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Cheap drones have yielded ‘huge results’ for Ukraine, US general in top NATO role says.

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Military news…

House Republicans agree to cut Defense Secretary Austin’s salary to $1
House Republicans on Wednesday agreed to slash Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s salary to no more than $1 after berating the top civilian military leader for the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan and the military’s recruitment struggles.

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House bill proposes Pentagon pay to move any service member’s remains from a hometown service to a national cemetery Rep. Mike Waltz introduced legislation on Tuesday calling on the Pentagon to cover costs to transport the remains of troops from hometown memorial services to national cemeteries.

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Cheap drones have yielded ‘huge results’ for Ukraine, US general in top NATO role says

Ukrainian forces have added a new dimension to their fighting with “first person” and “one-way attack” drones that have delivered “huge results on the battlefield,” U.S. European Command’s Gen. Christopher Cavoli said.

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‘Home again’: Marine’s WWII diary returns to his daughter 81 years after final entry
The diary of a Marine who recorded his first eight months of World War II in the Pacific before fighting in some of its bloodiest battles is back with his family after it surfaced 81 years later.

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Fort Drum soldiers train helicopter jumps on St. Lawrence River

About 70 Fort Drum soldiers were jumping 10 feet out of helicopters and into the St. Lawrence River as part of Helocast training, which simulates the soldiers entering an area of operation.

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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.

If you want to hear about other interviews, subscribe at the top of this page, and all future posts will directly to you 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. Call 988.

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Congress moves to protect pay for troops as government shutdown nears.

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Military news…

US-made Abrams tanks arrive in Ukraine sooner than expected
The first shipment of the U.S. military’s most sophisticated battle tanks has arrived in Ukraine — eight months after the Pentagon ordered them and much sooner than officials expected they would be delivered.

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Congress moves to protect pay for troops as government shutdown nears

Lawmakers are scrambling to ensure troops will be paid in case of a looming government shutdown, including Coast Guard members who typically go without paychecks during the closing of federal agencies.

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America’s War in Afghanistan Devastated the Country’s Environment in Ways That May Never Be Cleaned Up

Afghans who lived near America’s vast bases say the U.S. military’s lack of even minimal environmental protections polluted their land, poisoned their water, and sickened their children. The consequences of the contamination may last for generations.

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More Military Personnel Head to the US-Mexico Border as Officials Describe an Increase in Migrant Crossings

Some 800 new active-duty personnel are being sent to the border, where 2,500 National Guard members already are serving, Department of Homeland Security officials announced. The move comes as migrant crossings along that border are rising.

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‘Nothing good about it’: DOD official says shutdown ‘horrible’ for US, good for Russia and China
A government shutdown would harm U.S. defenses, hurt troops and be welcomed by Russia and China, said William LaPlante, the Pentagon’s undersecretary of defense for acquisitions and sustainment.

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The possible government shutdown, will hurt many area including our own military. They may stop paying the service members if it shuts down. What a horrible mistake that would be.

Got to figure out congress needs to do to not let that happen.

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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.

If you want to hear about other interviews, subscribe at the top of this page, and all future posts will directly to you 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. Call 988.

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Senators plead for improved response to veterans suicides after report reveals hotline failure.

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Military news…

MDMA-Assisted Therapy Reduced PTSD Symptoms in Diverse Patient Population

These results supported earlier findings that MDMA-assisted therapy was effective in improving PTSD symptoms, although its diverse patient population set this trial that set it apart from earlier research.

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Sewage, rats and crime: GAO finds military barracks in deplorable shape

U.S. service members also could be at increased risk of sexual assault and other crimes because of chronically broken windows and locks, the Government Accountability Office said in a report.

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Senate bypasses Tuberville on Joint Chief nominations for Brown, George
The Senate confirmed Air Force Gen. Charles “CQ” Brown’s nomination after months of delay. A vote on Gen. Randy George as Army Chief of Staff was expected.

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‘We’ve got to do better:’ Senators plead for improved response to veterans suicides after report reveals hotline failure

The Department of Veterans Affairs must improve mental health care access for veterans with suicide risks, senators told VA officials on Wednesday in the wake of an inspector general report that found problems with the agency’s crisis hotline for suicide prevention.

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Japan with favorable ruling orders Okinawa to resume work on Marine airfield

A Japanese Cabinet minister this week gave Okinawa’s governor until Wednesday to approve design changes for a coastal airfield planned to replace Marine Corps Air Station Futenma.

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Suicide prevention is number one on my list. I worry about the high suicide rates for the military. If you are struggling, check the phone numbers below to get help. It is not a weakness to seek help.

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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.

If you want to hear about other interviews, subscribe at the top of this page, and all future posts will directly to you 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. Call 988.

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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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