The Military Battle for Okinawa Was very Bloody and Dangerous.

+If you like what you see, please subscribe at the top of this page where it says, “subscribe.” When you do, all future posts will come directly to your inbox. Also, if you know some else who could benefit from this site, please let them know.

_________________________________________________________________

Military news…

Special Forces colonel arrested in 2020 for domestic violence could have his tab revoked

“They’re using tab revocation as a tool to police the profession within the 

_____________________

Russian tanks get stuck in mud during training exercise near Ukraine border

It’s a sticky situation.

_____________________

There’s an M1 Abrams named ‘Obi-Wan’ Kenobi in Poland keeping an eye on Europe right now

Trust your feelings (and the several tons of kick-ass you’re riding around in.

_____________________

A Air Force spy plane pilot saved a civilian aviator in distress from 70,000 feet

“As a U-2 pilot, I was flying twice as high than most airliners, so I had a very good line of sight with my radios.”

_____________________

Air Force officer gets temporary COVID vaccine reprieve after court upholds religious exemption

The ruling is the first for a member of the Air Force.

_____________________

Soldiers are lighting themselves on fire for official training purposes

“The most challenging aspect of the training was overcoming the initial fear.”

_____________________

Military service academies received more reports of sexual assault last year than ever recorded

“[W]e recognize this is a troubling problem.”

______________________

‘We’re not doing an Iwo Jima again’ — Marine general describes what ground combat with China would be like

“I’m tired of analyzing,”

(We eventually won the battle, but had very heavy losses of life.)

_______________________________________________________________

In one of my interviews in my upcoming book, Signs of hope for the Military: In and Out of the Trenches of life, Captain Bob Coury had a company of men stationed in Okinawa. Their only job was to unload the ships as they came into the Okinawa harbor. Sounds easy, except for the fact that Japanese pilots were bombing them, and even flying their planes into the ships.

Read the whole story when you get the book.

_______________________________________________________________

Come back for more excerpts from the 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 directly to your inbox.

________________________________________________________________

Checking in on you…How are you doing? Are you struggling with memories?

FEAR NOT!

There are over 13,890 fellow veterans here who have your back.

If you are battling mentally, because of your love for others, but it isn’t working, 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 no 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!

________________________________________________________________

+If you like what you see, please subscribe at the top of this page where it says, “subscribe.” When you do, all future posts will come directly to your inbox. Also, if you know some else who could benefit from this site, please let them know.