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Poland may hand MiG-29 jet fighters to Ukraine within weeks. Bad news for Russia.

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Poland may hand MiG-29 jet fighters to Ukraine within weeks

Ukraine’s air force is familiar with MiG-29s and could use the planes right away.

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Austin, Milley condemn Russian jet collision with US drone, say video evidence being evaluated
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin called the encounter that involved two Russian jets “dangerous” and “reckless,” and Army Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, labeled the actions of the Russians as “unprofessional” and “unsafe.” Austin said there is photographic evidence of the incident.

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South Korea is buying 20 more F-35A stealth fighters to handle threats from the North

South Korea’s military says it has finalized plans to purchase 20 additional F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters to defend itself against threats from North Korea.

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It is interesting how few civilians seem to thank veterans who have served. zI don’t think they understand how much veterans go through during their service.

I did have a pleasant interaction with a young man while shopping. He went out of his way to thank me for my service. Made my day.

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The way things are going in Ukraine, I feel that if Russia doesn’t use nuclear weapons they will lose. Also heard that a world crime charging inity has posted a warrant for Putin’s arrest for war crimes. He is dead meat no matter happens.

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I had the privilege to meet a Vietnam veteran while shopping for groceries. I seem to have the knack to find them. This guy is a true hero. His name is Milt Hoch. He had three tours in Vietnam. He didn’t have to. He chose to.

He was in intense fighting, even face to face fighting. He was once stabbed through both legs at once with a bayonet. He was still able to kill the enemy and survive.

I have an interview with him in my upcoming book, Signs of Hope for the Military: In and Out of the Trenches of Life. It is riveting.

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There are over 15,219 Veterans on this site who have your back.

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1-800-273-8255…texting 838255.

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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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And above all…never, ever, give up.

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Russian fighter jet collides with US drone, sending it crashing into the Black Sea.

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Pentagon’s $842B proposed budget focuses largely on China as war rages in Ukraine
The latest budget request was shaped by the Pentagon’s 2022 National Defense Strategy, which defines China as the Defense Department’s primary national security challenge and labels Russia as a lesser threat.

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Patriot’s pride: US soldiers endure tough year to safeguard weapons flow to Ukraine

Delta Battery’s task is to make sure that if the Russians ever fire at the billions of dollars’ worth of aid making its way from NATO territory to Ukraine, their Patriot missiles will keep the cargo moving and the people nearby it safe.

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US Military Spent About $2M to Shoot Down Aerial Objects

That price tag covers only the cost of the four AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles―at $400,000 to $500,000 each―used to down the objects, Air Force spokeswoman Ann Stefanek said.

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Veterans Testify of ‘Catastrophic’ Impact of Afghan Collapse

Former Marine Sgt. Tyler Vargas-Andrews testified to Congress about the stench of human flesh under a large plume of smoke as the screams of children, women and men filled the space around Kabul’s airport after two suicide bombers attacked crowds of Afghans.

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Russian fighter jet collides with US drone, sending it crashing into the Black Sea
Several times before the collision, the Russian fighter jets dumped fuel on and flew in front of the drone in a reckless, environmentally unsound and unprofessional manner, the EUCOM statement said.

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North Korea fires 2 ballistic missiles off its eastern coast, South’s military says

The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said the launches posed no immediate threat to “U.S. personnel or territory, or to our allies,” according to a statement.

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I was talking to a Vietnam veteran the other day. it was just a casual talk, but I asked him one question. I said, “What was the worst thing you faced while serving.”

His answer was, “Coming home and having to face the protesters at the airport. They spit on us, yelled profanity at us, and disgraced us.”

That was a very sad part of our history. Those men and women put their lives in danger by serving in Vietnam, They should have been considered heroes, instead of what happened to them.

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We need to thank all of our service people for their time serving their country. Not many did that and they put their lives in danger.

So if you see a veteran, tell him or her thank you.

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This old warrior is battling pain. I have arthritis in my right hip and I can hardly walk. Went to a acupuncture doctor yesterday, and I have scheduled several more appointments to see if that may help.

Getting older is not for sissies.

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I had the privilege to meet a Vietnam veteran while shopping for groceries. I seem to have the knack to find them. This guy is a true hero. His name is Milt Hoch. He had three tours in Vietnam. He didn’t have to. He chose to.

He was in intense fighting, even face to face fighting. He was once stabbed through both legs at once with a bayonet. He was still able to kill the enemy and survive.

I have an interview with him in my upcoming book, Signs of Hope for the Military: In and Out of the Trenches of Life. It is riveting.

Keep coming back to hear about other heroes. 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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Russian Advance in Bakhmut, Ukraine Could Come With Heavy Losses.

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UK: Russian advance in Bakhmut could come with heavy losses

Russian forces have made progress in their campaign to capture the city of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine, the focus of the war’s longest ground battle, but their assault will be difficult to sustain without more significant personnel losses, British military officials said Saturday.

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Pentagon puts priority on replacing munitions in 2024 budget
The Pentagon’s $170 billion procurement request for the new fiscal year focuses on replacing munitions supplied to Ukraine as well as well as weapons like long-range missiles, which would be necessary in a conflict with China, according to an internal budget document.

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Russian advance stalls in Ukraine’s Bakhmut, think tank says

The Washington-based Institute for the Study of War said there were no confirmed advances by Russian forces in Bakhmut.

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US sanctions Chinese firms linked to Iranian drones used by Kremlin against Ukraine

The Treasury Department says the five Chinese firms used shell companies to hide sales of components used in production of the Shahed-136 unmanned aerial vehicles that the US believes Iran has exported to Russia.

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The Wagner Group is losing so many fighters in Bakhmut that it’s launching a recruitment drive

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When I was through with basic training I was sent to Ft Devens, Mass for training. I rode a train from Portland, Oregon, all across the upper United States. It was a wonderful ride, full of scenery.

When we got close to Ft. Devens, we knew that we had to get of at Worchester, Mass. Well, when the cabin attendant came through he announced the next stop as Woooster. We figured that wasn’t our stop, but it was. The Massachusetts language was somewhat different than what we were used to.

We then were told that we should have gotten off at the last stop. We got off at the next stop and my buddies relatives had to come and pick us up there.

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I had the privilege to meet a Vietnam veteran while shopping for groceries. I seem to have the knack to find them. This guy is a true hero. His name is Milt Hoch. He had three tours in Vietnam. He didn’t have to. He chose to.

He was in intense fighting, even face to face fighting. He was once stabbed through both legs at once with a bayonet. He was still able to kill the enemy and survive.

I have an interview with him in my upcoming book, Signs of Hope for the Military: In and Out of the Trenches of Life. It is riveting.

Keep coming back to hear about other heroes. 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.

_______________________________________________________________

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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