The US Army National Guard Company B, 101st Signal Battalion gathered at the New York State Armory in Orangeburg Sunday to hear from Senator David Carlucci, who pledged them his support both on the battlefield and when they return from deployment.
Sen. Carlucci told the unit, which is set to head to Afghanistan in August, about the high rate of unemployment among military veterans after they leave the armed services and that he is working to change that.
Anngela Vasser-Cooper, president and CEO of the Women's Veteran's Association of the Hudson Valley, also addressed the troops. Members of the Rockland County American Legion were also at the event to speak with troops.
What an inappropriate place to discuss one of your campaign issues. Out of touch doesn't begin to describe you. BOOB works for now.
George Bush sent us through the looking glass and we may never return to reality. Dwight Eisenhower put it perfectly: "Beware the military-industrial complex." With all due respect to the men and women who serve to protect us, let's stop sending them places we simply don't belong.
For the LAST 22 years (since Operation Desert Shield/Storm) the National Guard and Reserve components have been “operational” not forces in reserve. During a reservist or guardsman 8 year commitment- multiple active duty deployments are the norm. They are well prepared and a full partner of our Armed Forces. As a retired Master Sergeant- jobs opportunities upon return from deployment are near the top of every deploying soldier-airmen-sailor-Marine concern. So it would be appropriate for the Senator to speak to that topic. You are more than welcome to your other opinions.
Fat chance on that.
Cut the manure & politics; just say THANK YOU.
"They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. - Ben Franklin There are two wars being waged right now, the War on Terror, and the War on the Bill of Rights.