Rick Perry graduated from Texas A&M going into the regular Air Force where he became a C-130 pilot flying missions around the world earning the rank of Captain. The Air Force had a major presence and overhaul facilities in Southeast Asia so necessary supplies were airlifted into Southeast Asia even after the war was over as the US maintained a military presence in Southeast Asia.
Perry understands what our military go through on a daily basis and has made sure as Texas Governor that our military veterans are put first with various programs he has initiated in Texas from housing to education. This video brought tears to my eyes to hear the stories of these men who served our Country and how much they want a fellow veteran as the Commander in Chief. I agree with them 100% that Governor Perry is the man.
The ad made me think of my own husband who was an 18 year Marine serving as an forward air controller in Korea. He turned 18 on the ship going over. He is one of many veterans who have issues today dating back to Korea and what they witnessed as young men. Over the years he would only support someone for President who served in the military. What he thought of Clinton and then Obama is not printable as he shares the same thoughts as many veterans about Commanders in Chief who have never served.
Gov. Rick Perry Announces Veterans for Perry CoalitionPosted on December 8th, 2011
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. – Texas Gov. Rick Perry today announced the formation of the Veterans for Perry Coalition aboard the U.S.S. Yorktown in Mount Pleasant, S.C. The veterans coalition reflects the strong support from veterans across the nation for Gov. Perry, the only presidential candidate in the race who volunteered to serve his country.
Gov. Perry served in the U.S. Air Force as a tactical airlift pilot from 1972-1977, flying C-130 tactical airline aircraft, moving military troops and equipment. The Perry Veterans Coalition is already more than a hundred strong and will continue to grow as more veterans join to voice their support for their fellow vet.
Excerpt: Read More at Rick Perry.orgNewt Gingrich and Mitt Romney are both around the same age as Rick Perry, but neither one served in the military. Why?
Mitt Romney served a 30-month Mormon mission in France in lieu of serving in the military.
A woman at an Ask Mitt Anything forum earlier today in Iowa raised the question again, asking whether any of Mr. Romney’s five sons are serving in the military, adding pointedly, “If none of them are, how do they plan to support this war on terrorism by enlisting in our U.S. military?”
Although his campaign said his remarks were taken out of context, Mr. Romney’s response is drawing criticism, because he said, in part, “one of the ways my sons are showing support for our nation is helping to get me elected.”
Source: http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/08/08/questions-about-romneys-sons-and-military-service/
Mitt Romney served a 30-month Mormon mission in France in lieu of serving in the military.
Mormon church obtained Vietnam draft deferrals for Romney, other missionariesBy Michael Kranish, Globe Staff | June 24, 2007
As the Vietnam War raged in the 1960s, Mitt Romney received a deferment from the draft as a Mormon "minister of religion" for the duration of his missionary work in France, which lasted two and a half years.
Before and after his missionary deferment, Romney also received nearly three years of deferments for his academic studies. When his deferments ended and he became eligible for military service in 1970, he drew a high number in the annual lottery that determined which young men were drafted. His high number ensured he was not drafted into the military.
The deferments for Mormon missionaries became increasingly controversial in the late 1960s, especially in Utah, leading the Mormon Church and the government to limit the number of church missionaries who could put off their military service. That agreement called for each church ward, or church district, to designate one male every six months to be exempted from potential duty for the duration of his missionary work.
Romney's home state was Michigan, making his 4-D exemption as a missionary all but automatic because of the relatively small number of Mormon missionaries from that state. It might have been more difficult in Utah, where the huge Mormon population meant that there were sometimes more missionaries than available exemptions. Most missions lasted two and a half years, as Romney's did.
Source: http://www.boston.com/news/politics/2008/specials/romney/articles/part1_side_2/?page=1Will never forget Romney comparing his son's time on Mormon missions to serving in the military and topping it off with using their time in his campaign as service to the Country. That is an affront to everyone on has worn the uniform and IMO disqualifies him to be Commander in Chief. He is not forgetting a name or an agency in an OOPS moment we all have, he is speaking what he feels -- serving as a Mormon missionary equates to military service. That is someone that I will never support.
Newt Gingrich went the route of so many political figures -- education and marriage deferments so he didn't have to serve during the Vietnam War. He was adopted into a military family and calls himself an Army brat but I have known a lot of military kids over the years and brat is not the word I would use for them but 'brat' seems to fit Gingrich even today and I am not the only one who feels that way. It is hard on kids to be transferred to different areas and leave your friends as we know from personal experience with my husband's transfers for Air Force Materiel Command from coast to coast and in between.
I have a hard time with the deferments that were given out during the Vietnam War as I lost two friends in that war. If you had the means to go to college and then got married, you were deferred no matter how high the lottery number or in Romney's case he went on a Mormom mission. I have more respect for those who claimed consientious objector status and served in non-combat roles.
