VFP Chapter 161 Hosts USS Liberty Observance
June 8th marked the 45th anniversary of the attacks on the US Navy ship, USS Liberty by Israeli planes and torpedo boats in international waters in the Mediterranean. 34 men were killed, over 170...
View ArticleEd Flaherty - Drone Letter to the Editor
Last night I had the strangest dream. I dreamt that President Obama called me asking my advice on how to dispose of 24,000 Hellfire missiles that the Pentagon bought in October. In the dream, President...
View ArticleVFP member Revists Obamas' Promise To America A Year Later
The author is VFP veteran member, Ed Flaherty who lives in Iowa City, IA. President Obama gave an eloquent speech on May 23, 2013 on the issues of endless war, US drone strikes, Guantanamo, and the...
View ArticleENDURING WAR vs. ENDURING PEACE by VFP Member Ed Flaherty
The word "enduring" has entered the conversation on US military policy in the past few weeks. Its most notable mention was in President Obama’s February 11th request for additional war authority. The...
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