Families United for our Troops and Their Mission


	Click here to view our photo gallery. Defending our Democracy April 30, 2008 Marines Battle Insurgents During Major Operation in Taliban Territory in Afghanistan April 29, 2008 Fox News Families United Join Walter Reed FReep April 11, 2008 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2010517/posts Cost of Defending and Protecting America April 10, 2008 Iraqi Liberation Day Event Honors Fallen Heroes at Arlington National Cemetery April 09, 2008 Father Shares Love, Pride for Sons Service March 19, 2008 John Ellsworth on NPR Move-On Goes Too Far Attacking Former POW Senator McCain March 14, 2008 Democrats Should Read Kipling February 18, 2008 William Kristol Op Ed in the New York Times Does Congress Realize We're at War? February 18, 2008 Joel Arends, Vets for Freedom Wheelchairs for Iraqi Children February 18, 2008 Websites to check out for up-to-date information February 18, 2008 Protect America Alert February 17, 2008 KSM, the Victim February 16, 2008 News from Multi-National Corps Iraq February 16, 2008 An Encouraging Picture of Iraq February 15, 2008 Peter Wehner Iraq: Lawmakers pass 3 key new laws February 13, 2008 THE BEST DEFENSE IS A GOOD OFFENSE February 12, 2008 Protesters off to early start outside Berkeley City Council chambers February 12, 2008 Pro-Marine Protesters dominate prior to Berkeley Council Meeting February 12, 2008 Iowa adds Gold Star License Plates February 12, 2008 Iraq Update: Al Qaeda Leader's Diary Reveals Organization's Decline February 10, 2008 Rear Adm. Gregory Smith, MNF-I Female Bombers Strike Markets in Baghdad February 01, 2008 Unwilling bombers had Down Syndrome Al-Qaida commander killed in Afghanistan January 31, 2008 "Marines Are Not The Enemy" January 31, 2008 American Legion to Berkeley City Council Maj. Gen. Bergner, Iraqi Maj. Gen. al-Askari January 30, 2008 Multi-National Force & Iraqi Defense Dept Press Briefing City Calls Marines "Unwelcome Intruders" January 29, 2008 Report from Move America Forward A Most Unexpected Outcome December 26, 2007 Baghdad's Christians: An island in the sea of Islam December 25, 2007 (3rd Installment - don't forget to read 1 & 2 !!) Rep. Boyda visits Iraqi war zone, sees progress December 25, 2007 More progress noted by Democratic representatives... Malkins Year in Review... December 24, 2007 Sunni, Shia March Together in Baghdad for Peace December 23, 2007 Gold Star Mom from Arizona spends Christmas with the Troops December 22, 2007 Gates Criticizes Congress on War Funding December 21, 2007 A Mother's Birthday Gift to Her Son December 14, 2007 Bev Perlson in DC Getting Beyond Stalemate to Win a War December 08, 2007 By John Batiste and Pete Hegseth Gates Says Secure Iraq Within Reach December 05, 2007 Congressional Quarterly Defense Authorization Conference on Hold as Hate-Crimes Impasse Continues December 05, 2007 Congressional Quarterly Gold Star Plates Aimed for approval on Dec. 12 in Ohio December 05, 2007 Senate Democrats Backtrack on War Funding December 04, 2007 Congressional Quarterly War critic Murtha does a '180' on troop surge December 03, 2007 Jim Brown, OneNewsNow.com Snowball Express is ready to Roll! December 02, 2007 Chuck Larson nominated Ambassador to Latvia December 01, 2007 Just the Facts November 29, 2007 2007 War Funding by the Numbers Fund Army/GWOT Now: Critical to Safety, Mission of Troops November 29, 2007 American Legion Full Article Largest Wooden Nickel dedicated to the Troops November 24, 2007 Petraeus' Iraq November 21, 2007 By Maj. General Robert H. Scales, Retired Caribou Coffee Support Troops November 21, 2007 An Afternoon With Friends November 12, 2007 Thoughts from an Iraq Vet Tribute to Our Veterans November 11, 2007 Militant Group Is Out of Baghdad, U.S. Says November 08, 2007 New York Times article On Patrol with the Marines in Ramadi November 01, 2007 ON Point U.S. troop increase and an Iraqi groundswell against al-Qaida and Shiite militia extremists October 24, 2007 means Sharp Drop Seen in U.S. Deaths in Iraq Afghanistan Fallen Hero Receives Medal of Honor October 22, 2007 White House Statement on Supplemental Funding October 22, 2007 AlQaeda in Iraq targeted by coalition forces October 17, 2007 