Tag Archives: the Troops

Obama on Ft. Hood, War, Peace & Sacrifice

November 10, 2009 – 4:47 pm

On the eve of Veteran’s Day — which for most of us means just another day that banks are closed and the mail gets fucked up — President Obama has prepared a speech of the kind pundits dub “very presidential,” which means the themes are lofty, universal and (hopefully) inspiring. But since he is the president, it [...]

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Finally: A Yellow-Ribbon That’s Not For Your SUV

July 13, 2009 – 5:56 pm

While it’s not exactly bumper magnets, there’s a better way of supporting our troops here in the Bluegrass that should outlast the phrase “Support Our Troops” altogether. Those members of your U.S. Armed Forces (aka the Troops) who’ve served after September 11, 2001 are now eligible to receive a full-ride at the in-state higher-education facility [...]

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