tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331656290579720082.comments2023-02-27T05:06:24.857-06:00The National DefenseThe National Defensehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01182176459127951280noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331656290579720082.post-18931291536778511642011-08-06T20:46:08.673-05:002011-08-06T20:46:08.673-05:00Enjoyed listening to my litte brother CSM Ralph Be...Enjoyed listening to my litte brother CSM Ralph Beam. Not really, he's an old friend who I haven't seen in years. He is, indeed, a soldiers soldier! He's my Hero. He should have been a poster boy for the Army. (a few years ago of course) He loves the Army and his country and has in the 17 years I have known him. Love and miss you Ralph, and tell Kozy hello for me. Patti HailsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331656290579720082.post-41520797896542410392011-02-24T20:04:00.224-06:002011-02-24T20:04:00.224-06:00I was medically discharged in Dec 09 from the WTB ...I was medically discharged in Dec 09 from the WTB at Fort Bragg. I just listened to your podcast today and I want to thank Mr. Prine for his work. There are many problems that need to be addressed in the WTB program, however I believe that I was an exception to the majority of problems. I will give a few practical examples. <br />1) The first problem I noticed is the cadre, many of them at Bragg came to the WTB to avoid deployments. My Squad leader was an excellent NCO but she had a lot on her plate with some 'special' case soldiers who needed a lot of guidance and discipline. <br />2) Nurse case managers, many of my fellow wounded warriors had spent countless hours upset at the treatment they received from these case managers. Once again I was lucky, my NCM was a captain and we got along great, however he also had a few problem soldiers to deal with.<br />3) Soldiers. I've noticed that there are some general differences in how wounded warriors behave in this program based on their status.<br /> A) Active Duty wounded warrior( non TBI, NON PTSD). If they are facing a medical discharge, many of these soldiers are concerned about what they will do after the Army, as that is usually all they know. Many of these people have issues during this transition.<br /> B)Reserve Comp wounded warrior( non TBI or PTSD) This is my category (NCO as well). These troops seem to handle the program better, most likely because they mostly have an established civilian life to return to. i.e. job, school, family already in place.<br />3) The troops suffering from PTSD and TBI were held to the same standard as the last two groups, this is a major failure considering their conditions are unique. Cadre typically would berate these troops for missing formations, having manic attacks or forgetting information. All of which would be caused by their conditions.<br />Overall, my experience with the WTB was excellent, however that was due to me getting lucky with my cadre and NCM, and my own drive to return to my civilian life. Many other troops needed more assistance and they are not getting it.<br /><br />wayneman61108@yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331656290579720082.post-6430055424399485572010-08-01T11:16:10.160-05:002010-08-01T11:16:10.160-05:00This Westboro Baptist Church is absolutely wrong i...This Westboro Baptist Church is absolutely wrong in what they do but what they do is under what is called Freedom. Freedom is what we as the veteran defend. Was reading a website where the commander of the VFW from Rhode Island, Vincent S. Scirocco, put down his VFW title to come down on a Vietnam combat veteran about some motorcycle club business. 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If anyone would like more information about our organization, please feel free to email me at bakinggalsinfo@gmail.com! <br />Our military men and women sacrifice so much for us... giving them a taste of home once a month is the least we can do!<br />Thank you for helping spread the word on our organization!<br />~Lyndsay LeyboldLyndsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00311069110732935578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331656290579720082.post-13573308236653640262009-08-06T05:13:05.682-05:002009-08-06T05:13:05.682-05:00GoodGoodAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331656290579720082.post-80608849892632310362009-07-29T10:14:08.820-05:002009-07-29T10:14:08.820-05:00The ACLU has challenged the constitutionality of s...The ACLU has challenged the constitutionality of someone trading their 5 acres for this one acre, the land the memorial sits on. They say the problem is a cross on federal land but a trade would make it private land. This proves the issue ISNT a cross on federal land because it would be private land. The ACLU just gets their jollies on attacking Christianity.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331656290579720082.post-17998473535821302202009-07-03T15:39:37.098-05:002009-07-03T15:39:37.098-05:00This Fallen Heroes Project is a great and honorabl...This Fallen Heroes Project is a great and honorable gesture. I have enjoyed reading your posts. <br /><br />Thought I would share with you and your readers about a great innovative fundraising idea that gets cash money into the hands of families in the time of need and those who suffer the tragic loss of those who serve in the capacity of the military, law enforcement or firefightig. Created by Nagele, a former cop and EMT - http://HonoringHeroes.comUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16555417010189763257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331656290579720082.post-21262669542402256082009-04-22T13:38:00.000-05:002009-04-22T13:38:00.000-05:00AS the reciepient of on of Michaels great works I ...AS the reciepient of on of Michaels great works I can say that his portraits are an amazing way to help deal with the loss of a loved one. My son, Cpl Patrick R Nixon, USMC , was KIA 3/23/03. Michaels portrait of Pat keeps him with his family in a very tangible way. There are no words that can say how much we and I know other families can say how much we appreciate and love Michael.<br />David Nixon, Gallatin, TN<br />Proud Father of Marines<br />Freedom is Not Free <br /> Someone Paid<br /> 3/23/03Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331656290579720082.post-27338555229938189692009-03-17T10:34:00.000-05:002009-03-17T10:34:00.000-05:00Agreed that charging veterans for service-related ...Agreed that charging veterans for service-related injuries is a load. However, stating that the current administration does not respect the armed services or veterans is just right-wing, Rush-style crap. I suggest before you spew your uninformed trash, you take the time out of your myopic life and research Obama’s record on veterans. 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