Obama Campaign Announces North Carolina Veterans for Obama

[Hope And Change]

Obama Campaign Announces North Carolina Veterans for Obama


By Zachary Scott Edwards - Apr 24th, 2008 at 12:52 pm EDT

Medal of Honor Recipient Paul Bucha, Decorated Vietnam War Veteran and Former President of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, to Campaign for Senator Obama


Raleigh, NC—Senator Barack Obama’s North Carolina campaign today announced North Carolina Veterans for Obama. The group includes leaders of prominent veterans’ services organizations and veterans of Vietnam, Operation Desert Storm, and the ongoing war in Iraq. Medal of Honor recipient Paul Bucha, a decorated Vietnam War veteran, former President of the Congressional Medal of Honor Society and top Obama campaign supporter, kicked-off the announcement of the group today. Bucha will campaign for Senator Obama across the state on Thursday and Friday, meeting with veterans and military spouses and organizing support for Senator Obama in the days leading up to the May 6 primary.

“As a member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, Senator Obama has one of the strongest track records of fighting for veterans and their families,” Bucha said. “Now, as a presidential candidate, he has pledged a comprehensive approach to upholding the sacred trust with our service members and their families, from the moment they enlist through their service and re-entry into society.”

Senator Obama knows that the true measure is how we provide for those who serve, and for their families. Obama has introduced a plan to improve mental health care at every stage of military service and expand the VA’s capacity to treat psychological injury. As President, Obama will fully fund the VA, expand Vet Centers, revamp the current benefits system, and put in place a “zero tolerance” policy for veterans falling into homelessness.

“As a veteran, I have total confidence that Senator Obama will lead our country with honor,” said Navy veteran and North Carolina native Acie Byrd. “I know he’ll do whatever it takes to make sure this country stands by those who serve and defend it.”

Senator Obama has shown the judgment and ability to be Commander in Chief. He opposed the war in Iraq from the beginning, even as the Washington establishment lined up for war. Unwavering in his opposition to the war, Obama has a plan to responsibly end the war and restore America’s standing in the world. Obama has said that his first priority as president is to bring our troops out Iraq, and as Commander in Chief he will keep the sacred trust with the nation’s veterans and continue to stand up for our veterans and their families.


North Carolina Veterans for Obama include:

Marshall Adame, US Marine Corps GySgt, Jacksonville
Fred Aikens, US Army COL, Wilmington
Ernest Allred, US Army PFC, Greensboro
Joe Anderson, US Army SGM, Fayetteville
James Appleton, US Army SPC, Cary
City Councilwoman Valencia Applewhite, USAF, Fayetteville
Beth Berman, US Army, Durham
Cate Bowen, US Air Force CPT, Durham
Russ Bowen, US Air Force AMN, Durham
Mayor Melvin Broadnax, US Army, Seaboard
Dock Brown, US Army, Weldon
Acie Byrd, US Navy CPO, Rocky Mount
Bruce Carpenter, US Army 1SG, Fayetteville
Jasmine Cope, US Army SPC, Apex
Joe Cromartie, US Army MSG, Hope Mills
Charles Daniels, US Marine Corps, Rocky Mount
City Councilman Charles Evans, USA, Fayetteville
Chaz Evans, US Army, Kernersville
Eddie Francis, US Army, Enfield
Alex Garner, US Navy PO, Roanoke Rapids
Thomas Garner, US Army, Roanoke Rapids
State Representative Larry Hall, US Army LTC, Durham
Glen Howard, US Army SFC, Fayetteville
Janie Mack James, US Army SFC, Fayetteville
Alfonzo King, US Air Force LTC, Goldsboro
City Councilman Rodger Koopman, US Air Force LTC, Raleigh
Ashley Kuehl, US Marine Corps SGT, Havelock
Bill Lawler, US Army, Charlotte
State Representative Grier Martin, US Army MAJ, Raleigh
Jerry Maslowski, US Marine Corps MSG, Albermarle
Clifford L. Mattison, US Army, Wilmington
Jeremy Maurer, US Navy PO, Hamlet
George Mendez, US Army CWO, Fuquay
Don Mial, US Army CWO, Raleigh
State Representative Henry M. Michaux, US Army, Durham
Tim Nichols Jr., US Marine Corps, Sanford
Don Porter, US Army COL, Fayetteville
Janice Robinson, US Army, Fayetteville
Wm. David Scott, US Air Force, Roanoke Rapids
Wavely Sledge, US Navy CPO, Fayetteville
Tom Smith, US Army, Asheville
Sam Southern, US Navy CPT, Raleigh
David Terrenoire, US Army, Durham
Lori Tillery, US Navy PO, Carrboro

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[CoffeeCat]

1. Now THAT'S a PR coup!

Great strategizing.

Good work, Obama campaign.

[oviedodem]

2. Hillary can pretty much write-off NC it ain't gonna happen.

[Zachstar]

5. Amen!

[speedoo]

3. This vet salutes the North Carolina Veterans for Obama.

You chose the right candidate, my brothers and sisters.

K&R.

[ShortnFiery]

4. Outstanding!

This US Army Virginia Vet for Obama salutes those good North Carolina Vets for Obama. :patriot:

All the Way!

Yes. We. Can. :hi:

[catgirl]

6. NC is Obama land!

[anigbrowl]

7. Don't forget Mark Penn's client in NC...Blackwater!

Vets tell me they just LOOOOVE seeing mercenaries get paid 4x to run around places like Iraq without being subject to the military code of conduct.

[Hope And Change]

8. Kick!

:kick:

[SunsetDreams]

9. awesome rollout of support!!!

Wtg Veterans!! Wtg Obama!!

Wtg NC! Let's wrap this up!

[TragedyandHope]

10. Wonderful news, thanks!

[Life Long Dem]

11. Kick