Category: New Book Discussion

I will discussing the book, Close Enounters of the Heavenly Kind: Through Bumper Stickers. I will shae my feeling on why it got started, and my feelings as I wrote it.

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September is Suicide Prevention Month. If You Are Struggling, Get Help!

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Military news…

Iran Protests May Distract Regime From Making Trouble for US, Allies in the Mideast.

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White House says Kremlin Has Been Warned on Nuclear Weapons.

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Protesters Scuffle with Russian Police As Military Draft Inflames Tensions.

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US Army Artillery Arrives in Latvia, as Allies Seek to Deter Russia.

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Strong Congressional Supports Branding Russia a State Sponsor of Terrorism.

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I have been spending a week at the Oregon coast. It has been beautiful. No rain, and little wind. It has been very relaxing. Looking outside right now I can see a fantastic sunset.

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One thing that has me feeling very sad is the amount of our brothers and sisters who are battling PTSD, depression, etc. This is Suicide prevention month, and I highly urge you to get help if you are struggling. Numbers to call are below if you need help.

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An update on my upcoming book, Signs of Hope for the Military: In and Out of the Trenches of life. I just have two interviews of veterans to do and I am ready to publish. Keep coming back to see the progress. 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.

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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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9/11 Attacks Still Reverberate as US Marks 21st Anniversary

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Military news…

Ukraine military aid to continue in the long term, Austin tells allies at Ramstein Air Base
President Joe Biden has approved new military aid to Ukraine worth up to $675 million, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Thursday.

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9/11 attacks still reverberate as US marks 21st anniversary
The attacks have cast a long shadow into the personal lives of thousands of people who survived, responded or lost loved ones, friends and colleagues.

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White House alarm rises over Europe as Putin threatens energy supply

While White House aides do not believe a recession in Europe would necessarily cause one here, a complete shutdown of Russian oil exports would seriously harm the U.S. economy.

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Putin’s Russia struggles for response to Ukrainian blitz

The Russian capital’s festive holiday weekend — the 875th anniversary of the city’s founding — stood in stark contrast to the military debacle unfolding in Ukraine that seemed to catch the Kremlin by surprise in the nearly 7-month-old war.

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North Korea’s proclamation on preemptive nuclear strikes was no surprise, South says

The ministry expected Pyongyang to announce new legislation that codified the development and use of nuclear weapons, acting spokesman Moon Hong Sik said.

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Had a great interview with a military school elementary teacher recently. It was loaded with interesting information about teaching military school kids. One thing she mentioned was that military kids were better behaved than private sector kids, because they had to face home discipline when they acted out.

The whole interview will be in my upcoming book, Signs of Hope for the military; in and Out of the trenches of Life. Come back to see more on the book. 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.

________________________________________________________________

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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Russia is So Desperate For Fighters It’s Trying to Recruit Homeless Shelters.

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Military news…

Russia is so desperate for fighters it’s trying to recruit at homeless shelters
The Kremlin is also looking at recruiting convicted criminals.

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A Marine who filmed the iconic Iwo Jima flag raising was killed on the island days later. His remains are still there
Copies of his footage have been shared far and wide. But Sgt. William Genaust is one of more than 80,000 Americans unaccounted for from past wars.

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Navy wants new destroyer with lasers, hypersonic missiles
The Navy is getting ready to turn the page as it looks to a future ship brimming with lasers that can shoot down missiles and attack enemies with hypersonic missiles topping 3,800 mph.

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Nautilus, world’s first nuclear submarine, to reopen after $36 million preservation project

The refurbished USS Nautilus, the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine and a historic landmark, is reopening Friday with a new look, the Naval History and Heritage Command announced recently.

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Fort Drum renames barracks after Sen. Bob Dole, original member of 10th Mountain Division A barracks on post will forever be named for the late U.S. Sen. Robert J. Dole, an original member of the 10th Mountain Division during World War II.
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I have told you before that I have been interviewing every kind of person connected to the military. I am proud to say that I just finished interviewing a military elementary school teacher. He thoughts are very valuable in understanding the difference between military students and private sector students. It will be in my upcoming book, Signs of Hope for the Military: In and Out of the trenches of Life.

Come back to see other ideas for the book coming up. 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.

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

________________________________________________________________

+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.