...

Sweat for a Vet by Project Visability

All disabled Veterans are invited to come ride at Sweat for a Vet where their service will be honored. All physically challenged riders will be able to participate fully, and be motivated by the challenged leaders who will be on stage. They have adaptive equipment ready and waiting, and can provide transport to/from ride. All Vets are encouraged to ride with us, visit www.SweatforaVet.kintera.org for details. Disabled Vets can contact Debbie Lipnick by phone (301-873-0038) or email (debbie[at]projectvisability.org) to register without fees. All funds go to Walter Reed Society to purchase rehab and recreational equipment for WR and Bethesda Naval. Be sure to ...

Iron Mike has a message for the insurgents in Iraq

__________________________________________________________________________________ Leading the fight is U S Marine Gunnery Sgt Michael Burghardt, known as 'Iron Mike' or just 'Gunny'. Sgt Burghardt is on his third tour in Iraq. He had become a legend in the bomb disposal world after winning the Bronze Star for disabling 64 IEDs and destroying 1,548 pieces of ordnance during his second tour. Then, on September 19, he got blown up. He had arrived at a chaotic scene after a bomb had killed four US Marines. He chose not to wear the bulky bomb protection suit. 'You can't react to any sniper fire and you get tunnel-vision,' he explains. ...

Powerful Soldier Tribute

Capturing the experience of soldiers and families through U.S. military photographs, Melissa Etheridge sings "This War is Over." Home video of military action in Iraq shot by a Army Private makes for a loud and intense ending. When I discovered it on Producer Cate Poole's Website I was eager to get it on YouTube so more people could experience the moving video. Cate agreed and added it within a days time. Her other work is equally impressive, but off topic for Able Veterans. Visit here Website to check out her portfolio. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uK4BIQK8Zkk[/youtube] ______________________________________________________________________________________

Veterans Airlift Command

Veterans Airlift Command is an incredible organization doing incredibly important work for wounded warriors. Pictured to the left is Walt Fricke whose own experience led him to launch this great cause. Here's a quote from Mr. Fricke from their Website: "I spent six months in a hospital 700 miles from my hometown recovering from combat injuries sustained while flying a helicopter in Vietnam. My healing began in earnest when my family was able to gather the resources to make a trip to visit me." Walt Fricke Founder, Veteran's Airlift Command Veterans Airlift Command provides free air transportation to wounded warriors, veterans and their families for ...

DAV Charitable Service Trust

Want to help disabled vets, but not sure which charity will deliver the biggest bang for your buck? You can donate to Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust with confidence that your money will do a lot of good and that the entire organization is on the up-and-up. Visit them here: DAVCST Charity Navigator gives DAV Charitable Service Trust above average marks with a 4-star rating. Review them here: Charity Navigator rates DAVCST

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Wounded Marine Honored at Martinsville Speedway

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Iron Mike has a message for the insurgents in Iraq

__________________________________________________________________________________ Leading the fight is U S Marine Gunnery Sgt Michael Burghardt, known as ‘Iron Mike’ or just ‘Gunny’. Sgt Burghardt is on his third tour in Iraq. He had become a legend in the bomb disposal world after winning the Bronze Star for disabling 64 IEDs and destroying 1,548 pieces of ordnance during... [Read more]

Powerful Soldier Tribute

Capturing the experience of soldiers and families through U.S. military photographs, Melissa Etheridge sings “This War is Over.” Home video of military action in Iraq shot by a Army Private makes for a loud and intense ending. When I discovered it on Producer Cate Poole’s Website I was eager to get it on YouTube so more people could experience the moving video. Cate agreed and added... [Read more]

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