United States' Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan

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Honor. Service. Sacrifice.

"For those who Serve. For those who Support."

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The United States' Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan is a newly formed group that emerged in direct response to what we perceive as an escalating need, and desire, to demonstrate our continual support of all military personnel at home, and deployed overseas.

While this group was established as a direct result of the ongoing collaboration amongst a small handful of Army Veterans, we believe that our actions should display a unified voice of support that transcends any barriers emplaced by the stigmas associated with each various branch of service.

We will remain politically neutral in regards to various stances concerning the approval, or disapproval, of the war efforts. While we are aware that these various stances do, in fact, exist, we will not allow this page to become a platform for these debates, irregardless of how subtle in nature they are. Instead, our focus is founded on providing a public forum by which past, and present, veterans can congregate in order to demonstrate a unifying factor of support for those who have been, and are currently, in harm's way.

If harnessed correctly, we believe that online communities, such as MySpace and Facebook, provide an incredible avenue for rallying, and maintaining, support of these brave men and women.

This group is not associated, in any way, beyond monetary contributions given from it's current members already, with the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), or the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA). We will, however, display their banners on our MySpace site with utmost pride.

While we may be members of several organizations simultaneously, we do believe that this effort can effectively harness the potential of cyberspace, as a primary driving force of expressions of support, in a way that complements those previously mentioned organizations.

This is a non-profit group.
At no time will monetary contributions/donations be solicited.

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Back by Popular Demand.... 

Because YOU wrote us!

After discontinuing our Merchandise for several months, overwhelming requests for it have encouraged us to bring it back for a limited time. After having our group's logo designed, we decided to put it on T-shirts, and give them away to various people that we felt were deserving, for their firm, dedicated, and unwavering support of our troops.

Because we are veterans ourselves, unfortunately, sometimes the support of those, back on the homefront, may go unnoticed (at least it may be perceived that way)......because our guys (and gals) are extremely preoccupied with their mission and their dedicated service to our country overseas in Iraq, Afghanistan, or wherever else they may be serving. We formed this group primarily because we felt so strongly that those supportive civilians, back on the homefront, should not go unnoticed for all they do for us.

After giving away quite a few t-shirts, for free, from us veterans, as we recognize those who support us so much back on the homefront, we decided that other military wives, girlfriends, or significant others may want one as well.
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Where have you served overseas? 

Supporting the Global War on Terrorism

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Anyone who has viewed even a short segment of major network news should be quite familiar with the United States' Military, and other coalition forces, involvement in the 2 Major "Hot-spots" (Countries) in the Global War on Terrorism.

*This poll is a dynamic work-in-progress. As Feedback is received from individuals, NEW options may be added from time to time. The Global War on Terrorism has been an all-encompassing fight that certainly involves OTHER countries BESIDES Iraq and Afghanistan. While this group specifically highlights the monumental amount of new returning veterans, from those key areas, and their dedicated supporters, it would not be right for us to neglect our brothers/sisters who have supported these operations in other locations, as well.

To those who have offered genuine feedback (for any of our Polls), we cannot 'Thank You" enough.

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10% of all Proceeds will now be directed to the Soldier's Angels! 

Supporting those who support us.

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"Courtesy of the innovative folks at Squidoo.com, we are now able to utilize our Top-Ranking Squidoo lens to direct funding towards other worthy causes.  Because of the charity system they have in place, 10% of ALL commission received from the sale of any and all of our USVIA merchandise, through our official Squidoo lens, will be directed wholly, and entirely, to the efforts of the Soldier's Angels. 

ALL other merchandise presented, to include books and non-USVIA Merchandise, will also be subject to this same charitable treatment.

10% of all proceeds received from hosted advertisement, on this page, will also be directed to the Solier's Angels.

Payment will be made directly to them, with absolutely no interference from any middleman.

Since it's inception, the ultimate goal of this effort has been to support those who support US, United States' Military Personnel and Veterans.  While there are many military related organizations currently doing great things, we can think of no better group than to direct this funding towards.

If you believe in their cause, feel free to REPOST and/or BLOG about this, and encourage others to do the same." 

