One hundred and fifty years ago on July 1, 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg commenced. Many historians conclude that this battle was the defining battle, the turning point, or the decisive Federal victory of the Civil War. Other historians dispute, or qualify, these descriptions although all recognize that the three day slaughter was the bloodiest …
FLVCS is pleased to report that a little progress is being made to persuade Congress to bring our troops home from Afghanistan. Last week, The House of Representatives by majority vote approved an amendment to the Defense Authorization Bill to require the accelerated transition of combat operations from U.S. Armed Forces to the Government of …
As a June 13, 2013 Sarasota Herald Tribune editorial states, veterans are left dangling by Congress’ failure to fund the Veterans Administration (VA) to the extent necessary to clear the backlog of disability claims. Rep. Vern Buchanan did vote for the underlying legislation (H.R. 2216) which provides some, but not sufficient funding to clear the …
FLVCS will present a panel presentation about PTSD at the Venice Democratic Club monthly meeting on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the Venice United Church of Christ community room, 620 Shamrock Blvd., Venice, Florida. (Venice Gardens).
The panel participants are:
Dr. Eddy Regnier. Dr. Regnier PHD …
Take a few moments this Memorial Day to reflect on the sacrifice so many made to uphold the American promise, the radical concept that “All men are created equal.”
Until our forebears adopted the American Declaration of Independence, the world believed people were assigned their station in life by Divine Right. America rejected that stultifying …
May 16, 2013
Mr. Luke Sacks, PR Director
Intrepid, Sea, Air, & Space Museum
Pier 86, W. 46th St. and 12th Ave.
New York, New York 10036-4103
Dear Mr. Sacks,
Florida Veterans for Common Sense Inc. has learned that your museum intends to make an award to Henry Kissinger for “defending democracy and freedom.”
We …