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February 09, 2008
Announcing Vets on the Hill - April 8, 2008!
Vets for Freedom is gathering our nations veterans for a second "Vets on the Hill" event on April 8th. So, if you are a veteran of Iraq, Afghanistan, or another theatre of the Global War on Terror sign up today to travel to Washington DC and tell Congress that support of General Petraeus and our fellow troops is a must for continued success in Iraq and Afghanistan.
"If you’re a veteran of Iraq, Afghanistan, or another theatre of the War on Terror, sign up below to show up on April 8 and tell Congress to support General Petraeus and our fellow troops as they continue to succeed in Iraq and Afghanistan.Sign up through our web-portal below, and within two weeks your travel will be arranged. Veterans will be flown in to Washington, DC late on Monday, April 7th, will participate in events and meetings on Capitol Hill on April 8th, and will be flown home on the evening of the 8th. Attendance will only require one day off of work, and Vets for Freedom will cover all travel expenses for the trip—travel, lodging, and food.
Ask any of the 250 veterans who joined us on Capitol Hill in September, and they’ll tell you what a great trip it was—especially since we helped stop Congress from voting to undercut the troops. Join us!
Please sign up early. By signing up in the next two weeks, Vets for Freedom can schedule meetings for you with the Senators and Representatives from your home state.
There is no reason not to attend. You have 8 weeks notice, travel will be reimbursed, and our cause is just. Tell your buddies. Meet them in Washington, DC. And together, tell your representative where you stand."
Posted by Wild Thing at February 9, 2008 03:45 AM
Comments
I applied for this before realizing the restraint which eliminates Vietnam guys. Oh well, the Chosin Few who do get to go...G_d Speed, fellow Sisters and Brothers.
p.s. Anyone who is going to the Berkley rally:
I'm you drop your wallet, you better kick it to Reno before bending over to pick it up.
Posted by: SSgt Steve, USMC(P) at February 9, 2008 05:50 AM
I wonder how the military really feels about the group they have to choose from to make the next Commander in Chief.
My nephew, David won't be going since he's on the opposite side of the country at Fort Lewis, but he's soon to return in Iraq with a new company that is right smack dab in the middle of Baghdad.
I'm sorry none of the candidates fit the bill for Commander in Chief.
Posted by: Lynn at February 9, 2008 07:45 AM
SSgt Steve, USMC, I sigend the Petition but I didn't know that about Vietnam Vets.
Posted by: Wild Thing at February 10, 2008 01:53 AM
Lynn, thanks for the update on David. I pray for him every day.
I agree with you, I keep thinking about our troops and how they must feel about this election and who their choice would be for CIC.
Posted by: Wild Thing at February 10, 2008 01:57 AM