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From our MySpace site: 

This Squidoo Lens is a TRIBUTE

"*This group is not yet a Non-profit Organization. While we appreciate the generosity, absolutely no donations will be accepted. 10% of any, and all, proceeds from our Squidoo lens will continue to be directed wholly, and entirely, towards the efforts of the Soldier's Angels. We will continue to utilize this MySpace site to help promote advocacy efforts, pursued by established Non-profit Organizations, by displaying their banners with utmost pride. We sincerely hope that you will consider directing your donations towards those other worthy causes displayed on this MySpace Site.

Write about your Experiences.......... 

.....and share them with the World!

If you have served in Iraq and/or Afghanistan,
We would like to read your Story!

#1) Make a Squidoo Lens HERE!
#2) Write about your experiences in Iraq and/or Afghanistan!
OR
Write about your experience Supporting a Loved one who has served overseas in Iraq and/or Afghanistan!
(NOTE: You do NOT have to be a Veteran to do this option!)
OR
Write about anything, military-related, that interests you!
(NOTE: You do NOT have to be a Veteran to do this option!)
OR
Write about your Military Non-profit Organization and/or Business!
(NOTE: You do NOT have to be a Veteran to do this option!)
*We will give you absolutely FREE advertisement, and exposure, by linking directly to your Squidoo Lens*
**If you can provide a Non-profit/ Business LOGO, we will include that, as well, on our #2 Ranked Squidoo Lens!**
#3) Submit your Squidoo URL to us, via MySpace, and we will link directly to your Lens, from our Top-ranked Lens!

 

Were it not for the firm support of many dedicated, and passionate, individuals, this effort would have never achieved such a monumental feet. In just a few days, our official USVIA Squidoo lens has jumped significantly in rank: reflecting highly upon an overall American sentiment towards providing for our Military, and our Veterans, the Support that they so deserve. Their great sacrifice is unfathomable, but, without those, at home, supporting us, morale would not have been maintained in the way that it has.

This effort has received much support, and, if it were not for dedicated individuals sharing our Squidoo Lens link/ MySpace Site, with others, this incredible rank would never have been achieved.

It doesn't stop there.

We ask that you read our Squidoo lens, and that you visit, as more content has been added with each day. While we support our Troops currently deployed in harm's way, this effort was begun by Veterans in order to demonstrate our gratefulness to YOU: the Everyday American Citizen who has Supported US.


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Within our official Squidoo lens, you will find a multitude of information and content. Scrolling down to the very bottom of this page may seem like an endless task, but, if feedback generated from past readers is accurate, you will find this Squidoo lens to be worthwhile, informative and a much needed, continual, display of support.

1) Our Official Logo
2) Our Global MAP Network available for Viewing
3) MONTHLY: Recognizing OUR Heroes Section
4) "Homefront": a Novel written by our Friend, Kristen Tsetsi
,
--the wife of a soldier who was deployed to Iraq with the 101st Airborne Division.
5) POLL: Where Have you Served Overseas?
6) Seven YouTube Videos:
--Interviews with 23 Year-Old Iraq Combat Veteran/Author, Sgt. Seth Connor(USMC)
7) POLL: How many Tours of Service have you done Overseas?
8) POLL: For Military Significant Others
9) Music the Strengthens and Inspires
10) a Short YouTube video created by Members of USVIA
11) Your Feedback for Military Care packages

--a Growing USER-generated list of Care package items
12) Advocating for Veterans
13) Reader Feedback
14) RSS News Feed for Veterans
15) CBS News
16) Fox News
17) High-Quality USVIA Merchandise
--T-Shirts (Many Colors Available!)/Mugs/Pillows/ and much more.
18) USVIA Free-Shirt Give-Away!
19) User generated list of Military-Related Charities/ Organizations
--ADD a DIRECT link to your own/favorite Military Related Charity or Organization website.
--Don't forget to VOTE for it in order to help gain for it more visibility.
*There are currently 20 Charities/Organizations displayed.
20) Wall of Honor
--Thumbnailed Images
--This Section will be added to Frequently.
21) Military Blogs
22) samSForce Community for U.S. Military, Veterans, and their Supporters
23) Cost of the War in Iraq
24) Top Stories RSS
25) Army News RSS

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A color version of this logo can be viewed further down this page.
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Clicking on our Logo will take you directly to our Global Map Network of Veterans, Current Military Personnel serving at home and abroad, as well as, their Supporters. Points are designated by specific service branch. It would be an honor to have YOU join the hundreds who have already added a 'point' in firm demonstration of their service, and support.

