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Navy won’t back away from Taiwan in wake of Chinese belligerence, White House says

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Senate votes in favor of Finland and Sweden joining NATO, approving historic expansion of the military alliance

Senators voted 95-1 to endorse membership for Finland and Sweden, more than the required two-thirds majority of 67 votes.

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Austin names Air Force brigadier general as new Pentagon press secretary

In Brig. Gen. Patrick S. Ryder’s current position, he leads nearly 4,500 active-duty, National Guard and Reserve airmen and civilians in their jobs producing Air Force and Space Force internal information as well as community and media relations.

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Former VA secretaries urge Senate to designate day to help veterans, service members at risk of suicide

Seven former Department of Veterans Affairs secretaries sent a letter to the Senate on Thursday urging them to designate a day for people to contact a veteran or service member at risk of suicide.

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‘It just felt right:’ Army veteran donates portion of his liver to fellow veteran

Houston Smith had never been the type to share much personal information on social media, but on March 13, the Army veteran poured his heart into a Facebook post – and it saved his life.

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Navy won’t back away from Taiwan in wake of Chinese belligerence, White House says

The U.S. 7th Fleet will send more aircraft and warships past Taiwan in the coming weeks.

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US will not allow China to isolate Taiwan, Pelosi says in Tokyo The United States will not allow China to isolate Taiwan, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told reporters during a press conference in the Japanese capital on Friday.

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Cease-fire between Palestinians, Israel takes effect in Gaza
A cease-fire between Israel and Palestinian militants took effect late Sunday in a bid to end nearly three days of violence that killed dozens of Palestinians and disrupted the lives of hundreds of thousands of Israelis.
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Senate Finally Passes PACT Act, Clearing the Way for Care for Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits.

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Senate finally passes PACT Act, clearing the way for care for veterans exposed to burn pits.

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‘Oh shit that’s my house’ — Iraq vet realizes Al Qaeda chief was killed while living in his old home
“And it’s like, ‘He died on the balcony.’ Well, understandable, it’s a nice balcony.”

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US to send another $550M in ammunition for rocket systems, howitzers to Ukraine
The aid will include 75,000 rounds of ammunition for 155mm howitzers and an unspecified number of additional ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, also known as HIMARS, the U.S. has recently sent Ukraine.

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North Korea’s missiles to blame for upscaled US-South Korean military drills, South says

North Korea has conducted 17 rounds of missile tests so far this year in addition to several artillery drills, which has strengthened the U.S.-South Korea alliance, according to officials.

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1st ship carrying Ukrainian grain leaves the port of Odesa

The first ship carrying Ukrainian grain set off from the port of Odesa on Monday under an internationally brokered deal that is expected to release large stores of Ukrainian crops to foreign markets and ease a growing hunger crisis.

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US ‘will not abandon’ its commitment to Taiwan, Pelosi says in Taipei
Chinese ships and aircraft were ramping up their military activity in response to U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s meeting with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday in Taipei, according to news reports.

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Attorney General Merrick Garland arrives in Ukraine for talks on Russia war crimes
The top U.S. law enforcement official made the unannounced trip to the war-ravaged country to discuss efforts hold Russia accountable for the unprovoked invasion of its neighbor.


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I have been run through the ringer. I caught COVID on July 3rd. I got over that, but then I have what they call, Post COVID. I have been struggling with that up today. It feels like it is almost over. However, there has been some damage. My Iron count on the last blood was 766 the high allowable is 306. That is more than double the maximum. Also I have had sudden loss of hearing in my left ear. Both are connected to the COVID virus. I see my primary doctor today for the iron problem. I will also do a follow-up with my ENT doctor in a month.
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This took a heavy toll on me completing my upcoming book, Signs of Hope for the Military: In and Out of the Trenches of Life. I have been too exhausted and weak, to do much. But keep coming back to check on the progress. I hope to have it out the end of summer.
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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.
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Remember:
You are never alone.
You are never forsaken.
You are never unloved.
And above all…never, ever, give up.
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Nancy Pelosi travels to Taiwan on a military plane, raising concerns about how China Thinks.

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This World War I battlefield is on fire and exploding 100-year-old ordnance
The war to end all wars isn’t done ravaging the continent.

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Nancy Pelosi may travel to Taiwan on a military plane, raising concerns about how China might react
China views Taiwan as a renegade province and some have raised concerns that now is not the time for Pelosi to visit.

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Note to Self: When They Come for You in the Night, Don’t Give Up. Fight Back.  

Through it all—the good and the bad—always remember you will achieve your goal. Keep your chin up, endure, and always remember: It will be OK.

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“Quietly Heroic”—Journalist Returns to Ukraine with American Veterans to Help Her People
 
There’s a long legacy of women fighting in wars, and they’re always welcome behind the scope of a rifle pointing at Russian invaders

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Army offers $35,000 bonus to new recruits who quickly fill boot camp vacancies

The Army is offering a $35,000 bonus to new recruits willing to sign a four-year contract and ship out to boot camp within 45 days as it struggles to quickly fill open training slots.

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Russian helicopter gunship violates Estonia’s airspace, further flaring tensions in run-up to NATO security meeting

A rare intrusion into Estonian airspace by a Russian Mi-8 attack helicopter has prompted the latest salvo of charges that Moscow is ratcheting up tensions in the Baltic region one week ahead of a major NATO security summit.

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Chinese bombers, fighters cross Taiwan air defense zone in large numbers Taiwan deployed jets and air defense systems after 29 Chinese warplanes, including bombers and fighters, entered its air defense zone.

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I am in the final stages of finishing my upcoming book, Signs of Hope for the Military: In and Out of the Trenches of Life. Come back often to see the progress. 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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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.

+Now there is an easier way to get help. Just dial 988, and you will have help ready for you.

_______________________________________________________________

Remember:

You are never alone.

You are never forsaken.

You are never unloved.

And above all…never, ever, give up.

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