China sending weapons to Russia would be ‘historic mistake,’ NATO chief says.

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Military news…

China sending weapons to Russia would be ‘historic mistake,’ NATO chief says
At NATO headquarters, members gathered this week to welcome Finland into the alliance fold. They also took stock of Russia’s war in Ukraine, which has raised security concerns that extend beyond Europe.

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Government review of US exit from Afghanistan concludes evacuation should’ve started sooner, faults moves by Trump
The report is the result of many months of investigations by Biden’s administration into the decision-making process of leaving Afghanistan. Many aspects of the pullout were chaotic, and led to 13 U.S. service members being killed near a gate of the Kabul airport by a pair of suicide attacks.

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Dark clouds of a nuclear war’ hang over South Korea after joint drills, North says

North Korea’s state-run news agency condemned the United States and South Korea for their largest-ever joint military drills.

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‘He’s a war criminal’: Elite Putin security officer defects

Gleb Karakulov, who was responsible for secure communications, said moral opposition to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and his fear of dying there drove him to speak out, despite the risks to himself and his family.

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Russia to put nukes near Belarus’ western border, envoy says

Russian tactical nuclear weapons will be deployed close to Belarus’ borders with NATO neighbors, the Russian ambassador to Belarus said.

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I have started planning for a huge book signing event in my hometown. It will be at the convention center. I am reaching out to find some sponsors to pay for the room. The room holds 160 people. I will have guest speakers, and have several WWII veterans there.

I hope to have a winery come to sell their wine and give away free drinks. I also hope the winery will donate some bottles to give away at the tables.

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There is Help For Those Veterans Who Are Struggling.

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Military news…

The Air Force successfully flew a KC-46 Pegasus with only a two-person crew
The experiment is part of the Air Force’s efforts to increase its operational flexibility.

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Vietnam Veteran Finally Gets Welcome Home After Honor Flight

David Wright enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1968 and went to Vietnam twice. Now, almost 50 years later he says he finally felt that warm welcome home he needed back then.

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Ukraine is using this massive rifle that’s bigger than a Barrett .50 cal

The Barrett M107 .50-caliber rifle has been popularized in the media as the pinnacle of sniper rifles. In fact, the military classifies the M107 as an anti-materiel rifle. While its .50 BMG cartridge packs a punch and is effective at destroying cover, obstacles, and even taking out engine blocks, there are simply more accurate rifle calibers for use in sniper and marksman rifles. In former Eastern Bloc countries, the anti-materiel cartridge of choice is the larger 14.5x114mm which is being used by Ukraine in their massive rifle: the Snipex Alligator.

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‘This is a strong warning’: Austin, South Korean defense chief condemn North’s missile launches, agree to strengthen defenses
The United States and South Korea have agreed to strengthen their alliance and defenses and increase training after a flurry of new missile launches this week by North Korea, the military leaders of both countries said Thursday.

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South Korea scrambles 80 fighter jets after North sends 180 warplanes near border

Among the aircraft South Korea sent in response were F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters, the Defense Ministry said. 

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Ukrainians face nuclear threat with grit and dark humor

With the Russian invasion in its ninth month, many Ukrainians no longer ask if their country will be hit by nuclear weapons. They are actively preparing for that once-unthinkable possibility.

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It has been a tough struggle to complete my upcoming book, Signs 0f Hope for the Military: In and Out of the Trenches of Life. Delayed interviews, illnesses, procrastination, etc. I am determined to complete this task, and do it soon. So keep coming back to see 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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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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Interviews for a Upcoming Book Shares the Horrors of War

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Military news…

Army to expand recruiting programs, investment to fill ranks
The Army plans to increase its investment in marketing and is expected to expand a new program for struggling recruits, but leaders Monday offered few new details on how they’ll fill the ranks after falling far short of recruiting goals this year.

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As suicides rise, US military seeks to address mental health

As the Pentagon seeks to confront spiraling suicide rates in the military ranks, Dionne Williamson’s experiences shine a light on the realities for service members seeking mental health help. For most, simply acknowledging their difficulties can be intimidating. And what comes next can be frustrating and dispiriting.

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What will the US do if Putin goes nuclear on Ukraine? Threats give question growing urgency
If Russia drops a nuclear bomb of any size on Ukraine, the dilemma facing the U.S. will be imposing costs severe enough to meet the magnitude of the moment while averting the kind of nuclear showdown feared during the Cold War.

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More than half of Ukraine’s tank fleet now reportedly consists of captured Russian armor.

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We salute the sailors who spent an entire day picking up a literal ton of trash on a remote island
“If the Navy can collect an average of four-thousand pounds of trash on California’s most remote island, it tells us there is too much trash in the ocean.”

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I am going to share the highlights of the many interviews I conducted for my upcoming book, Signs of Hope for the Military: In and Out of the trenches of Life.

  1. A Staff sergeant had to watch two of his buddies die in a vehicle that caught on fire.
  2. A Vietnam soldier shared a funny story about a monkey.
  3. A sniper shared his experiences during his deployment to Afghanistan.
  4. A Vietnam veteran describe the traps that were put in to try to kill them.
  5. A Vietnam veteran describes how he got wounded three separate times.
  6. A Vietnam veteran describe how his buddy died in a helicopter.
  7. A WWII veteran describes how he ended up in 8 different hospitals.
  8. A WWII veteran shares how he should have died, but didn’t.
  9. A WWII veteran shares how he was pinned down by enemy fire and was able to escape.

There are many more. This book covers many lives and that will cause you to cringe, cry and laugh.

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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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