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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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Articles From the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and The American Legion Magazines Are Astounding

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Military news…

Labor Department recommends Congress codify SCOTUS ruling that impacts Reserve troops working for state agencies
A new report calls on Congress to codify into law a Supreme Court decision that allows service members to take state employers to court if they feel the state has violated federal laws that ban discrimination against employees because of their military service.

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Russia privately warns of deep and prolonged economic damage

Russia may face a longer and deeper recession as the impact of U.S. and European sanctions spreads, handicapping sectors that the country has relied on for years to power its economy, according to an internal report prepared for the government.

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Military-themed beer company hits it big in Walmart ‘Open Call’ competition: ‘I knew it would be huge’

While driving through Annapolis and seeing the Naval Academy for the first time, businessman Alan Beal had an idea to create a beer specifically for service members. Seven years later, that thought has turned into a growing business producing three beers that will soon be sold at a major nationwide retailer.

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Japan calls live-fire drills by Russia, China near disputed islands a ‘serious concern’

Russian and Chinese warships fired machine guns off Japan’s northernmost prefecture over the weekend, part of a military exercise that elicited protests from the Japanese government.

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I have been doing some changes lately on this site. I hope you enjoy them. i will now be sharing some news from the Veterans of Foreign War magazine and the American Legion magazine. There will be interesting tidbits of information from each:

The VFW magazine has the following statistics:

  1. 10 Billion- the total annual amount the VFW helped veterans recoup VA Disability compensation, and pension benefits.
  2. 25- The number of time the VFW has testified before congress in the last 12 months. Leading to many victories for the veterans.
  3. 10.65 million Amount of scholarships awarded to more than 2,372 veterans and service members since January 2014.

The American Legion magazine has the following information:

  1. Highlights of the 2022 defense bill: 2.7 pay raise for service members. 7.1 Billion in new spending for the Pacific Deterrence Initiative. 4 Billion for the European Defense Initiative. A statement of congressional support for the defense of Taiwan. 300 million for the Ukraine Security Initiative.
  2. 77% of Americans who agree military families experience more financial stress than the average family.
  3. 76% of Americans think the military doesn’t do enough to teach financial literacy.

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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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You are never alone.


You are never forsaken.


You are never unloved.


And above all…never, ever, give up.

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Medal of Honor Recipient Braved Open fire to Rescue Four Wounded Soldiers

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Military news….

The US military is running low on ammo after sending so much to Ukraine
The Pentagon is trying to find other ways to send munitions.

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The Army grounds its fleet of CH-47 Chinooks, one of its oldest and most versatile aircraft
Even Marines respect the Army’s CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopters.

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As Iraq reels from recent violence, it’s worth remembering that 2,500 US troops are still there
Americans cannot forget that 2,500 of their sons and daughters are deployed to Iraq.

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Ukraine is using a ghost army of fake HIMARS to trick Russian artillery
Theatricality and deception are indeed powerful tools.

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Why the US Military Faces a Growing Recruiting Crisis

“The Army has to recognize that there’s been an evolution in that young population,” said U.S. Rep. Jackie Speier, D-Calif, chair of the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. “And if you’re going to target that young population for service, you’ve got to make it appealing to them.”

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Taiwan agrees to buy four American-made naval surveillance drones for $555 million

The first of four MQ-9B SeaGuardians is scheduled to be delivered to Taiwan in 2025.

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Oregon veterans find community, therapy in beekeeping class

The “Bee Heroes America Program” teaches veterans a new skill while providing recreational therapy for those dealing with recovery from a slew of issues such as PTSD.

(My home state)

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I am sharing another Medal of Honor recipient today. I will be sharing one in each post:

Matthew O. Williams Born October 3, 1981, Casper Wyoming Service Branch: U.S. Army.

Citation

After the lead assault element was ambushed, Sgt. Williams braved heavy fire and led a counter attack with icy boulders. and a fast moving river. He provided medical aid to a wounded team sergeant, then continued to fight up a mountainside, directing suppressive fire. After hours of fighting, he exposed himself again to load and evacuate wounded and dead soldiers, ensuring the survival of four.

Presentation: October 30, 2019, the white House, by President Donald Trump

There will be many more Medal of Honor winners in future posts, so keep coming back to check them out. 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.

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