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
Able Vets Climb MT Rainier
Montana based Camp Patriot recently sent me some photos taken from their 2008 MT Rainier Summit Climb. Three able vets made it to the summit and while the pics below can't possibly replace being there, it's clear that this was no cake walk! For information on Camp Patriot and their great cause visit: Camp Patriot and follow them on twitter at: twitter.com/camp_patriot Here are a few of the pictures of the group from last year's summit climb which included country music recording artist Keni Thomas and CNN Senior reporter Alex Quade. The able veterans included; Ryan Job, Joey Martinez, and ...
The American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial
Over 3 million veterans have been seriously injured in the line of duty. These permanently disabled warriors often come home with life-altering disabilities – stark reminders of the price of freedom. America's disabled veterans have honored us with their service and selfless duty. It is now our turn to honor them... For the first time, America will pay tribute to some of our most courageous heroes – our disabled veterans. The American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial will celebrate those men and women who may be broken in body – but never in spirit. The memorial willbe located on a two-acre site ...
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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]
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
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]
Able Vets Climb MT Rainier
Montana based Camp Patriot recently sent me some photos taken from their 2008 MT Rainier Summit Climb. Three able vets made it to the summit and while the pics below can’t possibly replace being there, it’s clear that this was no cake walk! For information on Camp Patriot and their great cause visit: Camp Patriot and follow them on twitter at: twitter.com/camp_patriot Here are a few of... [Read more]
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