5 stories of our troops in action with Iraqi forces Soldiers capture kidnapper, free hostage October 17, 2007 Baghdad Families Gather to Support Troops at Berkeley CA Recruiting Station October 15, 2007 AlQaeda In Iraq Reported Crippled October 15, 2007 Many Officials, However, Warn Of Its Resilience Better Numbers October 14, 2007 The evidence of a drop in violence in Iraq is becoming hard to dispute. Relations Sour Between Shiites and Iraq Militia October 12, 2007 Modern Heroes October 04, 2007 Our soldiers like what they do. They want our respect, not pity. Dems find Bush, GOP hold cards on Iraq September 26, 2007 We Made a Difference September 20, 2007 Washington DC Newsletter Walk a Mile for a Soldier - Mission Complete - or just begun... September 01, 2007 A Blue Star moms mission for her son. Kill the Die In August 31, 2007 Surely most critics of the war still have a sense of decency. Answering ANSWER August 29, 2007 The Return of the Eagles by Michelle Malkin Ahmadinejad warns of power vacuum in Iraq, says Iran can fill gap August 28, 2007 The Associated Press General rips Iran as Iraq foe August 25, 2007 The Washington Times by Sara A. Carter Lieberman Responds to Attacks on Iraqi Government August 23, 2007 "...some of these opponents of the war are now turning their harshest criticism on our allies in Iraq instead of our enemies." Freedom's Watch on YouTube August 22, 2007 Democrats Refocus Message on Iraq After Military Gains August 22, 2007 Criticism Shifts to Factional Unrest Walk a Mile for a Soldier August 22, 2007 Why we serve: Afghans, Iraqis appreciate troops' efforts, NCO says August 17, 2007 Update On "Surge Operations" In Iraq August 17, 2007 Gen. Odierno Highlights Operations Phantom Thunder And Phantom Strike Killing For Congress August 16, 2007 Ralph Peters VFW, American Legion back Iraq War August 16, 2007 Response to Boston Globe Article Aug 16 Operation Phantom Strike August 13, 2007 August 12, 2007 25th CAB exploits technology to defeat terrorists Joint Iraqi Police, Army operation nets seven near Kirkuk August 12, 2007 Who Threatens the Homeland? August 09, 2007 Al Qaeda in Iraq is no less dangerous than al Qaeda in Pakistan. Analyst Urges Patience On Iraq, Seeing Chance For Some Gains August 09, 2007 By Josh White, Washington Post Staff Writer Six suspected terrorists detained, one terrorist killed in Coalition raids August 08, 2007 Coalition Forces Target Al-Qaeda leaders around Baqubah August 08, 2007 Back Channels: Finish the Job in Iraq - Marine Father August 04, 2007 Marine dad John Wroblewski Update on Iraq, Progress of Troops, Where Iraqi government stands August 04, 2007 The New York Times' John Burn interview with Hugh Hewitt Lieberman - "...not taking the treat of Islamist terrorism seriously enough" August 01, 2007 Interview with "The Hill" Facing heat from the left, Murtha mulls changes to his latest Iraq-related proposal July 31, 2007 "The Hill", Mike Soraghan A War We Might Just Win July 30, 2007 By OP-ED By Michael E. O'Hanlon and Kenneth M. Pollack Points From Rear Adm. Fox Briefing, Baghdad, Iraq: July 30, 2007 July 30, 2007 Clyburn: Positive Report by Petraeus Could Split House Democrats on War July 30, 2007 General Petraeus Needs Time July 28, 2007 Wall Street Journal Sheehan arrested by Arlington - ANC Families Protect Their Heroes July 23, 2007 AP ignores Families Cornyn Responds to Reid pulling Defense Bill July 23, 2007 What Troops Will NOT Get President statement on the Global War on Terror July 20, 2007 White House Al-Qaeda in Iraq Figure in Custody July 18, 2007 Washington Post July 16, 2007 American Officers & Iraqi Tribesmen celebrate in Anbar Iraqi Vets: Political Progress Report Doesn't Justify Surrender to AlQaeda July 12, 2007 Vets for Freedom Congressional Leaders Respond to the Report July 12, 2007 Operation Turncoat July 12, 2007 The American Legion President's Press Conference July 12, 2007 Initial Benchmark Assessment Report Reality Check for the Antiwar Crowd June 25, 2007 By Pete Hegseth, Iraq War Veteran Rolling Thunder - Gathering of Eagles May 26, 2007 Supplemental Funding Vote May 24, 2007 Time of Remembrance May 20, 2007 Voices from the Front May 03, 2007 Gunner of WIVK & Hughes Sullivan President