Category Archives: Veterans

Wounded Soldiers Stuck in Limbo, Addicted to Meds

Posted on January 27, 2011 by J.R.

Well color me unsurprised. Medical officials estimate that 25 percent to 35 percent of about 10,000 ailing soldiers assigned to special wounded-care companies or battalions are addicted or dependent on drugs — particularly prescription narcotic pain relievers, according to an … Continue reading →

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End of the Year Veteran Donations

Posted on December 28, 2010 by J.R.

I’ve been looking for something to post that would show everyone that I’m not dead, but didn’t revolve around politics like much of my past content.  So I decided to finally write about something I’ve been meaning to for a … Continue reading →

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Log Rolling World Title #8, No Thanks to the VA

Posted on July 27, 2010 by J.R.

This weekend at the Lumberjack World Championships in Hayward, WI I won my 8th log rolling world title. Here is the final match, minus the second fall Darren Hudson got on me (for some reason it wasn’t filmed). I think I … Continue reading →

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British Government Withdraws Amputee Soldier’s Benefits For Walking 400m

Posted on July 24, 2010 by J.R.

And I thought our VA system was bad. A soldier has spoken of his disgust after his disability benefit was axed despite losing a leg fighting for his country. Private Aron Shelton, 26, had his left leg amputated in December … Continue reading →

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Another Walter Reed Amputee Returns To Combat

Posted on July 20, 2010 by J.R.

Capt. Dan Luckett of the Army’s 101st Airborne Division is assigned to one of the most dangerous parts of Afghanistan, the Zhari district just north of Kandahar city, where Taliban attacks are common. He goes on patrols, lifts weights in … Continue reading →

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Senate Democrats Tax Veterans

Posted on July 9, 2010 by J.R.

You can’t really blame Senate Democrats. They are simply following in the footsteps of Obama, who tried to make wounded Veterans like me pay for our war injuries with private insurance. I guess it’s only fitting they come after my … Continue reading →

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Obama Spites Veterans Part II

Posted on March 17, 2009 by J.R.

As proof that the last post wasn’t a joke, I offer the latest news out of the American Legion. WASHINGTON, DC (March 16, 2009) – The leader of the nation’s largest veterans organization says he is “deeply disappointed and concerned” … Continue reading →

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Happy Veterans Day

Posted on November 10, 2008 by J.R.

Coping Written Sunday, January 21, 2007 I’m doing the best that I can, considering. I spend a lot of time really pissed off or really upset. I know I am getting better at a pretty good rate, but still. In … Continue reading →

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Slain Beverly Soldier Explained Why He Served

Posted on October 20, 2008 by J.R.

The following is a blog entry written on Aug. 30, 2008, by Army Specialist Stephen Fortunato, who was killed Tuesday in Afghanistan when the vehicle he was riding in was blown up by an improvised explosive device. May he rest … Continue reading →

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Thanks For?

Posted on October 17, 2008 by J.R.

I’m beginning to see why throughout history there have been vets living outside the realm of “normal society” and becoming homeless. When you put your life on the line for your country, you should be treated like a hero. Instead … Continue reading →

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