Tag: U.S. Armed Forces
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In Gratitude Toward All Our Military Men and Women | Memorial Day May 25, 2026
by New American Prophet, ©2026 (May 20, 2026) — Memorial Day originated in the aftermath of the American Civil War as a way to honor the soldiers who died in that conflict. In 1868, General John A. Logan, commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, issued a proclamation calling for the decoration of Union soldiers’…
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Restricted to Base
by OPOVV, ©2021 (May 13, 2021) — Perhaps the most devastating order a soldier or sailor can receive is the ‘RESTRICTED TO BASE’ one; why, that’s the same as a prison sentence. Imagine everything that you’re fighting for is ‘OFF-LIMITS.’ Imagine being a lifelong baseball fan and told never to attend a baseball game in…
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Are We or Aren’t We a Nation of Laws? (RR)
WHAT IS A “DESERVING DREAMER?” by OPOVV, ©2018 (Jan. 1, 2018) — “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to ‘Pulse of the Nation,’ broadcasting from ‘J’ Street in Lake Worth, Florida. What we do is waylay people going about their everyday business and ask them their concerns. Hello, I’m your Roving Reporter about to ask…
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In Recognition of the Marine Corps Birthday on Nov 10th, and Veterans Day on Nov 11th
“A BLANK CHECK” by Capt, Joseph R. John (Ret), Chairman, CombatVeteransForCongress (Nov. 9, 2017) — We honor all US Marines, not only on November 10th, the US Marine Corps’ 242nd Birthday, but on every day. Over the last 9 years, 31 members of the US Marine Corps, listed on the Endorsement and Alumni pages of…
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Are You Concerned About Voting For Donald Trump?
JUDGES, THE ECONOMY, FREEDOM, SECOND AMENDMENT, MILITARY READINESS… by Capt Joseph R. John, USN (Ret), ©2016 (Oct. 11, 2016) — If an American voter is not drawn to either presidential candidate at the “top-of-the-ticket,” that American voter should seriously review the party platforms of both political parties. The Democratic and Republican party platforms are as…
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Memorial Day Reality Check
POLITICS IN THE MILITARY by Michael Gaddy, ©2016, blogging at The Rebel Madman (May 30, 2016) — In early October of 2003, I wrote an article titled “The Destruction of the US Military” which was published at the Price of Liberty. At that time, I doubt very few people outside the city of Chicago or the…
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Memorial Day—Honoring Fallen American “Patriots”
“THEIR LAST FULL MEASURE” by Capt. Joseph R. John, ©2016, Chairman, CombatVeteransForCongress (May 26, 2016) —Memorial Day, May 30, 2016 Combat Veterans fight and die to protect their fellow comrades-in-arms and for their right to Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. Combat Veterans sacrifice the time they are away from their families, often are…
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Obama Continues to Degrade the “Combat Effectiveness” of the US Armed Forces
AND “AIDING AND ABETTING ENEMIES OF THE UNITED STATES” by Capt. Joseph R. John (Ret.), ©2016, Chairman, CombatVeteransForCongress (Feb. 25, 2016) — In the below-listed Op-Ed by Admiral James A. Lyons, Jr. ’52, USN (Ret), former Commander of the US Pacific Fleet, he highlights the latest inept directive degrading the strength of the US Armed Forces. …
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Congressman Duncan D. Hunter: The Navy Secretary is “A Greater Threat to Marine Corps Than ISIS”
CONGRESS REPORTEDLY “AVOIDING THE ISSUE” by Capt. Joseph R. John (Ret), Chairman, CombatVeteransForCongress (Jan. 19, 2016) — [Edits taken from Special Operations Speaks Op Ed of January 15] On December 3, 2015, Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter relayed orders from Obama to the US Armed Forces to integrate women into tip-of-the-spear combat units (SEALs, Green…
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US Marine To College Kids Demanding Free Tuition–“I wanted money for school, so I marched too”
“SEMPER FI” by Capt Joseph R. John (Ret.), ©2015, Chairman, CombatVeteransForCongress (Nov. 14, 2015) — In the below-listed article a US Marine, James Erickson, with a “feisty spirit,” was able to send a scathing Twitter message to the “Million Students Marching” for free college tuition and a minimum wage of $15.00/hr. that is taking shape across…
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Disaster: The “Warrior Purge” In The U.S. Military
