Congress moves to protect pay for troops as government shutdown nears.

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US-made Abrams tanks arrive in Ukraine sooner than expected
The first shipment of the U.S. military’s most sophisticated battle tanks has arrived in Ukraine — eight months after the Pentagon ordered them and much sooner than officials expected they would be delivered.

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Congress moves to protect pay for troops as government shutdown nears

Lawmakers are scrambling to ensure troops will be paid in case of a looming government shutdown, including Coast Guard members who typically go without paychecks during the closing of federal agencies.

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America’s War in Afghanistan Devastated the Country’s Environment in Ways That May Never Be Cleaned Up

Afghans who lived near America’s vast bases say the U.S. military’s lack of even minimal environmental protections polluted their land, poisoned their water, and sickened their children. The consequences of the contamination may last for generations.

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More Military Personnel Head to the US-Mexico Border as Officials Describe an Increase in Migrant Crossings

Some 800 new active-duty personnel are being sent to the border, where 2,500 National Guard members already are serving, Department of Homeland Security officials announced. The move comes as migrant crossings along that border are rising.

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‘Nothing good about it’: DOD official says shutdown ‘horrible’ for US, good for Russia and China
A government shutdown would harm U.S. defenses, hurt troops and be welcomed by Russia and China, said William LaPlante, the Pentagon’s undersecretary of defense for acquisitions and sustainment.

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The possible government shutdown, will hurt many area including our own military. They may stop paying the service members if it shuts down. What a horrible mistake that would be.

Got to figure out congress needs to do to not let that happen.

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The are many stories about the military that have been forgotten, but I interviewed four WWII veterans for my new book, and they are amazing. Each one had a near death experience. They didn’t do anything heroic, but put their lives on the line.

The book is called, Signs of Hope for the Military: In and Out of the Trenches of Life.

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1-800-273-8255…texting 838255. Call 988.

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Almost 1.5 million vets don’t have enough to eat and many aren’t seeking help.

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Almost 1.5 million vets don’t have enough to eat and many aren’t seeking help, study finds

Roughly 70% of veterans older than 70 who do not have enough to eat are not using government food assistance programs, according to a research report released this week.

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US commits $325M in new Ukraine military aid during Zelenskyy visit to Pentagon The Pentagon will send new military aid to Ukraine worth as much as $325 million — equipment that will mostly strengthen the country’s air defenses against Russia, defense officials said.

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Russian airstrikes kill 2 and wound 3 in southern Ukraine as war enters 20th month

Russian airstrikes killed two people and wounded three others in southern Ukraine’s Kherson province, the region’s governor reported Sunday as the war in Ukraine entered a 20th month.

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Post-ABC poll: Biden faces criticism on economy, immigration and age

A Washington Post-ABC News poll finds President Biden struggling to gain approval from a skeptical public, with dissatisfaction growing over the economy and immigration, a rising share saying the United States is doing too much to aid Ukraine in its war with Russia and broad concerns about his age.

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US military sending ATACMS missiles to Ukraine
The missiles can strike as far as 190 miles away.

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It is shameful that so many vets, do not have enough food to eat. We need to reach out to them and get them help. the is no reason for them to suffer like this.

Of course many of them will tell you that they were trained to be tough. They feel badly seeking help.

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The are many stories about the military that have been forgotten, but I interviewed four WWII veterans for my new book, and they are amazing. Each one had a near death experience. They didn’t do anything heroic, but put their lives on the line.

The book is called, Signs of Hope for the Military: In and Out of the Trenches of Life.

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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. Call 988.

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Senators plead for improved response to veterans suicides after report reveals hotline failure.

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Military news…

MDMA-Assisted Therapy Reduced PTSD Symptoms in Diverse Patient Population

These results supported earlier findings that MDMA-assisted therapy was effective in improving PTSD symptoms, although its diverse patient population set this trial that set it apart from earlier research.

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Sewage, rats and crime: GAO finds military barracks in deplorable shape

U.S. service members also could be at increased risk of sexual assault and other crimes because of chronically broken windows and locks, the Government Accountability Office said in a report.

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Senate bypasses Tuberville on Joint Chief nominations for Brown, George
The Senate confirmed Air Force Gen. Charles “CQ” Brown’s nomination after months of delay. A vote on Gen. Randy George as Army Chief of Staff was expected.

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‘We’ve got to do better:’ Senators plead for improved response to veterans suicides after report reveals hotline failure

The Department of Veterans Affairs must improve mental health care access for veterans with suicide risks, senators told VA officials on Wednesday in the wake of an inspector general report that found problems with the agency’s crisis hotline for suicide prevention.

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Japan with favorable ruling orders Okinawa to resume work on Marine airfield

A Japanese Cabinet minister this week gave Okinawa’s governor until Wednesday to approve design changes for a coastal airfield planned to replace Marine Corps Air Station Futenma.

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Suicide prevention is number one on my list. I worry about the high suicide rates for the military. If you are struggling, check the phone numbers below to get help. It is not a weakness to seek help.

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The are many stories about the military that have been forgotten, but I interviewed four WWII veterans for my new book, and they are amazing. Each one had a near death experience. They didn’t do anything heroic, but put their lives on the line.

The book is called, Signs of Hope for the Military: In and Out of the Trenches of Life.

If you want to hear about other interviews, subscribe at the top of this page, and all future posts will 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. Call 988.

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You are never alone.

You are never forsaken.

You are never unloved.

And above all…never, ever, give up.

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