Because this Global Map Network has been viewed countless times by those currently serving overseas, it is our HOPE that it will reach as many American Citizens as possible. This Map Network provides an incredible opportunity for everyone to display their support of our soldiers/ marines/ airmen/ and sailors, currently serving overseas, in harm's way. Thank You!

 

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Our Global Map Network of Supporters 

Check back HERE occasionally to see our Network Grow!

LINK:
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(Feel free to PASS this link on to your friends and/or include it in your signature line on any message boards/ forums you may visit.)

Our Global Map Network of United States' Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan, current Military Personnel serving at home and abroad, as well as, ALL those American Citizens who would like to demonstrate their Support of these brave men and women.

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September 2007: Recognizing OUR Heroes 

Supporting those who Support. Nominate! Nominate! Nominate!

To some, supporting our country's veterans is an admirable cause. For others, advocacy has become a deep-founded passion requiring countless hours of selfless service and dedication. It is these individuals who oftentimes go overlooked, taking a back seat to other priorities, as well as, a national infatuation with celebrity.

Founder of the Global Facebook group, "Healing our Veterans and Families; Beyond the Yellow Ribbons", and creator of the new website http://operationvets.com, John Powers is one of those individuals. You won't find his picture on a billboard or embedded deep within the pages of a popular magazine, but this 23-year-old's firm dedication to country and his fellow man should serve as an inspiration to us all.

Through his efforts, he has embodied a national unifying theme in generating awareness of issues that affect the very men, and women, who fight daily for our precious freedoms. It is truly an honor to grant him the recognition that he so deserves.

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To nominate someone for consideration for this MONTHLY recognition, please contact us either through Squidoo, our MySpace account, or our Yahoo email Account. This email account will be monitored daily.

http://www.myspace.com/us_veterans
us_veterans_ia@yahoo.com

You may also utilize our comment section BELOW.

Please include in any email/comment specifics about WHY your candidate should be selected. While this does not have to be a multi-page email, we do ask that your presentation be passionate, creative, and convincing. Also, include any accompanying pictures that you can. These will be included in our section, if your candidate is selected.

You can nominate Individuals or Groups.
A School? Class? Church Congregation?

"Homefront": a Novel 

Written by Kristen Tsetsi

"An intimate deployment story told from an uncommon perspective."

We met this particular author through frequent email exchanges on our MySpace site, and as we continued to share experiences, we quickly became close personal friends with her. Her "debut novel, 'Homefront', takes us into the life of twenty-six year old Mia, who faces a battle against anxiety, loneliness and despair when her boyfriend is deployed to Iraq". (Editorial Review, Bookpleasures.com, April 24, 2007)

Her work is an inspiration, and we highly-recommend it.

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Kristen's Bio:
"Kristen Tsetsi is a freelance and fiction writer whose writing has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize and appeared on the MWA's list of notable stories of 2006.
Her husband deployed to the Middle East with the 101st Airborne Division just before the Iraq war started and came back a year later."

"No anecdotes.
No self-help.
No chicken soup.
No how-to's.......

Just the raw, honest, intimate story."


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"For me, a soldier who has felt the gut-wrenching emptiness brought on by long periods of being without my loved one, it is rare to find a book that captures just what it's like to be tortured by circumstance and a forlorn existence. Homefront is one of those rarities...Homefront is powerful."
--Andrew A., US Army, Infantry/Ordinance
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"I felt pride. I felt frustration. I felt empathy, sadness and at times envy. Most importantly, from cover to cover, I felt."
-Dave Bothun, former Marine.
The Three Jarheads, Comedians to the Corps.
Founder and Member.

"...a candid, vivid diary of war, refreshing for its realism and its lack of pretense."
-Bing West, Author of No True Glory: A Frontline Account of the Battle for Fallujah
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Purchase "Boredom by Day, Death by Night"

"Experience the Iraq war through the journal and letters of a Marine who fought there. Initially written as a private journal without any thought of publication, Boredom by Day, Death by Night: An Iraq War Journal describes Sgt. Seth Conner's most personal, intimate, and revealing thoughts on his experiences with the war. The book reads like action, feels like drama, informs like news, and discloses like confession."

