Frightening Time in Maui Hawaii. There are the Coast Guard and National Guard Saving Lives There.

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Military news…

Why we celebrate Purple Heart Day on August 7
On August 7th, we celebrate Purple Heart Day. Today America recognizes the brave men and women wounded or killed while serving.

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Miami Police Department bought guns off the street for Ukraine
The City of Miami Police Department is collecting guns through a voluntary buyback program and sending them to Ukraine.

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China, Russia Send Warships Near Alaska; US Responds With Navy Destroyers

Eleven military vessels from China and Russia found operating near the Aleutian Islands last week were met by four U.S. Navy destroyers, Alaska’s two U.S. senators said. 

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Biden asks Congress for $24B in additional Ukraine aid
The request is part of a new $40 billion spending proposal and comes amid growing resistance on Capitol Hill to arming Ukraine as it slowly tries to regain land occupied by invading Russian forces.

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Coast Guard rescues 14 people from ocean after fleeing Maui wildfires
More than 100 National Guardsmen are helping with the wildfire response.

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It s a very disheartening time in Hawaii. The Island of Maui is engulfed with wild fires. Their Biggest city is destroyed. Over 50 people have died. Many more are expected.

The heart warming news is that the Coast Guard, and the National Guard are out there saving lives. The Coast Guard pulled in over ten people who were drowning in the water they had to jump into to save their lives.

These two branches don’t get their due very often. Thank you!!

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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.)

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Vietnam Veterans Still Feel the Sting of Duty There. Most Have lost Many Friends.

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Military news…

Top US general says the fight in Syria is “important” for security after surprise visit
Milley believes an “enduring defeat” of ISIS is possible, but didn’t say how far away that is.

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What chance do military movies like ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ and ‘All Quiet on the Western Front’ have at the Oscars?
Actually a pretty solid one, given how many other war films have come out on top.

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Zelenskyy vows not to retreat from Ukrainian city of Bakhmut

Ukraine military leaders are determined to hold onto Bakhmut, Kyiv officials said Monday, even as Russian forces continued to encroach on the devastated eastern Ukrainian city that they have sought to capture for six months at the cost of thousands of lives.

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North Korean missiles continue to cause tension

South Korean and American officials are expecting North Korea to continue missile launches — and potentially a seventh nuclear test — amid a tense regional standoff.

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US, South Korea to kick off Freedom Shield exercise amid warnings from North

The U.S. and South Korean militaries have set the date for large-scaled joint exercises with the U.N. and Combined Forces commands that North Korea last month likened to a declaration of war.

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I have a good friend who is a Vietnam veteran. I have coffee with him twice a week, and we are going to lunch today.

I have tried to talk to him about his time there, and he just doesn’t want to talk. I asked him why.

He was wounded by shrapnel. I said he should get a Purple Heart for that. He thoughts are, “I lost too many friends. They deserve the Purple Heart, not me. I am still alive.”

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There are many Vietnam veterans that have that attitude. They have lost too many buddies, and don’t feel they deserve any medals since they are still alive. I can understand that, but they are still heroes in my book.

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The military seems to be losing good soldiers. The recruitment is going slowly. Not many young men feel they need to serve their country. I hope they are able to come up with ideas to overcome that.

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I had the privilege to meet a Vietnam veteran while shopping for groceries. I seem to have the knack to find them. This guy is a true hero. His name is Milt Hoch. He had three tours in Vietnam. He didn’t have to. He chose to.

He was in intense fighting, even face to face fighting. He was once stabbed through both legs at once with a bayonet. He was still able to kill the enemy and survive.

I have an interview with him in my upcoming book, Signs of Hope for the Military: In and Out of the Trenches of Life. It is riveting.

Keep coming back to hear about other heroes. 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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