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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.

Be sure to come back to read other developments. Better yet…go to the top of this page and click on subscribe. When you do all future posts will come directly to you 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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Putin Seems to Have a Death Wish in His Approach to the Ukraine War

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Military news…

9 NATO countries call to admit Ukraine as counteroffensive presses on
The leaders of Czechia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Poland, Romania and Slovakia issued a joint statement backing a path to NATO membership for Ukraine.

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North Korea carries out another round of ballistic missile testing, South’s military says

North Korea carried out its fourth round of weapons testing in less than a week on Saturday, firing what the South’s military said were two short-range ballistic missiles launched off its eastern coast.

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Coast Guard rescues more than 100 people in Florida, S.C. Guard readies response as Ian makes second landfall

U.S. service members were working “around the clock” to clear debris and rescue stranded people in at least 20 Florida counties hit by Hurricane Ian, military officials said as the storm made its second landfall in South Carolina.

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Army activates new air defense brigade in Germany as concerns over Russian threat multiply 

The 52nd Air Defense Artillery Brigade adds to the expanded American military presence in Europe, which was sparked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February and concerns of a potential spillover into NATO territory.

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Service members defend general who was chastised after contradicting Fox News host Carlson A report that faulted a two-star general for publicly defending female troops following ridicule by a right-wing pundit has opened up the Army to blowback over its commitment to stand up for women in the ranks.   

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+Update…on my upcoming book, Signs of Hope for the Military: In and out of the trenches of Life.. I have two interviews to go. I am meeting with one on Monday. She is a retired military school teacher. She will tell me how military children are different than private sector school children. Keeping coming back for future updates. Better yet…Go to the top of this page and click on subscribe. When you do all future posts will go directly to you inbox.

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It seems like more each day that Putin will use nuclear weapons. He is desperate to win his war in Ukraine. He is losing badly right now. The consensus is that if he does use the bomb, He is finished.

Other rumors have been popping up of a take over of his position by generals.

There is also widespread stories about his bad health.

Seems he has a death wish at this time.

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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.

_______________________________________________________________

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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Last Reminder That September is Suicide Prevention Month. Get Help if You Need it.

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Military news…

Marine Hikes Appalachian Trail in Honor of Military Brothers and Sisters Who Died by Suicide

The Marine has raised more than $7,000 for four organizations that help combat suicide among veterans.

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Local Combat Veteran Helps Fellow Vets Reconnect With Nature as Part of Effort to Reduce Number of Suicides

Combat veteran Ryan Bowman started the Pennsylvania Outdoor Veterans nonprofit group in 2015 to reduce the number of veteran suicides through outdoor recreational therapy.

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Maine Quilter Warms Hearts of Veterans

A Nobleboro woman has sewn quilts for veterans for 15 years, saying, “It makes my heart happy.”

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Proposed legislation could expand education benefits, veterans’ access to commercial driver’s licenses amid trucking shortage

Two senators have introduced a bill that would allow schools with trucking programs to expand veterans’ access to commercial driver’s licenses as the trucking industry faces a shortage of drivers across the country.

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North Korea is at least 4 nuclear tests away from reaching weapons goals, think tank says Defense experts estimate North Korea is at least four nuclear tests away from creating a tactical nuclear weapon or pairing nuclear warheads to multiple independently-targetable reentry vehicles.

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This is my last push, this month, to remind people that September is Suicide prevention month. Actually every month should be. If you are struggling with what ever is happening in your mind GET HELP! There are some numbers to call below to get that help.

Reminder to checkback often on the progress of my upcoming book, Signs of Hope for the Military: In and Out of the Trenches of Life. I just have two more interviews of veterans to do and then it is off to the publisher. The best way to get updates is to 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.

______________________________________________________________

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.

_______________________________________________________________

+If you like what you see, please subscribe at the top of this page where it says, “subscribe.” When you do, all future posts will come directly to your inbox. Also, if you know some else who could benefit from this site, please let them know.