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YIKES! I was surprised...
When I think of President (Elect) Obama as my CinC...
I'm filled with pride. I look forward to serving under him.
I'm worried and doubt I'll re-up when my time comes.
I'm ready to salute and follow his orders.
Results HERE
From Military Officers Association of America
Vets Aren't Taking the HillIn the current 110th Congress, only 28% of U.S. senators and 23% of U.S. representatives have served in the military (active duty, Guard, or Reserve).
That percentage has been declining steadily since it peaked at 74% in the House (1969-70) and 78% in the Senate (1977-78). (See the post-WWII year-by-year changes.)
Not all of the results are in yet, but it looks like this year's election will continue that downward trend.
In the Senate, there are ten certain seat changes so far, including Senators Obama and Biden. Three of the departures are vets, and none of the eight known replacements are. Of the three remaining open races, the only incumbent vet is Sen. Stevens (R-AK), and the only vet challenger is for Sen. Chambliss’ (R-GA) seat.
That means the new Senate will have a minimum of 25 vets, but could have up to 29 if both veterans still in contention win and if vets are appointed by the Illinois and Delaware governors to fill the Obama and Biden seats.
In the House, there are 50 certain seat changes so far. Fifteen of the departures are vets, and only 12 of the replacements are.
Interestingly, all six remaining open House races have a veteran in play. In three cases -- Reps. Goode (R-VA), Jefferson (D-LA), and Reichart (R-WA) -- the incumbent is a vet and the challenger is not. In the other three, the challenger is a vet and the incumbent is not.
So the new House will have a minimum of 93 veterans (a decline to 21.4%) and would stay at 99 (22.8%) only if the veteran is elected in all six still-undecided races.
But I guess this is good news...
Milblogger "Bubblehead", an author to this site, has posted that he has stomach cancer. It was discovered approximately 2 weeks ago. Good news is it was discovered early. Bad news is he has a very difficult road ahead of him.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Joel
It doesn't matter who you voted for last Tuesday. This is in your backyard - what are you going to do about it?
This kid's father is deployed to Iraq and her teacher holds her up to ridicule to tears. Who are you holding accountable?
Watch it all here (ignore the Finnish )
Cross posted at CDR Salamander.
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