Frightening Time in Maui Hawaii. There are the Coast Guard and National Guard Saving Lives There.

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Military news…

Why we celebrate Purple Heart Day on August 7
On August 7th, we celebrate Purple Heart Day. Today America recognizes the brave men and women wounded or killed while serving.

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Miami Police Department bought guns off the street for Ukraine
The City of Miami Police Department is collecting guns through a voluntary buyback program and sending them to Ukraine.

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China, Russia Send Warships Near Alaska; US Responds With Navy Destroyers

Eleven military vessels from China and Russia found operating near the Aleutian Islands last week were met by four U.S. Navy destroyers, Alaska’s two U.S. senators said. 

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Biden asks Congress for $24B in additional Ukraine aid
The request is part of a new $40 billion spending proposal and comes amid growing resistance on Capitol Hill to arming Ukraine as it slowly tries to regain land occupied by invading Russian forces.

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Coast Guard rescues 14 people from ocean after fleeing Maui wildfires
More than 100 National Guardsmen are helping with the wildfire response.

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It s a very disheartening time in Hawaii. The Island of Maui is engulfed with wild fires. Their Biggest city is destroyed. Over 50 people have died. Many more are expected.

The heart warming news is that the Coast Guard, and the National Guard are out there saving lives. The Coast Guard pulled in over ten people who were drowning in the water they had to jump into to save their lives.

These two branches don’t get their due very often. Thank you!!

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I am in the process of interviewing a submariner. Not just any submariner, but a nuclear submariner. Incredible interview. This should be enough to buy my upcoming book, Signs of Hope for the Military: In and Out of the trenches of life.

I also talked to a Vietnam veteran who is deciding if he will allow me to interview him. He has an amazing story. (He had a bayonet go through both legs in an one on one fight.)

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Gen. CQ Brown, nominee for Joint Chiefs chairman, vows to keep politics out of military.

 

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Military news…

 

Gen. CQ Brown, nominee for Joint Chiefs chairman, vows to keep politics out of military
Brown, who is nominated to replace Army Gen. Mark Milley as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told the Senate Armed Services Committee that he would set a “personal example” of being apolitical and would pass on that expectation throughout the force.

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Navy cargo ship runs aground in Bahrain
No one onboard the USNS Alan Shepard was hurt in the incident.

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US soldier facing military disciplinary actions flees to North Korea while touring a border village
Two U.S. officials said the soldier detained was Pvt. 2nd Class Travis King, who had just been released from a South Korean prison where he’d been held on assault charges and was facing additional military disciplinary actions in the United States.

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Ukraine’s counteroffensive ‘slow’ and ‘steady’ but not a failure, Milley says

Ukraine’s military is a few weeks into the counteroffensive and top Pentagon leaders have said progress is coming slowly due partly to complex minefields Ukrainian troops are finding along the battle lines.

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Nuclear-capable submarine makes rare stop in South Korea, ignoring North’s warnings

The USS Kentucky sailed into South Korea’s largest port on Tuesday.

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You are never forsaken.

You are never unloved.

And above all…never, ever, give up.

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A Vietnam Veteran Shares His Story. He was Wounded Three Separate Times.

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Military news…

As Suicides Rise, US Military Seeks to Address Mental Health

In March, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced the creation of an independent committee to review the military’s mental health and suicide prevention programs.

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Fort Hood to Be Renamed for Richard Cavazos, a Four-Star Hispanic General

The new name will honor Gen. Richard Cavazos, who is noted for his leadership during the Korean War, when he earned the Silver Star and Distinguished Service Cross for leading the Puerto Rican regiment “The Borinqueneers.” He also served in Vietnam.

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U.S. Military Teaches Living off the Land to Feed Future Warriors

Military leaders say such lengthy supply chains may not be workable in a potential future large-scale conflict and are preparing troops to be more able to live off the land. 

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The Marine Corps Hit All Its Recruitment Goals for 2022

The Marine Corps met its recruitment goals for fiscal year 2022, making it one of the only branches this year to fully reach its target numbers.

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Nuclear Deterrence Drill, Talks on Restocking Arsenals Next up on Nato’s Agenda

The U.S.-led NATO alliance will agree this week to a plan for ramping up munitions and weapons production to replenish stockpiles after months of arms shipments to Ukraine.

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I met a marine yesterday while shopping at Cost Co. He was one hell of a guy. We quickly became friends, and I asked him if I could have his email to keep in touch. He agreed, and I told him I was writing a book on the military and could I interview him. He said yes.

Then he gave me a sneak peak of what happened to him. He was wounded three separate times. Two times by bayonets. One of the bayonet times the bayonet went through both legs. He was also wounded by shrapnel. He said there was a lot of close up fighting going on. He was in Vietnam from 1965-1969. A long haul.

Come back and read his amazing story as it unfolds. 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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