“WHERE DO WE FIND SUCH MEN?” by Capt. Joseph R. John (Ret.), ©2015, Chairman, CombatVeteransForCongress (Oct. 19, 2015) — The biography and photo of the newest member of the Board of Director of the Combat Veterans For Congress PAC, REAR ADMIRAL Edward S. McGinley, II, USNA ’61, USN (Ret) is attached. RADM McGinley forwarded the…
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Navy SEAL Teams Being Forced to Open Doors To Women
“A VIOLATION OF TRUST” by Capt. Joseph R. John, ©2015, Chairman, CombatVeteransForCongress (Sep. 30, 2015) — With a U.S. population of 350 million Americans to recruit from, the below-listed article reports that the Obama administration is continuing to further degrade the “Combat Effectiveness” of another tip-of-the-spear unit by forcing women into US Navy SEAL Teams. The…
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Pope Francis In America…His Blessed Message of “Freedom of Religion”
A “MAJOR MESSAGE” by Capt. Joseph R. John (Ret.), Chairman, CombatVeteransForCongress (Sep. 25, 2015) — When Pope Francis arrived in the United States, despite the fact that the left-of-center liberal media establishment has been reporting for many days how his visit would somehow be very negative for Republicans seeking their nomination for the presidency, that…
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“I Thought My Arms Would Fall Off”
“UNSOUND AND DANGEROUS MILITARY PRACTICES” by Capt. Joseph R. John (Ret.), ©2015, Chairman, CombatVeteransForCongress (Sep. 15, 2015) — Capt. William Keller, USN (Ret)(Seabee) wrote the below Letter to The Editor to the San Diego Union Tribune in response to the Obama administration’s aggressive effort to push US Marine Corps gender-integration efforts. The Obama administration, in…
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Retired Pacific Fleet Commander: Iran Agreement “Borders on Treason” pb
REPORT: NEGOTIATIONS WITH ROGUE REGIME AND OBAMA BEGAN BEFORE 2008 ELECTION by Capt Joseph R. John (Ret.), Chairman, CombatVeteransForCongress, ©2015 (Aug. 16, 2015) — In the below-listed op-ed, Admiral James L. Lyons, former Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, highlights a whole range of Obama policies that have intentionally weakened the Republic militarily and economically over…
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Why Obama Has Consistently Conceded to Iran’s Demands
CLAIM: DESPITE AMERICAN DEATHS, NORMALIZATION OF RELATIONS SOUGHT BY OBAMA REGIME by Capt. Joseph R. John (Ret.), ©2015, Chairman, CombatVeteransForCongress (Jul. 8, 2015) — From 2009 to the present, Obama, with the guidance of Valerie Jarrett, has been involved in clandestine negotiations with Iran, the largest state sponsor of terrorism in the world. Americans will…
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Happy Fourth of July — God Bless The USA
“FLY THE AMERICAN FLAG” by Capt. Joseph R. John (Ret.), ©2015, Chairman, CombatVeteransForCongress (Jul. 3, 2015) — Each Fourth of July and throughout the year, Americans express their support for the freedoms they enjoy and for the unlimited opportunities they have to improve their station in life because of the free enterprise system. The Fourth…
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Raise “The Flag” on June 14th, Flag Day — and Every Day pb
UNITING AMERICA by Capt. Joseph R. John (Ret.), Co-Founder, CombatVeteransForCongress (Jun. 13, 2015) — Countless generations of Americans fought for and under the American Flag. The American Flag symbolizes the principles outlined in the U.S. Constitution by the Founding Fathers, that all members of the U.S. Armed Forces swore to protect and defend. Flag Day…
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How Christians Practicing Their Religion are Being Persecuted in Obama’s America pb
UNDER SO-CALLED “CHRISTIAN” WHITE HOUSE OCCUPANT by Capt. Joseph R. John (Ret.), Co-Founder and Chairman, CombatVeteransForCongress (May 27, 2015) — In a nation uniquely founded upon the Judeo-Christian ethic and “Freedom of Religion,” Americans have been witnessing Christians faithfully practicing their well-held religious beliefs being persecuted in Obama’s America. Over the last 6½ years, there…
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Dr. Carson Meets the Press
“THE INQUISITION” by Paul R. Hollrah, ©2015 (May 14, 2015) — Now that a new Fox News poll shows Dr. Ben Carson tied for first place with former Florida governor Jeb Bush among all potential 2016 Republican presidential nominees, it’s time that he prepared himself for a full scale assault by the mainstream media and by the…