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Latest military news
The Marine Corps is eyeing a long-range robot boat that can nail targets with kamikaze drones.
9 Fort Bliss soldiers released from the hospital after ingesting antifreeze.
Russian fighter jet buzzes USS Donald Cook in the Black Sea.
| The Army just got its hands on its most advanced Apache helicopter yet |
| The Army’s first contingent of AH-64E version 6 (V6) Apaches has joined 1-229th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion. |
VA has capacity to administer 600,000 vaccine doses a week
VA is delivering vaccines at more than 215 sites across the country, with plans to expand to additional sites as vaccine supplies increase.
RallyPoint members pay tribute to Veterans during the pandemic
More than 370 RallyPoint members visited gravesites for fellow Veterans and their families and posted photos on the military network site, allowing a virtual visit for those unable to travel in person.
The Army is evaluating a brand new anti-tank missile for its arsenal.
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Many interesting bits of news today. Now I am going to be talking directly to you.
I was able to get my second COVID-19 shot today. It was smooth and quick. I saw many veterans inside getting their shots. To top that, the National Guard is running it.
I am feeling OK so far. They say the second day is the real test.
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Yesterday, I got my haircut in Waldport, Oregon.
It is a nice getaway for my wife and I at the Oregon Coast.
I was waiting my turn when my hair lady let me know that the guy she just finished with was the guy I called for an interview several months ago.
I was in shock. I had never met him in person. I went up to him and explained who I was, and he was excited to meet me.
He has a great story and it will be in my upcoming book, Signs of Hope for the Military: In and Out of the Trenches of Life.
He is a vietnam veteran, and has a very funny story as part of his interview. I will give you a clue. It deals with a monkey.
Also, while I was there, my hair lady told me there was another veteran in the place. She pointed him out and I went to him to greet him.
He is a Coast Guard veteran. We do not give them the credit they are due.
I told him when I was in, and he said he was in 61-65. I was in from 59-62, so we over lapped. He got a little excited and said he was on alert for the Bay of Pigs endeavor. I told came him I was too. We became instant buddies.
He has agreed to do an interview with me and he will be in the book as well.
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My next post will talk about the fear and hardships of troops on the front lines. I will sharing about WWII veterans and Afghanistan soldiers. I hope their stories will get your interest. They all will be in the book as well.
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Time to do bed check. How are you making it in this not so friendly world? Getting too overwhelming?
Not to worry my friend, there are over 11,300 fellow veterans here who have your back.
However, if it is pulling you down like a huge magnate, GET HELP!
Here is a toll free number to call 24/7. It has highly qualified counselors there to help you, and it is all free. They will not hang up until they know you are OK.
DO NOT FACE THIS WORLD ALONE!
1-800-273-8255 Option # 1
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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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