Same country that celebrated independence from a powerful central government on July 4th.
The people of Louisiana need services in Iraq.
State-run media update:
Aug 1, 2019 Defense Visual Information Distribution Service
Plaquemine National Guard unit deploys to Iraq
Defending this nation in Iraq:
“…you chose to be one of the ones that stepped forward, raised your right hand and swore to defend this nation.”
Any members of the free press available to show up and ask why the people of Louisiana need services in Iraq, absent any military emergency, national emergency, draft, or declaration of war?
They did show up. As always, no questions were asked:
Jul 31, 2019 KALB
Louisiana-based National Guard unit to deploy to Iraq
Illinois Army National Guard off to Afghanistan to support Operation Freedom’s Sentinel:
JUL 27, 2019 Chicago Tribune
“Most of these guys probably didn’t think they would get deployed. It’s a good career progression and opportunity for them.”
The open attitude on sports reporting from various news sources does not cross over to stories about the US Dept. of Homeland Security, big drug busts, The Troops, the War on Terror or Island County water quality impacted by sewage treatment plant outfalls.
If The Troops were an NFL team, sports talk radio would feature comments like:
DOD was nowhere to be found on 911. We haven’t won a war since.
The Department of Defense track record for winning undeclared wars goes back to 1949.
Sports can be discussed in honest ways in mainstream media.
The Troops:
Richard T. Gromlich, retired rear admiral with the Coast Guard: “Today, our military members around the world continue to put service before self. They proudly serve to ensure the freedoms we enjoy today. I couldn’t be more proud of the men and women who serve today. They are the best of best.”
Possibly of interest:
Navy on Whidbey is a Matter of National Security?
Jobs Programs For Your Freedoms Update:
Jet Noise Protects Your Right To Protest?
Let’s Honor The Troops In Honest Ways
Freedom Comes And Goes – Joint Chiefs of Staff Play No Part
Armistice Day Is Now Free Chow Day
U.S. Senator Susan Collins – More Lies About Freedom
How Do The Troops Defend The Constitution?
Not asking about the oath of enlistment. Asking about what happens after the oath has been taken.
Don’t miss our companion blog- found here: Old Man Blog
Find us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/yeomalt
Photo-
A symbol of freedom, federal government credibility, school teachers and newspeople not asking questions and voting to support the political parties and personalities who take turns in power.