Some Civilians Don’t Like The Military. They Don’t Know What It Would be Like Without Them.

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Military news…

Gary Bautell, voice of the US military in Europe for decades, dies at 80
American Forces Network Europe this week said farewell to the man who for decades was the signature voice on the airwaves for U.S. troops in Europe.

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B-21 Raider: US military ready to unveil 1st new bomber of 21st century
The B-21 is the result of the Air Force’s Long-Range Strike Bomber program and is able to fly intercontinentally and drop conventional and thermonuclear weapons.

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Senate approves Robert Storch to be Pentagon’s 1st inspector general in 7 years
There will be a full-time independent watchdog at the Defense Department for the first time in years to oversee audits and investigate potential fiscal abuses.



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Texas National Guard parks armored vehicles at border with Mexico to ward off migrants 

The Texas Military Department has sent 10 armored personnel carriers — without weapons mounted on them — to sit parked along the state’s border with Mexico as part of the governor’s effort to deter illegal activity in the region.

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Japan says it’s ‘speeding up’ a review of possible defensive weapons purchases

Japan’s Ministry of Defense said this week it’s interested in spending more on defensive weaponry but declined to confirm reports that it may buy 500 Tomahawk cruise missiles from the United States.

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For you information, I just posted my 800th post last Friday. It has been a long journey, and thank you for being there with me.

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I was having coffee with some friends recently, and I talked to them about this site. A heated discussion started. Most of the people thought it was a great idea, and subscribed later to my site. However, one asked why he should subscribe. I said it is a site to help veterans. He went on to think I was just doing it to get praise. My blood pressure went up a little, and I said, ” I have no reason for praise.” He scoffed and said he would think about it. He never subscribed.

There are far too many civilians who have that mentality. They do not like the military, and do not like how much is spent for them. They never seem to think what it would be like if we didn’t have a military.

If you have faced these kind of people, be strong and assure them that you are proud you served.

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Still in the final stages of my upcoming book, Signs of Hope for the Military: In and Out of the Trenches of Life. Just a couple more interviews, and some formatting of the book, and it is off to the publisher. Keep coming back to see the progress. Better yet…go to the top of this page and click on subscribe. When you subscribe, all future posts 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?
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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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Pockets of shelling across Ukraine as wintry warfare looms

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Military news…..

US and NATO allies to discuss how to limit economic reliance on China
The focus on China during a meeting of foreign ministers in Bucharest comes as the Russian war on Ukraine enters its 10th month.

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Air Force streamlines reassignments for victims of sex crimes, domestic violence

Air Force and Space Force service members, or their spouses, who are victims of sexual crimes or domestic violence may more easily relocate to new duty stations under recent rule change.

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Marine vet ‘hero’ in critical condition after helping victims of Baltimore house explosion While the 70-year-old Marine veteran was walking through Pigtown, an explosion rocked the area, leaving a mother and daughter trapped inside their burning, partially collapsed Bayard Street home across from Carroll Park.

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Pressure builds to step up weapons tracking in Ukraine

Legislation would require greater scrutiny of the $20 billion in military aid President Biden has sent Ukraine, and it has bipartisan support.

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Pockets of shelling across Ukraine as wintry warfare looms

Shelling by Russian forces struck several areas in eastern and southern Ukraine overnight as utility crews continued a scramble to restore power, water and heating following widespread strikes in recent weeks.

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I was walking in the mall the other day, and I had my Army cap on. One young man thanked me for my service as he went by. I felt very proud to have served at that moment.

Have you been thanked for your service? Well, if not you are getting it now. THANK YOU! You served your country and should be proud. There was a lot of sacrifice as we served. However, that was what we signed up for. I would do it again in a New York minute.

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I will update you again in how it is going in my upcoming book, Signs of Hope for the Military: In and Out of the Trenches of Life. I decided to add all the creeds for each branch of the military. They will be at the beginning of the book. I have other ideas to make it the best military book on the planet.

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 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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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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During my time in the military I had many experiences. Some good, some very bad. My upcoming book, Signs of Hope for the Military: In and Out of the trenches of Life, talks about my time in the military, plus sharing thoughts and ideas on how to cope in this not so friendly world. It also talks directly to the reader about getting help if they are struggling. There are numbers to call below to help you with that.

Keep coming back to see more of what the book is all about. Better yet…go to the top of this page and click on subscribe. When you do all future posts will do 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

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