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Former Marine Has Peddled Over 71,000 Miles For Deployed Troops And Will Continue Till They Come Home

Charley Barnes — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:12:48 +0000

I was on my way home from New Mexico Sunday while doing some soul searching and ran into Jim Ellison at a rest area. What a great human being and what he is doing is just amazing considering Jim's frame was not made so much for bicycling.

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Bring All Your Friends This Weekend For The National Armed Forces FreedomRide – Colorado

Charley Barnes — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:10:36 +0000

Make plans for the 4th National Armed Forces FreedomRide (click on their link to find a ride in your state) on Saturday May 18th to observe Armed Forces Day and to acknowledge the importance of remembering those who sacrificed their Freedom.

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19 Year Old Army Spc. Kevin Cardoza Among 5 Who 'Gave Their All' Last Week – Week 19 Honor Post

Charley Barnes — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:18:30 +0000

Five (5) more soldiers have paid the ultimate price since last Monday’s post. These warriors have sacrificed everything and sadly, most of America has no idea because sadly our flags won't fly at half staff for them as a nation. Please remember, “Freedom” isn't free at all; someone has to pay for it; just like these 5 brave men. Please make it a point to share this on your FB pages and social media sites so that everyone knows, every week, that these young men and women continue to die every week.

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Why Would The U.S. Army Need The Help Of A Rapper?

Charley Barnes — Mon, 06 May 2013 23:09:52 +0000

I will be the first to admit that I am not a fan of rap, at all. A good friend of mine who is also not fan, at all, sent me a video that said I had to see. Since it was from Eric Jon Barrett (USMC), I knew it warranted my time and now I am asking the same of you.

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Colorado's Capt. Mark T. Voss And Cpl. David M. Sonka Among Eight Who Died Last Week Defending Our Freedom – Week 18 Honor Post

Charley Barnes — Mon, 06 May 2013 21:00:42 +0000

Another week and eight (8) more soldiers who has paid the ultimate price since last Monday’s post. These warriors have paid the ultimate price for our freedom. Please remember, “Freedom” isn't free at all; someone has to pay for it. Please make it a point this week to go out of your way and thank a soldier. It’s a good habit to get into! KIA States

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Capt. Aaron R. Blanchard Among Six Who Made The Ultimate Sacrifice For Us Last Week – Week 17 Honor Post

Charley Barnes — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:33:02 +0000

Another week and six (6) more soldiers who has paid the ultimate price since last Monday’s post. These warriors have paid the ultimate price for our freedom. Please remember, “Freedom” isn't free at all; someone has to pay for it. Please make it a point this week to go out of your way and thank a soldier. It’s a good habit to get into!

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Army Pfc. Barrett L. Austin Made The Ultimate Sacrifice For Us Last Week – Week 16 Honor Post

Charley Barnes — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:41:10 +0000

Another week and another soldier who has paid the ultimate price since last Monday’s post. These warriors have paid the ultimate price for our freedom. Please remember, “Freedom” isn’t free at all; someone has to pay for it. Please make it a point this week to go out of your way and thank a soldier. It’s a good habit to get into!

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Chief Warrant Officer Jarett M.Yoder Among 5 Who Were 'Killed In Action' Last Week – Week 15 Honor Post

Charley Barnes — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 22:46:54 +0000

Another week and another 5 more soldiers lost since last Monday's post. These warriors have paid the ultimate price for our freedom. Please remember, "Freedom" isn't free at all; someone has to pay for it. Please make it a point this week to go out of your way and thank a soldier. It's a good habit to get into!

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Air Force Capt. James Michael Steel 'Killed In Action' Last Week – Week 14 Honor Post

Charley Barnes — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 22:30:14 +0000

Another week and another soul lost to a senseless war since last Monday's post. Freedom isn't free at all; someone has to pay for it. Please make it a point this week to go out of your way and thank a soldier. It's a good habit to get into!

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Veteran From Loveland, Colorado Helps Kids In Iraq & at Home [PICTURES]

Todd Harding — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:06:37 +0000

I have such a respect for the fighting men and women that lay their lives on the line for our country every single day. During the 28 Hours of Hope I crossed paths with a veteran of the war in Iraq and I had to share his story.

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U.S. Army Sgt. Michael C. Cable 'Killed In Action' Last Week – Week 13 Honor Post

Charley Barnes — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 21:05:45 +0000

We have lost two more soldiers since last Monday's post. One of the saddest stories is the death of Sgt. Cable as he was stabbed in the neck by an Afghan teen as Sgt. Cable played with some local children. There is no word on the condition of the Afghan teenager. Freedom isn't free at all; someone has to pay for it. Please make it a point this week to go out of your way and thank a soldier. It's a good habit to get into!

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American Military Family Hosting Their 4th Annual Casino Night This Saturday In Golden

Charley Barnes — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:07:56 +0000

Bring your friends and join American Military Family this Saturday night in Golden for their 4th annual Casino Night.

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Job Fair For Veterans At Sports Authority Field In April A Potential Blessing For Many

Charley Barnes — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:55:37 +0000

I can only imagine what it must be like for many soldiers who served in the military and then try and transition back into civilian life; it can't be easy. It's refreshing to see groups who deal with this very issue and this April will be an opportunity for many Veterans.

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Sgt. Tristan M. Wade Among Those 'Killed In Action' Last Week – Week 12 Honor Post

Charley Barnes — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 21:10:45 +0000

We have lost two more soldiers since last Monday's post. Sadly, 90% of the population probably has no idea today who these two brave young men were or that they even existed for that matter. Freedom isn't free at all; someone has to pay for it. Please make it a point this week to go out of your way and thank a soldier. It's a good habit to get into!

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Military 'Hubbard's Cupboard' Is Something All Of Us Can Help With Through August

Charley Barnes — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:53:34 +0000

There are many organizations who focus on the needs of our Military men and woman regardless of deployment or being state-side. American Military Family is one of the best and today I want to introduce you to The Landstuhl Hospital Care Project.

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Chief Warrant Officer James E. Groves III Among Those 'Killed In Action' Last Week – Week 11 Honor Post

Charley Barnes — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:55:45 +0000

It was the deadliest week for American soldiers in about a year as we lost a total of 10 since last Monday's post. Please keep these brave warriors and their families in your thoughts and prayers.

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Flag in Team USA Dugout Came From Troops in Iraq and Afghanistan

Joe Student — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:48:53 +0000

Team USA is still very much alive in the World Baseball Classic. When manager Joe Torre's squad takes on the Dominican Republic Thursday night, it will once again have a rather tattered U.S. flag hanging in its dugout

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Why Do I Keep Seeing The Question: "Where Are The Benghazi Survivors?"

Charley Barnes — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 23:38:45 +0000

Actually, it's a pretty fair question. I had no idea the 32 Benghazi survivors who were rescued have not made it home yet, including 5 high ranking diplomats. Or have they? Who knows...that's the problem. Where are they?

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Do You Support Red Shirt Friday? [POLL]

Charley Barnes — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 21:23:49 +0000

It's 'Red Shirt Friday' and if you're not sure what that is, then read on my friends.

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Army Spc. Cody D. Suggs Among Those Who Gave Their All Last Week – Week 10 Honor Post [VIDEO]

Charley Barnes — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 21:16:37 +0000

We have sadly lost two more soldiers. Even though these two did not die in battle, they still died under our Flag while on watch. Please keep Army Spc. Cody D. Suggs and Air Force Tech. Sgt. Larry D. Bunn and their families in your thoughts and prayers.

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