The Slants founding member Simon Young stands in front of some rad looking military vehicles on a NATO base in Kosovo, Republica Srpska, Bosnia And Herzegovina.

Portland, Ore. (Jan. 18, 2012) — Hardened rock-n-roll veterans The Slants took their electrifying stage show all the way to Eastern Europe for a holiday tour of multinational military bases.

The Portland, Oregon-based rock group entertained troops over the New Years holiday at Camp Butmir NATO base in Sarajevo, Bosnia, and then in Kosovo at Camp Bondsteel U.S. Army base and Film City NATO base in Pristina.

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By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr.
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON (Dec. 21, 2011) — A senior Pentagon official today underscored the military’s “zero tolerance” against bullying and hazing in light of charges brought against eight soldiers.

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Regional Command South Public Affairs

KANDAHAR AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (Dec. 21, 2011) – Eight U.S. soldiers deployed to southern Afghanistan were charged today in connection with the death of a fellow soldier, military officials reported.

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U.S. Army PFC Danny Chen.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 21, 2011) — The Organization of Chinese Americans applauds the United States Army’s swift action in conducting a full investigation in the case surrounding the death of Private Danny Chen.

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The Japanese American community has worked tirelessly to ensure that the illegal incarceration and indefinite detention of American citizens during World War II would never happen again.  This Act contains language that may be interpreted to allow the President to authorize the military to detain anyone in our country, including U.S. citizens without charge or trial.

Please use the link below to send a message to President Obama.

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Former Chair of Joint Chiefs of Staff Robert Vessey with Khao Insixiengmay, Lao Advancement Organization of America and Royal Lao Veterans of America

By J. Lee
The State of Minnesota commemorated Veterans Day “Honoring All Who Served” Defending Liberty and Freedom on what some believe as a “lucky day” because of the numbers “11.11.11”.

Eric Shinseki, U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs and Chairman of the Veterans Day National Committee designated the Veterans Memorial Community Center in Inver Grove Heights as a Regional Site for Veterans Day 2011.  Ceremonies opened with Minnesota VFW Commander Ray Trebus and MN Dept. of Veterans Affairs Commissioner-General Larry Shellito who also received Governor Mark Dayton’s Proclamation Honoring Veterans.

All speakers thanked the veterans, service members and families for their service and sacrifices.

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WASHINGTON (Nov. 14, 2011) — A new research report contributes to the increasing evidence that repeated occupational exposure to certain chemical solvents raises the risk for Parkinson’s disease.

Researchers analyzed the occupational histories of twins in which one of the pair developed the neurodegenerative disorder, and assessed that twin’s likelihood of exposure to six chemicals previously linked to Parkinson’s. Of the six chemicals investigated, researchers concluded that two common chemical solvents, trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PERC), are significantly linked to development of this disease.

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Washington, D.C. (Nov. 2, 2011) — Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki spoke at the Congressional Gold Medal Gala Dinner in honor of Nisei veterans.

Honorees from the 100th Infantry Battalion, the 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and the Military Intelligence Service, were present unless passed on and represented by their spouses, children, grandchildren and friends.

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AARP hosted a special Congressional Gold Medal replica presentation in Washington on Nov. 2. From left, Lorraine Cortes-Vazquez, AARP; Susumu Ito, Congressional Gold Medal Honoree; David Kim, AARP; Jake lozada, AARP; Ito’s grandson. (AARP photo)

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 3, 2011) — On Nov. 2, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus honored Japanese-American veterans of the U.S. Army’s 100th Infantry Battalion, 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and the Military Intelligence Service for their dedicated service during World War II.

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At the Drake Building in St. Paul last Friday, March 25, 2011, from left: U.S. Sen. Al Franken (D-MN); Dai Vinh, Bronze Star recipient; Carol Tran, spouse; Mike Vinh and Phuc Vinh, sons; and granddaughter Kayla in front.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 12, 2011) — U.S. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) on Thursday met with Dai Vinh, a Vietnamese-American war hero from Richfield to present him with his long-lost Bronze Star Medal.

Dai Vinh served as a Captain in the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces. He was awarded the Bronz Star medal for saving several American lives in a mortar attack in 1968. However, his medal was lost in transit when Vinh moved to Minnesota after the United States withdrew from Vietnam in 1975.

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