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Military news…
Air Force wing nixes drag queen reading event for children at Ramstein library, drawing LGBTQ supporters’ ire
“Drag Queen Storytime,” organized to celebrate Pride Month, was slated for Thursday.
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US is preparing to send long-range rocket systems to Ukraine
The Biden administration is preparing to send advanced long-range rocket systems to Ukraine as the country suffers losses in the east from advancing Russian forces, said U.S. administration and congressional staffers.
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National Guard needs stable funding from Congress to execute program to train Ukrainian troops, top general says
Congress’ inability to pass timely spending bills is hindering a National Guard program that trains Ukrainian forces, the chief of the National Guard Bureau told House lawmakers.
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Iran seizes 2 Greek tankers in Persian Gulf as tensions rise
The U.S. Navy’s Mideast-based 5th Fleet said it was investigating reports that Iran seized two Greek tankers. Iran had threatened to take “punitive action” over Athens being involved in the U.S. seizure of an Iranian oil tanker in Greek waters.
Here is another excerpt from my upcoming book, Signs of Hope for the military: In and Out of the trenches of Life.
There is Not a Time That You Don’t Have a Choice
In the military you are faced with many orders. Go here. Do this. You expect that in the military, and since you decided to enlist, you should live the life that is given to you while you are there.
However, out in civilian life it is a different story. People will also be barking at you do this and that.
I have heard people say, “I had to do it because I didn’t have a choice.” They felt trapped and thought they had no way out.
There is always a choice!! We never have to accept our fate because we feel there is no choice.
We need to acknowledge that we have the same rights as others around us.
Have you had a boss threaten you if you didn’t do what he said? It is OK to give out directions, but never OK to threaten. The people in the private sector need to realize that they are all working together just like a unit in the military. They need to respect each employee, and have their back when they need it.
Jobs are important for the soldier, but they shouldn’t be degraded at any time just so they can keep the job.
When I came out I was treated pretty badly by a boss who didn’t like any
“youngsters,” trying to infiltrate his group of workers he loved working with. He did whatever he could to make my day miserable.
When there was a job that was somewhat dangerous, he would make me do it. When it was time for a break, he will tell me to sit somewhere else than with the men. I allowed it to happen by my own choice, because I didn’t have any way to find another job quickly enough to provide for my family that was with me at the college I was going to.
So I fell for the trap, “I didn’t have a choice.”
In this day and age that type of leadership is not allowed anymore. Back in the 50’s there weren’t too many discrimination laws. There weren’t too many places to go for help.
Today, you have choices. You have your rights. You can respectfully disagree and not fear of losing you job.
Going out into the civilian life can be daunting, but you don’t have to let it overcome you. Stay strong, and have courage, just like you had to do when you served your country.
IWILL
You may be asking what on earth this chapter is all about. It is about learning to be able to withstand the forces that try to overcome you and cause you to want to give up. It is about giving you thoughts and ideas on how to cope in a sometimes unfriendly world. You have equal rights as much as anyone else on this planet. Do not let anyone tell you that you have no choices.
Think about this
Isn’t it sad how some people get into a power struggle, just to proof they are tough?
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FEAR NOT!
There are over 14,955 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.
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Remember:
You are never alone.
You are never forsaken.
You are never unloved.
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