On the brink of a federal shutdown, the House passes a 45-day funding plan.

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Military news…

Iranian naval forces target laser on American military helicopter, US officials say

Iran’s military demonstrated unsafe and unprofessional behavior this week when it shined a laser at a U.S. helicopter flying in international airspace in the Persian Gulf, according to Navy officials.

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From food banks to pay advances, troops have help in a government shutdown

Credit unions and aid societies are standing by to help service members and Defense Department employees who may have to work without a paycheck if a government shutdown takes place Sunday.

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Congress blasts Pentagon for ‘dreadful’ barracks conditions
Congress members called an instance of service members having to clean a barracks room after a suicide “reprehensible.”

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On the brink of a federal shutdown, the House passes a 45-day funding plan and sends it to Senate

On the brink of a federal government shutdown, the House on Saturday swiftly approved 45-day funding bill to keep federal agencies open as Speaker Kevin McCarthy dropped demands for steep spending cuts and relied on Democratic votes for passage to send the package to the Senate.

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Troops will still get paid as Congress avoids government shutdown
The deal came only a few hours before the deadline.

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The government shutdown was a big threat to the troops. They could have lost their income if it did shutdown, but congress, passed funding hours d=before the deadline.

This is a silly problem we have every year or so. The problem why it isn’t agreed on, is that so many politicians want to add their favorite toys on as bills.

This is totally wrong to hold the bill up for ransom just because they want something just for themselves.

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The are many stories about the military that have been forgotten, but I interviewed four WWII veterans for my new book, and they are amazing. Each one had a near death experience. They didn’t do anything heroic, but put their lives on the line.

The book is called, Signs of Hope for the Military: In and Out of the Trenches of Life.

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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. Call 988.

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Spending Time with Other Veterans is Vital to Remain Mentality Healthy.

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Military news...

Marine Corps drops charges against lance corporal who spent 113 days in the brig
Lance Cpl. Catherine Arnett’s legal problems began when she refused to get vaccinated for COVID-19.

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The Marine Corps is doubling down on loitering munitions ahead of the next big war
Here comes the swarm.

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Fighter Jets Chase Small Plane in Washington Area Before it Crashes in Virginia

The U.S. scrambled F-16 fighter jets in a supersonic chase of a light aircraft with an unresponsive pilot that violated airspace around Washington D.C. and later crashed into the mountains of Virginia, officials said.

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Washington Approves Another $300 Million in Military Aid to Ukraine

The package includes additional ammunition for drones and long-range artillery. It also includes additional munitions for Patriot air defense systems as well as munitions for other air defense systems, including Stingers, Avengers, and Aim-7 systems. 

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It is important to stay connected with fellow veterans. I have been trying to do that for years.

I have a friend that I meet with every Tuesday and Thursday for coffee. We catch up with the world, and our feelings. Always feel refreshed when I leave.

I have a Zoom meeting every Tuesday morning. There is a veteran on there, and we even went to high school together. Fun stories and serious talk.

Seek out other veterans and share your good stories and your hurts.

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Some people think we should be cutting back on funding for the military. Are they deaf and blind? We are near a war with several countries, and the writing on the wall says, stand ready!

Can’t be ready if we are cutting back on equipment and troops.

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I am still waiting to have a couple more interviews of veterans for my upcoming book, Signs of Hope for the Military, in and Out of the Trenches of Life. When I get those done, then it is off to my publisher, Bookbaby.

Keep coming back to see the updates on 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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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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Ukraine Needs F-16s to Help Fight Russian in the Air Space.

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Military news…

Ukraine continues push for F-16s ahead of discussions with US and allies
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, while expressing gratitude for the tank decision, has said his country also needs F-16s and other advanced weapons to beat Russia.

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NATO chief urges Seoul to send military support to Ukraine

South Korea, a growing arms exporter with the large U.S.-backed military, has provided humanitarian aid and other support to Ukraine while joining U.S.-led economic sanctions against Moscow. But the country has not directly provided arms to Ukraine.

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US hypersonic missile passes test, puts ‘exclamation point’ on development program 
The U.S. has successfully tested another hypersonic missile, bringing the military a step closer to having an operational version of the weapon in its arsenal.

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Biden orders study of military pay and benefits to ensure troops are properly compensated

The study — known as the Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation — is conducted every four years to examine whether military pay and other benefits are suitable. The review is Biden’s first as president.

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The Army’s new parental leave policy doubles the amount of time soldiers can take off
From six to 12 weeks.

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Still working with my publisher BookBaby to get my manuscript to them. I am in a rush now and I will have it in by the end of this month. Keep coming back to check the progress of my upcoming book, Signs of Hope for the Military: In and Out of the Trenches of Life. Better yet…got 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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