Veterans day program will pick up an half an hour when Vice President joe barton joe biden will participate in the ceremony at National Arlington cemetery. Later, remarks from john mccain. He has a new book out recounting the lives of the american soldiers who served in complex ranging from the revolutionary war to the wars in iraq and afghanistan and the book is called 13 soldiers. You can watch that life starting at 6 30 p. M. Eastern on cspan two. On this veterans day, we want to know what your message is to our fighting men and women. Log onto facebook to leave your comments or tweet us. We will try to read some of your messages throughout the day. Cspan veterans day coverage continues tonight at 7 00 eastern with selections from this years white house medal of honor surmise follow that 8 00 by the original wreathlaying ceremony at Arlington National cemetery. After 9 00 him in the annual uso gala featuring joint chiefs of staff chairman general Martin Dempsey also discussions on v
Me and they still do today. I carry pictures in my wallet. The troops give you the respect you never thought you had. After 45 years, i am on the telephone with my 400 troops. That is part of leadership. I cared for them. That is what it is all about. [applause] next, joint chiefs of staff chair general Martin Dempsey speaks at the annual uso Service Members gala. And we hear from world war ii and Vietnam Veterans about their military service. On the next washington journal, Terry Jeffrey discusses how Republican Leaders in congress should handle major policy issues, including immigration and the Affordable Care act. Adam green, cofounder of the Progressive Change Campaign committee, outlines the legislative agenda of progressive groups. Conable talks about president obamas authorization of additional troops to iraq to train kurdish and iraqi forces. Live atton journal, 7 00 a. M. Eastern on cspan. During a speech in brisbane, australia, president obama continued to strengthen ties wit
While the president is overseas in china. That is here on cspan. We are talking with verna jones, executive director of the American Legion. Here is a tweet guest the legion believes that the a healthcare facility and system is the best for veterans. They have choice cards for veterans that can go out in certain circumstances and they can receive medical care if they cannot get it timely or cannot receive that particular service at the va. The system is set up for veterans so we do not believe there should be privatization of health care. Host canton, ohio, a veteran and republican caller good morning, cspan and good morning america. Im a legion aire. I see a major issue since ive been using the v. A. For about a decade now. It is cultural. Line toad to stand in get travel pay because i have to go up to cleveland. It costs a lot of money when gas prices were higher. I have had to stand in line and wait for an employee to finish their personal phone call. That burned me up. To be seriou
The other concern, rather than fear, i had, that when i was command that i would make the right decisions and get the job done and get fewer marines hurt or injured. It is pretty tough to make a decision, when i tell you four to take out that machine gun and you get mowed down and i turned to the next four, and i say, you get them. We have to take out that machine gun or we are all going to go. Those are the fears, scares, concerns. It is semantics. The whole thing is emotions you have to control. You dont say go to this. You say, follow me. [applause] i had a brief question for both gentlemen. What does wearing the medal of honor me to you, your family, and to the menu fought fought sidebyside with . To me, humility. There is no greater pride to me than anything in the world. I never would have believed what happened. R the medal of honor, to receive it, it changes your life. What you used to be, you are not anymore. You are a different person. You have to expect your life is going to
Ever vigilant as the team was proceeding on foot from the Forward Operating days to its destination when it reached a narrow bridge. Sergeant mahoney noticed the individual and identified abnormal bulge under his shirt. As Sergeant Mahoney and captain grover tackle the bomber, the assailant detonated his best wanting both soldiers. Captain grover suffered wounds to his left leg and Sergeant Mahoney suffered a severe soft tissue wound to his left forearm and trap the ones to his right shoulder and leg. For his exceptional gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his own life above and beyond the call of duty, Sergeant Mahoney receives the silver star. [applause] ladies and gentlemen, its my distinct honor to present to you the 2014 u. S. Oh soldier of the year, Sergeant Andrew mahoney. [applause] [applause] we are honored to have a sensible alumnus and naval aviator here to present the uso marine of the year award. Please welcome marine corps deputy commandant of programs and services,