New unit at Portsmouth medical center

This is a good idea, but only 13 BEDS??? WTF?? What are they thinking,  we are only sending 13 injured folks to the Portsmouth area?? –D/C PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A new unit being created at Portsmouth Naval Medical Center will allow injured sailors and Marines to live near their doctors and therapists while recovering. The […]

PFC Dwyer loses Battle with PTSD

Soldier in photo dies after PTSD struggle By Kelly Kennedy – Staff writer Posted : Thursday Jul 3, 2008 17:03:09 EDT During the first week of the war in Iraq, a Military Times photographer captured the arresting image of Army Spc. Joseph Patrick Dwyer as he raced through a battle zone clutching a tiny Iraqi […]

President Bush Signs War Supplemental Bill (New GI BILL!)

President Bush Signs H.R. 2642, the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008 Oval Office 9:48 A.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. A few moments ago I signed legislation that funds our troops who are in harm’s way. Our nation has no greater responsibility than supporting our men and women in uniform — especially since we’re at war. […]

Things that make you go hmmmmm….A Comment that needs to be clarified (GI BILL & TAXES)

In a earlier article I wrote about the new GI bill and taxes .. I received this response today. I just thought you all should see my response. From: Chris Sent: Friday, June 27, 2008 8:37 AM To: admin1@corpsman.com Subject: GI Bill Comment Are you insinuating that high earners don’t support the military and don’t […]

YES YES YES YES YES!!!!!

The AP has reported that Congress has passed the War Spending bill which includes the new GI BILL funding as well.  The Bill will also hwlp with funding the Folks who have been hit by the floods in the mid-west. Read Below. Bipartisan accord reached on war funding bill By Andrew Taylor – The Associated […]

VA Care for Women found lacking…

Study sees discrepancies in VA care for men, women By KIMBERLY HEFLING – 1 day ago WASHINGTON (AP) — Health care for female military veterans lags behind the care offered to male vets at many VA facilities, an internal agency report says, even as women are serving on front lines at historic levels. There are […]

The John Stewart Daily Show and The GI Bill

I don’t agree with this whole clip but I do agree with the GI bill portion.. It used to be on YOUTUBE but was pulled, and now I can only show it here.. Take a look. Try not to laugh to hard.. Keep softdrinks away while watching. I served with the FMF to fight the […]

Memorial Day 2008 Tribute created by Corpsman.com

Folks ,this has been a work of love and dedication to those we have lost this year. Please watch. The Clip is 23:28 minutes long. Yes it is long but worth it. The file is 50 MB’s. If you want a original, please email me and I can forward it to you. If you want […]

More GI Bill info. House Nixes Tax increase on Millionaires.

Well I know we have plenty of Millionaire kids out there serving in the military. (HAH!). They won’t support the military and they won’t pay for more taxes to support the military or the new GI Bill. Folks please call your rep’s about this. Look at the email I sent out earlier this week about […]

Care Costs Rise as Veterans Population Declines.

All of our heroes from WWII and Korea are dying due to age. The VA is not receiving the savings they thought they would due to the Injured Vets from IRAQ & Afghanistan. Care costs rise as veteran population declines Increase in wounded from Iraq, Afghanistan wars, severity of injuries among reasons By Jennifer C. […]

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