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Colonel Tom Brewer: Warrier to Congressman

January 23, 2014 by info@3QuartersToday.com

I am honored to know Tom Brewer, and his family. I don’t normally venture into politics on my blog, photography is my gig, but have made a few exceptions, Colonel Tom Brewer is reason to make that exception.  The more I learn about politics the more I’m fed up and tired of politics as usual and the career politicians who place their own interest first. We need more people in Washington that love America, understand what freedoms we truly have, and are willing to fight to keep that freedom.

Colonel Tom Brewer for Congress 2014
Click to go to the official Tom Brewer for Congress website

We have a commander in chief who has never served in the military, who doesn’t understand international politics and policies and has made decisions that have not only hurt our country but put thousands of our men and women in the military in harms way and placed them in danger.

This is where my endorsement (for what it’s worth) and political stance is front and center. I totally believe, trust and stand behind Colonel Tom Brewer for Congress for the third district in Nebraska. I have been fortunate to know him and his family for many years as they have lived in Eastern Nebraska and his kids have gone to the same high school as mine. His daughter is a good friend of my sons and I think the world of her.Click to the Colonel Tom Brewer for Congress 2014

Tom has not only served his country with honor and commitment, stood in the line of fire to protect his men, but also been placed in diplomatic leadership positions with international leaders and advisers. He was critical in helping build the Afghan National Army in the years after 9/11. There is much I can say about the man and his values, but I have decided to link to the media stories and interviews to let him tell it himself.

People in the third district don’t have “bad” things to say about Adrian Smith, but they really can’t say something positive he’s done either. Although it has come to light that Rep Adrian Smith In a recent poll in the Grand Island Independent  more than 70% think the 3rd District needs a military man to represent them in Congress.

Since then Colonel Brewer has taken Congressman Smith to task for not supporting the families of the men killed at Benghazi and has urged him to support HR 36 which would would support Congressional action to investigate the terrorist attack on Benghazi on September 11, 2012.

Tom Brewer speaks about Benghazi
CLICK to hear the radio interview

I have been following the events of Benghazi from the beginning as my oldest son was at Camp Bastion just a few months before the attack and it really hit close when men he knew and worked with died and were injured in the attack. Colonel Brewer knew and served with Navy SEAL Glen Doherty and in a radio interview this week stated the following:

“The mortars used to kill Americans on September 11, 2012 in Benghazi had American tail fin numbers. They were killed with our own weapons. And for the life of me, I don’t understand why Congressman Adrian Smith will not support an investigation that would allow the truth to come out.”

What is going on in Washington? Why are some state representatives hiding their head in the sand? The sitting Republican Congressman Adrian has time and time again turned down Tom Brewers request to debate before the primary. What is he afraid of, I say let’s get Tom Brewer elected, send him to Washington and let him take names and kick butt.

 

I encourage you to visit his website, contribute what you can, pass his information along to anyone in the country. It’s not just Nebraska he represents but all veterans, patriots and Americans. If you have contacts in the media or in the press get them in contact with Colonel Brewer and his campaign office. He not only has a story to tell, but is a leader who will get things done in Washington.

Colonel Tom Brewer Official Links

  • Official Tom Brewer for Congress Website
  • BREWER-News (these two articles tell you everything)
  • Col. Tom Brewer Ret.  Facebook
  • @ColTomBrewer Twitter
  • Colonel Brewer YouTube Channel

Video Stories

Nebraska Soldier retires After 36 years

  • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAEYYxFoC8w

Watch the Brewer vs Smith Debate

Watch the Republican primary debate between Tom Brewer and Adrian Smith at UStream.com decide for yourself who won the political debate. I have watched many political debates over the years and Tom Brewer did a fantastic job in my opinion, you would never know he hasn’t debated before, or been in the political area. I didn’t know he had such a public speaking presence.


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 Political Interviews

Learn where Tom Brewer stands on abortion (Pro-Life), the second Amendment (life time NRA member), Benghazi, immigration, the national budget, national defense, the Keystone Pipeline, the Tea Party, immigration, leadership, and more important issues facing our country today. He has a vast amount of knowledge and experience in domestic and international affairs.

