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Monster Drug Pushers: The Army and the VA System

Even though marijuana/cannabis is still illegal in many states, Veterans and non-Veterans are willing to take the chance and use it for PTSD...

(PORTLAND, OR) - The Army and I presume the Marine Corps, trains its own addicts. If you don't believe me, pay attention.

I can't remember much about basic training, they kept us on the run from about five in the morning until some time after supper.

Full Disclosure: Toward an Honest Commemoration of the American War in Vietnam

Please check out our website and sign-on for this very necessary campaign.

(DA NANG) - Our Full Disclosure campaign is a Veterans For Peace effort to speak truth to power and keep alive the antiwar perspective on the American war in Viet Nam.

The war is now approaching a series of 50th anniversary events.

Defending Veterans` Rights

Make no mistake, VA officials do not have veterans’ interests in mind...

(WASHINGTON, DC) - Veterans across the country are outraged and frustrated with the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (“VA”) improper denial of their benefits.

Many vets are unsure of their rights and how to proceed in a legal action against the VA.

Get Ready for Red Dragonfly II: Veteran Health Motorcycle Tour (VIDEO)

Red Dragonfly has been called the most unique veteran outreach program in the nation.

(SALEM) - For the second year in a row, I will cross this nation on a solo motorcycle tour, giving talks about a number of critical, life and death issues facing current and past members of the armed services. Operation Red Dragonfly II is designed to save the lives of Veterans.

Military bases across the US and around the world are contaminated with deadly toxins, stuff that will really make your lip curl.

TBI/PTSD Survey Logs More Than 1,600 Participants

The American Legion’s online survey runs through the month of February

(WASHINGTON, DC) - An American Legion team of experts held a town hall meeting in Roseburg, Ore. this week for veterans to discuss the quality of VA health care they are receiving.

The Legion team also made a site visit to the city's VA medical center, interviewing key administrators and medical staff for a report to be issued later this year.

Feds Take Aim at Decorated Combat Veteran`s Gun Rights

Like other Combat Vets, Pat Kirby has PTSD. The VA says he has to turn in his guns or face prison. This is not a misprint.

(MYRTLE CREEK, OR) - Pat Kirby answered his country's call to arms during the Vietnam War, serving multiple tours, suffering injuries, watching friends die.

The VA says that because his wife takes care of their family finances, he is deemed "incompetent" and for this reason, he has to turn in his guns...

American Legion Returns to Roseburg to Hear Veterans` Health-Care Concerns

The follow-on meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Feb. 11 at American Legion Post 16 on 406 S.E. Oak St. in Roseburg.

(ROSEBURG, OR) - The American Legion, the country’s largest organization of wartime veterans, will return to Roseburg on Feb. 11 to host a second town hall for veterans to discuss the quality of health care they are receiving at the city’s Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical center.

Members of the Legion’s System Worth Saving Task Force last met with local veterans at a Jan. 9 town hall meeting.

Merkley Votes to Remove Military Retiree Cuts

Senator Merkley has been outspoken in his opposition to the cuts.

(WASHINGTON, DC) - Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley issued the following statement after the Senate voted to move forward on a bill that would safeguard military retirees from changes to cost of living adjustments (COLA) that were included in the budget agreement passed last December.

“The budget deal passed last year had an outrageous provision: a cut to veterans’ pensions...”

Paul Ryan`s Promise for Veterans: a Load of Crap

The same politicians who root for war in the first place belong to this new movement to rollback cost of living increases for retired veterans.

(SALEM) - USA Today gave Paul Ryan a nice big page to outline his thoughts on how it is OK to make U.S. military retirees foot the bill for this country's ridiculous budgetary priorities.

They want to balance the budget on the backs of veterans by lowering the cost of living increase for retired vets until they hit the age of 62.

PTSD, Cory Remberg and Crass Betrayal of our Best Fighters

Condemned by our own Congress.

(PORTLAND, OR) - First Sergeant Cory Remberg is the best or worst example of America's betrayal of our best troops in our questionable wars. When I saw this brutally battered soldier at the President's State of the Union speech, I could not help but weep. There for the grace of God go I. 300,000 Combat Infantry were killed in my WWII.

I have medically taken care of about 1,000 military PTSD victims and successfully, I might add but none so bad as this.