VFA News Analysis: July 21, 2008

After the Iraqi president endorsed a 16-month timetable for the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq — the plan drafted by Sen. Barack Obama, the presumptive Democratic nominee for president — Adm. Mike Mullen warned that such a move could lead to “dangerous consequences.” Obama was in Iraq and Afghanistan over the weekend while politics between the White House and Iraq heated up over the Iraqi president’s remarks.

Consequences are being felt at home for as the wars continue, the toll on families mounts. “I still have days when I want to hide under the bed and cry,” said one military wife whose husband has been deployed three times.

A congressional panel moves to expand military benefits. Another move would give military spouses the same residency rights.

Battling “next-war-itis” at the Pentagon.

Take care of our “stop-loss” soldiers…

Veterans are increasingly becoming victims of violent crime here at home…

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