Nov 6, 2009
The End of the Tour But the Beginning of the Fight
On Oct 12, military veterans of Operation Free boarded two large biodiesel buses in two different states to begin a historic journey crisscrossing the country to talk to citizens, political leaders and fellow veterans about the national security implications of climate change and the need for Congress to enact comprehensive new clean energy legislation.
The brilliant [...]
Oct 25, 2009
Veterans Roll to Finish Line in Florida
After marching through 39 cities and towns in 12 states and the District of Columbia, the southern bus of the Veterans for American Power Tour criss-crossed the Sunshine State this weekend to convince people that America will be more secure by switching to a clean energy economy.
Our first stop was in the American Legion Hall Post 6 in Deland, FL. In [...]
Oct 24, 2009
With a Presidential Push Vet Tour Marches On
It’s not everyday that the commander in chief recognizes your actions in a major speech to the nation. But that’s exactly what happened yesterday, and the ex-service members aboard the southern bus of the Veterans For American Power Tour gave out a loud rebel cheer when they heard the news (there were a few Yankee [...]
Oct 23, 2009
Vets Bask in Soothing Southern Hospitality
As the sunshine poured down like liquid gold, veterans of Alpha bus continued their push south, making stops in Charlotte, NC, Greensboro SC and Columbia, SC. News cameras and supporters welcomed the members of the Veterans for American Power Tour as they encouraged community leaders and citizens to support the development of clean energy technologies to make Americans more secure.
Oct 22, 2009
Veterans for American Power Tour Heads to Land of Dixie
Today the Veterans for American Power tour continues it’s southern swing deeper into the land of Dixie. Over the past several days, we’ve traveled from West Virginia to Washington DC, and then headed south all the way to Greensboro, NC, visiting Richmond, Norfolk, Raleigh, Fayetteville and over-nighting in Greensboro.
The vets continue to press their message [...]
