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USS Cole Cmdr. Lippold statement on President Obama’s speech on Iraq
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Washington, DC - Kirk S. Lippold, Former USS Cole Commander and Senior Military Fellow at Military Families United, released the following statement in regards to President Obama’s speech on ending combat missions in Iraq.
"The men and women of America's military should be honored and commended for their tremendous sacrifice and role in giving Iraq and its citizens the opportunity to chart a course to freedom. Having had the immense honor of leading American fighting forces against our sworn enemies, I know firsthand their courage and valor....
USS Cole Cmdr. Lippold statement on July 2011 date in Afghanistan
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Kirk S. Lippold, Former USS Cole Commander and Senior Military Fellow at Military Families United, released the following statement in regards to remarks made by a Senior Military leader concerning the July 2011 date set by President Obama.
“In his recent statement, the Commandant of the Marine Corps expressed concern that the President’s stated 2011 deadline to begin disengagement may, in fact, be giving sustenance to the enemy. This is not a new revelation or irrelevant point in an intelligence analysis. It is a blunt critique of the Administration by a seasoned combat veteran over their apparent willingness to put politics above the long-term strategic interests of our nation....
Statement in regards to the last American combat unit leaving Iraq
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Kirk Lippold, the former Commander of the USS Cole and the Senior Military Fellow at Military Families United (MFU), the nation’s leading military family and national security advocacy organization, released the following statement in regards to the last American combat unit leaving Iraq.
"The recent withdrawal of the last combat troops is a significant and welcome achievement by the United States military. This development demonstrates the wise decision to not abandon the Iraqi people in their greatest time of need. It also shows a level of confidence in the ability of the Iraqi armed forces to handle the security situation. ...
Statement in regards to media coverage of a British Marine wounded in action in Afghanistan
Friday, July 2, 2010
Brian Wise, Executive Director of Military Families United, a leading military family advocacy organization supporting Gold and Blue Star Families, released the following statement in regards to media coverage of a British Marine wounded in action in Afghanistan.
“We are disgusted by Rick Sanchez and CNN’s decision to repeatedly air the video of this incident during ‘Ricks List.’ The repeated airing of this video exceeds the bounds of common decency and while CNN has the right to broadcast, Mr. Sanchez and anyone else that airs this video should hold themselves to a higher standard of journalistic discretion.
Former USS Cole Commander statement on dismissal of General McChrystal
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Washington, DC – Kirk Lippold, the former Commander of the USS Cole and the Senior Military Fellow at Military Families United (MFU), the nation’s leading military family and national security advocacy organization, released the following statement in response to President Obama accepting the resignation of command from General Stanley McChrystal, the Commander of U.S. Forces Afghanistan and the Commander of International Security Assistance Force.
MFU: Military Families may be at risk with current Healthcare Bill
Friday, March 19, 2010
Washington, D.C. Brian Wise, Executive Director of Military Families United issued this statement in response to the Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Congressman Ike Skelton’s (D-MO), intent to introduce legislation to protect the military’s healthcare program TRICARE from the effects of the Senate’s healthcare bill currently being considered by Congress:
USS COLE COMMANDER ON SPENDING HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS ON GUANTANAMO DETAINEES WITHOUT A PLAN
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Washington, DC – Kirk Lippold, the former Commander of the USS Cole and the Senior Military Fellow at Military Families United (MFU), the nation’s leading military family and national security advocacy organization, released the following statement concerning the Obama Administration’s Budget for 2011 and the funds requested for the transferring detainees to the United States and trying detainees civilian courts.
STATEMENT FROM USS COLE COMMANDER KIRK LIPPOLD REGARDING PRESIDENT OBAMA’S GITMO CLOSURE DEADLINE
Friday, January 22, 2010
Washington, DC – Kirk S. Lippold, Former USS Cole Commander and Senior Military Fellow at Military Families United (MFU), released the following statement concerning the one-year anniversary of President Barack Obama’s Executive Order to close the detention facilities at
Guantanamo Bay (GITMO), Cuba:
Statement from USS Cole Commander Kirk Lippold on al-Qaeda, GITMO, and terror attack on a U.S. airline
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Washington, DC –Kirk S. Lippold, Former USS Cole Commander and Senior Military Fellow at Military Families United (MFU), released the following statement in response to former Yemeni GITMO detainee’s involvement in the recent airline terror attack:
USS COLE CDR STATEMENT ON DELAY IN GITMO CLOSURE
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Washington, DC – Kirk Lippold, the former Commander of the USS Cole and the Senior Military Fellow at Military Families United (MFU), the nation’s leading military family and national security advocacy organization, released the following statement concerning the recent reports that that Congress had denied funds for the relocation of the prison at Guantanamo Bay (GITMO), Cuba to the Thomson Correctional Center in Illinois:
MFU EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: U.S. MUST ACT RESPONSIBLY AND REFRAIN FROM CLOSING GITMO RECKLESSLY
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Washington, DC – Brian Wise, Executive Director of Military Families United (MFU), the nation’s leading military family and national security advocacy organization, released the following statement concerning the recent reports that Congress had denied funds for the relocation of the prison at Guantanamo Bay (GITMO), Cuba to the Thomson Correctional Center in Illinois:
December 01, 2009
Washington, DC - Kirk S. Lippold, Former USS Cole Commander and Senior Military Fellow at Military Families United, released the following statement concerning the news that the President will send an additional 30,000 troops to Afghanistan. The President’s decision comes more than three months after receiving General Stanley McChrystal’s recommendations.