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"Join Sgt. Conner as he struggles to handle the anticipation of first combat; accept the loss of friends to horrific deaths; cope with the aftermath of witnessing grotesque tragedies; withstand the constant fear of mortar shells; survive combat while still completing his mission; reconcile his faith with the realities of war; deal with criticism from the home front; and readjust to life at home."

Interviews with 23 year old, Iraq Combat Veteran, Sergeant Seth Conner, USMC 

Author of "Boredom by Day, Death by Night"

Author Bio

"After serving a tour in Japan and a combat tour in Iraq, the United States Marine Corps relieved Sgt. Seth Conner from military service in 2005 with an honorable discharge. He currently attends Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, California, and works part time at the Orange County Rescue Mission. He also attends Nouveau Riche University in Scottsdale, Arizona, and works part time as a real estate investor. As a member of Saddleback Church, Conner takes semi-annual missions trips to other parts of the world to share God's love with the less fortunate. Born and raised in Parker, Colorado, Conner currently lives in Lake Forest, California."

Episode #1: Editing and an Excerpt

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Episode #2: The Hostile Home Front

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Episode #3: Beginnings

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Episode #4: The Best of Times

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Episode #5: Simple Pleasures

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Episode #6: Words of Wisdom

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Episode #7: Iraqi Civilians

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For United States' Veterans of Afghanistan 

Tours of Service Overseas 

Honor. Service. Sacrifice.

Because a wide variety of individuals have visited this page, we would like to invite those who support to VOTE, as well.

How many deployments have you endured WITH your loved one? Even if you were NOT deployed overseas yourself, your role in our mission accomplishment is invaluable. You are our BACKBONE and you should be recognized, as such.

Has your son or daughter served in Iraq and/or Afghanistan? Husband/ Wife? A longtime family friend? A member of your group or church congregation? For how many deployments have you provided support?

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For United States' Veterans of Iraq 

Honor. Service. Sacrifice.

A Poll for Military Significant Others 

For those who Serve. For those who Support.

Military Spouses and Families Deserve our Admiration and Respect: An Opinion Letter (2005)

Direct Link to our Massive Global Map Network

*If your significant other is no longer in the military, but they DID serve in the past, their service should not go unrecognized. Feel free to still VOTE with their service branch.

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For those who Support. 

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Music that Strengthens and Inspires. 

For those who Serve. For those who Support.

Is there one specific song/ or CD that you relied on to help you, and your loved one, make it through a long, drawn-out, deployment? Separation is never easy, but, to those who support, this list (of music) will be developed and created by YOU.

Please, feel free to JOIN the others who have already contributed recommendations of individual songs, and/or entire CDs, to this list.

Your contribution WILL be seen by others who may very well be having a difficult time dealing with the separation from their loved one(s). We have an incredible opportunity here to help those people who have embodied lifelong selfless service and sacrifice.

*These songs/ CDs do NOT have to just have a patriotic/'support our troops' Theme, instead, any song that has been an inspiration, to you, has a place in this list, regardless of genre.

This may be a song/CD that has simply helped you make it through some general difficult times in your life, beyond deployment, and, by sharing, you may help others make it through, as well.

Daughtry: Home

Daughtry: Home

I like to think he is over there singing this...2 points

Lee Ann Womack: I Hope You Dance

Lee Ann Womack: I Hope You Dance

'There are a lot of reasons to like this CD: The s more...1 point

Amber Pacific: The Possibility and the Promise

Amber Pacific: The Possibility and the Promise

We highly recommend listening to the song 'If I Fa more...1 point

From There to Here: Greatest Hits

From There to Here: Greatest Hits

I'm Already There (Message From Home)1 point

Mark Schultz: Stories & Songs

Mark Schultz: Stories & Songs

Mark Schultz's hit song 'Letters from War'; is an more...0 points

Stavesacre: Speakeasy

Stavesacre: Speakeasy

The song 'Gold and Silver' diverges greatly from t more...0 points

Daughtry: Home

Daughtry: Home

I like to think he is over there singing this...0 points

Nickelback: All the Right Reasons

Nickelback: All the Right Reasons

Far Away is a good one0 points

Godsmack

Godsmack

0 points

a YouTube Video created by Members of USVIA 

Honoring our Veterans. Honoring our Fallen.

