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Military news…
US troops put in harm’s way by lack of White House info-sharing, report says
In a report released Wednesday, the International Crisis Group called for greater congressional oversight of ongoing American counterterrorism missions.
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Concerns rise as Russia resumes grain blockade of Ukraine
Russia announced it would immediately halt participation in the grain deal, alleging that Ukraine staged a drone attack Saturday against Russia’s Black Sea Fleet off the coast of occupied Crimea.
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This Marine Went From a Leg Amputation to Modeling and Elite Sports
Since her amputation, Marine Corps veteran Annika Hutsler has competed in snowboarding, track, field, shooting, swimming, archery, wheelchair rugby, and seated volleyball.
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Governor Celebrates Wyoming’s First Veteran-Focused Skilled Nursing Facility
The first skilled nursing facility dedicated to veterans in Wyoming will provide long-term care to veterans, their spouses, and Gold Star families.
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Vietnam Veteran Finally Gets Welcome Home After Honor Flight
David Wright enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1968 and went to Vietnam twice. Now, almost 50 years later he says he finally felt that warm welcome home he needed back then.
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November 11th is Veterans Day. What follows are some suggested things and places to go with discounts for veterans on that day:
Popular Veterans Day Restaurant Discounts
- Starbucks — Starbucks will offer a free tall (12-oz) hot brewed coffee for veterans, military service members and military spouses on November 11. As a new addition in 2022, Starbucks is expanding this offer to include a free tall (12-oz) iced coffee.
- Cracker Barrel — Veterans get a complimentary slice of Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake in-store or online on November 11.
- White Castle — Veterans and active-duty military get a free Combo Meal or Breakfast Combo Meal when dining at a participating restaurant on November 11.
Popular Veterans Day Retail Discounts
- Target — Target is offering a 10% military discount from October 30 through November 12 to all active-duty military personnel, veterans and their families.
- Kohl’s — Veterans, active and former military personnel, and their immediate families get 30% off in-store purchases from November 11 through 13.
- AARP — AARP salutes you for your service to our country with a special membership offer.
Popular Veterans Day Travel & Recreation Discounts
- Crunch Fitness — Veterans, active-duty military, and their families can work out for free from November 7 through 13. They also get an additional discounted offer that includes $0 enrollment and $3 off standard recurring dues on Peak Results.
- North Carolina Zoo — Military personnel, veterans and one accompanying guest get free admission November 7 through 13.
- B&Bs for Vets — Hundreds of inns and B&Bs will honor active-duty military and veterans for Veterans Day with free stays. Most of the inns are offering one free room night on November 10 or 11, but offers may vary.
- +Applebees also had a great tribute to veterans. I go there every year.
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Use these discounts. You deserve it.
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Update…
Still attempting to get those last two interviews done, and then it is off to the published. I just need to connect with a Gold Star father, and a Vietnam soldier who was wounded three times. Keep coming back to check things out. 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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