An army of heroes encircles the globe - speaking out and in many cases risking their lives, so that we and our children will remain free.
GEERT WILDERS
Dutch politician and leader of the Party for Freedom (PVV), the third leading political party in the Netherlands, warns the West against radical Islam. An Australian imam has issued a fatwa urging Muslims to behead Geert Wilders.
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LT. COLONEL ALLEN WEST
Lieutenant Colonel Allen West (US Army, Retired) was born and raised in Atlanta Georgia and is third of four generations of military servicemen in his family. His parents instilled in him a very basic principle, love of God and Country. In 2010 he is running for Congress.
Col. West returned to Afghanistan as an advisor to the Afghan army till November 2007. He has served in several combat zones: in Operation Desert Storm, in Operation Iraqi Freedom, where he was battalion commander for the Army's 4th Infantry Division, and in Afghanistan, where he trained Afghan officers to take on the responsibility of securing their own country.
In his Army career, Col. West has been honored many times, including a Bronze Star, 3 Meritorious Service Medals, 3 Army Commendation Medals (one with Valor), and a Valorous Unit Award. He received his valor award as a Captain in Desert Shield/Storm, was the US Army ROTC Instructor of the Year in 1993, and was a Distinguished Honor Graduate III Corps Assault School. He proudly wears the Army Master parachutist badge, Air Assault badge, Navy/Marine Corps parachutist insignia, Italian parachutist wings, and German proficiency badge (Bronze award).
Allen West has a Masters degree in political science. He also holds a Master of Military Arts and Sciences from the US Army Command and General Staff Officer College in political theory and military operations. "Education is the great equalizer," he says. "With a good education, any child in America can live his dream." Allen is an avid distance runner, a PADI Master certified SCUBA diver, motorcyclist, and attends Community Christian Church in Tamarac Florida.
READER COMMENT: September 2010: Wish this had been the "First black president of the US." His whole demeanor, his thorough knowledge, his professionalism... and his confident speech (no teleprompter) what a contrast to what we've got over there right now. Let's pray he wins the Florida race and at least gets into Congress.