Vietnam War Veterans Day Commemoration
Participants paid tribute to Vietnam War veterans at the Vietnam War Memorial. Speakers included retired General Barry McCaffrey.
362 viewsParticipants paid tribute to Vietnam War veterans at the Vietnam War Memorial. Speakers included retired General Barry McCaffrey.
362 viewsVeterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki gave the keynote address at the National Association of Drug Court Professionals conference. He outlined the VA’s efforts to address veterans' issues…
2,114 viewsWitnesses testified about a report, “Texas Border Security: A Strategic Military Assessment,” and the situation along the southern border of the United States. According to the report, drug …
6,149 viewsThe annual Veterans Day observance was held at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
1,792 viewsA 20th anniversary tribute was paid to the men and women killed in the 1991 Gulf War. Retired General Barry McCaffrey spoke, and a wreath was laid by other commanding officers from Operation…
344 viewsThe annual Veterans Day observance was held at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
20,862 viewsVeterans of the Vietnam War and other conflicts participated in the annual Veterans Day Observance at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.
596 viewsWitnesses testified about proposed legislation to lift the ban on travel by U.S. citizens to Cuba. Among the issues addressed were the potential impact on Cuba’s government and Cuba’s human …
359 viewsGeneral Barry McCaffrey (Ret.) talked about Mexico’s military and law enforcement war against Mexican drug cartels and U.S. efforts to counter that country’s drug trafficking. He also addres…
502 viewsRetired General Barry McCaffrey returned last month from Iraq and Kuwait where he met with U.S. and Iraqi officials, U.S. Generals, and members of the Iraq military. He talked about the situ…
123 viewsGeneral McCaffery spoke about security operations in Afghanistan, threats posed by a resurgent Taliban and al-Qaeda operation, and his own observations made during a recent trip to the count…
106 viewsLeon Panetta moderated a discussion of the role of the military and intelligence in national security. Topics included the need for border security and a national identification system and t…
401 viewsRetired Army officers and others testified about the effects of the U.S. troop buildup, or surge. It was suggested that the U.S. begin withdrawing troops because it cannot sustain the curren…
470 viewsGeneral Barry McCaffrey, Commander and Chief of the U.S. Southern Command, 1995-1996, talked about Iraq’s post-surge prospects. In December, General McCaffrey traveled to Iraq where he met w…
60 viewsWitnesses testified on alternative strategies for post-surge operations in Iraq. Topics included were the ability of the Iraqi police to take over security operations and corruption in the I…
209 viewsKarl Rove and former Governor Jeb Bush debated General McCaffrey and former Senator Max Cleland on the question, “Should America Bring Democracy to the World?” Charlie Rose moderated. Each o…
290 viewsVeterans of the Vietnam War and other conflicts participated in the 24th Annual Veterans Day Observance at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The ceremony began with a march t…
726 viewsA Memorial Day observance ceremony was held at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Veterans, family members, and others made remarks.
286 viewsCurrent and former military officials spoke about the military’s role in international efforts to combat terrorism. Among the issues they addressed were appropriate levels of response to ter…
78 viewsMr. McCaffrey and others spoke to reporters about the annual report on drug abuse. Among the topics they addressed were the increased use of ecstasy, drug treatment programs, and adolescent …
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