  • Brewer is a Good Leader Opinion Piece (Beatrice Sun 5/9/2014)
  • AUDIO Smith Faces Challenge in 3rd District (Nebraska NET 5/8/2014)
  • Congressional Candidates hold Forum in Gering (Lexington Clipper 5/2/2014)
  • VIDEO 3rd Distict Congressional Canidates Face off (KHASTV 4/30/2014)
  • VIDEO Third District congressional Debate Held in Hastings (NTV 4/30/2014)
  • Brewer Equals Service and Integrity (Letter to Editor Kearney Hub 4/28/2014)
  • Smith Challenger changes his tune on ObamaCare and Keystone Xl Pipeline (Nebraska Watchdog 4/28/2014)
  • Adrian Smith and Tom Brewer Differ in Style (Omaha World herald 04/26/2014)
  • Smith and Brewer Debate in Scottsbluff (Star Herald 4/25/2014)
  • Tom Brewer Shakes up campaign Staff (Omaha World Herald 4/22/2014)
  • 3rd District House Race: Brewer Battle Scarred, but Still Ready for Front Lines (Omaha World herald 4/15/2014)
  • Brewer discusses election chances (Sydny Sun 4/14/2014)
  • Brewer Impresses in the 3rd District (Kearney Hub 3/12/14)
  • Smith Challenger wants Real Debates, Not Canned Speeches (Nebraska Watchdog 2/24/14)
  • Tom Brewer Challenging Adrian Smith for Third District (KRVN Radio 2014)
  • House Candidate Brewer Campaigns in Chadron (Chadron Record 2/18/14)
  • Candidate for 3rd District Tours Panhandle (Star Herald 2/18/14)
  • Veteran of Afghanistan challenges Veteran of Washington (North Platte Bulletin 2/14/14)
  • Tom Brewer Reflects on Military Experience (KOLN TV, Lincoln NE Dec 2013)
  • Brewer announces candidacy for Congressional Seat (http://www.khastv.com 1/2/13)
  • Brewer says he’d be stronger than Smith ( Lincoln Journal Star 1/2/14)
  • Col. Tom Brewer eager to take on new mission: House race against Adrian Smith (Omaha World Herald 1/2/14)
  • Col. Tom Brewer expected to announce GOP run against Rep. Adrian Smith (Omaha World Herald 12/27/13)

Articles About Colonel Tom Brewer

  • After primary defeat, colonel getting back in the saddle (Lincoln Journal Star 11/10/14)
  • Retired soldier doesn’t toe GOP line on Keystone XL, Medicaid (Nebraska Watchdog Jan 3rd 2014)
  • Hansen: Nebraska’s most battle-tested soldier has new mission: Life after combat (Omaha World Herald 12/8/13)
  • After 36 years of service, Col. Brewer stepping back, speaking out   ( Lincoln Journal Star 12/20/13)
  • Veterans’ invisible wounds discussed at PTSD conference – (Charon State College 11/14/13)
  • Decorated vet passes torch to son’s generation during Sill visit (Cawton  Constitution 9/24/13)
  • Battle-scarred soldier: Col. Tom Brewer eager for one last tour (Omaha World Herald 2/13/13)
  • Col. Thomas Brewer Makes a Career Out of Being a Warrior (Indian Country 3/23/12)
  • Home safe from Afghanistan, but just barely (Lincoln Journal Star, 12/21/2011)
  • Brewer aids in anti-heroin push (Omaha World Herald 8/4/2009)
  • Nebraskan who has fought in every war since Vietnam to travel to Afghanistan (Free Republic 10/5/2009)
  • One final Battle (North Platte telegraph (10/4/2009)

Tom Brewers Military Career

  • National Guard, Nebraska Historical Site
  • Guard counterdrug units aid hurricane rescue effort (Military News-Air Force 9/10/2005)
  • Independent Native Journal (2004)
  • Nebraska National Guard Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Brewer made history (1011 News 4/28/2004)
  • Guard Soldiers Fight ‘Battle of the Boneyard’ in Afghanistan (Free republic 2003)

Books

  • The Bone Yard by James Christ   (review by Goodreads)

Chronicles the attack near Kabul Afghanistan where Tom Brewer and his men were outnumbered 10 to one, yet they held off the enemy for more than an hour before support arrived. Tom Brewer was shot six times yet still continued to fight and received his first Purple Heart.

If you know Colonel Tom Brewer you understand what he stands for, if you don’t get to know this man, he will tackle Washington like he has him military life, with honor and commitment.

