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Military news…
Marines’ force revamp would demolish WWII hangar to make way for new units in Hawaii
The Marine Corps is seeking public comment on its plan to base squadrons of KC-130J cargo planes and MQ-9 Reaper drones in Hawaii, a project calling for demolition of a landmark World War II-era hangar.
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US Forces Korea sees four-month COVID-19 high as cases climb on peninsula
The U.S. military in South Korea reported a jump in new COVID-19 infections last week as the disease continued to spike again across the country.
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| USS George H.W. Bush deploys for first time since 2017 |
| The carrier’s last deployment in 2017 included service in the Arabian Gulf, where it supported missions targeting the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria as part of Operation Inherent Resolve. |
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North Korea’s next nuclear test will provoke ‘entirely different’ response, South says
So far this year, North Korea has conducted 17 rounds of missile tests; it last fired an unprecedented salvo of eight short-range missiles on June 5.
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Hi-tech working ‘dogs’ make robotic paw prints while patrolling Air Force base in Texas
An Air Force base west of Dallas let the robotic dogs out to patrol the installation this month, the second base in two years to give the machines a try.
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‘New normal’: China likely to continue testing Taiwan by land and sea, security expert says
Numerous Chinese military vessels and aircraft were spotted near Taiwan on Thursday, just a day after Beijing announced the end to a weeklong series of drills around the self-governed island.
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Russia optimistic on US prisoner swap including WNBA star Griner
“Quiet diplomacy is continuing, and it should bear fruit, if of course, Washington strictly follows it without slipping into propaganda,” according to a Russian Foreign Ministry official speaking about a prisoner exchange involving WNBA star Brittney Griner.
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I promised you a big surprise today. I told you I had a incredible endorsement coming it. It came yesterday. I am so proud to be endorsed by such a high ranking officer. Here it is:
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Endorsement
Doug is a veteran turned counselor, blogger, and prayer warrior. His most recent book provides the ammunition that we need to turn the tide in the battle against PTSD and suicide.
Doug Bolton’s “Signs of Hope for the Military: In and Out of the Trenches of Life” is a powerful tool in the battle against PTSD. He provides the insights that we…. that you need to stem the tide of hopelessness that many of our veterans and first responders experience.
Doug is a counselor and author, but most importantly an “encourager” who knows the daily pain and discouragement that so many experience. You can feel Doug walking beside you acknowledging the hurt and depression. But at the same time that he validates what you are feeling, Doug provides down to earth guidance and encouragement to move you forward.
Most importantly, Doug “walks the talk.” Whether through his blogs or his leadership in several veteran’s organizations, Doug is engaged in this battle daily. He is a founding member of the board of directors of Victory for Veterans actively encouraging the Board and senior leaders to raise funds and provide the tools so desperately need in the battle against PTSD.
Jim Jaeger, Brig Gen, USAF ret.
Jim Jaeger is a retired USAF Brigadier General and was the founding President of Arete Incident Response. He continues to fight cybercrime as Partner and Senior Cyber Strategist at Arete and serves as a member of the Victory for Veterans’ board of directors.
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Doesn’t get any better than that. Thank you General for the wonderful support. Come back often to see other developments for 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 come directly to your inbox.
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