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Ukraine claims to recapture Black Sea oil platforms seized during Crimea’s annexation.

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Military news…

Ukraine claims to recapture Black Sea oil platforms seized during Crimea’s annexation

The Ukrainian military said Monday that it recaptured strategic gas and oil drilling platforms from Russia in the Black Sea and claimed gains in occupied areas near Bakhmut.

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On the brink of joining NATO, Sweden seeks to boost its defense spending by 28%

Sweden said Monday it wants to increase its defense budget by 28%, putting it on track to reach the military spending target 2% of gross domestic product set by the NATO alliance, which the Scandinavian country is preparing to join.

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Four-star to Push for Top Unit Award for Airmen Involved in Kabul Evac

Few troops have received a Presidential Unit Citation for “exceptional heroism”—similar to the individual-level Distinguished Service Cross—during the war in Afghanistan. Airmen tapped for the honor would join Army and Marine Corps units that fought in some of the war’s fiercest campaigns to take enemy territory.

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Global saga of Afghan who fought alongside US troops ends with joyous asylum news

Abdul Wasi Safi, known as Wasi, learned on Tuesday that a federal judge had waived his immigration hearing the day before. The surprise decision allows Wasi to resettle in the U.S.

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North Korea fires ballistic missiles amid Putin-Kim summit, Seoul says

The launches took place about 1 ½ hours before North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The two met for the first time in more than four years.

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I had a laser procedure done on my right eye. I can see so much better. This is what old soldiers have to look forward to.

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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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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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US intelligence says an intentional explosion brought down Wagner chief Prigozhin’s plane.

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Military news…

White House skeptical of runaway soldier’s claims in North Korean media

The Biden administration was skeptical of a state media report that a US Army Pvt. Travis King was ‘disillusioned’ by American society when he illegally crossed into North Korea last month.

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North Korea is preparing for a new round of weapons tests, South Korean spy agency says

North Korea is preparing for a new round of provocative weapons displays such as long-range missile tests and a spy satellite launch, as it ramps up illicit activities to support its fragile economy.

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The US military is still missing 6 nuclear weapons that were lost decades ago
The U.S. military had 32 nuclear accidents during the Cold War, and several nuclear weapons remain unaccounted for.

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UN Says More Than 200 Former Afghan Military, Officials Killed Since Taliban TakeoverU.N. human rights chief Volker Turk said the killings were a “betrayal of the people’s trust” since the victims had been assured they would not be targeted. U.N. rights office spokesperson Jeremy Laurence said the scale of killings was “shocking” and expected the true count to be higher.

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US intelligence says an intentional explosion brought down Wagner chief Prigozhin’s plane

A preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment has found that the plane crash presumed to have killed Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin was intentionally caused by an explosion.

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I am in the process of interviewing a submariner. Not just any submariner, but a nuclear submariner. Incredible interview. This should be enough to buy my upcoming book, Signs of Hope for the Military: In and Out of the trenches of life.

I also talked to a Vietnam veteran who is deciding if he will allow me to interview him. He has an amazing story. (He had a bayonet go through both legs in an one on one fight.)

Keep coming back to find what new interviews I may be having. You can Also Subscribe at the top of this page, 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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Putin Seems to Have a Death Wish. He is losing Badly and Won’t Negotiate.

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Military news…

How airmen used a single Google Doc to save thousands of lives during the Afghan airlift
“The chaos and hecticness of everybody trying to get in and get their evacuees out now became a smoother process.”

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Pentagon not currently considering back pay for US troops separated for refusing COVID-19 vaccine
Congress may end up deciding this issue.

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Ukraine finally getting Western tanks
No Challenger 2 tanks have ever been destroyed by an enemy.

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Ukraine building suffers deadliest civilian attack in months
Emergency crews worked through the frigid night at the wrecked multi-story residential building, the site of the worst casualties from a widespread Russian barrage Saturday.

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Ukrainian troops arrive at Fort Sill to train on Patriot missile system, Pentagon says
Roughly 100 Ukrainian troops have arrived in the United States to begin training on how to operate and maintain the Patriot missile system to help Ukraine fight off Russian aerial attacks.

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Things are rolling fast now. I at the very end of finishing my upcoming book, Signs of Hope for the Military: In and Out of the Trenches of Life. Just a couple more interviews, and it is off to my publisher, BookBaby. Keep coming back to see the final process. 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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The Pentagon is finally back tracking their demand that everyone get the vaccine shot. Military people can now came back to serve.

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Putin seems to have a death wish. He is losing thousands of troops. (110,000) and will not negotiate. He is losing badly. Rumors has it that he will either replaced, or assassinated. They also think he may run to a safe place.

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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.

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