THE US REPORT

The Veterans Memorial at Billard Park in Jacksonville.Vets for Freedom focuses on public education about the global war on terrorism, with a singular difference from other groups. The organization has first hand knowledge of the war because members have served. Eight VFF members returned to Iraq this summer and the trip culminated with a report, “Report from Iraq: Results and Lessons of the Surge." A statement at the VFF website said, “Using our first hand accounts of the facts on the ground today--juxtaposed against the differences from when we served in Iraq as Soldiers and Marines--we created a document that examines the observable progress of the counter insurgency strategy from the unique perspective of the veteran. These observations are further substantiated by the milestones and benchmarks achieved by both the Iraqi military and government in the past year.”

The VFF website also features a congratulatory message to 6 veterans elected to congressional office Nov. 6:
•Jim Marshall (D-GA)
•Duncan Hunter (R-CA)
•Senator James Inhofe (R-OK)
•Steve Stivers (R-OH)
•John Kline (R-MN)
•Tom Rooney (R-FL)

The US Report sends thanks to all veterans and active troops. Our freedom rests on your shoulders. And for those who want first-hand accounts of US veterans in action, the VFF is an excellent resource.