Bush signs Veto with Pen given to him by Robert Derga May 02, 2007 Oliver North responds to Harry Reid April 29, 2007 Senator Joe Lieberman statement on Iraq Withdrawal Provision of Supplemental Funding Bill April 26, 2007 Families United invited to White House April 16, 2007 Congress and the Presidency during Time of War April 06, 2007 Discussions with The Federalist Society Families United for Our Troops and Their Mission Urges Congress to Pass War Supplemental March 14, 2007 Debbie Argel Bastian on Cavuto November 20, 2006 FOX News Merrilee Carlson on Cavuto November 01, 2006 "WE WANT TO BE HEARD"; Families United Launches New Web Video October 17, 2006 Families United press release Military parents join Munsil in denouncing Arizona 9-11 Memorial September 25, 2006 AP Nearly 3,000 flags placed on UM Oval to pay tribute to 9/11 victims September 12, 2006 The Missoulian (Mont.) Oregon Memorial to Recent War Dead Runs Into Flak September 10, 2006 Los Angeles Times STUDENTS TO HONOR 9/11 VICTIMS (Missoula, Mont.) September 08, 2006 Families United press release Qualls: Law would protect soldiers' names August 13, 2006 Temple Daily Telegram Statement by Gary Qualls August 08, 2006 Families United press release Families United urges fast track for bill to protect fallen heroes August 03, 2006 Families United press release IRAQI FORCES TARGET' DEATH SQUAD' ACTIVITIES IN FOUR BAGHDAD OPERATIONS August 02, 2006 CENTCOM Statement by John Ellsworth, Member of Families United For Our Troops And Their Mission July 14, 2006 The Life and Death of Those Who Do and Do Not Make a Difference June 11, 2006 By Brian Bresnahan War Heroes June 01, 2006 Novi (Mich.) News Speaking up for fallen Marine May 21, 2006 Philadelphia Inquirer Recognize sacrifice of soldiers, families April 26, 2006 Des Moines Register What Our Troops Deserve April 20, 2006 York (Neb.) News-Times Healing wounded hearts: Hastings Gold Star mother travels to D.C. hospital to visit soldiers April 14, 2006 Hastings (Minn.) Star Gazette Families United for Troops give $500 to Operation Happy Note April 13, 2006 Fergus Falls (Minn.) Journal Troops in Support Of the War April 13, 2006 Washington Post Room for Andrew: Valor House dedicates cubicle to fallen Marine in two-part ceremony April 12, 2006 The Missoulian (Mont.) Good being done, if not shown, in Iraq April 11, 2006 Duluth (Minn.) Superior A path to success in Iraq; The U.S. will continue to support its partner to make sure that crucial goals in the Middle East are reached. April 11, 2006 Los Angeles Times Backers of Iraq mission hail Liberation Day today April 09, 2006 Cedar Rapids (Iowa) Gazette On anniversary of liberation, commit to finishing work in Iraq April 09, 2006 St. Paul (Minn.) Pioneer Press Soldier says Iraq a place of great progress April 09, 2006 Sioux City (Iowa) Journal Liberation Day: Size up success April 08, 2006 Tracy (Cal.) Press The Wrong Times to Lose Our Nerve April 04, 2006 Wall Street Journal Families seek remembrance of Iraq liberation day April 03, 2006 Washington Times Fallen soldier's family calls for good news March 28, 2006 The Patriot News (Penn.) 'Families United' Forms Pa. Chapter in Support of Troops March 28, 2006 KYW radio, Philadelphia Families of U.S. troops uniting to support battle for Iraq March 25, 2006 Columbus (Ohio) Dispatch Military family group with pro-Iraq war perspective opens chapter in Ohio March 24, 2006 Statehouse News Bureau (Ohio) Father of Belgrade Marine killed in Iraq to head Families United March 24, 2006 Belgrade (Mont.) News What We've Gained In 3 Years in Iraq March 19, 2006 Washington Post Fourth year of Iraq war; Despite ongoing sacrifice, U.S. has no choice but to prevail. March 19, 2006 Clarksville (Tenn.) Leaf-Chronicle Mother of first Montana soldier to die in Iraq is 'expert on grief' March 19, 2006 The Missoulian (Mont.) Mom seeks title to back troops, her son March 15, 2006 Forest Lake (Minn.) Times All bad news, all the time; In covering Iraq, mainstream media give terrorists a boost March 12, 2006 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Legislator meets with President Bush March 10, 2006 Radio Iowa Grassroots Groups Meet President Bush March 10, 2006 American Forces Press