Russian Advance in Bakhmut, Ukraine Could Come With Heavy Losses.

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UK: Russian advance in Bakhmut could come with heavy losses

Russian forces have made progress in their campaign to capture the city of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine, the focus of the war’s longest ground battle, but their assault will be difficult to sustain without more significant personnel losses, British military officials said Saturday.

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Pentagon puts priority on replacing munitions in 2024 budget
The Pentagon’s $170 billion procurement request for the new fiscal year focuses on replacing munitions supplied to Ukraine as well as well as weapons like long-range missiles, which would be necessary in a conflict with China, according to an internal budget document.

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Russian advance stalls in Ukraine’s Bakhmut, think tank says

The Washington-based Institute for the Study of War said there were no confirmed advances by Russian forces in Bakhmut.

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US sanctions Chinese firms linked to Iranian drones used by Kremlin against Ukraine

The Treasury Department says the five Chinese firms used shell companies to hide sales of components used in production of the Shahed-136 unmanned aerial vehicles that the US believes Iran has exported to Russia.

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The Wagner Group is losing so many fighters in Bakhmut that it’s launching a recruitment drive

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When I was through with basic training I was sent to Ft Devens, Mass for training. I rode a train from Portland, Oregon, all across the upper United States. It was a wonderful ride, full of scenery.

When we got close to Ft. Devens, we knew that we had to get of at Worchester, Mass. Well, when the cabin attendant came through he announced the next stop as Woooster. We figured that wasn’t our stop, but it was. The Massachusetts language was somewhat different than what we were used to.

We then were told that we should have gotten off at the last stop. We got off at the next stop and my buddies relatives had to come and pick us up there.

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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.

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General Milley says, “Russia Has Lost” the War, But is Still Fighting.

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Military news…

General Milley says ‘Russia has lost’ in Ukraine, but the war continues
The war continues, for now.

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‘Living Legends’: Florida Man, 101, Honored as One of Nation’s First Black Marines

George J. Johnson was a Montford Point Marine, one of about 20,000 men who were pioneers in the Corps—the first Black men allowed to become part of the storied “few” and “proud” after President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued an executive order in 1941 prohibiting the armed services from barring African Americans from military duty.

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Legendary Fighter Pilot Robin Olds Was an Ace in Two Wars

The American pilot opened fire on the enemy formation while flying “dead stick mode”—without working engines. He scored a hit, fatally damaging a Messerschmitt Bf 109. After restarting his engines, Olds shot down three more of the German planes before the day was over.

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Why the US Coast Guard is ramping up deployments to the Western Pacific
China’s coast guard has been increasing its presence in the South China Sea.

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China Building Up Its Military Presence in the South China Sea Amid Rising Tensions With US

China’s military buildup comes just weeks after the U.S. shot down the Chinese spy balloon. A Chinese fighter jet came within 500 feet of the U.S. aircraft, as tensions flare up between the two superpowers.

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If I was physically able to do so I would go back into the military. I would do it in a New York minute. I love my country, and would defend it to the end.

There seems to be a shortage of new recruits. We need to find ways to have more of them join.

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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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If you are battling mentally, but you are losing, GET HELP!!

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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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Military news…

This airman was just trying to enjoy his honeymoon. He wound up saving a man’s life
“My only focus was on the patient. I wasn’t going to lose this man’s pulse,” said Air Force Staff Sgt. Harris Belmonte.

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Russia says Ukrainian rocket strike kills 63 Russian troops

Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said that 40 drones ‘headed for Kyiv’ overnight, according to air defense forces, and all of them were destroyed.

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South Korea asks US for greater role in managing nuclear weapons

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said his government is in talks with the U.S. on taking a more active role in managing nuclear weapons on the Korean Peninsula.

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Ukraine is using its old tanks as artillery amid trench warfare in Bakhmut
“It gives you an extra nudge. You see what you’ve done, that you have helped the infantry, and you just want to keep on going.”

Ukraine aims to develop air-to-air combat drones, government minister says Ukraine has bought some 1,400 drones, mostly for reconnaissance, and plans to develop combat models that can attack the exploding drones Russia has used during its invasion of the country, according to the Ukrainian government minister in charge of technology.

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I had coffee with ten friends. (Yes I have ten friends.) It was a great time. Many of us have histories. Mine is that I am a veteran. Two others there are veterans. We try to sit close to each other so we can talk about our time in the military.

It is reassuring to share. There were some tough times for my Vietnam friend. He was wounded. The other veteran was in the army, but doesn’t have any “war,” stories.

I share my deployment to Korea. I have some very sad stories, (Loss of friends,) and some funny ones.

That is why I am writing my upcoming book, Signs of Hope for the Military: In and Out of the trenches of Life. It is full of stories about my time in the military. It also has many interviews with veterans. Some of their stories are terrifying and sad. Some have funny stories.

Keep coming back to see more about 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.

_______________________________________________________________

Remember:

You are never alone.

You are never forsaken.

You are never unloved.

And above all…never, ever, give up.

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