December 7th, 1942 Pearl Harbor Was Attacked Killing Thousands of Americans.

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Military news…

4 Navy Sailors Assigned to Same Facility Die by Apparent Suicide Within Weeks, Amid Growing Concerns of Mental Health Crisis

The four sailors worked for the Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center (MARMC), which maintains military ships and is based in Norfolk, Virginia.

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Defense Bill Likely to Include End to Military Vaccine Mandate, Source Says

The White House says it still supports the vaccine mandate, and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has reiterated the Pentagon’s support for the order.

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Army Vs. Navy: One of College Football’s Greatest Rivalries 

The annual matchup between the Army Black Knights of the United States Military Academy at West Point and the Navy Midshipmen of the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis promises a stadium atmosphere unlike anything else. 

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Ukraine war pushes Poland to train civilians as soldiers for a military mighty enough to challenge Russia
The Polish Ministry of National Defense’s new “Train with the Army” project is an initiative born out of the anxiety over the war in neighboring Ukraine. Weekend courses for thousands of Poles began in October and, due to popular demand, will continue into January.

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US accuses Iranian boat of using spotlight to blind the bridge crews of two Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz

An Iranian patrol boat on Monday flashed its spotlight at the bridges of two Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz, which U.S. military officials said blinded the crews and created an “unsafe and unprofessional” incident, according to a U.S. Central Command statement.

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Today is December 7th. That date rings in veterans ears. December 7th, 1941 Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, killing thousands of our brothers and sisters. It is a day we should never forget. I had three uncles that fought in WWII. Two of them received Purple Hearts. They inspired me to enlist in 1959. I am so glad I served in honor of them.

I was only two years old when Pearl Harbor happened, so I had not idea what was going on, but as the years past my uncles told me stories that dug deep into my heart. They were my heroes.

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Still in the final stages of my upcoming book, Signs of Hope for the Military: In and Out of the Trenches of Life. Just a couple more interviews, and some formatting of the book, and it is off to the publisher. Keep coming back to see the progress. Better yet…go to the top of this page and click on subscribe. When you subscribe, all future posts go directly to your inbox.

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Checking in on you. How are you doing? Is everything going OK, or are you fighting back memories?
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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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No, a former Marine general is not working for an infamous Russian mercenary group

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Military news…

American soldiers are currently training high up in the Himalayan Mountains
Troops from the 11th Airborne Division are teaming up with the Indian Army to practice mountainous warfare.

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Air Force A-10 pilot recognized for saving ground troops’ lives in Afghanistan
“I am honored and humbled to be awarded this medal, but I’m convinced that any A-10 pilot would be able to do just as well, if not better.”

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No, a former Marine general is not working for an infamous Russian mercenary group
I smell a rat. A big, fat, commie rat.

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China has doubled its nuclear stockpile in the last 2 years, DoD report finds
China dramatically accelerated its production of nuclear warheads.

Japan considers preemptive missile strikes to defend against an imminent attack

Japan is looking to acquire a “counterstrike capability” to take out enemy missile sites if the country is attacked, the nation’s Ministry of Defense said.

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I was at a zoom meeting yesterday, when the speaker paused and said some cool things about my work with veterans. He said “Doug loves his fellow veterans and works hard for them everyday.”

It reminded me to reach out even more. Anything I can do help my brothers and sisters is a must.

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I am still very close to finishing my upcoming book, Signs of Hope for the Military: In and Out of the trenches of Life. I still am aiming for the book to be published in January.

Come back and check on the progress. Better yet…go to the top of this page and click on subscribe. when you do all future posts will go directly to your inbox.

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Checking in on you. How are you doing? Is everything going OK, or are you fighting back memories?
FEAR NOT!
There are over 15,219 Veterans on this site who have your back.
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.

+Now there is an easier way to get help. Just dial 988, and you will have help ready for you.

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Pockets of shelling across Ukraine as wintry warfare looms

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Military news…..

US and NATO allies to discuss how to limit economic reliance on China
The focus on China during a meeting of foreign ministers in Bucharest comes as the Russian war on Ukraine enters its 10th month.

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Air Force streamlines reassignments for victims of sex crimes, domestic violence

Air Force and Space Force service members, or their spouses, who are victims of sexual crimes or domestic violence may more easily relocate to new duty stations under recent rule change.

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Marine vet ‘hero’ in critical condition after helping victims of Baltimore house explosion While the 70-year-old Marine veteran was walking through Pigtown, an explosion rocked the area, leaving a mother and daughter trapped inside their burning, partially collapsed Bayard Street home across from Carroll Park.

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Pressure builds to step up weapons tracking in Ukraine

Legislation would require greater scrutiny of the $20 billion in military aid President Biden has sent Ukraine, and it has bipartisan support.

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Pockets of shelling across Ukraine as wintry warfare looms

Shelling by Russian forces struck several areas in eastern and southern Ukraine overnight as utility crews continued a scramble to restore power, water and heating following widespread strikes in recent weeks.

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I was walking in the mall the other day, and I had my Army cap on. One young man thanked me for my service as he went by. I felt very proud to have served at that moment.

Have you been thanked for your service? Well, if not you are getting it now. THANK YOU! You served your country and should be proud. There was a lot of sacrifice as we served. However, that was what we signed up for. I would do it again in a New York minute.

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I will update you again in how it is going in my upcoming book, Signs of Hope for the Military: In and Out of the Trenches of Life. I decided to add all the creeds for each branch of the military. They will be at the beginning of the book. I have other ideas to make it the best military book on the planet.

Keep coming back to see the progress of the book. Better yet…go to the top of this page and click on subscribe. When you do all future posts will go directly to your inbox.

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Checking in on you. How are you doing? Is everything going OK, or are you fighting back memories?
FEAR NOT!
There are over 15,219 Veterans on this site who have your back.
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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