ABC News' "Top Priority" (a program on womens' issues) recently interviewed two mothers with children serving in the military. One of those mothers is Carla of Some Soldier's Mom, whose son Noah is well known by Soldiers' Angels and bloggers alike (I was fortunate enough to meet her at last year's Milblog Conference). The interview took place the day of the President's State of the Union speech. From second one, it was clear that there was an agenda.

The video is here

Carla has a lot to say about the interview at her blog, here. In part, she says:

I'm thinking, Great. I have Hillary or Nancy in the other chair! Close. Turns out it was Barbara Boxer’s friend, Anne Roesler (I have a picture of the two together but blogger doesn't want to upload photos today), (thanks MaryAnn for the heads up!) not to mention Nancy Pelosi’s darling. While there was a small legend that appeared and quickly disappeared under Ms. Roesler’s picture, turns out that Anne Roesler is no ordinary, average “military mom”, but a practiced anti-war speaker and writer -- AND HAS BEEN SINCE BEFORE THE WAR ACTUALLY BEGAN.

Sara of Soldiers' Angels had something to say during that interview, too - make sure you watch the whole video.

And finally, Jeleena (pictured below), a Soldier and an adoptee of Soldiers' Angels, weighed in (via email):

I hope you are able to see this video. I just want to say a few things. As a soldier, I knew what I was signing up for when I joined the army. It wasn't for college money, to travel, or to meet new people. Although those are great incentives. It was to fight a war. To defend our country at the drop of a hat when needed. The army used to train you for active duty, but those times have changed, we train for war.

I joined July of '03 and we all know what happened on Sept. 11th, 2001. We knew something had to be done. We are America. It seems to me that when we're fighting, defending, or serving our country, this is when we are the strongest as people. Some soldiers will say they joined for citizenship, others so they can support their families, but when they sat down with the recruiter it was a job interview. He asked questions, they answered, he told them they could have the job and they said yes, when u still had the opportunity to say no.

I can only speak for myself and my family, but I know that everyone in my family didnt think it was a good idea. But I chose to be here when I swore in. I am here for whatever the army asks of me. Who knows what may happen to me while here, but I tell my family and friends dont hold any feelings against the military or our President if something is to happen to me. There was no draft. I said yes. Being a service member is a 24/7 thing. Its not turned off because you're a reservist or in the national guard. And I think a lot of parents of soldiers and soldiers themselves need to take a minute and realize the reason we're free is because of war. Its all about sacrafice. I love America. And although I may not agree or understand a lot of the things the military does or says, I said yes. And so did every other soldier, marine, airman, and seaman...

I could go on forever, but simply put we all said yes when we didnt have to. There is always a choice...

It's not a shock to see the Anti-war movement driving media coverage, but sometimes it's still quite nauseating. For starters, the other mother interviewed with Carla has been, according to Carla, honored by the Communist party as a "social activist." Hmmm...

HOOAH, Carla, Sara, and Jeleena for standing tall.