The music used for this short YouTube video was performed by Amber Pacific. "If I Fall" is a very powerful song, and can be seen in our section "Music that strengthens and inspires" ABOVE.

United States' Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan Movie

A continual expression of support to those, in the United States' Armed Forces, who serve, have served, and have fallen. This is a tribute to those heros.

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For those who Support. 

Honor. Service. Sacrifice.

Chicken Soup for the Military Wife's Soul: Stories to Touch the Heart and Rekindle the Spirit (Chicken Soup for the Soul)

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Today's Military Wife

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Faith Deployed: Daily Encouragement for Military Wives

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Today's Military Wife: Meeting the Challenges of Service Life

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Surviving Deployment: A Guide for Military Families

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Your Feedback for Military Care packages 

Have you served in Iraq or Afghanistan already?

Perhaps, your feedback could serve to help the mother of a soldier create the perfect care package for her loved one overseas?

If youv'e served overseas, or have sent a care package already, feel free to tell us what you liked to receive/ send, and, what you didn't.

What did you like the most?
What products were the most useful to you in the pursuit of your mission?
Did a loved one request anything specifically for you to send to them overseas?


*This list will be created, and developed by YOU. Numerous civilians have expressed that they have wanted to do something for those serving overseas, but they didn't know what to send.

For this reason, Your feedback will be instrumental in helping to provide those individuals with ideas.

Feel free to "ADD to this list". Other individuals have already.

Magazines

5 points

Beef Jerky

4 points

Wet Wipes

4 points

Granola Bars

3 points

Hand Sanitizer

2 points

KoolAid

2 points

Sunflower seeds

2 points

Sugar free juice mixes

2 points

Bandannas

1 point

Silverware

1 point

Cornnuts

1 point

sunscreen

1 point

Foot Powder

1 point

Detergent

0 points

Plastic bottles

0 points

Coffee, instant or ground

0 points

Tea

0 points

Books0 points

Send the Perfect Care Package Today! 

APO/ FPO Address required.

Do you have a family member who is currently serving overseas?
A husband or wife?
A boyfriend or girlfriend?
A longtime friend?
A neighbor?
A member of your group or church congregation?


Have you ever wanted to do something for the troops overseas, to show your support and appreciation, but just never got around to doing it?

......There is no better time than NOW to show your support.....

"The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional as to how they perceive the Veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their country."
--George Washington

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United States' Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan 

Honor. Service. Sacrifice.

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USVIA Global Map Network 

For those who Serve. For those who Support. Watch our Network Grow!

Our growing Map Network of Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan, Current Military Personnel, and ALL those American Citizens who would like to demonstrate their General Support of these brave men and women is located HERE:

http://www.frappr.com/veteransofiraqandafghanistan/map
Currently: 571 photos added!
If you SUPPORT the troops, ADD yours!


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*****General Supporters******


This MAP has gained incredible visibility since it's conception several months ago. It is our hope that it will continue to serve as a continual, and powerful, expression of support that will gain exposure throughout the American population.

This MAP has been viewed by those currently serving overseas and all comments left have reflected the continual support we would like to display, as well as, has made lengthy deployments more bearable, if ever so slightly.

It has helped link wives to husbands, girlfriends to boyfriends, mothers to sons/ daughters, and everyday American Citizens to the brave men and women who continue to fight daily for our Freedom.

Please, take a moment to leave a picture and/or comment.



MAP Picture was last updated on August 2, 2007.
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For those who Serve. For those who Support. 

Due to an overwhelming, positive, response to our continual efforts to rally support of our brave men and women currently serving at home, and abroad, here is a grouping of YouTube videos that have been passed around MySpace. Dedicated users have posted these YouTube videos, as bulletins, and in their profiles, in a heartfelt display of that continual expression of support that we are advocating.

United States' Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan Movie

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Remember Me

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Please Remember Me

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The Women Behind the Soldiers

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Final Salute: American Soldiers in Iraq

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Last Goodbye: US Soldiers from Iraq War

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New Flickr Photos 

New Link List 

United States' Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan Official MySpace Page
This MySpace site was developed primarily to help facilitate the networking of United States' Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan, current military personnel of all service branches, and their supporters.
United States' Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan Official Map Network
This MAP has been viewed by those currently serving overseas and all comments left have reflected the continual support we would like to display. It has helped link wives to husbands, girlfriends to boyfriends, mothers to sons/ daughters, and everyday American Citizens to the brave men and women who continue to fight daily for our Freedom.

