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Russia is dusting off ancient tanks as losses mount in Ukraine.

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Military news….

Austin, Milley warn of dangers to national security if Republican funding cuts are approved
The military’s top leaders warned lawmakers Thursday that Republican calls to shrink defense spending to 2022 levels would force major program cutbacks that would jeopardize national security.

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Russia warns US not to fly over Black Sea, honors pilots who forced drone to crash

The Russian military on Wednesday warned the United States not to fly more drones over the Black Sea, where an American unmanned aircraft was harassed and damaged by Russian fighter jets and forced to crash.

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No, the VA isn’t going to reduce your disability payments if you make too much money
Everyone remain calm.

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Russia is dusting off ancient tanks as losses mount in Ukraine
The Russian military has lost more than 1,800 tanks since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine.

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US conducts airstrikes in Syria after drone attack kills American contractor, injures troops
The airstrikes were in response to an attack that occurred Thursday at a coalition base near Hasakah in northeast Syria.
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Fake Marine gets 70 months in prison for defrauding veterans charities
Sarah Jane Cavanaugh deceived veterans charities for years.
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Still in the final stage of finishing my upcoming book, Signs of Hope for the Military: In and Out of the Trenches of Life. Keep coming back to check the progress. 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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I had the privilege to meet a Vietnam veteran while shopping for groceries. I seem to have the knack to find them. This guy is a true hero. His name is Milt Hoch. He had three tours in Vietnam. He didn’t have to. He chose to.

He was in intense fighting, even face to face fighting. He was once stabbed through both legs at once with a bayonet. He was still able to kill the enemy and survive.

I have an interview with him in my upcoming book, Signs of Hope for the Military: In and Out of the Trenches of Life. It is riveting.

Keep coming back to hear about other heroes. 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 Drones Are Making Life Like Hell For Russian Troops in Crimea.

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Military news…

Ukrainian drones are making life hell for Russian troops in Crimea
“Our main threat to Crimea is drones, everything else is under full control.”

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The U.S. Navy Is Getting A Major Radar Upgrade
The AN/SPY-6 will equip all new U.S. Navy surface ships and will be back-fitted onto legacy ships to help counter growing threats.

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Ukraine utility crews adapt, overcome after Russian strikes

Over the grinding wail of a chainsaw pruning trees, Oleh Braharnyk recalls how his crew sprang into action in Kyiv a week earlier to repair power lines downed by Russian missiles and keep electricity flowing to his beleaguered fellow Ukrainians.

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Russia grinds on in eastern Ukraine; Bakhmut ‘destroyed’

Russian forces have turned the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut into ruins, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, while Ukraine’s military on Saturday reported missile, rocket and air strikes in multiple parts of the country that Moscow is trying to conquer after months of resistance.

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Pentagon to raise military housing allowances in US by 12% on average

The new rates take effect Jan. 1 and reflect the largest year-over-year jump to housing allowances in many years. Housing allowance payments totaling an estimated $26.8 billion will be paid to roughly 1 million service members next year.

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It has been a while since I last did a rant. I will rant today:

  1. President Biden has made so many bad mistakes our country is falling apart.
  2. Our troops need to be paid more.
  3. Leaving a Marine behind in Russia, is not acceptable.
  4. Give our troops better housing. Some places are a joke.
  5. Always hire a veteran first. They have been there and done that.
  6. The VA has a long history of denying veterans compensation. Time for a change.
  7. Some people do not like the military. Maybe they should see what it is like not to have one.
  8. Not all military people are good. There are some bad apples in the barrel.
  9. The way people treated our Vietnam veterans was appalling. They fought for our country.
  10. People need to think about enlisting. There is a severe shortage right now.

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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.

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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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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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Keep coming back to read more information for these two great military magazines. 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.

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