I have a good friend who was also my neighbor growing up that was a conscientious objector who joined the Army and served in military hospitals here in the States. Their church did not believe in war but believed they should serve their Country in non-combat roles. That I respect. I do not respect the Mormon Church who was handing out deferments right and left. Why not say you are pacifists and have some core values. That was one of my problems with Dick Cheney named Secretary of Defense -- deferments. Know it bothered a lot of military. Now Panetta is in charge with no military background. When Cheney was Secretary of Defense, at least the, President George GH Bush, was a Navy veteran pilot who served in the Far East during WWII. Have great respect for those who fly off carriers -- to be launched into the air takes courage.
Know it is going to get harder to find someone who was in the military to be President with the all-volunteer force. For me when you are sending young men into war, I think that person should be former military. Call that old fashioned but someone who never served doesn't have a clue what these young men go through from boot camp to pilot training.
Recently I was at the VA Hospital in Oklahoma City with my husband where you see President Obama's picture hanging all over. In the waiting room we were in, this older black guy on crutches was not happy with the picture and wanted the girl to turn it around. He told a fellow veteran sitting next to him that it makes his blood boil when he had to serve under a Commander in Chief who had such dislike for the military -- Clinton but this guy is worse. He said joined under Reagan and then ended up serving under Clinton which he said was the worst years of his career. He told the guy that those who serve today have it worse now with Obama doing away with 'don't ask, don't tell.' He is 100% correct.
A person who never served approving the dismantling of 'don't ask, don't tell,' is a slap in the face to those who serve as it puts them in an uncomfortable position from the barracks to the war zone. It was discussed throughout the military with the Joint Chiefs from the Army and Marines Corps objecting loudly, but Obama and his Secretary of Defense Panetta paid no attention to what the vast majority of military felt that spoke out in favor of maintaining 'don't ask, don't tell.' Instead a small minority in the military dictated the decision as Obama played up to the gay movement.
Romney has stated that he will allow 'don't ask don't tell' to stand as we are not in a war. In fact Romney has said he's OK with repeal of 'don't ask, don't tell' and as president wouldn't work to reinstate the policy. How does not being in a war situation according to Romney change what goes on in boot camp, community showers, etc? Not to mention we are still in Afghanistan and have troops in Korea and other places around the world. Voting for Romney should be a NO for anyone who supports our military because he already shows he supports the wishes of a few over the majority in our military ranks. When is he going to flip flop on this like he has other things?
From a NH debate in June:
CAIN: If I had my druthers, I never would have overturned "don't ask/don't tell" in the first place. Now that they have changed it, I wouldn't create a distraction trying to turn it over as president.
GINGRICH: Well, I think it's very powerful that both the Army and the Marines overwhelmingly opposed changing it, that their recommendation was against changing it. And if as president--I've met with them and they said, you know, it isn't working, it is dangerous, it's disrupting unit morale, and we should go back, I would listen to the commanders whose lives are at risk about the young men and women that they are, in fact, trying to protect.
BACHMANN: I would keep the "don't ask/don't tell" policy.
Source: 2011 GOP primary debate in Manchester NH , Jun 13, 2011The problem with Gingrich is that he has been selling out to Democrats for years so who knows if would follow through on anything he says. As Speaker, he would agree with conservatives, go meet with Democrats and do a 180. That is not a good trait for a President.
Rick Perry got in hot water on You Tube this week from gays, liberals and establishment Republican with his ad 'Strong' but at least he takes a stand which from what I am hearing from Veterans they are very grateful. He doesn't waffle and if it is not popular with the elitists, he could care less. With Rick Perry he will do for veterans across America what he has done for veterans in Texas -- put them first as they put this Country first in serving in the military.
The ad 'Strong' that riled up the liberals:
I’m not ashamed to admit that I’m a Christian, but you don’t need to be in the pew every Sunday to know there’s something wrong in this country when gays can serve openly in the military but our kids can’t openly celebrate Christmas or pray in school.No doubt where Governor Perry stands on gays in the military. We agree with Rick Perry that repealing 'don't ask, don't tell' was irresponsible out of Obama. Thank you Governor for standing up for what is right in face of a lot of criticism even from some your staff. That is the Rick Perry a lot of us have come to respect as Governor. He stands tall for our military and veterans and his core values are unwavering.
As President, I’ll end Obama’s war on religion. And I’ll fight against liberal attacks on our religious heritage.
Faith made America strong. It can make her strong again.
Hands down the IMHO the best candidate to be Commander in Chief is Rick Perry. He has proven as Governor of Texas that he supports our military and veterans and he will do the same for them around the Country as President. If elected President, the men and women in today's military will know they have a friend in the White House with Rick Perry.
Just finished watching the opening to the Army/Navy football game and see because it is an election year that Obama/Biden showed up. Rick Perry would be there every year not just when running for election. That is the big difference between Obama who does something for show and Rick Perry who would be there to honor our military.
Don't have a favorite in the game as my Dad served in the Army, my husband served in the Marines, and my daughter served in the Navy so excuse me if I say "Go Air Force!"
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