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Prigozhin has moved to Belarus, and Russia won’t press charges for mutiny.

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Military news…

Marine Corps transition continues with new drones at Kaneohe base in HawaiiThe MQ-9A Reapers replace the RQ-21A Blackjack drones that the Marines previously operated.

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Prigozhin has moved to Belarus, and Russia won’t press charges for mutiny

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has confirmed that Yevgeny Prigozhin has arrived in Belarus after his short-lived armed mutiny in Russia. Prigozhin, the head of the mercenary group Wagner, was exiled to Belarus as part of the deal that ended the weekend mutiny.

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With Russia Revolt Over, Mercenaries’ Future and Direction of Ukraine War Remain UncertainThe rebellious mercenary soldiers who briefly took over a Russian military headquarters on an ominous march toward Moscow is gone, but the short-lived revolt has weakened President Vladimir Putin just as his forces are facing a fierce counteroffensive in Ukraine.

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Military Pay Overhaul Could Mean Huge Pay Boosts for Enlisted Troops

Junior enlisted troops could see their monthly pay boosted by up to 35% next year under a massive rewrite of the military’s pay tables proposed under a House Republican defense appropriations plan.

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Nearly 2 decades after his death, Massachusetts WWII veteran to be buried in Arlington National Cemetery

As one of the original members of the 82nd Airborne Division, Lawrence Dunlop parachuted into some of the most dangerous areas in Europe during World War II.

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It seems like people take too many things for granted. They want more. They think they need a new boat, new car, nice home, and freedom.

Well, they can earn the new things, but the freedom comes with a price. Thousands of men and women died in wars that were fought to give us that freedom. Thank a veteran for that right they fought for you.

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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.

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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.

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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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An Afghan soldier spent months reaching the US to request asylum. He was arrested at the border

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Military news…

The Air Force wants to triple the firepower of its HH-60G Pave Hawk rescue helicopters
That’s a lot more firepower.

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An Afghan soldier fleeing the Taliban spent months reaching the US to request asylum. He was arrested at the Texas border
Abdul Wasi Safi was trying to reach his brother, who immigrated legally to Houston after helping the U.S. military. Legal experts say Wasi may have to serve a criminal sentence before he can pursue asylum.

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Why modern technology hasn’t rendered trench warfare useless in Ukraine
World War I tactics still work in 2022

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Raytheon’s Weapon Triad Targets A Future Of Air Dominance
AMRAAM, StormBreaker and the Joint Strike Missile provide Raytheon Missiles & Defense’s cohesive punch for future aerial warfare.

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NATO renews membership vow to Ukraine

NATO doubled down on its commitment to one day include Ukraine, a pledge that some officials and analysts believe helped prompt Russia’s invasion this year. The world’s largest security alliance also pledged to send more aid to Ukrainian forces locked in battle with Russian troops.

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This old warrior is fighting hard to stay healthy. It is a struggle, but I am fighting back. This week I went to Physical Therapy, and two days on a tread mill. It is paying off. I am down 4 pounds this week. Just got to keep it up to get strength back into my legs.

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An Afghan soldier spent months to reach our borders to freedom, and he was arrested at the border. What is wrong with this picture!! They say he will probably have to be in prison for a while before he can get asylum. Why would he have to go to prison?? This man was on our side in Afghanistan, and they are treating him like this? Not a happy camper.

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I’m in the last few weeks in getting my upcoming book, Signs of Hope for the Military: In and Out of the Trenches of Life. I am still aiming to have it published in January. That us just a month away. Keep coming back to see the progress. Better yet…go to the top of this page and click on subscribe. When you do all future posts will directly to you 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.

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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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Never Forget Our Service Members

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This last weekend was Memorial Day weekend. We honored all our brothers and sisters who have served, and are serving.

I got to thinking about that. It is great to honor them, but what about the ones who are sitting in trenches.? How about those who are in hospitals all over the world? Many are alone. Many are battling depression, anxiety, fear, and are wondering what tomorrow will bring.

We can’t forget them. They are our heroes too.

I also thought of the loved ones at home who are praying that their son or daughter may be kept from harm, or will recover from their wounds.

One thing I always remembered as a service member, was how important my family was to me while I was in South Korea. Talk about lonely! Yes, I was surrounded with many other service members, but they were not family.

I wished I could have seen them just for a moment. There wasn’t any Skype, or Zoom back then. No cell phones. Just letters from home, and those were very few.

It was hard at best to be content.

If you have loved ones in harm’s way. May God bless them and keep them safe.

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It seems to me that many may just take the weekend as an extra tme to play. Too many don’t even know what the day means. Yes, it good to show recognition to family who have passed, but it is also for those who helped you have a comfortable life, and have freedom.

I am a die heart, old veteran, who always cries when I hear Taps. I heard it several times this weekend, and it tore me up. Taps is the final call for many. May they rest in peace.

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Here’s hoping that you had a fabulous weekend with loved ones either on the phone, or through Zoom, etc.

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Remember:

You are never alone.

You are never forsaken.

You are never unloved.

And above all…never, ever, give up!