https://pjmedia.com/michaelledeen/2009/04/03/valor/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 00:58:17 -0400<![CDATA[A week ago, we went to the annual ball of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society in Washington.  The Society is one of the wonders of America, a totally voluntary organization that helps Marines and Sailors and their families when things get tough.  They raise money for education,  organize family support, provide assistance for wounded warriors, and tend to needy parents, widows and widowers.]]>Fri, 03 Apr 2009 20:23:02 -0400<![CDATA[Michael Ledeen]]>https://pjmedia.com/michael-ledeen/2009/04/03/valor-n186414