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Charles Bolden: Honoring our promise and commitment to military families
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Charles Bolden: Honoring our promise and commitment to military families

(OpEd) Major General Charles Bolden | Trib Live

As we move forward, let us embrace this moment with urgency. The fight for justice and support for our veterans continues, and together, we can forge a path where every service member and their family receive the honor and care they have earned. Our commitment to our troops and their families reflects the strength and resilience of our communities and our nation. Let us stand united in this vital endeavor, ensuring that our military families are supported, empowered and honored.

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Border hypocrisy: Contrasting two presidential candidates
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Border hypocrisy: Contrasting two presidential candidates

(OpEd) Robert Kelly | Yuma Sun

Migration is a global problem and cannot be solved, as Trump would suggest, by merely “sealing our borders.” Kamala Harris is the one candidate who fully understands that and has the experience, the temperament and the desire to focus on both immediate and long-term solutions.

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We need a president who honors our military heroes
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We need a president who honors our military heroes

(OpEd) Major General Donna Barbisch, USA, (Ret) | Trib Live

We must choose leaders who embody the values that make our nation a beacon of hope and freedom. We must educate ourselves and our fellow voters that the strength of our nation comes not from tearing others down, but from lifting them up and respecting those who fight for the greater good.

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A Conversation with Mandy Patinkin
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A Conversation with Mandy Patinkin

(Interviews) Melissa Bryant, John Tien, Jeff Bleich, Thomas Countryman | Mandy Patinkin’s YouTube Channel

Actor Mandy Patinkin, known for his role as retired CIA division chief Saul Berenson on the television series Homeland, sat down with NSL4A members Thomas Countryman, Jeff Bleich, John Tien, and Melissa Bryant to discuss the 2024 election and what is at stake.

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What Would My Father Do
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What Would My Father Do

(Opinion) Rear Admiral Edward L. Baker MD, MPH, MSc | Letter to Editor

Retired Rear Admiral Baker reflects on how his conservative republican father would view the 2024 GOP candidate for President of the United States.

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Medal of Honor Remarks Dishonor Military’s Sacrifice
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Medal of Honor Remarks Dishonor Military’s Sacrifice

(OpEd) Lieutenant General Charles D. Luckey, USA, (Ret) | The Pilot (Southern Pines, NC)

Put simply, why would any soldier, sailor, airman, Marine, Guardian or Coast Guardsman, or any of their loved ones, place power and authority into the hands of a leader who not only fails to honor their willingness to die for their country but, in fact, denigrates them for it? Why, in fact, would any of us?

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NSL4A Members Join other Veterans on Stage at DNC
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NSL4A Members Join other Veterans on Stage at DNC

NSL4A Founder and President retired Navy Rear Admiral Mike Smith and member former Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security and retired Army Colonel John Tien joined Marine veteran Congressman Rueben Gallego and other veterans on stage at the Democratic National Convention to demonstrate veteran support for VP Harris to be the next President of the United States.

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Amb. John L. Estrada Shares Successes in Armed Services
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Amb. John L. Estrada Shares Successes in Armed Services

(Interview) Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, USMC, (Ret) John L. Estrada | Politics in Color

In an interview at the Democratic National Convention, Ambassador Estrada discusses anti-immigrant sentiment, the contributions of immigrants, and the role of U.S. foreign policy on countries from which immigrants are driven to flee.

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Tim Walz is a leader shaped by integrity and service. I would know. I was his roommate
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Tim Walz is a leader shaped by integrity and service. I would know. I was his roommate

(OpEd) The Honorable Patrick Murphy | USA Today

Tim’s approach to life and service was immediately clear — he believes in putting others before himself. Whether working on legislation or helping around our tiny apartment, Tim’s focus was always on how he could best serve his constituents, his country and those around him. This selflessness is the foundation of his character and the guiding principle of his leadership.

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Trump Insults Medal of Honor Recipients
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Trump Insults Medal of Honor Recipients

(OpEd) Rear Admiral Tom Jurkowsky | RealClear Defense

Trump has now hit a new low with comments that compare the Medal of Honor with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. As a former Commander-in-Chief, his remarks reflect a complete ignorance about the military and what the Medal of Honor. represents.

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