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Military news…

Rockets fired at coalition compound in Syria after US fighter jets strike Iran-linked targets
Rocket fire that targeted U.S. and coalition forces in Syria on Friday was the latest in a series of retaliations that included U.S. airstrikes a day earlier on Iran-linked sites and a drone attack that killed an American contractor and wounded other U.S. personnel, defense officials said

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Russia ‘largely stalled’ in Bakhmut, shifting focus, UK says

The top commander of Ukraine’s military said Saturday that his forces were pushing back against Russian troops in the long and grinding battle for the town of Bakhmut, and British military intelligence says Russia appears to be moving to a defensive strategy in eastern Ukraine.

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A totally different fight’: How the Army is preparing its ‘most modern’ brigade for a mission in Europe
The Mojave Desert training stop was meant to prepare the 3rd Infantry Division’s 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team to deploy in late summer to Europe, where they will be tasked with assuring security for NATO allies and serving as a deterrent against a Russian incursion into NATO territory.

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Families, veterans gather on Iwo Jima to remember crucial WWII fightOf 70,000 Marines that fought there, more than 6,800 were killed and 19,000 were wounded. On the Japanese side, about 18,000 were killed. Only 216 were captured.

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Nearly 300,000 Women Served During the Iraq War. Two Decades Later, They Remain ‘the Invisible Veterans.’

The increase in women soldiers, and the visibility of their service, led to policy changes over the next 20 years.

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I have been struggling lately. I have been diagnosed with severe multilevel degenerative disc disease, and facet arthrosis throughout the lumbar spine. The pain is very hard to handle. I am taking some meds to help, but the pain is still there.

I have been referred to an orthopedic doctor. Waiting to get his call to schedule.

I went to acupuncture, but the doctor there decided that my problem was too big for him to handle.

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I know that my back problems are from a jeep accident I had in the military. I was thrown from the jeep back first onto a big boulder. The impact was so hard I lost consciousness. I woke up in a medic tent screaming in pain. They rushed to get me some morphine. That helped.

I have had three back surgeries through the years and still deal with a lot of pain.

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Why do I whine? It is because I encourage all my brothers and sisters in the military to reach out for help. So many veterans end their lives because they are tired of the pain.

Seek help if you need it!!

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I am down to my last three interviews for my upcoming book, Signs of hope for the Military: In ans Out of the Trenches of life.

Those interviews are:

    1. Charles Strange- a Gold Star father 2.

    Milton Hoch- a Vietnam veteran.

    3. A submariner who was on a nuclear sub.

These three interviews will be exciting. The Vietnam interview will be riveting, and most interesting.

Keep coming back to check the latest on these and other news on the book. better yet…go to the top of this page and click on subscribe. When you do ll future posts will go directly to your mailbox.

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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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The Gary Sinise Foundation and American Airlines Are Flying 1,900 Military Families to Disney World.

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Military news…

Tom Hanks’ New Coffee Line Hanx for Our Troops Donates 100% of Profits to Support Veterans

​​Along with providing 100% of proceeds to the veteran community, Hanx also aims to amplify the community’s voices, as well as veteran-owned businesses.

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The Gary Sinise Foundation and American Airlines Are Flying More Than 1,900 Military Families to Disney World.

The foundation provides resources to those who have lost a loved one, while they were serving in the United States military.

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The Wild Story That Led to a Petty Officer’s Navy Marine Corps Medal

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Anthony Anglikowski was recognized for his actions during a helicopter rescue mission to aid two “critically injured” hikers in Washington’s Olympic National Forest on May 23, 2021.

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Georgia Man’s Christmas Tree Dedicated to American Veterans Took 20 Years to Complete

To date, it contains 184 photos of veterans—and Denver Peardon has met each of those individuals personally and spent time with them. 

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Biden Urges Veterans to Apply for PACT Act’s Expanded Health Care Benefits

The administration has hosted scores of events around the country to draw attention to the new benefits. More than 730,000 veterans have already received screenings, according to the White House. 

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+ Just found another veteran to interview. He is a submariner. Not just any submariner, a nuclear submariner. Should be a fantastic interview for my upcoming book, Signs of Hope for the Military: In and Out of the Trenches of Life.

Keep coming back to see other happenings. Better yet…go to the top of this page and click on subscribe. When you do all future pots 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.

+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.

Went to Hawaii to See Pearl Harbor. It Was Very Emotional.

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Military news…

The next Sgt. Maj. of the Army is a Green Beret with 4 valor awards and a Purple Heart
The service has selected Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Weimer as the 17th Sgt. Maj. of the Army, succeeding Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Grinston next year. 

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That time Gen. Douglas MacArthur ‘stopped’ WWII to celebrate the Army-Navy game
The man really liked his football.

(I was named after him.)

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Russian troops’ poor performance and low morale may worsen during a winter of more discontent
Winter is coming.

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Who is Paul Whelan, the Marine veteran left behind in Russia in the Griner-Bout prisoner swap?
The U.S. government says it was unable to secure the Marine veteran’s release along with WNBA star Brittney Griner.

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USS Arizona survivor: Honor those killed at Pearl Harbor

USS Arizona sailor Lou Conter lived through the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, though his battleship exploded and sank, and is called a hero. He rejects the characterization: “The 2,403 men that died are the heroes.”

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My wife and other family members went to Hawaii in August. One of the important stops was Pearl Harbor. I always get emotional when I go there. So many lives lost of people serving their country. I went to the spot that the USS Arizona was. That is when I really broke down. There were so many brothers still down there in that water.

I had walker, because my legs had gotten weak. I sat in my walker at the USS Arizona until my wife said we had to go.

I thought of the families that lost a loved one. I thought of their sorrow and pain. Their son, husband, brother, uncle, was gone. Never to even have a correct burial. It saddened me greatly.

I am very proud to say, that I am one of them. I served and came home.

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Just found another veteran to interview. He is a submariner. Not just any submariner, a nuclear submariner. Should be a fantastic interview. Keep coming back to read more about this, and the progress of 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.

_________________________________________________________________

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.