Getting Lost While traveling to My next Base was Interesting

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Military news…

Apache helicopter collision kills 3 soldiers and injures 1 in Alaska
This is the third deadly Army helicopter crash in as many months.

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Iran capture of US-bound oil tanker may have been retaliation, official says
The United States recently redirected a tanker attempting to ship Iranian crude oil to China, an action that likely triggered Tehran’s seizure this week of an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, U.S. officials say.

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Wagner’s Prigozhin warns Russian officials he’s ready to withdraw from Ukraine city

Wagner forces may withdraw from Ukraine’s eastern city of Bakhmut because of growing casualties and an acute shortage of ammunition, said the mercenary group’s founder, Yevgeny Prigozhin.

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US evacuates approximately 300 people from Sudan’s capital
The group, mostly American, was taken from Khartoum to Port Sudan on the Red Sea, with a military drone escort.

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3 Marines Prevent Stabbing, Break Knife at Virginia Chick-Fil-A

Lance Cpl. Nicholas Dural, Cpl. John Darby, and Cpl. Bradley Feldkamp on Thursday received Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals for their actions at the Stafford, Virginia, restaurant.

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I finally got my cortisone shot for my right hip. Great improvement. Off of pain pills.

Next to a meeting with the doctor who may do the surgery on my hip. Lots to discuss there.

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I had a sorta funny thing happen to me as I traveled to Ft. Devens Mass. My buddy and I were supposed to get off at Worchester. We listened carefully to the conductors naming of the next stop.

Soon he stated, “Next stop Wooster! ” We sat back thinking it was the wrong stop. Then as we pulled out we saw the sign that named the stop. It said Worchester. The conductor was speaking is the east coast language.

We got off at the next stop and my buddies relatives came and got us.

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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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Tremendous Endorsement From a General, For my Upcoming Book.

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Military news…

Army leaders confident some soldiers with have Next Gen rifles by 2024

Some soldiers charged with fighting enemies at close range will have their hands on the Army’s newest 6.8mm caliber rifles and light machine guns by early next year, top Army officials said Wednesday.


Yoon’s speech to Congress draws parallel between Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Korean War

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol likened Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to North Korea’s attack against the South during the early 1950s as he commended the 70-year alliance between his country and the United States.

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The beloved A-10 Warthog has a brand new role: bomb truck
Bombs away!

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Pentagon reports huge drop in troops court-martialed for sexual assault over last 10 years
More sexual assault cases are being resolved through administrative actions and nonjudicial punishment.

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I am proud to say that I received A great endorsement from a general for my upcoming book, Signs of Hope for the Military: In and Out of the Trenches of Life.

Today, I am letting you see it:

Endorsement

Doug is a veteran turned counselor, blogger, and prayer warrior.  His most recent book provides the ammunition that we need to turn the tide in the battle against PTSD and suicide.

Doug Bolton’s “Signs of Hope for the Military: In and Out of the Trenches of Life” is a powerful tool in the battle against PTSD. He provides the insights that we…. that you need to stem the tide of hopelessness that many of our veterans and first responders experience.

Doug is a counselor and author, but most importantly an “encourager” who knows the daily pain and discouragement that so many experience.  You can feel Doug walking beside you acknowledging the hurt and depression.  But at the same time that he validates what you are feeling, Doug provides down to earth guidance and encouragement to move you forward.

Most importantly, Doug “walks the talk.”  Whether through his blogs or his leadership in several veteran’s organizations, Doug is engaged in this battle daily.  He is a founding member of the board of directors of Victory for Veterans actively encouraging the Board and senior leaders to raise funds and provide the tools so desperately need in the battle against PTSD.

Jim Jaeger, Brig Gen, USAF ret.

Jim Jaeger is a retired USAF Brigadier General and was the founding President of Arete Incident Response.  He continues to fight cybercrime as Partner and Senior Cyber Strategist at Arete and serves as a member of the Victory for Veterans’ board of directors.

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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!!
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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.

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Finnish test pilot flies first mission with the Air Force after his country joins NATO.

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Military news…

Japan gets ready to shoot down N. Korea spy satellite debris

Japan’s defense chief on Saturday ordered troops to activate missile interceptors and get ready to shoot down fragments from a North Korean satellite that may fall on the Japanese territory.

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President Joe Biden announces 2024 reelection bid

President Joe Biden on Tuesday asked voters to give him more time to “finish the job” he began when he was sworn in to office and to set aside their concerns about extending the run of America’s oldest president.


Finnish test pilot flies first mission with the Air Force after his country joins NATO
That didn’t take long.

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Famed Calypso singer, Navy veteran, and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte passes away
Harry Belafonte joined the Navy in 1944 one day after his 17th birthday.

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On Basco Island South of Taiwan, US Military Prepares for Conflict With China

Part of the largest-ever annual drills with the Philippines focuses on defending strategic Bashi Channel. 

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The continuing saga of my latest health issue, will get some help tomorrow. I will be getting a steroid shot in my right hip that is supposed to cut out the pain. I will let you know on Friday how that turned out.

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It seems to me that a few of us older veterans are getting forgotten. There is lots of news coverage about the current military personnel.

I am not whining, but we need to never forget those who forged the path we are now on in this country.

God bless all veterans.

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I feel like I am back in basic training! I have been assigned to a PT specialist, and an occupational therapist. One of them is coming at 2:00pm today. Still sore from yesterday’s workout.

I am wanting the help, but it is just the beginning, and that is the hardest part.

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Update on my upcoming book, Signs of Hope for the Military: In and Out of the Trenches of Life. I had three interviews to do when I Iast posted, but now I am down to two. Getting close! Check back often to see the progress. Better yet…go to the top of this page and click on subscribe. When you do all future posts will come 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.

______________________________________________________________

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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