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Sweat for a Vet by Project Visability

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... [Read more]


Iron Mike has a message for the insurgents in Iraq

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

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]


Veterans Airlift Command

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.... [Read more]


DAV Charitable Service Trust

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... [Read more]


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