America 250: Presidential Message on the Anniversary of the Battle of Okinawa

Article Title: America 250: Presidential Message on the Anniversary of the Battle of Okinawa

Article Excerpt: "...On this day 81 years ago, American forces emerged victorious from the Battle of Okinawa, a grueling test of American might, will, and sacrifice that would echo through the ages. As Imperial Japan mounted one of its final and most ferocious defenses, our Nation’s courageous heroes battled their way across the island and broke the Imperial Japanese Army’s grip, delivering a hard-won triumph in the bloodiest battle of the Pacific Theater during World War II.

When American forces first landed on Okinawa Island on April 1, 1945, they expected..."

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Charges: 'Marine veteran' given PTSD service dog never served in the military

Article Title: Charges: 'Marine veteran' given PTSD service dog never served in the military

Article Excerpt: "...A man who prosecutors say claimed to be a Marine veteran is accused of taking advantage of a Utah nonprofit organization that gives service dogs to combat veterans. Nicholas ..."

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Proposal to cut disability benefits for 1.5 million veterans | DAV condemns congressional action

Article Title: DAV condemns congressional proposal to cut disability benefits for 1.5 million veterans

Article Excerpt: "Congressman Mike Bost (Illinois's 12th Congressional District) introduced the following bill...Once again, we find ourselves in the regrettable position of having to defend the benefits that disabled veterans earn through their service and sacrifice. This week, a new congressional proposal was unveiled that could cut benefits for up to 1.5 million veterans and reduce future disability compensation...The information about the cuts to sleep apnea and tinnitus proposed in the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act can be found in Section 108 on page 59 on the bill text found here. ..."

Reference Source: www.dav.org

Rally for Escondido army veteran who died after attack outside Trump-themed home

Article Title: Rally for Escondido army veteran who died after attack outside Trump-themed home

Article Excerpt: ""We can agree to disagree on things, but it doesn't have to come to the point to take somebody's life," Le said. ...Investigators say Butler was captured on surveillance video allegedly attacking Kerry Sheron and a bystander outside Sheron's home on May 20. Sheron was hospitalized and died several days later from his injuries.

As the legal case moves forward, friends, family members and supporters gathered Sunday at the intersection of Pomerado Road and Twin Peaks Road in Poway to honor Sheron's life and call for justice. ..."

Reference Source: www.nbcsandiego.com

Anti-America NYC | Sabotage to America’s 250th anniversary celebration

Article Title: A Celebration Not Everyone Welcomes?

Article Excerpt: "...As we get closer to honoring America at 250, it seems like not everyone wants to celebrate.

For example, there has been some deliberate damage recently in our nation’s capital in order to sabotage America’s 250th anniversary celebration. ...Anthony Blair writes in The New York Post: “Vandals sabotaged generators at President Trump's Freedom 250 event, according to a spokeswoman — and fuel leached into underground water tanks, contaminating them.” And, of course, we keep hearing about celebrities now refusing to participate in America at 250 events..."

Reference Source: townhall.com