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Military news…
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| First American howitzers bound for Ukraine arrive in Europe as US troops begin training Ukrainians on the cannons |
| The first US 155mm howitzers from the latest $800 million military aid package for Ukraine have arrived in Europe as American troops there begin training Ukrainian forces on the artillery, a senior U.S. defense official said Wednesday. |
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Testing the Navy’s future: Robotic ships give the US an enhanced view of Middle East waterways
The Saildrone Explorer resembles a torpedo with a 15-foot-tall shark fin. Powered by wind and solar panels, it has cameras and sensors to keep watch and the ability to sift through data to figure out what’s important.
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Pentagon spokesman, deputy defense secretary are among US defense officials targeted in latest Russian sanctions
Chief Pentagon spokesman John Kirby, who’s been providing near-daily updates since Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, was one of 29 Americans who the Russian Foreign Ministry said it targeted “in response to the constantly expanding anti-Russian sanctions.”
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FAA failure to tell Capitol of Army Golden Knights parachute stunt led to alert
The communications lapse led police to think an aircraft carrying military parachutists for a baseball stadium stunt was “a probable threat,” prompting the alert Wednesday evening to evacuate the U.S. Capitol.
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Japan keeps watch as Russian and Chinese vessels steam near its territory
A combination of military and commercial vessels traveling together near Japan is “very rare,” according to James Brown, an international affairs expert at Temple University’s Japan campus.
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VA opens applications for suicide prevention grant program
The Department of Veterans Affairs has open applications for a new grant program that will allow the agency to provide funds for community-based suicide prevention efforts.
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I have been sharing endorsements from high up military people for the last few posts, for my upcoming book, Signs of Hope for the Military: In and Out of the Trenches of Life. My next endorsement will be in my next post, and it is the frosting on the cake. It will be from General Jim Jaeger. He happens to be a good friend who is avid about supporting veterans.
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Checking in on you. How are you doing? Is everything going OK, or are you struggling?
FEAR NOT!
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Here is what I am asking you to do…please share this site with as many other veterans as you can. It has helped so many.
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If you are battling mentally, but you are losing, GET HELP!!
Here is a toll free number that you can call 24/7. There are highly qualified counselors there to help you, and they will not hang up until they know you are OK.
1-800-273-8255…texting 838255.
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Remember:
You are never alone.
You are never forsaken.
You are never unloved.
And above all…never, ever, give up!
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