Please, take a moment to leave a picture and/or comment.
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Statistics on Friday, August 3, 2007:
Total number of registered users: 7310
Total number of topics: 6489
Total number of posts: 37086

Advocating for Veterans 

Supporting those who Serve.

Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA)

About IAVA

"Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America is the nation's first and largest group dedicated to the Troops and Veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the civilian supporters of those Troops and Veterans.

IAVA is an independent organization and is not affiliated with any groups other than our sister c(4), IAVA Action Fund."

Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America Action Fund

Spread the word about IAVA Action Fund's Congressional Ratings!
Click on the picture below to open a pdf version of their flier.

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Veterans for America

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Veterans for America, an advocacy and humanitarian organization, works with its affiliate organization, The Justice Project, (also a war veteran's organization), to engage the American public in support of policies addressing the needs of veterans, those currently in the military, victims of war overseas, as well as initiatives to make our world more secure.

VaJoe.com YouTube Video 

"If your'e Military.....You need to know Joe!"

YouTube Video for VaJoe.com, the Premiere Website for Servicemembers and Veterans.

VaJoe.com Video for Servicemembers and Veterans

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MikkiGVee wrote...

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stargazer00 wrote...

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VetFriends wrote...

Today is June 6th 2008 and 66 years ago the largest sea to land invasion occurred on Normandy Beach in France. Going in this battle was known to be a difficult one but JUST how difficult it proved to be no one could have imagined. The Germans laid out everything they had to protect that beach with floating mines, high gunners, snipers and cannons on the cliffs, barbed wire and land mines. This turned the war in the Allied favor but many were lost. http://www.vetfriends.com has created a WWII remembrance photos page for those brave men of WWII http://www.vetfriends.com/MilitaryPics/index.cfm. Also you can view the casualty memorial for those who paid the ultimate price in protecting our freedom. I urge anyone out there who wants to memorialize a loved one or friend to set up a profile/memorial page for them where you can post photos, insignias and awards. It's free, easy and quick and will memorialize that person forever and for possibly millions to see! http://www.vetfriends.com

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skvm1974 wrote...

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mcozbyl wrote...

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ReplyPosted February 08, 2008

JDWheeler wrote...

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ReplyPosted January 27, 2008

Knightrider966 wrote...

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ReplyPosted January 13, 2008

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Reply Posted December 11, 2007

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ReplyPosted October 13, 2007

millerr17 wrote...

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ReplyPosted October 01, 2007

ktsetsi wrote...

This is an outstanding lens. Useful AND entertaining, and it's obvious a lot of work has been put into it.

ReplyPosted September 27, 2007

Aika wrote...

nice idea of putting this up. Its one way to give tribute to our soldiers. 5*

ReplyPosted September 04, 2007

coollikeme wrote...

Cool lens, very informative

ReplyPosted September 03, 2007

steveffeo wrote...

This is an OUTSTANDING lens, thank you for adding my lens to your list.
Steve (Prior) Army Sgt.

ReplyPosted September 03, 2007

 
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Supporting those who Support 

A simple request: A heartfelt Project

The following questions were submitted to us by a young woman named, Mandy, who is the fiance of a Marine.

Here is what she wrote to us:
"I'm an architecture student and I'm entering my last year. We have a year-long thesis project where we can design anything/any kind of building that we want. I've decided to design something for United States' Veterans/Armed Forces. I want to get feedback from actual veterans about what should be in the building. What would they want to have in their community? I have a questionaire that I was hopeing you would be willing to post for me. And any feedback from you would be greatly appreciated."

BELOW ARE HER QUESTIONS

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Mandy's Questions

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USVIA Free T-Shirt Give-Away! 

.....as seen on our MySpace profile slideshow.

USVIA T-shirt GiveAway!
Begins: August 1, 2007
Ends: August 15, 2007

The winner of this drawing will be notified via MySpace and MUST be able to provide size of T-shirt, color preference,
and shipping address upon completion of drawing.

