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September is Suicide Prevention Month. If You Are Struggling, Get Help!

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Military news…

Iran Protests May Distract Regime From Making Trouble for US, Allies in the Mideast.

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White House says Kremlin Has Been Warned on Nuclear Weapons.

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Protesters Scuffle with Russian Police As Military Draft Inflames Tensions.

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US Army Artillery Arrives in Latvia, as Allies Seek to Deter Russia.

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Strong Congressional Supports Branding Russia a State Sponsor of Terrorism.

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I have been spending a week at the Oregon coast. It has been beautiful. No rain, and little wind. It has been very relaxing. Looking outside right now I can see a fantastic sunset.

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One thing that has me feeling very sad is the amount of our brothers and sisters who are battling PTSD, depression, etc. This is Suicide prevention month, and I highly urge you to get help if you are struggling. Numbers to call are below if you need help.

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An update on my upcoming book, Signs of Hope for the Military: In and Out of the Trenches of life. I just have two interviews of veterans to do and I am ready to publish. 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 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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Study Finds 37% greater Veteran Suicide Than Reported by VA

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Military news…

US readies new military aid for Ukraine to boost momentum

The Biden administration is set to announce this week that it will send another roughly $600 million in military aid to Ukraine, as the U.S. rushes more weapons to fuel Kyiv’s counteroffensive that has reclaimed large stretches of the embattled country and forced Russian troops to retreat.

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Study finds 37% greater veteran suicide rate than reported by VA
An exhaustive study four years in the making has found nearly a 40% higher rate of veteran suicides than that reported by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Zelenskyy promises no ‘lull’ in taking back Ukrainian towns
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy promised his country there would be no letup in the counteroffensive that has reclaimed towns and cities from Russian troops, as shelling continued Sunday across a wide stretch of Ukraine.

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Veteran suicide rate decreases for 2 consecutive years, VA report states
“This year’s report shows real progress, but there is still so much work to be done,” VA Secretary Denis McDonough said in a prepared statement.
Biden on ‘60 Minutes’ doubles down on promise to defend Taiwan
President Joe Biden said the U.S. remains committed to the “One China” policy that acknowledges Beijing’s claim over Taiwan but considers the island’s status unresolved.

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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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Overseas Deployed Day Will Soon Honor Veterans in South Korea

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The Air Force celebrates 75 years with a birthday showcase
The service marked the occasion with flyovers, a party and even cake.

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No more ambiguity: US Troops will defend Taiwan if China invades, Biden says
He’s said it four times now.

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Veterans Suicide Rate May Be Double Federal Estimates, Study Suggests

The rate of suicide among veterans may be more than double what federal officials report annually because of undercounting related to drug overdose deaths and service record errors, according to a new analysis released Saturday.

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Coast Guard could see more funding in new Senate legislation to help face Arctic challenges from Russia and China The Coast Guard will step up operations in the increasingly contested Arctic region, crack down on illegal fishing and forced labor, and improve oil spill response under legislation approved by a Senate committee wary of competition from Russia and China.

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US nuclear arsenal a deterrent to Russian and Chinese aggression, Air Force general says
Air Force Gen. Anthony Cotton dismissed veiled Russian threats of nuclear war during his Senate confirmation hearing and said the U.S. stockpile of nuclear weapons — the world’s second largest — is serving as an effective deterrent in Russia’s seven-month invasion of Ukraine.

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Overseas Deployed Warrior Day will soon honor veterans in South Korea

The South Korean Cabinet has approved a measure to designate a day honoring South Korean service members who served abroad, including those sent on United Nations peacekeeping missions.

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I really appreciate the support from South Korea for those of us who were sent there. It makes the time spent there worth it.

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I mentioned this in my last post, but if you are struggling trying to get disability compensation from the military, never give up! Find some sources who can help you with this like the DVA. They are working with me right now, I have been trying for over ten years. I will not give up, because both of my injuries were real.

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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.

_______________________________________________________________

+If you like what you see, please subscribe at the top of this page where it says, “subscribe.” When you do, all future posts will come directly to your inbox. Also, if you know some else who could benefit from this site, please let them know.