We strongly feel that we should support all members of our Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard. And don’t forget our Reservist and Army and Air National Guardsmen neighbors.  Oklahoma has a rich history of Guard service since World War II.  Both Air and Army Guard units have been defending us, having been mobilized and deployed several times since September 11, 2001.  Even now, a large contingent of the 45th Infantry Brigade, OKARNG, is deployed in Afghanistan and several of our Oklahoma Soldiers have paid the ultimate price.

We also need to make sure our veterans and their families continue to receive the honor and respect they so richly deserve. We hope the information herein can help us all better support our military men and women.

Let us never forget our duty and obligation

“to bind up the nation’s wounds; to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan–to do all which may achieve and cherish a  just and lasting peace, among ourselves, and with all nations.”

— Abraham Lincoln

The Hugs Project — A grassroots organization that only exists because of the generous donations of patriotic people like you. All money donated goes directly toward materials, supplies, and care package items sent overseas to Our Troops.

Patriot Guard Riders of Oklahoma

( http://www.pgrok.com ). Visit the PGROK web-site and learn about a great group that honors America’s and, in particular, Oklahoma’s fallen servicemembers.

Michael Behenna

Help former U.S. Army 1st Lieutenant, Oklahoman, and Ranger Michael Behenna defend himself from a grave injustice.  Michael is now serving time in Fort Leavenworth after being Court Martialed for defending himself from a terrorist attacker.

Mike’s parents, Vicki and Scott Behenna, have set up an extensive web-site with up to date comments and information at http://defendmichael.com.

You may remember that Michael’s mother Vicki, who lives in Edmond, spoke at the April 14, 2010 Tea Party and we honored her with a Tea Party Patriot Award.

UPDATE: Film producer Michael Wilkerson has created a powerful hour-long documentary about Michael and his platoon entitled PURPLE HEARTS – A REQUIEM FOR MAD DOG 5. The story is narrated by academy award winner JEREMY IRONS and told through the eyes of the soldiers of 5th platoon, our family, and the experts who analyzed the forensic evidence. The documentary is an emotionally compelling story detailing the journey of 5th platoon beginning at its inception, the IED attack that killed two of Michael’s soldiers, the capture and detention of Ali Mansur, his release and Michael’s decision to interrogate Mansur, the shooting, and ultimately the trial. PURPLE HEARTS – A REQUIEM FOR MAD DOG 5 tells the WHOLE STORY and exposes the truth about what really happened. It will bring you to tears as well as rage by the time the film ends and the lights come on.

PURPLE HEARTS debued at the deadCENTER film Festival on June 11, 2011 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Approximately 400 people viewed the first cut of this stirring movie. More details about the movie HERE.

There is also an address listed for Michael to receive letters.  It is

Michael Behenna  #87503

1300 N. Warehouse Road

Fort Leavenworth, KS  66027-2304

Please write and encourage others to write Michael as he is restricted from e-mail, internet, etc.

WATCH BELOW INTERVIEWS BY MICHAEL SAVAGE WITH MIKE’S MOTHER. THEY CONTAIN THE COMPLETE DETAILS OF WHAT HAPPENED AND THE GROSS MISCARRIAGE OF JUSTICE THAT OCURRED IN MICHAEL’S COURT MARTIAL.