A few weeks ago I handed a diploma to Brian, a young man who worked very hard to finish his degree. He completed most of it online from Iraq in his hospital bed while he recovered from injuries that required nearly 20 surgeries before he could return to Iraq for his second tour. ...more

July 6, 2008

As the past national commander of a congressionally chartered veterans' organization, I have opportunities to visit VA hospitals and clinics across the county. As I tour the hospital wards talking to returning servicemen and women, one striking difference between today and the Vietnam era is evident. Today, our citizens are openly showing their support and patriotism to our returning soldiers, sailors, Marines, Coast Guard and airmen. Everywhere I look in the hospitals I see gift baskets, visitors and get-well wishes on cards and banners from schools. ...more

July 4, 2008

Fifty-five years ago, I started on a journey that would take me all over the world...... ...more

June 28, 2008

TOWN 'N COUNTRY - Lance Cpl. Kevin Waruinge lost his life fighting for our country and, on Friday, the American Ideals Foundation Inc. is honoring him for his sacrifice. ...more

June 18, 2008

The veteran leader, a big, friendly man, is sitting in a corner of the Rays clubhouse, telling a story, making younger Rays laugh, and maybe teaching them, too. ...more

June 15, 2008

Joan Atkins of Palm Harbor says everyone should support U.S. foreign and security policies. ...more

May 31, 2008

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE - Of all the instruments of warfare displayed here this morning for the Special Operations Command appreciation day, the attention mainly was focused on a bizarre hybrid of helicopter and airplane. ...more

May 21, 2008

What is right with America? For more than a year and a half, this country has been under attack from the political process. Political adversaries striving to be our next president have spent millions of dollars telling you why they are the best candidates. But during that process, they have been telling us what is wrong with America and how they can fix it. ...more

May 18, 2008

Turning away a squad of Marine Corps reservists planning a weekend of training downtown has put this city's mayor in the crossfire of veterans. ...more

February 14, 2008

PUNTA GORDA - Relatives and volunteers continue to search for a missing former Marine and Iraq war veteran from Punta Gorda who hasn't been seen in more than a week. ...more

February 11, 2008