There is Not Enough Civilians Enlisting to Keep the Military working.

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Military news..

Russia launches the first drone strike on Kyiv in 12 days and all are shot down

After a relative lull, Russia launched a drone attack early Sunday on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, officials said. It was the first such attack of the war in 12 days.

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Biden’s upcoming European trip is meant to boost NATO against Russia as the war in Ukraine drags on

President Joe Biden will head to Europe at week’s end for a three-country trip intended to bolster the international coalition against Russian aggression as the war in Ukraine extends well into its second year.

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Israel to buy more F-35 fighter jets from US; the deal expands fleet by 50% and deepens partnership

Israel will buy 25 F-35 aircraft from the United States, the Israeli Defense Ministry announced Sunday, in a deal that increases Israel’s arsenal of the stealth fighter jets by 50%.

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U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan a result of poor planning, communication, report finds
The State Department’s review found that the U.S. did not plan for the worst-case scenario when pulling troops out of Afghanistan.

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US Navy announces, rescinds six-day work week for recruiters
The Navy is expected to fall short of enlistment goals, which could impact its “ability to fight and win.”

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I was honored when I went to get my COVID vaccine a couple years ago. I was in a huge line waiting my turn when a National Guard soldier came up to me and told me to follow him. He took me to a spot where I was next to get my shot. Probably was because I was wearing an Army hat, and was using a cane.

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The military is getting weaker, because not enough civilians are enlisting. This will become a problem very quickly if this doesn’t turn around. They may have to start the draft again. The military changed my life in a very positive way. Please talk to some of your civilian friends to check into enlisting. They won’t regret it.

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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.

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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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Nuclear-powered submarine visits South Korea as a show of force against North’s threats.

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Military news…

Austin cautions allies backing Ukraine against expectation of ‘easy sprint’ to victory

Ukraine’s much-anticipated counteroffensive is shaping up to be a long, bloody fight rather than a sign that victory is on the horizon, the United States’ top military officials said Thursday.

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Marines want to use Tomahawks to sink enemy ships from 1,000 miles away
The Marine Corps’ current anti-ship system has a range of just 115 miles.

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Nuclear-powered submarine visits South Korea as a show of force against North’s threats

One of the U.S. Navy’s largest submarines, the nuclear-powered USS Michigan, sailed into South Korea’s largest port Friday, less than a day after the North fired two short-range missiles.

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House GOP advances defense spending bill with big pay boost for junior enlisted troops, cancels ‘woke’ DOD policies

The Fiscal Year 2024 Defense Appropriations Bill, an annual must-pass law that funds the Pentagon and some intelligence agencies, would boost pay by an average of 30% for most troops below E-5, according to Republican appropriators.

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Ukraine downs Russian drones but some get through due to gaps in air protection

The attack was part of a wider bombardment of Ukrainian regions that extended as far as the Kyiv region in the west of the country, near Poland.

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VA Hospitals are Outperforming Private Hospitals, Latest Medicare Survey Shows

A nationwide Medicare survey released June 14 found that Veterans rated Veterans Affairs hospitals higher than private health care facilities in all 10 categories of patient satisfaction. Read the full article from NPR.

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I am so fed up with the war in Ukraine. I talked to a guy that is also fed up. He was very extreme.

” What we should do is have all the allies drop nuclear bombs on Russia at once. Total surprise, and they wouldn’t be able to defend it. Russia would not be a real nation after that. Just fragmentation.”

I didn’t even know how to respond! That would be awful. Millions of people dying, because of one man’s dictatorship. What about the fallout??

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Three days ago I came down with COVID, my second time. Wednesday was a nightmare. I was so weak I could hardly go to the bathroom. When I did try I dribbled in my PJ’s all the way. I had no control. Very hopeless feeling.

Today I am much better! Got the right medicine. Feel 90% OK. My wife came down with it too.

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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.

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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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You are never alone.


You are never forsaken.


You are never unloved.


And above all…never, ever, give up.

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Biden signs executive order to boost opportunities, flexibility for military spouse employment.

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Military news…..

Starship Troopers: Pentagon wants rocket-launched soldiers anywhere on earth in hours
The DoD and SpaceX are teaming up to send huge payloads of troops and gear anywhere on earth in an hour. Would you like to know more?

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American musician, a former paratrooper, detained in Russia on drug charges

Michael Travis Leake, a U.S. expatriate and former paratrooper living in Russia, was arraigned on Saturday in Moscow, according to the State Department.


Fort Polk renamed Fort Johnson in honor of Black WWI hero

An Army base in Louisiana has been renamed in honor of Sgt. William Henry Johnson, a Black veteran of World War I and a Medal of Honor recipient.

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Biden signs executive order to boost opportunities, flexibility for military spouse employment
The new actions are designed to make it easier for families to maintain work despite relocation and permanent change of station.

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Biden signs executive order to boost opportunities, flexibility for military spouse employment

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I just now found out that my wife has come down with COVID!! Very upset for her. She needs to slow down and get well.

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I have been following Putin’s war in Ukraine, and I am amazed that he is still trying to win. There are no winning plans left. He will lose and be dethroned as leader of Russia.

He needs to stop and have peace talks.

Unless...he uses Nuclear weapons. Then it is WWIII.

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I have fighting a bad hip situation. I was all set to have surgery, and now I am not so sure. I will be going to a pain control clinic in nine days to see if they can get me to a tolerance level. If they can i will not have the surgery. doctors feel that my age is a big factor.

My quality of life is my big factor.

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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.

__________________________________________________________________

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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