Heroes Breakfast:
We have a Heroes Breakfast this morning. From 6 to 9 a.m., Veterans eat FREE! Special thanks to our sponsors Air Services Heating, Cooling & All Service Plumbing and Delta Roofing Inc. for helping make this possible.
Tragedy in Kabul:
Yesterday, at least 13 members of the U.S. military were killed and an additional 15 were injured as a result of the bombings at Kabul airport.
President Joe Biden blamed “major military personnel” for the decision to withdraw from Bagram Air Force Base during the question-and-answer portion of his Thursday address.
- ‘Their Best Military Judgment’: Biden Throws Generals Under The Bus For Bagram Withdrawal (The Daily Caller)
The Biden administration reportedly gave the Taliban a list of the names of United States citizens, green card holders, and other Afghan allies that needed to be allowed into the airport so they could be evacuated.
- BREAKING: Biden Admin Gave Taliban List Of ‘American Citizens, Green Card Holders And Afghan Allies’ That Needed To Get Into Airport: Report (The Daily Wire)
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki dismissed calls for President Joe Biden to resign in the wake of a terrorist attack in Kabul, Afghanistan that killed 13 U.S. service members, saying that there’s no room for politics in the discussion of the tragedy.
Red Cross:
On Monday, August 30th, there will be a blood drive. The drive will be held at the American Legion Post 69 at the Lower Bingo Hall.
March For Freedom Rally:
There will be another March For Freedom Rally this Saturday (the 28th) outside of Mercy. This rally is for front line workers to take a stand against a mandated COVID-19 vaccine, as well as those who don’t support another mask mandate. The rally runs from 5-8 p.m.
Mel Taylor with the 417 Freedom Fighters, Eric with United Frontlines, and Val with We The People of Missouri talk about the misinformation that the Springfield-News Leader wrote about their groups.
- Organizers of Mercy protest helped plan confrontation of Cox CEO, Walmart workers (Springfield News-Leader)
