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Two Interviews For and Upcoming Book Will be Riveting and Most Interesting

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Military news…

F-16s intercept Russian bombers flying near Alaska

Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder, the Pentagon’s top spokesman, said the incident remained safe and professional and noted such interactions over international waters near Alaska occur regularly.

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11 Russian troops slain at shooting range as fighting rages in Ukraine

The Russian Defense Ministry said two men opened fire at volunteer soldiers during a target practice session in western Russia, killing 11 of them and wounding 15 others before being killed themselves. The ministry called it a terror attack.

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Blinken: China wants to seize Taiwan on ‘much faster timeline’

China has made a decision to seize Taiwan on a “much faster timeline” than previously thought, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.

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White House clashes with Senate over weapons stockpiling for Ukraine as annual defense bill nears vote
Among the points of contention are a lack of new authorities to procure critical munitions for Ukraine, not enough funding for military construction projects and the temporary nature of a non-competitive hiring process for military spouses.

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Putin tightens grip on Ukraine and Russia with martial law

Russian President Vladimir Putin declared martial law Wednesday in the four regions of Ukraine that Moscow annexed and gave all regional governors in Russia emergency powers that open the door for sweeping new restrictions throughout the country.

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I just have two interviews left and than it is off to the publisher. The two left will be dynamite. One is a Vietnam veteran who was wounded three times. The other is a Gold Star dad. I am sure both will be riviting.

Keep coming back to see more about the progress of my upcoming book, Signs of Hope for the Military: In and Out of the Trenches of Life. 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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An Interview with a WWII Nurse Was Eye Opening, and Sad As Well

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Military news…..

Ukraine and Russia work to gain advantage in annexed regions

Regions of southern Ukraine that Russian President Vladimir Putin illegally annexed saw more heavy fighting Saturday as Ukrainian soldiers pressed a ground campaign to recapture one, and Russian forces exploded long-range missiles and Iranian-made drones in another.

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China expected to grant Xi 5 more years, no major changes

China on Sunday opens a twice-a-decade party conference at which leader Xi Jinping is expected to receive a third five-year term that breaks with recent precedent and establishes himself as arguably the most powerful Chinese politician since Mao Zedong.

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Russia is grabbing men off the street to fight in Ukraine

With reinforcements needed for the war in Ukraine, Russian police and military press-gangs are snatching fighting-age men from cafes, offices and homeless shelters.

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China’s Xi calls for military growth amid tension with US

The party’s military wing, the People’s Liberation Army, needs to “safeguard China’s dignity and core interests,” Xi Jinping said, referring to a list of territorial claims and other issues over which Beijing says it is ready to go to war.

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South Korea’s military is on high alert for North’s first nuclear test since 2017

South Korea’s presidential office is on an around-the-clock alert amid expectations that the North may soon conduct its seventh nuclear test, a government official told news agencies on Sunday.

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Just finished an interview with the daughter of a WWII nurse. Some gripping thoughts there. The nurse, Velma Sundet was a hero to many soldiers during the war. She saved many lives.

I only have one other interview left. That is with a Gold Star father. I will be talking to him this week.

Keep coming back for more information on my upcoming book, Signs of Hope for the Military: In and Out of the Trenches of Life. 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.

_______________________________________________________________

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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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.

________________________________________________________________

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.