Service Iraq: The Untold Truths March 07, 2006 New York Post Focusing on troops' value; Wixom couple assists in effort March 02, 2006 Novi News Veterans, families on a mission for support; Michigan is sixth state to launch a chapter of Families United group March 01, 2006 The Oakland (Mich.) Press Families of slain GIs show support; Novi group wants to back American troops overseas and to spread positive military news. February 28, 2006 The Detroit News Fallen troops' families unite to aid peers, vets; Relatives form Mich. chapter of network, to give support at home and promote efforts abroad. February 27, 2006 The Detroit News I am Un-American? February 26, 2006 York (Neb.) News-Times War and Remembrance; Despite their desire for privacy, they're taking up the task of telling the other side of the war story and offer support February 26, 2006 The Oregonian Iraq-Afghanistan war memorial moves closer to reality February 25, 2006 Polk County (Ore.) Itemizer Observer Families United now has Oregon chapter February 24, 2006 KXL radio, Portland, Ore. La. support group forms to help military in Iraq February 24, 2006 Baton Rouge (La.) Advocate Veteran: Iraq War Also Fought On Homefront February 22, 2006 Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan Bob Stephenson: I appeared in that ad to help spread the truth; Such commercials are needed when media won't acknowledge the progress in Iraq. February 20, 2006 Minneapolis Star Tribune Interview with LTC Bob Stephenson February 17, 2006 "Hannity & Colmes" Governor Declares 'United For Our Troops Day' February 13, 2006 KCCI-TV, Des Moines, Ia. Injured Iowa marine honored at Capitol February 13, 2006 Des Moines (Ia.) Register Legislature honors Afton Marine February 13, 2006 Cedar Rapids (Ia.) Gazette Marine Honored By Lawmakers; Senator Says Kasal Is Up For Nation's Highest Honor February 13, 2006 KCCI-TV, Des Moines, Ia. Unreported History in Baghdad February 13, 2006 RealClearPolitics.com Diane Ibbotson featured on FOX morning show February 13, 2006 Fox and Friends, FOX News Channel A Political Blueprint for Iraq February 12, 2006 Los Angeles Times The war you didn't see; A controversial National Guard unit's heroics got lost in the hype and scandal February 12, 2006 Los Angeles Times Lone Gun in War Reporting; Michael Yon's blog made him a hero among backers of the effort in Iraq. As his profile grew, so did debate on the quality of his work. February 09, 2006 Los Angeles Times Lompoc mom hopes to honor son's memory in trip to Iraq January 23, 2006 Santa Barbara (Cal.) News-Press Group forms to support troops, mission January 20, 2006 The Missoulian (Mont.) Montana group organized to show support for troops January 20, 2006 Billings (Mont.) Gazette Military families unite to tell the rest of the Iraq war story January 19, 2006 KARE-TV, Minneapolis Local group forms to support troops; Coalition to help connect military families January 17, 2006 St. Paul (Minn.) Pioneer Press Families United Works To Send Positive Message January 16, 2006 KCCI-TV, Des Moines Soldiers, families form support group January 16, 2006 Des Moines Register Group seeks to spread more positive news about troops January 16, 2006 Radio Iowa War hero's book to tell January 07, 2006 Kennebec (Me.) Journal Soldiers' Deaths Hit Home January 03, 2006 Bergen Record State legislator writes book on medal-winning soldiers December 27, 2005 Radio Iowa Tragic ending brings new beginning; Reserve soldier honors his friend December 26, 2005 Santa Clarita Daily News Like son, mother makes difference December 18, 2005 St. Paul (Minn.) Pioneer Press Election Day in Iraq Brings Solace at Home December 15, 2005 WCCO-TV, Minneapolis Mightier Than the Pen December 15, 2005 Wall Street Journal Our Troops Must Stay: America Can't Abandon 27 Million Iraqis To 10,000 Terrorists November 29, 2005 Wall Street Journal Others who grieve stand by Bush, troops in Iraq September 25, 2005 Washington Times Family wants memorial for Oregon soldiers; Independence couple are behind effort for a memorial to Oregon soldiers killed in Iraq or the war on terror September 27, 2004 Salem, Ore. Statesman Journal Remembering the fallen September 15, 2004 Polk County (Ore) Itemizer Observer