Veterans Vision & VFW-PAC have endorsed Sanford Bishop for re-election

That's what Tim Turner campaign manager for Sanford Bishop announced recently.

The press release from both Veterans groups states in part:

“This endorsement is based on your strong support for veterans, national security and defense, and military personnel issues,” said Salvatore Capirchio, director, VFW-PAC, in his letter to Rep. Bishop.

The VFW provides the 2.1 million members of the VFW, its auxiliaries and their families with an opportunity to collectively support candidates for federal office who support our nations’ veterans and America’s security. The VFW PAC is the only major Veterans Service Organization (VSO) PAC.

Bishop also has received an endorsement from Veterans’ Vision. The esteemed veterans publication is supporting him for his ongoing commitment to military veterans. They have commended him for his legislative accomplishments for veterans, especially, his strong support of crucial veterans’ health care measures.

“Congressman Bishop’s foresight and experience have meant so much for military families and veterans hit hardest in tough economic times across this country,” said Maj. Brian Hampton, President and Publisher of VETERANS’ VISION. The Congressman’s endorsement reflects his commitment to American veterans and his role as a leading voice in the fight to end veterans’ homelessness.”

The endorsements come on the heels of word that four U.S. Military generals, including former Drug Csar and NATO head Gen. Barry McCaffrey, joined in providing support to Bishop's re-election bid last week.

Bishop's challenger, Mike Keown, has received his own endorsement from those in the military, namely that of retired Air Force Colonel Gary Breedlove.

Jim Marshall receives the endorsement of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (PAC)

The VFW-PAC has endorsed Bluedog Democrat Jim Marshall as he run for re-election to Congress.

The VFW-PAC is dedicated to the support of candidates who have taken responsibile positions on issues involving national defense and legislation pertaining to our nation's veterans.

The VFW-PAC endorsed Marshall for his strong support for veterans, national security & defense, and military personnel issues. The son and grandson of Army Generals, Marshall, a veteran himself served as a Army Ranger during the Vietnam War from 1968-1971 & was inducted into the Army Ranger Hall of Fame in 2006.

Vietnam Veteran to head the 1.5 million member Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.

Thomas Tradewell is New VFW National Commander
America’s largest organization of combat veterans has elected a Vietnam War veteran to head the 1.5 million-member Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.

Thomas Tradewell, a resident of Sussex, Wis., was elected VFW National Commander on August 20, 2009, during the VFW’s National Convention, held August 15-20 in Phoenix, Ariz.

During his acceptance speech Tradewell, who served in the Army from 1966-1968, introduced his theme Honoring Our Military Heroes, stating, “to honor our military heroes is to ensure that our military and our veterans are honored, recognized and cared for … which is the focus of every program we conduct at every level of this great organization.”

He also reminded the mostly Vietnam-era audience that to remain a vibrant organization, the VFW must seek out and educate Iraq and Afghanistan veterans on the history and importance of the organization.