USS Cole Commander Applauds Decision on Military Commissions
Friday, November 13, 2009 - 13:43
Washington, DC – Kirk S. Lippold, Former USS Cole Commander and Senior Military Fellow at Military Families United, released the following statement concerning the news that Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri, the mastermind behind the 2000 bombing of the USS Cole in Yemen, will be tried by the Military Commissions Process.
Friday, November 13, 2009 - 12:32
Washington, DC –Military Families United, a leading national military family and national security advocacy organization, released the following statement concerning the Obama Administration’s decision to prosecute Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and four other detainees involved in the 9/11 attacks in civilian courts in New York City.
Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 17:02
Washington, DC – Kirk S. Lippold, Former USS Cole Commander and Senior Military Fellow at Military Families United, released the following statement concerning the news that Ali Saleh Kahlah al-Marri, an al-Qaeda sleeper agent, was granted time served in his sentencing and will only serve eight years in prison. Ali Saleh Kahlah al-Marri entered the United States one day before September 11, 2001.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 - 18:17
USS Cole CDR Lippold Statement On Transferring Detainees Into The U.S.
Washington, DC – Kirk S. Lippold, Former USS Cole Commander and Senior Military Fellow at Military Families United, released the following statement concerning the news that the Senate has passed legislation to permit terrorist suspects held at the detention center at Guantanamo Bay to be brought to U.S. soil to face trial.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009 - 11:47
Washington, DC - Brian Wise, Executive Director of Military Families United, a national military family and national security advocacy organization, released the following statement concerning the news that the Afghanistan's election commission ordered a runoff in the presidential election. Results from the original vote held August 20 were inconclusive and claims of election fraud and tampering by government officials were rampant.
“Today’s news is a welcome step in the democratic process for the people of Afghanistan and I am heartened by news of the November runoff election.
Friday, October 9, 2009 - 15:07
Washington, DC – Brian Wise, Executive Director of Military Families United, a national military family and national security advocacy organization, released the following statement on the ninth anniversary of the USS Cole attack. On October 12, 2000, the USS Cole, under the command of Commander Kirk Lippold, was docked in the Yemeni port of Aden when a terrorists bomb ripped a hole in the side of the ship. The blast killed 17 sailors and injured 37 more.
Friday, September 25, 2009 - 10:51
Washington, DC – Kirk S. Lippold, Former USS Cole Commander and Senior Military Fellow at Military Families United, released the following statement concerning the news that the Obama Administration officials are now confirming that they might not meet the Guantanamo Bay closure deadline of January 2010. Officials acknowledged today that due to missteps and miscalculations, it will be near impossible to close the detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cube in the next four months.
Monday, September 21, 2009 - 11:42
Washington, DC, September 21, 2009 – Today, Military Families United, a national military family and national security advocacy organization, released the following statement concerning the release of Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal’s Afghanistan assessment. In the report McChrystal urges the Obama Administration for additional troops within the next year, saying that without more forces, Afghanistan "will likely result in failure.” His assessment was sent to Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates on Aug. 30 and is now being reviewed by President Obama and his national security team.
Thursday, September 17, 2009 - 13:31
Washington, DC – Today, Military Families United, a national military family and national security advocacy organization, released the following statement on the breaking news that the U.S. will significantly alter its current Missile Defense program. The program called for the U.S. to set up a radar site in the Czech Republic and 10 missile interceptors in Poland to counter the threat of Iran launching long-range missiles at America's allies in Europe.
Monday, August 24, 2009 - 11:35
Washington, DC – Kirk S. Lippold, Former USS Cole Commander and Senior Military Fellow at Military Families United, released the following statement concerning the news that Mohammed Jawad, an al Qaeda operative who attacked American troops in Afghanistan in 2002, has been transferred from Guantanamo Bay and released in Afghanistan.
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