Read Article: http://warisacrime.org/content/more-costs-war-suicides-and-mental-trauma-military-family-members
Photos from the VFP 27th Annual Convention in Miami Aug 8th to 12th
Dan Shea’s Photos from the VFP 27th Annual Convention in Miami Aug 8th to 12th
http://www.flickr.com/photos/djshea/sets/72157631119639102/show/
CBS News: Group says drones are being used to spy on Americans
VIDEO: http://www.cbs8.com/story/19300346/group-says-drones-are-being-used-to-spy-on-americans
VFP Chapter 91 Protests Drones
http://www.veteransforpeace.org/vfp-chapters/chapter-highlights/category/chapter-091
Chapter President Barry Ladendorf and David Patterson say they’ll be holding a drone protest every Thursday to wake up the public and media to this international, and now domestic threat.
Message from VFP President
Dear Brothers and Sisters of Veterans For Peace,
I have seen a good bit of debate about the idea of protesting at the upcoming RNC and DNC conventions…some people think it is a waste of time, some people think one convention is more worthy of protest than another. But the bottom line is that there will be a lot of protesters at both conventions, as well as a lot of media–both domestic and international. Both conventions will present great opportunities for VFP members to show our flag, seek out media, and tell our stories. I know that many of you just got back from the Miami convention and may be limited on your ability to travel again so soon, however, if you are able, I hope you will consider it.
The VFP point of contact in Tampa is Debra Kay Hedding: debrakay@tampabay.rr.com and
the VFP point of contact in Charlotte is John Heuer: heu93@aol.com
If you are planning to participate in either or both of these events, please contact Debra and/or John so we can coordinate the VFP presence!
In peace and solidarity,
Leah Bolger
President, Veterans For Peace
leahbolger@comcast.net
541-207-7761
www.veteransforpeace.org
Interview with VFP UK’s Ben Griffin about Julian Assange
Check out VFP UK’s Ben Griffin on DN at http://www.democracynow.org/2012/8/16/ecuador_grants_julian_assange_asylum_us
(Ben’s interview begins at 17:40 minutes).
Some of you met him in Miami last week, appearing in support of foreign veterans and VFP international chapters. You can subscribe to VFP UK updates on http://vfpuk.org/.
Sunday, August, 5 — Leah Bolger at Arlington West
Veterans For Peace Chapters in the Greater Southern California Region and Friends
Please join us in welcoming Leah Bolger, National President of Veterans For Peace,
in Los Angeles for One Day Only at Arlington West Santa Monica
Sunday, August 5, 2012
11:00 AM until 4:00 PM
www.arlingtonwestsantamonica.org
Join us and the John Day Los Angeles Chapter 007
We’ll also be having dinner at Bruno’s at 6:00 PM
(when the memorial is down)
contact: hernandezkathleen@hotmail.com
Bruno’s Italian Restaurant
1652 Ocean Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 395-5589
http://brunossantamonica.com/
Sign Daniel Ellsberg’s petition to free Bradley Manning
http://www.avaaz.org/en/petition/Save_human_rights_whistleblower_Bradley_Manning/?cCTAqdb
Bradley Manning’s Nobel Peace Prize nomination has worldwide support because the information he is accused of releasing to the public has uncovered human rights abuses and corruption, and contributed to peace and democracy. Nobel Laureates like President Obama shouldn’t send Nobel Nominees to prison for life! After more than 2 years of pre-trial imprisonment by the US military, and outrageous govt conduct, it is time to drop the charges and free Bradley Manning!
War Is Betrayal
Persistent Myths of Combat Chris Hedges
http://www.bostonreview.net/BR37.4/chris_hedges_war_soldiers_army_military_suicides_ptsd.php
Civil Resistance at Hancock: Protesting Drones
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CT0wR4ohN8s
15 were arrested, 3 were jailed and 12 released.
The link is for a new video of the June 28th action at Hancock Air Field in Syracuse, NY. We are hoping it will be thought us and a how to film and inspire civil resistance at the growing number of drone bases in the US and world wide.
Please also take action in your community.
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Recent Drone Protest in El Segundo, CA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MrnGjfPBhU&feature=youtu.be
Mini Drones used by U.S. Military
U.S. Military using lightweight mini drones …
Some find the target, film them (operator can see it live) and then ram into them and explode.
http://www.newser.com/story/131254/kamikaze-mini-drones-added-to-us-arsenal.html
Tell Your Story: Why I Became A Veteran For Peace
The personal story of the individual Veteran For Peace is the most powerful tool we have to educate others on the reality of war. Its ‘brutality, futility and stupidity’ in the words of President Eisenhower.
Please share the story of why you became a Veteran For Peace. Statements will be archived on the Veterans for Peace National Website along with photos and introductory highlights.
More Information: http://www.veteransforpeace.org/take-action/tell-your-story-why-i-became-a-veteran-for-peace/