When Does A War Really End?
This forum is NOT about being for the war in Iraq or against the war in Iraq. This is about the fact that there IS a war in Iraq (as well as Afghanistan) and there are CONSEQUENCES to that...
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Personality Disorder Discharges at Christmas
ONE FAMILY'S STORYMilitary Spouses for Change (MSC) has successfully fought for one of our soldiers. Nancy is a member of MSC. Her husband, David, has been in the Army for 10 years. He has served a...
View ArticleBlaming the Victim
In 2006, Congress ordered the Secretary of Defense to assess the mental health needs of the Armed Forces and the ability of the DoD to meet those needs. As a result, the DoD created a "Mental Health...
View ArticleMission. Soldier. FAMILY. Team.
Mission. Soldier. Family. Team.Carissa Picard | December 13, 2007"Mission. Soldier. Family. Team." This is the motto of the 4th Infantry Division at Fort Hood, Texas. In four words, 4th ID has...
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This “War” on Terror Doesn’t Feel Very Global…
“Hope the members of Congress enjoy their holiday break. I intend to enjoy mine.” So said the President during his “year-end” press conference on the 20th of December.Well, that is what I read he said....
View ArticleWhy Pakistan Matters as Much as Iraq (or More)
Why Pakistan MattersYou may have heard recently that the former Prime Minister of Pakistan, Benazir Bhutto, was assassinated on December 27th in Pakistan after eight years of self-imposed exile from...
View ArticleThe Politics of War
On January 3, 2008, military blogger Major Andrew Olmsted was killed in Iraq. Andrew wrote a blog to be published in the event of his death. While Americans were losing interest in Iraq, Andrew was...
View ArticlePenalizing PTSD
We have just successfully intervened on behalf of another soldier at Fort Hood, TX. He joined the Army when he was 19 and was trained as a medic. He served a year in Iraq as a combat medic and returned...
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Bearing Witness to Our Fallen (Fort Hood, Texas)
As the five year anniversary of the invasion of Iraq approaches, Military Spouses for Change (MSC) is inviting you to join us as we remember our fallen soldiers on Sunday, March 16th. Fort Hood has...
View ArticleSoldier Memorial Event Cancelled
Because of politics. We had a member who wanted to politicize the event. She wanted this to be an anti-war memorial.I will come out of the closet today. I do not believe that we should be in Iraq. I...
View ArticleMSC Launches MilSpouse Press
MILITARY SPOUSES FOR CHANGE (MSC) is proud is announce the launch of Military Spouse Press (www.milspousepress.com), a blogging site for the spouses and partners of service members and veterans.Mil...
View ArticleMilitary Spouses for Change on CBS Evening News
The Military's Showdown with PTSDFORT HOOD, Texas, April 17, 2008(CBS) Twenty-two year old combat medic Jonathan Norrell volunteered for every mission during his year in Iraq.He was bombed, ambushed,...
View ArticleMSC President on NPR Discussing Iraq Tour Reductions
To the Point with Warren Onley:The President, the War in Iraq and American Soldiers('Thu, 10 Apr 2008)Listen to/Watch entire show: http://www.kcrw.com/news/programs/tp/tp080410the_president_the_waMain...
View ArticleReturning Warrior Mental Health Protection Act
Purposes: 1. To effectively identify service members in crisis upon return from a combat zone.2. To provide a means by which returning warriors exhibiting signs of post-combat stress can receive mental...
View ArticleMilitary Wives Fight Army to Help Husbands
Listen Now [12 min 34 sec] add to playlistTammie LeCompte meticulously filed every Army document about Ryan LeCompte in chronological order in binders. Senate aides say these bulging binders helped...
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What Should We Really Remember on Memorial Day?
(May 21, 2008) Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day, so named for the decorating of soldier's graves by women's groups and others after the Civil War.It is believed to have been an...
View ArticleStand Up 4 Vets
As we honor those who have fallen in service to our country, we must also remember those who returned from battle with the physical and psychological scars of war.At www.standup4vets.org, concerned...
View ArticleMAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD!
Attention Military Spouses!YOUR VOICE IS NEEDED IN CONGRESS IMMEDIATELY.The House of Representatives recently passed the Military Spouses Residency Relief Act. This bill, if it passes the Senate, will...
View ArticleAre you a Republican or Independent Blue Star Spouse who Supports Obama?
Are you a Republican or Independent voter whose spouse is deployed and cannot bring yourself to support McCain this election?If yes, I have been contacted by a film-maker who is looking for someone who...
View ArticleFREE On-Line Voice Recorded Cards w/ Photos for Mil Families!
Talking Medias LLC, has partnered with Military Spouses for Change to offer all military families FREE voice-recorded Christmas and New Year's personal greeting cards (created online), to send to their...
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