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Military news…
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Finding My Calling While Treating a Casualty Inside Friendly Lines
He saw gore and death, but he also saved lives. There are certain things a former Corpsman will never forget or take for granted.
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A Man of Destiny, Molded by Fate: Lloyd Austin Leads in Time of Tremendous Potential
His actions seem to say he has the morale of the troops as his primary consideration. Far too many in those positions haven’t.
Remembering the Service and Sacrifice of Muslim Veterans Among the Crescents and Stars of Arlington National Cemetery
During a trip to Arlington to honor Muslim veterans, an Air Force officer reflects on how her career of military service began as a Pakistani immigrant.
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At Least 1 Million Vets Could Get VA Health Care Under Scaled-Back Exposures Bill
As Congress hand-wrings over the $282 billion price tag of a bill to help veterans exposed to burn pits, two senators are proposing a compromise that would still get VA care to more than 1 million veterans.
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IS Leader Blows Up Self, Family as U.S. Attacks Syria Hideout
The Islamic State’s leader was killed during an overnight raid carried out by U.S. special forces in Syria’s northwestern Idlib province, President Joe Biden said Thursday.
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| Seaman Dies After ‘Hell Week’ of SEAL Training, Navy Says A 24-year-old Navy SEAL candidate died and another was hospitalized after several days of intense training known as “Hell Week” in Coronado, Calif. |
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Here is another excerpt from my upcoming book, Signs of Hope for the Military: In and Out of the Trenches of Life. Hope you enjoy it.
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Sometimes the Answers Are Right Under Your Nose
There was one aspect of basic training that made the times hard for a soldier. That was when it came to making your bed for inspection.
We had regular inspections by our drill sergeant. When he came through the barracks, he carried a quarter in his hand. When he passed your bunk he would drop the quarter on the bed. If the quarter didn’t bounce, he tore the bed up and told you to try again.
I had some real stressful times of making beds at first. I usually failed. But then I learned some tricks about tucking in the sheets, and even the blanket. There was a double tuck you could do that made the bed tight and quarters bounced on it easily.
There were some guys who never caught on to the tricks that were right in front of them. They were too proud to ask others for help.
I have seen that in life after the military. People struggling to keep up with the world, because they are too proud to seek help.
Are you one of those who could benefit from outside help, but have never taken advantage of it?
I have compiled a very extensive military appendix for your use. It is in the back of this book. Feel free to search through it for help in almost every possible way a veteran or current soldier may need.
It is not “giving in,” to seek help. It is finally agreeing that what you are doing may not be working for you, and you want to find other ways to cope in this unfriendly world.
Many of the sources have proven to reach out to those who suffer with anxiety, fear, depression, and hopelessness.
Don’t hide in your own self-pity. Take that first most important step and seek help today. Go to the back of this book and find the right sources for your needs.
IWILL
The lists in the back can be overwhelming. There are hundreds of sources there. Think about your own special needs and concentrate on that section only. Then narrow down your choices while checking out each resource. Most of the sources are websites. If you don’t have access to the net, go to your local library, or visit a friend who has access.
Think about this
Isn’t it sad how we know we need help, but hide our feelings?
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Checking in on you…How are you doing? Are you struggling with memories?
FEAR NOT!
There are over 13,825 fellow veterans here who have your back.
If you are battling mentally, because of your love for others, but it isn’t working, 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 no hang up until they know you are OK.
1-800-273-8255…texting 838255.
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