 

Filed Under: Military Pride, Small Town Living Tagged With: Afghanistan, army, Colonel Tom Brewer, congress, congressman, elections, Elmwood-Murdock, middle east, military, national guard, Nebraska, patriot, politics, taliban, Tom Brewer, united states national guard, veteran, washington, washington dc

A Marine Mom’s Real Fear

November 7, 2012 by info@3QuartersToday.com

Camp Bastion Attack

On Friday September 15, 2012  two Marines were killed at Camp Bastion in Southern Afghanistan by what is claimed to be a Taliban attack.  This was just just a few days after the September 11, attack on Bengazi. This series of events sent a chill through my spine. My oldest Marine son had just returned from Leatherneck/Bastion in August (OEF 12.1) and I was thankful to have him home during his post deployment leave.

He was assigned to MALS 16, or Marine Aviation Logistics and spent his time between the hangers, the flight line, and the warehouse. He worked 12 hours a day, seven days a week on night crew, during the same time the attacks occurred. He always assured me he was safe, there hadn’t been IDF (indirect fire) the whole time while he was there. He was inside the wire with nothing to worry about.

This created a false security with Mom back in Nebraska. I had the attitude that he was just as safe on this base as he was in Yuma. (Which in a way is a good way to view a deployment) Marines are told “Don’t give information that would cause your family back home to worry”

Marine in Afghanistan

How wrong I was. He could have been in the Harrier hanger when it was bombed, it was his replacements who got injured.  Thoughts run through my mind now of how I would be feeling had my son still been deployed and working in the shop on night shift. Could I even sleep until I knew he was safe? I’m sure I would be calling his FRO (Family Readiness Officer) for the latest news. But he’s stateside now, I got to hug him and tell him I love him. He’s safe and I thank God for bringing him home.

During his leave he showed me his deployment photos and where slept in the barracks  “next to the wire”. I’ve heard the phrases “outside the wire”, “inside the wire”, and there is a big distinction between the two. For those Marines who never get “outside the wire” moving “next to the wire” may be a subtle difference, but it’s a big deal. The small huts I saw in the photos were the same ones described in news accounts that may of aided in the attack. (don’t have permission to post those, for OPSEC can only publish non distinct photos without landmarks)

He said it was kinda crazy being able to see the wire and know just beyond, within eyesight, was clear and present danger.

AEF 12.1 Camp Bastion, Afghanistan
AEF 12.1 Camp Bastion, Afghanistan

Many Marines were disarmed previously in the year, and unarmed, although my son told me his unit always carried their weapons with clips. (see above) It has been over two years since the Benghazi and Bastion attacks of 2012 and my son is still outraged over what happened and the coverup. Families are still trying to get answers over a year later on how this happened. A year later four Marines from my son’s base in Yuma Arizona received the Purple Hearts they deserved.

I pray for the all Marines and troops in harms way and for their families at home worrying about them. Although I am furious at the indifference the media seems to have on the incredible increase of attacks and violence against Americans and our allies in the Middle East and Muslim countries.

The attack on Bengazi, the lack of media attention and outrage baffles me. I remember the Beruit embassy attack and it was plastered all over TV and as a country we were outraged. The initial report of the Ambassador and three other Americans seem to be a diluted way of not recognizing that two Navy Seals were killed.

President Obama was quick to point out their responsibility in killing Osama Bin Laden, but does not give them the credence and recognition when they are killed in the line of duty.

So many emotions run through the mind of a Marine Mom, I can’t help but think of my son and the Marines of Yuma Arizona when I hear Camp Bastion, Camp Leatherneck, or even Benghazi. It makes me furious when politicians minimize the cost, risks, or try and hide the truth. What Difference Does it Make? A lot. Just ask the families and follow #whatdifferencedoesitmake on Twitter to learn more.

Related articles
  • One Year Later: Camp Bastion Families Still Fighting for Answers
  • Two Marines Killed at Afghan Base, Prince Harry Safe (newsy.com)
  • Attack on Afghan base kills 2 Marines (cnn.com)
  • Marines killed in airfield attack were stationed at Yuma, Ariz. (latimesblogs.latimes.com)
  • Required Reading for Marines

Filed Under: Events, Marine Corps, Military Pride Tagged With: Afghanistan, Bastion, Bengazi, Benghazi, camp bastion, Camp Leatherneck, embassies, marine, Marine Aviation Logistics, middle east, military, politics, taliban, troops, United States Marine Corps, USMC, war

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