Yesterday we lost a great Patriot, retired Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf,
who commanded the U.S.-led international coalition that drove Saddam
Hussein's forces out of Kuwait in 1991, RIP "Stormin' Norman"
Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf, coalition forces
leader during Persian Gulf War, dies
Published December 28, 2012
FoxNews.com
Americans mourned a military legend after retired Gen. H.
Norman Schwarzkopf died Thursday at age 78, leaving behind a legacy that
most famously included driving Saddam Hussein's forces out of Kuwait.
Schwarzkopf died, in Tampa, from complications from
pneumonia. He was remembered not only for his impressive military
record, but his intelligence, his modesty and his warmth and dedication
to fellow servicemembers.
"His epitaph should read that he was a soldier who loved
solders," retired Gen. Bob Scales, who knew the late general, told Fox
News.
Nicknamed "Stormin' Norman," Schwarzkopf went on after he
retired to support various national causes and children's charities
while eschewing the spotlight and resisting efforts to draft him to run
for political office.
He lived out a quiet retirement in Tampa, where he'd served
his last military assignment and where an elementary school bearing his
name is testament to his standing in the community.
Schwarzkopf capped an illustrious military career by
commanding the U.S.-led international coalition that drove Hussein's
forces out of Kuwait in 1991...
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Support Our Troops in Afghanistan
 Remember
we have over 68,000 troops still fighting in Afghanistan during the
cold winter months. A care package from Move America Forward is a great
way to show your appreciation and gratitude to the troops who are over
there sacrificing.
Christmas just passed us by, but remember that for troops overseas who
are away from their families, the holidays can actually be the loneliest
time of the year.
Don't let our troops be forgotten this holiday season, send a care
package sponsored through Move America Forward full of goodies.
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As we come to the end of another year, let us take some time to look
back on what we accomplished in 2012. Here are three things that
happened in 2012 that Move America Forward took part in, and will
remember as we look forward to supporting our troops in 2013.
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In January 2012 the story first broke about the Marines who were in
trouble for urinating on a corpse of a Taliban fighter who was trying to
kill them. The liberal press tried to get sympathy for the Taliban who
kill innocent women and children.
The liberal media went after the Marines and called for them to be
court-martialled and brought up on charges of war crimes. The pundits
tried to vilify them, but MAF stepped forward to defend the Marines.
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February this past year we also had the pleasure of being in Las Vegas
with our good friend Robert Davi for the premier of his live show Davi
Sings Sinatra.
Robert Davi is a selfless patriot who has helped
us on our Troopathon fundraisers every year now, and he dedicated to
proceeds from his concert to help troops overseas. MAF sent emails
promoting show, which sold out 3 nights!
Congrats Robert!
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In one of the most saddening events of the whole year, we lost our good
friend Andrew Breitbart on March 1st, 2012. It was a sudden and
devastating shock to the entire conservative, pro-troop community.
Andrew was a good friend to all of us here at Move America Forward. He
was instrumental in making our Troopathons a success and he helped put
the show on every year. So we dedicated Troopathon 5 to his memory.
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Start 2013 on the Right Foot by Helping our Troops
Today we're looking back on 2012 and all the great things you did along
with Move America Forward to help support our troops. But remember that
there are still troops out there who still need more support!
Let's finish 2012 and start out 2013 with a HUGE shipment of care
packages to our troops in Afghanistan. They need our support now as much
as ever!
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