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Military news…
Retired Army Lt. Col. Barnard Kemter assumed it was a technical glitch when his microphone cut off during his speech in Ohio on Memorial Day, where he was discussing the role that freed Black slaves played in establishing the holiday. It wasn’t. It was the sabotage, which was meant to keep him from discussing the subject.
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Apparently if you’re a retired general you can call for a military coup and get away with it, retired Army Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, who the Pentagon has decided not to recall for a court-martial even though he appeared to suggest that the U.S. military should launch a coup against America’s civilian leaders on live television on Sunday. It seems that prosecuting treason, like most other crimes in the military, is a case of different spanks for different ranks.
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‘Retreat? Hell! We just got here!’ is 103 years old and still badass, about Marine Capt. Lloyd Williams, who in 1918 spat the legendary line in response to a French officer during the Battle of Belleau Wood. Over the next few weeks the Marines proceeded to walk the walk backing up Williams’ tough talk by pushing German troops out of the woods, though at a terrible cost.
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“I’ve seen every war movie there is, but I had never seen anything like that,” is what Marine veteran Dale Dye, the military advisor for the landmark film Saving Private Ryan, said about the famous D-Day beach landing scene that set the war movie a cut above any that came before or since. __________________________________
My upcoming book, Signs of Hope for the Military: In and Out of the Trenches of Life, Just got more exciting.
Yesterday, I connected with a Gold Star mom (Someone who has lost a soldier in the military.) who is willing to have me interview her. Her story will be in the book. __________________________________ How is your world today? Is it spinning too fast? Do you want it to slow down?
FEAR NOT!
There are over 12,100 fellow veterans who have subscribed to this site who have your back.
If your world is just spinning too fast for you, GET HELP! Here is a toll free number you can call 24/7.
There are highly qualified counselors there to help you. They will not hang up until they know you are OK.
And above all…never, ever, give up! _________________________________
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Another beautiful day outside. Going to have to go on a walk to build my strength back up.
Whenever I think of walking, I think of our brothers and sister who don’t dare go on a walk. They are hunkered down for fear of being shot. Never forget them.
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I can’t list all the things I think our country is doing wrong right now. The list would be long. I pray for our president, because to be honest with you, I do not think he is even in charge.
The far left is dragging him down like a huge magnate.
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I read an article where a second Lieutenant, in uniform, was dragged out of his car and pepper sprayed. The video doesn’t show him doing anything wrong. He told the officers he was afraid to get out of the car. Their answer… “You should be!”
He has sued the police department and I hope he wins.
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We still have more National Guardsmen in the nation’s capital than there are in Afghanistan. That is appalling. What are they afraid of?
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While in the military I found that the more you accept orders the less strain you will be in.
Some of the guys I knew tried to “buck,” the system, and it didn’t work out well for them.
The discipline I learned for the military has helped me in my civilian life.
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Up date on my upcoming book, Signs of Hope for the Military: In and Out of the Trenches of Life.
I have added another person to interview. I spoke to him while at the Oregon Coast. He has some funny, and yet sad sharing to do and I know it will help other veterans.
Everything else is in the final stages of preparation.
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How are you doing today? Is your world OK, or do you think it is spinning too fast?
Fear not!
There are over 11,830 fellow veterans here who have your back.
But! If the burden of life is too much for you right now, GET HELP!
Here is a toll free number to call 24/7. There are highly qualifiedcounselors, there to help you. They will not hang up until they know you are OK.
Never, ever, let the this dark world pull you down!
1-800-273-8255 Option # 1
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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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Latest military news
The Marine Corps is eyeing a long-range robot boat that can nail targets with kamikaze drones.
The Army’s first contingent of AH-64E version 6 (V6) Apaches has joined 1-229th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion.
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VA has capacity to administer 600,000 vaccine doses a week
VA is delivering vaccines at more than 215 sites across the country, with plans to expand to additional sites as vaccine supplies increase.
RallyPoint members pay tribute to Veterans during the pandemic
More than 370 RallyPoint members visited gravesites for fellow Veterans and their families and posted photos on the military network site, allowing a virtual visit for those unable to travel in person.
Many interesting bits of news today. Now I am going to be talking directly to you.
I was able to get my second COVID-19 shot today. It was smooth and quick. I saw many veterans inside getting their shots. To top that, the National Guard is running it.
I am feeling OK so far. They say the second day is the real test.
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Yesterday, I got my haircut in Waldport, Oregon.
It is a nice getaway for my wife and I at the Oregon Coast.
I was waiting my turn when my hair lady let me know that the guy she just finished with was the guy I called for an interview several months ago.
I was in shock. I had never met him in person. I went up to him and explained who I was, and he was excited to meet me.
He has a great story and it will be in my upcoming book, Signs of Hope for the Military: In and Out of the Trenches of Life.
He is a vietnam veteran, and has a very funny story as part of his interview. I will give you a clue. It deals with a monkey.
Also, while I was there, my hair lady told me there was another veteran in the place. She pointed him out and I went to him to greet him.
He is a Coast Guard veteran. We do not give them the credit they are due.
I told him when I was in, and he said he was in 61-65. I was in from 59-62, so we over lapped. He got a little excited and said he was on alert for the Bay of Pigs endeavor. I told came him I was too. We became instant buddies.
He has agreed to do an interview with me and he will be in the book as well.
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My next post will talk about the fear and hardships of troops on the front lines. I will sharing about WWII veterans and Afghanistan soldiers. I hope their stories will get your interest. They all will be in the book as well.
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Time to do bed check. How are you making it in this not so friendly world? Getting too overwhelming?
Not to worry my friend, there are over 11,300 fellow veterans here who have your back.
However, if it is pulling you down like a huge magnate, GET HELP!
Here is a toll free number to call 24/7. It has highly qualified counselors there to help you, and it is all free. They will not hang up until they know you are OK.
DO NOT FACE THIS WORLD ALONE!
1-800-273-8255 Option # 1
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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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