On the brink of a federal shutdown, the House passes a 45-day funding plan.

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Military news…

Iranian naval forces target laser on American military helicopter, US officials say

Iran’s military demonstrated unsafe and unprofessional behavior this week when it shined a laser at a U.S. helicopter flying in international airspace in the Persian Gulf, according to Navy officials.

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From food banks to pay advances, troops have help in a government shutdown

Credit unions and aid societies are standing by to help service members and Defense Department employees who may have to work without a paycheck if a government shutdown takes place Sunday.

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Congress blasts Pentagon for ‘dreadful’ barracks conditions
Congress members called an instance of service members having to clean a barracks room after a suicide “reprehensible.”

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On the brink of a federal shutdown, the House passes a 45-day funding plan and sends it to Senate

On the brink of a federal government shutdown, the House on Saturday swiftly approved 45-day funding bill to keep federal agencies open as Speaker Kevin McCarthy dropped demands for steep spending cuts and relied on Democratic votes for passage to send the package to the Senate.

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Troops will still get paid as Congress avoids government shutdown
The deal came only a few hours before the deadline.

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The government shutdown was a big threat to the troops. They could have lost their income if it did shutdown, but congress, passed funding hours d=before the deadline.

This is a silly problem we have every year or so. The problem why it isn’t agreed on, is that so many politicians want to add their favorite toys on as bills.

This is totally wrong to hold the bill up for ransom just because they want something just for themselves.

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The are many stories about the military that have been forgotten, but I interviewed four WWII veterans for my new book, and they are amazing. Each one had a near death experience. They didn’t do anything heroic, but put their lives on the line.

The book is called, Signs of Hope for the Military: In and Out of the Trenches of Life.

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Doug Bolton, the founder of the blog, Signs of Hope, which is at www.dailysignsofhope.com, has written a new book, “Signs of Hope for the Military: In and Out of the Trenches of Life.” It will be reaching out the many military and veterans who may be battling anxiety, fear, depression, addictions, rejections, and the many other usual suspects. There are 22 military connected suicides every day. That is almost one every hour. Doug wants to help stop those statistics.  

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If you follow Twitter, join me by following @heavenencounter. Many veterans are starting to follow and we hope to have many more to share thoughts and ideas with. You can also connect with me on Facebook by putting my name in the search area. A third place to connect is: 

 

www.rallypoint.com/join/spc-douglas-bolton

It is a new social network just for veterans. 

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I have been away for a little while due to some ailments. I am back and should be posting regularly again.

I have grown a ton of new military followers on Twitter and a new social network I joined a year ago called RallyPoint. It is a rare social networking that it is only military people that join it. If you want to join just us my link to check it out.

 

www.rallypoint.com/join/spc-douglas-bolton

 

It has men and women from all branches of the military, all MOS, all ranks, and all ages.

I have connected with 2,400 veterans in a very short time, and have become close friends with many of them. If you are a veteran, I highly recommend this new social network just for veterans.

If you are feeling forgotten, and alone, as a veteran, please stay strong. I am here to support you. Please make a comment at the end of this post, so I can share thoughts with you. You are a valuable person of self worth. Don’t let the dark side sway you into thinking you are useless.

Always Remember:

You are never alone.

You are never forsaken.

You are never unloved.

And above all…never, ever, give up!