1) Submit Your MySpace URL to us, via MySpace.
(EX: http://www.myspace.com/XXXXXXXXX)
*This URL will be used for the Drawing*

2) ADD us to your Top Friends list on MySpace.
Random Drawing
for any Colored T-Shirt
found in our slideshow in our MySpace profile.

http://www.myspace.com/us_veterans
ANYONE can Participate.

3) Be sure to JOIN our Map Network Above!
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Wall of Honor 

.....the Beginnings.....

Honoring those who Support.
*This Section will be UPDATED Frequently*
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All Pictures were Individually submitted to our Global Map Network
a Continual Expression of Support

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(CNN) ? A panel of New York National Guard officers has recommended that an Iraq war veteran who a...
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August 2007: Recognizing OUR Heroes. 

Supporting those who Support. Nominate! Nominate! Nominate!

Terry Ronzio, a dedicated and passionate individual, is not only one of the most patriotic American Citizens we have ever met, but, he is also the inspiration for our new MONTHLY, "Recognizing OUR Heroes" section here on our Squidoo lens.

While this effort was begun by a small handful of Army Veterans, it has been our desire to recognize those passionate individuals, back home, who have supported US. Monumental amounts of mail, and care packages, and, even prayers, are sent up on daily basis: seeking the betterment and maintenance of our own morale.

Because of limited time available, or complete dedication to the mission at hand, oftentimes, those heartfelt gestures are left empty: without any response. Mail may be received from supporters.....from a small 5th grade class doing what they can to support their country in their own little, yet powerful way. These are OUR heroes that, many times, go completely unrecognized, without even so much as a simple 'Thank You' card sent from 1,000's of miles away.

This effort was begun by Veterans, in order for US to recognize YOU, for all your hard work and support.

It is an honor to bestow upon Terry our recognition, and, our gratefulness, for what he has done for US. His unyielding support has served as an inspiration, and, we are sure, will pave the way for the recognition of many supporters, in the months to come.

This recognition, in our own honest, and humble, opinion, is long overdue.

Thank YOU!

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To nominate someone for consideration for this MONTHLY recognition, please contact us either through Squidoo, our MySpace account, or our Yahoo email Account. This email account will be monitored daily.

http://www.myspace.com/us_veterans
us_veterans_ia@yahoo.com

You may also utilize our comment section BELOW.

Please include in any email/comment specifics about WHY your candidate should be selected. While this does not have to be a multi-page email, we do ask that your presentation be passionate, creative, and convincing. Also, include any accompanying pictures that you can. These will be included in our section, if your candidate is selected.
You can nominate Individuals or Groups.
A School? Class? Church Congregation?

August 2007: Recognizing OUR Heroes. 

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Because of the high-rate of internet traffic this Squidoo lens currently receives, we are expecting numerous nominations to be submitted to us. If your nomination is not accepted for any particular month, it will NOT be discarded. Instead, it will be saved, and available for consideration for subsequent months.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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Veteran Products on Amazon.com 

Courage After Fire: Coping Strategies for Troops Returning from Iraq and Afghanistan and Their Families

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Iraq War Veteran Bumper Strip Magnet

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Body of War: Songs That Inspired an Iraq War Veteran

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About Forged Clothing 

Founded and designed by Navy SEALs. Built in the USA

http://www.forgedclothing.com/about.php

"From great adversirty comes great strength.

Just as the hardest steel is forged in the hottest fires,

so too, we humans are forged and strengthened

through our own struggles and triumphs.

When you test yourself against fate or fists,

pushing yourself further than you thought possible,

and raise your head in victory after testing your own

blood in battle, you are changed from the experience.

You emerge bloodied, but unbowed. You emerge Forged.

Forged was created as hard wear for the hard individual

who has a passion for pushing themselves to the edge

in whatever they do. Whether your chosen arena is the

ocean, the sky, or in the dirt, with bullets, motors or

pure athleticism, we've got your back.

Forged was founded by two Navy SEALs on the

ideals of Brotherhood, Respect, and Family.

In memory of our fallen brothers, a portion of the

proceeds from every sale go to several military affiliated

non-profit organizations to help the families of

servicemembers killed or wounded in action.

For our brothers and their families, Forged salutes you."

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U.S. Army Combat Veteran/ Senior Nursing Student. I enjoy hanging out @ Squidoo, the crowdSPRING community, Facebook, BrigadeQM, and Soldier City.

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