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Archive for November, 2007

Washington State Ecourages Red on Fridays


h1 Wednesday, November 28th, 2007

Political statement or not, it make me feel good when politicians make a push to support our troops. Governor Chris Gregoire encourages residents of Washington State to wear red on fridays.

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FedEx to deliver Christmas trees to military


h1 Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

FedEx Corp. and the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation have officially kicked off the annual “Trees for Troops” program in Columbus, Ohio.

The program gives more than 20,000 trees to activated service members and their families stationed overseas. ”

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US pulling 3,000 troops from Iraq


h1 Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

The U.S. military is sending 3,000 soldiers home from Diyala province, the second large unit to leave Iraq as troop levels are cut after a 30,000-strong “surge” earlier this year.Soldiers from the 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, will not be replaced by a new unit when they leave the ethnically and religiously mixed province north of Baghdad by January, U.S. military officials said on Tuesday.”

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Students write letters to troops in Afghanistan


h1 Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

“More than 70 students in kindergarten through sixth-grade gathered in the project room at Mesquite Elementary Thursday to write letters to U.S. troops in the Arizona National Guard 1-158 Bushmasters Battalion in Afghanistan.Brightly-colored world maps and pictures of several troops lay at each table, along with a crayons, pencils and neatly printed stationery.

“Does anyone here have a loved one that is serving in another country?” asks Maria Longley, Mesquite Elementary Kids Care Club Coordinator.”

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Veterans day is tomorrow


h1 Saturday, November 10th, 2007

Here are some links detailing what people across america are doing to support our troops:

Helping our troops look sharp.


h1 Saturday, November 10th, 2007

It was announced yesterday that Schick will donate over 600,000 razors to the USO for distribution to troops.

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Can we support the troops but not the war?


h1 Saturday, November 10th, 2007

“For many there is a dichotomy surrounding the question of supporting our troops while attempting to maintain a stance against the Iraq War.  Someone near to you serving in Iraq will probably least understand the sentiment as their efforts to help stabilize Iraq while attempting to rid the country of the terrorist groups the war invited in is very hard to see.  Many families and friends see the support of one being somehow connected to the support of the other.”

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We’re back!


h1 Friday, November 9th, 2007

After some time away, we are up and running. Server issues + expensive vendors made this impossible for some time. However, thanks to cafepress.com, were are able to offer the long awaited shirts we promised some time ago.

Keep in mind… we are always open to additional vendors who can make quality products at reasonable prices. If you have any ideas, please let us know!