Regardless of your position on the war in Iraq, I know we all want to offer support and comfort to the brave men and women who have been sent there to fight and to suffer. One local organization that provides for the troops is DFW Marine Corps Families. Here is information from their Web site:
DFW Marine Corps Families, a non-profit organization, was formed for the purpose of providing friendship, support, and encouragement to families of those serving in the United States Marine Corps. Very often, our friends, co-workers and even our own extended family members do not understand or relate to the unique circumstances of military families. We recognize the great need to associate with others in our community who share the same pride, worries, and concerns. In addition, it is our firm belief that the single most important thing we can do to support Marine families is to support their Marines.
This group will also undertake charitable activities which benefit the Marine directly, such as sending care packages when deployed, providing financial support in times of need, bringing public awareness to the needs of our military, and assisting USMC affiliated organizations in their endeavors. It is especially important that Americans make a concerted effort to support our men and women in uniform as they continue a global fight in the war against terrorism. They are fighting and sacrificing on our behalf, protecting our country and securing the treasured gift of freedom for others – our only duty is to show them our appreciation.
DFW MCF sponsors many activities in which we encourage the community to participate. In addition to monthly group meetings for our members, we often invite the public to participate in some of our group sponsored events. As a non-profit organization, we greatly appreciate the support we’ve received from local businesses, churches, and individual donors. Without your help, we would not be able to continue this vital support of our military men and women.
i went reg army for 3yrs in 82′ after that straight to a reserve unit,in86 during a field exercess with the top brass the sargent major told us to go to town and get a room we had been drinking and the privat crashed the ambulance.this was my first time in the field with this unit they busted me cause I was TC.then in aug86 to aug 87 the activated me fo nursing(LVN)school at FORT same Huoston. again I was activated for desert storm I work in a hospital in Germany taking care of wounded from the desert,sent home that summer and it became more and more difficult to perform PT so when my enlistment was over I got out 12yr vet. at 34 i began limping and my back began to hurt and at 35 or 36 at work it began to hurt bad so i filed a comp claimworkmanscomp clam then after they found i had avasculal decrososes of the the hips they drop me after 3 times i finaly had a trail for disability and aproved HERE is the problem the va got me on non-service conection cause they cant find my records.Can u please help or tell me if you cant,I use the Dallas VA and my last or discharge physical reported I c/o lower back pain now i know it was the beging on pelvis and hip problem maybe more. I am not responable for whats wrong with me or my medical records