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Pentagon positions aircraft carrier to help Turkey’s earthquake recovery efforts.

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Military news…

NATO chief says US aid is ‘making a difference every day’ on battlefields in Ukraine
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg met with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday, and the two said they would evaluate the latest strategies in Ukraine and discuss how U.S. and NATO allies can best help the country.

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Pentagon positions aircraft carrier to help Turkey’s earthquake recovery efforts

The ship will join other U.S. military assets sent to respond to the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Monday — including Urban Search and Rescue teams, C-17 cargo jets, and helicopters to aid in search and rescue efforts.

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US delayed shooting down Chinese spy balloon partly to aid recovery efforts, defense officials say.
The ongoing debris collection from the downed balloon in the shallow waters near South Carolina is easier and safer than it would have been in Alaska, Defense Department officials told senators Thursday.

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North Korean parade showed off record number of ICBMs, analysts say

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un presided over a military parade that showcased the country’s largest-ever display of long-range missiles, according to images published by state-run media.

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I have a fun trip today. Going to lunch with a Vietnam veteran. He was a helicopter pilot, and a gunner. He is very private about his time their. So far I can get information about his being wounded with Chrapinell. He didn’t get the Purple Heart medal, because he didn’t feel like he deserved it. He said he lost too many friends, and he is alive.

I am working on him to accept the medal, because I can arrange that for him.

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There are many veterans that have that mentality. They feel so badly that their buddies died and they lived. I have interviewed several veterans for my upcoming book, Signs of Hope for the Military: IN and Out of The Trenches of Life, that feel that way.

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First American howitzers bound for Ukraine arrive in Europe as US troops begin training Ukrainians on the cannons.

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No, tanks will not be obsolete in the wars of the future

“I don’t think the time of the tank has passed.”

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First American howitzers bound for Ukraine arrive in Europe as US troops begin training Ukrainians on the cannons
The first US 155mm howitzers from the latest $800 million military aid package for Ukraine have arrived in Europe as American troops there begin training Ukrainian forces on the artillery, a senior U.S. defense official said Wednesday.

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Testing the Navy’s future: Robotic ships give the US an enhanced view of Middle East waterways

The Saildrone Explorer resembles a torpedo with a 15-foot-tall shark fin. Powered by wind and solar panels, it has cameras and sensors to keep watch and the ability to sift through data to figure out what’s important.

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Pentagon spokesman, deputy defense secretary are among US defense officials targeted in latest Russian sanctions

Chief Pentagon spokesman John Kirby, who’s been providing near-daily updates since Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, was one of 29 Americans who the Russian Foreign Ministry said it targeted “in response to the constantly expanding anti-Russian sanctions.”

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FAA failure to tell Capitol of Army Golden Knights parachute stunt led to alert

The communications lapse led police to think an aircraft carrying military parachutists for a baseball stadium stunt was “a probable threat,” prompting the alert Wednesday evening to evacuate the U.S. Capitol.

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Japan keeps watch as Russian and Chinese vessels steam near its territory

A combination of military and commercial vessels traveling together near Japan is “very rare,” according to James Brown, an international affairs expert at Temple University’s Japan campus.

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VA opens applications for suicide prevention grant program

The Department of Veterans Affairs has open applications for a new grant program that will allow the agency to provide funds for community-based suicide prevention efforts.

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I have been sharing endorsements from high up military people for the last few posts, for my upcoming book, Signs of Hope for the Military: In and Out of the Trenches of Life. My next endorsement will be in my next post, and it is the frosting on the cake. It will be from General Jim Jaeger. He happens to be a good friend who is avid about supporting veterans.

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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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You are never alone.

You are never forsaken.

You are never unloved.

And above all…never, ever, give up!

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Russia shifts focus of war to eastern Ukraine as additional troops leave Kyiv

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Army 3-star general demoted after investigation into ‘racist and toxic’ command climate

Now-Maj. Gen. Duane Gamble is the second member of the Army staff to face reprimand this year.

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‘He’s the legacy now’ — Meet the Army’s father-son sniper duo

“I grew up playing in the ghillie wash trench and stuff like that … It was always a dream of mine.”

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The fascinating story of how the Jeep became America’s favorite military vehicle

Soldiers may enjoy their time in a Humvee or Huey nowadays, but there is no military vehicle more beloved than the World War II Jeep.

There weren’t even safety belts when I drove them.

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Russia shifts focus of war to eastern Ukraine as additional troops leave attack on Kyiv
More Russian troops are pulling back from their advance on Ukraine’s capital city of Kyiv as invading forces intensify their attack in the separatist region of Donbas in the east, a senior U.S. defense official said Monday.

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US soldiers earn Combat Action Badge for response during rocket attack in Baghdad

Several members of the Army’s Task Force Pioneer were recognized for their actions the night of Dec. 19, 2021, when rockets targeted the coalition’s facility in Baghdad’s Green Zone.

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Chinese military activity spurs Japan to move radar unit closer to Taiwan, Senkaku islands

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force has repositioned a mobile radar unit on its southern island chain to strengthen defenses due to increased Chinese activity in the region.

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Biden: Putin should face war crimes trial for Bucha killings

President Joe Biden on Monday called for a war crimes trial against Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and said he’d seek more sanctions after reported atrocities in Ukraine.

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I thought I would start sharing some of the wonderful endorsements my upcoming book, Signs of Hope for the Military: In and Out of the Trenches of Life, is getting. The book is stirring quite a buzz.

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In the current conditions of our military, there is a need to find realistic affordable sources to reach out and help our veterans and current military. Signs of Hope for the Military: In and Out of the Trenches of life, is that source. Doug Bolton spends many chapters on showing the veterans and military ways to cope in this not so friendly world.  Sadly, he feels and knows of the pain from his volunteer service and sacrifices for our great country first hand. Being a seasoned registered nurse and a battlefield Air Force flight nurse, I have seen many young men and women coming home sick, injured wounded and highly depressed. This book is a must for many. I highly recommend this book without hesitation to all those who have served and currently serving.  I am also advocating for the loved ones and families to read this read, as well.

Colonel Dona Marie Iversen

United States Air Force

NYC, New York

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There will be more endorsements coming in future posts, so keep coming back. Better yet go 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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FEAR NOT!

There are over 14,240 veterans on this site who have your back.

Here is what I am asking you to do…please share this site with as many other veterans as you can. It has helped so many.

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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!

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