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Great Interview Coming From Military School Teacher For New Book

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Military news…

The US military needs a lot more artillery shells, rockets, and missiles for the next war
It’s time for the military to stock up on things that go boom.

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Female Troops Saw the Highest Level of Unwanted Sexual Contact Since Pentagon Began Collecting Data

A new Pentagon survey shows women in the military endured the highest level of unwanted sexual contact since the Defense Department began tracking the data 16 years ago, a startling finding that shows sexual crimes rising steadily despite hundreds of millions spent to curb the problem and vows by senior leaders to tackle it.

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Missing Military Vets’ Families Meet With Ukraine Officials

The families of two military veterans from Alabama who are missing in Ukraine this week met virtually with federal government officials and Ukraine’s ambassador, and participated in two Ukrainian-American events to observe that country’s Independence Day.

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Congress quietly debates new sea-based nuclear weapons amid China tensions

Both the House and Senate Armed Forces committees approved a provision to the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act that allows for additional funds for the Navy’s Sea-Launched Cruise Missile-­Nuclear program, better known as SLCM-N.

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US: Russia to buy rockets, artillery shells from North Korea

A newly downgraded U.S. intelligence finding says the Russian Ministry of Defense is in the process of purchasing millions of rockets an artillery shells from North Korea for its ongoing fight in Ukraine.

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More great articles from Veterans of Foreign War, and American Legion:

VFW…

First Woman Leads Africa Command

U.S. Army Major General Jami Shawley took command o the U.S. Military’s mission in eastern Africa in May. Shawley, a 1992 West Point graduate, is the first woman to lead the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, which is based at Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti.

Facts about the VFW…

  1. 1.5 million- number of VFW and VFW Auxiliary members.
  2. 1899- The year VFW started.
  3. 5,883- number of VFW posts worldwide.

American Legion…

  1. General David Thompson, Space Force second command, revealing that U.S. space assets are coming under constant attack. the main culprits are Russia and China.
  2. April is Children’s and Youth Month in the American Legion. Veterans care so much about shaping young people through programs that impart responsible citizenship.

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Exciting News…

I just finished interviewing a military teacher, Gail Elliott, who spent 34 years teaching military children. Some incredible stories and thoughts from her will be in my upcoming book, Signs of Hope for the military: In and Out of the Trenches of Life. Come back often to hear more exciting news about the book. Better yet…got to the top of this page and click on subscribe. When you do all future posts will 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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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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Articles From the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and The American Legion Magazines Are Astounding

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Military news…

Labor Department recommends Congress codify SCOTUS ruling that impacts Reserve troops working for state agencies
A new report calls on Congress to codify into law a Supreme Court decision that allows service members to take state employers to court if they feel the state has violated federal laws that ban discrimination against employees because of their military service.

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Russia privately warns of deep and prolonged economic damage

Russia may face a longer and deeper recession as the impact of U.S. and European sanctions spreads, handicapping sectors that the country has relied on for years to power its economy, according to an internal report prepared for the government.

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Military-themed beer company hits it big in Walmart ‘Open Call’ competition: ‘I knew it would be huge’

While driving through Annapolis and seeing the Naval Academy for the first time, businessman Alan Beal had an idea to create a beer specifically for service members. Seven years later, that thought has turned into a growing business producing three beers that will soon be sold at a major nationwide retailer.

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Japan calls live-fire drills by Russia, China near disputed islands a ‘serious concern’

Russian and Chinese warships fired machine guns off Japan’s northernmost prefecture over the weekend, part of a military exercise that elicited protests from the Japanese government.

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I have been doing some changes lately on this site. I hope you enjoy them. i will now be sharing some news from the Veterans of Foreign War magazine and the American Legion magazine. There will be interesting tidbits of information from each:

The VFW magazine has the following statistics:

  1. 10 Billion- the total annual amount the VFW helped veterans recoup VA Disability compensation, and pension benefits.
  2. 25- The number of time the VFW has testified before congress in the last 12 months. Leading to many victories for the veterans.
  3. 10.65 million Amount of scholarships awarded to more than 2,372 veterans and service members since January 2014.

The American Legion magazine has the following information:

  1. Highlights of the 2022 defense bill: 2.7 pay raise for service members. 7.1 Billion in new spending for the Pacific Deterrence Initiative. 4 Billion for the European Defense Initiative. A statement of congressional support for the defense of Taiwan. 300 million for the Ukraine Security Initiative.
  2. 77% of Americans who agree military families experience more financial stress than the average family.
  3. 76% of Americans think the military doesn’t do enough to teach financial literacy.

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Keep coming back to read more information for these two great military magazines. 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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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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The Marine Corp is Getting Very Tough on Soldiers to Get their COVID-19 Shots

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Militray news…

“‘Please be in focus, please be in focus, please be in focus.’” That’s what was going through Army Master Sgt. Alex Burnett’s head when he took the photo of the last U.S. soldier to leave Afghanistan on Aug. 31

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The Marine Corps’ list of consequences for Marines who fail to get vaccinated for COVID-19 is a reminder that USMC stands for “You Signed the Motherf—king Contract!” 

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The Army has kicked off a study of the service’s current height and weight requirements, which could eventually end in a change to the standards for the first time in decades.

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A TikTok video shows a big difference in how Air Force and Navy aircraft land on the runway, and a lot of it has to do with how their pilots are trained.

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​The Marine Corps is considering changes to its current tattoo policy.

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A junior enlisted airman is donating his uniform top to a museum after a famous photo showed an Afghan child using it as a blanket while sleeping on the floor of a C-17 Globemaster III transport jet.

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I read an article that states that our current president is being used as a scapegoat. It says, he makes all the mistakes, and takes all the blame. No other democrats are at fault then. That was an opinion article, but I am not sure if that is not in place as we speak.

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It is getting very dicy between China/Russia, and the rest of the world. They have joined forces with Russia and are doing joint military exercises.

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I just reupped with the American Legion today. I think they are a fine organization that helps veterans everyday. I suggest you check them out.

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I am not sharing another excerpt today, from my upcoming book, Signs of Hope for the Military: In and Out of the Trenches of Life. I’m a little under the weather today, and will keep it shorter today.

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Bed check…How are you doing? Has the world thrown you a curve? Do you feel like you are being pulled down by a magnate?

FEAR NOT!!

There are over 13,280 fellow veterans here who have your back.

If it is just too overwhelming for you right now, GET HELP!

Here is a toll free number to call 24/7. There are highly qualified councelors 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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