Announcements
 Southwest Association of Buffalo Soldiers to Present Award to General Barry McCaffrey
(Washington, DC)—Retired Four-Star General Barry McCaffrey, the former U.S. Drug Czar and a former commander in the Gulf War, now Adjunct Professor at West Point, will be presented the “Spirit of the Buffalo Soldier” award by the Southwest Association of Buffalo Soldiers on Saturday, 27 September 2008 at the group’s annual gala dinner in Sierra Vista, AZ.
The organization recognizes General Barry McCaffrey’s service to the US Army while also honoring his deceased father, Lieutenant General William J. McCaffrey’s service with the all black division during WWII. General Barry McCaffrey is a recipient of the NAACP Roy Wilkins Renowned Service Award. He is also a life member of the NAACP.
Southwest Association of Buffalo Soldiers Award Press Release
 Fire and Ice Ball:
A Moving Salute to Our Armed Forces
The American Red Cross of the National Capital Area Board of Directors and Gala Chair Teresa Carlson of Microsoft hosted a beautiful and inspirational salute to our nation's Armed Forces on Saturday, April 5, at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel. This was a moving tribute to the men and women who serve our country and their families. General Barry McCaffrey was honored with a Lifetime of Achievement Award, and several awards were given to individual service people, military medical personnel and Red Cross volunteers. This was an opportunity to celebrate and honor those who make our lives of freedom possible. We thank them, and we thank you for your support.
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Media
NEW! On Tuesday April 29, 2008, Brian Williams, NBC Nightly News Anchor, posted a blog on the “Daily Nightly” about the recent New York Times front-page article on the military analysts employed by the television networks. Click here to see what Brian Williams had to say about General McCaffrey -
"Daily Nightly, April 29, 2008"
NEW! The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund held a Capitol Hill press conference to unveil the displays for the Memorial Center and debut the HBO-produced short film about the center. To see the HBO Short Film, please click here -
"VVMF HBO Short Film"
NEW! CSPAN has broadcasted various panels that General McCaffrey has participated in discussing the war in Iraq.
- Testifying at the Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on April 2, 2008 and at the House Armed Services Committee hearing on January 16, 2008 regarding Iraq's post-surge prospects.
"Click here to see him."
NEW! On Sunday March 23, 2008, Tom Ricks, military correspondent for the Washington Post, posted a briefing by General McCaffrey predicting what lies around the bend in international relations. Click here to see General McCaffrey's predictions for the future -
"Tom Rick's Inbox - March 23, 2008"
General McCaffrey was David Gregory's guest on NBC's MEET THE PRESS. Click here to view the transcript of their conversation -
"Meet the Press Transcript - August 20, 2006"
General McCaffrey was Tim Russert's guest on NBC's MEET THE PRESS. Click here to view the transcript of their conversation -
"Meet the Press Transcript - November 26, 2006"
"Meet the Press Transcript - June 11, 2006"
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