 Veterans for Peace
Rachel Corrie Chapter 109
Olympia
WA
Veterans Working Together for Peace
& Justice Through Non-violence. Wage Peace!
Veterans for Peace, Inc. (VFP) is a
non-profit 501(c)(3) educational and humanitarian organization
dedicated to the abolishment of war.
Rachel
Corrie FAQs Myths & Facts
Support the troops, cut the
funding for war, use the money to bring them
home now, and take care of them when they get here!
4380 died in Iraq (http://icasualties.org/Iraq/index.aspx)
1008
died in Afghanistan
(
http://icasualties.org/oef/ )
1,366,350
Iraqi Deaths
(
http://www.JustForeignPolicy.org )
Deaths,
Wounded,
and Medical
Evacuations
due to illness or injury is more 90,000.
454,000 veteran patients from the two wars
in VA healthcare
2 POW/MIA
(http://imagineaworldof.blogspot.com/2009/10/honoring-fallen-us-military-kia-iraq.html
) Webpage
Total Cost of Wars Since
2001
Suicide Hotline
1-800-273-TALK
GI Rights Hotline
1-877-447-4487
Statement
Of Purpose
We,
having dutifully served our nation, do hereby affirm our greater
responsibility to serve the cause of world peace. To this end we will
work, with others
(a)
Toward increasing public awareness of the costs of war
(b) To restrain our government from intervening, overtly and covertly,
in the internal affairs of other nations
(c) To end the arms race and to reduce and eventually eliminate nuclear
weapons
(d)
To
abolish war as an instrument of national policy.
(e) To seek justice for veterans and
victims of war
To
achieve these goals, members of Veterans For Peace pledge to use
non-violent means and to maintain an organization that is both
democratic and open with the understanding that all members are trusted
to act in the best interests of the group for the larger purpose of
world peace.
We urge
all people who share this vision to join us. Membership
Application Form (English)
- Welcome Information from VFP109
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VFP109 Membership Kit (approved
3/19/2005) .pdf document
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Friendship Village
- Viet Nam new
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Scholarships
for Iraq Veterans
- National
VFP Homepage
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National
Office Staff
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Veterans For Peace Newsletter Members
also receive the newsletter in print
- Other
VFP Chapter Websites
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Use
and Display of the American Flag by Robert Smith,
VFP109
- VFP109 By-Laws
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VFP Products
Books
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Arlington Northwest Iraq War Memorial 2008
Pictures by Bert Whitlock
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Chapter
109 Minutes
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VFP109
Expense Form for Projects (Excel Spreadsheet)
VFP109
Project Submission Forms Word
.pdf
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VFP109
RCC Discussion Forum
- You don't have to register or sign in, and you can choose to receive
email for newly posted messages -- just click the Subscribe button when
you get there.
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Free
Psychological Counseling for Military Service Members and
their Families -
(206) 290-1035
We are a group of licensed mental health professionals who
offer free psychological treatment to military service
members (active duty, National Guard, Reserves and veterans)
who have served or who expect to serve in OEF and/or OIF. We
also provide treatment to members of their families and
other loved ones. Treatment is conducted in our private
offices. Our services are entirely confidential and do not
report to either the DOD or to the VA.
The Soldiers Project NW provides counseling for individuals,
couple and families as well as group therapy. They are not
affiliated with any governmental agency and offer the
flexibility and confidentiality available in private
clinical practice. Email:
soldiersprojectnw@yahoo.com As clinicians in
private practice, they provide alternative treatment options
outside of the military system. Soldiers Project NW is able
to respond to any request for help within 24 hours.
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The
PTSD Help Network
by Richard E. O'Dell
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Military Spouse and Family Assistance Programs
Learn more about the education benefits the Dept.
of VA, and each of the service's have to offer.
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Winter Soldier Archive
http://www.democracynow.org/2008/3/17/winter_soldier_us_vets_active_duty
Recorded
Testimony
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Winter Soldier Northwest
Pictures by Al McCleese
Pictures by Bert Whitlock
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Soldier Say No!
is dedicated to those Soldiers, Marines, Sailors and
Airpersons who refuse to fight in illegal wars or to commit
war crimes.
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Courage
to Resist
The efforts of Courage to
Resist are primarily focused on supporting public GI
resisters
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GI Coffee House
YouTube video;
Barista-G.I.'s
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www.ourjourneytosmile.com
There are a handful of children in Afghanistan who are
challenging us to think a new way. They live amidst
generations of war. They have lost their families to
violence. Their daily lives are filled with the reality of
greed, bribery, and dishonesty and still they are deciding
to live their young lives with with a smile for the world
and peace and compassion in their hearts. Check out their
website. Check out their message. And then ask of yourself
and others, what can you do to stand in solidarity with 13
year old children who dare to ask for THE RECONCILIATION OF
CIVIL HEARTS ~ Terry Zander
Thank you for hearing our voice of
peace, as being heard is a breakthrough for silence.
دوستدار شما
( DostdAr shumA Yours lovingly ),
Hakim in Afghanistan
On behalf of Abdulai, Zekerullah, Abdul Ali, Raziq,
Lala, Faiz, Mohd Jan, Mohd Hussein and Ali Mohd
http://ourjourneytosmile.com/blog
Events
Calendar
Veteran Advocate
Training The goal
is to train students how to pass the test for the title of
Independent Agent
in order to receive accreditation from the U. S. Department
of Veterans Affairs. See sessions on
http://vfp109rcc.blip.tv/ Class meets on
Wednesdays 1:15-3:30 pm at Coffee Strong.
2010 Schedule for
Veterans for Peace Hour on TCTV
(Channel 22 in Olympia)
Wednesday 5 pm
(just after Democracy Now) and Friday 9 pm. February's
program features Dr. Paul McCold "Restorative Justice
and the Veteran."
Wednesday March 4 7 PM
"Religion in Wartime Panel" The Longhouse TESC
Sunday March 21
VFP109 Meeting @ Traditions Cafe 5:30 -7:00 pm
Update on Marc Hall
Marc did fly out of
Georgia to Iraq this weekend. According to his military defense JAG, Marc was
flown from Hunter Army Airfield headed to Balad, Iraq. From there he will
be transported to Camp Arifjan, Kuwait.
 THE
FALL ISSUE OF THE WAR CRIMES TIMES AVAILABLE NOW!
This issue of the War Crimes Times features: USS Liberty
(Joel Kovel), Vietnam (Deborah Nelson), Afghanistan (Francis
A. Boyle, Jay Janson); Torture (Dave Lindorff); Army
Experience Center (Pat Elder); Readers and veterans speak
out; poetry; and more.
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