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Military news…

Nobody Leaves War Emotionally Healthy. The Path to Recovery Is Unique to Each Person.

“Traveling to Iraq had left me with no better understanding of wartime trauma, or why some people’s path ends in suicide,”

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US sanctions firms for Iranian oil sales to China and military drone deliveries to RussiaThe U.S. blacklisted more than a dozen companies it says are helping Iran sell millions of dollars’ worth of petroleum products to China.

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Ukraine confronts tougher fight in push to extend battlefield wins
Ukrainian forces have impressed the world with their counteroffensive, but both sides are gearing up to continue the fight well into next year.

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Senators push for US to send Ukraine powerful armed drones 
In a letter addressed to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, 16 senators said they supported sending the MQ-1C Gray Eagle tactical drones long requested by Kyiv but reportedly declined by the Pentagon earlier this month.

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US aid to Ukraine puts pressure on Pentagon’s arms stockpile

If another major war broke out today, would the United States have enough ammunition to fight?

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This tired, and not too well old warrior, is digging into my trenches and holding strong. I will not let my afflictions slow me down from posting to you my brothers and sisters. It is hard, at best, to concentrate long enough to do this, but onward I go.

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Here Are the Creeds For All of Our Military To Check Out.

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Military news…

Air Force stages show of force flyover after North Korea’s latest ICBM test
American F-16s and South Korean F-35As escorted American bombers over the Korean Peninsula following an ICBM test by Pyongyang.

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Congress could have almost 100 veterans in office by January in most significant increase in decades
Congressional races in the House and Senate had 196 military veterans on ballots in the Nov. 8 election. As of Tuesday, 86 of those veterans have been projected to win their race, or they are leading in the few remaining races still undecided.

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Navy seizes 170 tons of substances used in explosives from boat that set sail from Iran
Iran is being accused of ‘an unlawful transfer of lethal aid’ after ships from the U.S. 5th Fleet seized more than 170 tons of potentially explosive chemicals on a fishing boat in the Middle East, Naval Forces Central Command said.

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US, allies pledge more air defense weapons for Ukraine after Russia launches largest missile assault of war
Russia’s barrage of dozens of missiles into Ukrainian territory Tuesday marked its largest air assault on Ukraine since launching its unprovoked invasion of the country in February, the top U.S. general said.

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US House win by ex-combat pilot cements Republican control
It takes 218 seats to control the House. With the addition of the latest California results, Republicans have locked down 218 seats so far with Democrats claiming 211.
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I thought it would a good time to post all the creeds for our military; These creeds will be in my upcoming, Signs of Hope for the Military” In and Out of the Trenches of Life. Keep coming back to check the other parts of the book. 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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Coast Guard Creed

I am proud to be a United States Coast Guardsman.

I revere that long line of expert seamen who by their devotion to duty and sacrifice of self-have made it possible for me to be a member of a service honored and respected, in peace and in war, throughout the world.

I never, by word or deed, will bring reproach upon the fair name of my service, nor permit others to do so unchallenged.

I will cheerfully and willingly obey all lawful orders.

I will always be on time to relieve, and shall endeavor to do more, rather than less, than my share.

I will always be at my station, alert and attending to my duties.

I shall, so far as I am able, bring to my senior’s solutions, not problems.

I shall live joyously, but always with due regard for the rights and privileges of others.

I shall endeavor to be a model citizen in the community in which I live.

I shall sell life dearly to an enemy of my country, but give it freely to rescue those in peril.

With God’s help, I shall endeavor to be one of His noblest Works…

A UNITED STATES COAST GUARDSMAN.

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U.S. Air Force Creed

Fly. Fight. Win.

I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN.
I AM A WARRIOR.
I HAVE ANSWERED MY NATION’S CALL.

I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN.
MY MISSION IS TO FLY, FIGHT, AND WIN.
I AM FAITHFUL TO A PROUD HERITAGE,
A TRADITION OF HONOR,
AND A LEGACY OF VALOR.

I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN,
GUARDIAN OF FREEDOM AND JUSTICE,
MY NATION’S SWORD AND SHIELD,
ITS SENTRY AND AVENGER.
I DEFEND MY COUNTRY WITH MY LIFE.

I AM AN AMERICAN AIRMAN:
WINGMAN, LEADER, WARRIOR.
I WILL NEVER LEAVE AN AIRMAN BEHIND,
I WILL NEVER FALTER,
AND I WILL NOT FAIL.

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Army Creed

I am a warrior and a member of a team. I serve the people of the United States, and live the Army Values. I will always place the mission first. I will never accept defeat.

I will never quit. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and drills. I always maintain my arms, my equipment and myself.

I am an expert and I am a professional. I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy, the enemies of the United States of America in close combat. I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life. I am an American Soldier.

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Marine Creed Semper Fi

This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine.
My rifle is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life.
My rifle, without me, is useless. Without my rifle, I am useless. I must fire my rifle true. I must shoot straighter than my enemy who is trying to kill me. I must shoot him before he shoots me.
My rifle and myself know that what counts in this war is not the rounds we fire, the noise of our burst, nor the smoke we make. We know that it is the hits that count. We will hit…
My rifle is human, even as I, because it is my life. Thus, I will learn it as a brother. I will learn its weaknesses, its strength, its parts, its accessories, its sights and its barrel. I will ever guard it against the ravages of weather and damage as I will ever guard my legs, my arms, my eyes and my heart against damage. I will keep my rifle clean and ready. We will become part of each other. We will…
Before God, I swear this creed. My rifle and myself are the defenders of my country. We are the masters of our enemy. We are the saviors of my life.
So be it, until there is no enemy, but peace.

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Navy Creed

Valor and Glory

I am a United States Sailor.

I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and I will obey the orders of those appointed over me.

I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those who have gone before me to defend freedom and democracy around the world.

I proudly serve my country’s Navy combat team with Honor, Courage and Commitment.

I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all.

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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.

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Military news…

What not to say to a service member on Veterans Day
“I was going to join the military, but…”

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Six dead after two WWII-era planes collide mid-air at Dallas airshow
The two planes — a large Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and a single-seat Bell P-63 Kingcobra — collided over Dallas Executive Airport on Saturday.

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The US is sending Avenger air defense systems to Ukraine to keep the skies free of Russian aircraft
Avengers assemble!

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Navy seizes ‘massive amount of explosive material’ from boat en route from Iran to Yemen
“Enough to fuel more than a dozen medium-range ballistic missiles depending on the size.”

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Korean War soldier’s remains identified after more than seven decades
Cpl. Tommie Hanks went missing in 1950 and was declared dead three years later.

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“Another day another dollar. ” That is what I heard from relatives back in the 40’s. It meant that there wasn’t much money to go around. It was tough times, but there were many heroes from that time. They were called, “The great generation.” I had three uncles from that generation that fought in WWII. Two of them earned Purple Hearts. They are the ones who inspired me to join the military myself.

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Update…getting closer to finishing my upcoming book, Signs of Hope for the Military: In and Out of the Trenches of Life. Just a little cleaning up, and it is off to my publisher. Keep coming back to see the progress of the book. Better yet…go to the top of this page and click on subscribe. When you do all future posts will go 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.

_______________________________________________________________

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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