Category: PTSD

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Military Planes and Ships are Being evacuated due to Hurricane Ian.

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Military news…

Leader of Russian mercenaries turns to prisoners in search of recruits for war in Ukraine. This includes the WNBA star Brittney Griner.

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Navy sends destroyer through Taiwan Strait alongside Canadian warship.

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Day after missile launch, Us and South Korea start drills to prep for North’s provocations.

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Military planes, ships, evacuated as hurricane Ian approaches Florida.

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US Military points to Ukraine in warning China against Taiwan attack.

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This is anti suicide month. There are many of you who are suffering from PTSD, depression, etc. Please seek help if you are one of them. Numbers to call will be shared below.

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Update on my upcoming book, Signs of Hope for the Military: In and Out of the Trenches of Life. I had three interviews to do when I Iast posted, but now I am down to two. Getting close! Check 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.

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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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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.

______________________________________________________________

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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Articles From the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and The American Legion Magazines Are Astounding

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Military news…

Labor Department recommends Congress codify SCOTUS ruling that impacts Reserve troops working for state agencies
A new report calls on Congress to codify into law a Supreme Court decision that allows service members to take state employers to court if they feel the state has violated federal laws that ban discrimination against employees because of their military service.

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Russia privately warns of deep and prolonged economic damage

Russia may face a longer and deeper recession as the impact of U.S. and European sanctions spreads, handicapping sectors that the country has relied on for years to power its economy, according to an internal report prepared for the government.

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Military-themed beer company hits it big in Walmart ‘Open Call’ competition: ‘I knew it would be huge’

While driving through Annapolis and seeing the Naval Academy for the first time, businessman Alan Beal had an idea to create a beer specifically for service members. Seven years later, that thought has turned into a growing business producing three beers that will soon be sold at a major nationwide retailer.

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Japan calls live-fire drills by Russia, China near disputed islands a ‘serious concern’

Russian and Chinese warships fired machine guns off Japan’s northernmost prefecture over the weekend, part of a military exercise that elicited protests from the Japanese government.

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I have been doing some changes lately on this site. I hope you enjoy them. i will now be sharing some news from the Veterans of Foreign War magazine and the American Legion magazine. There will be interesting tidbits of information from each:

The VFW magazine has the following statistics:

  1. 10 Billion- the total annual amount the VFW helped veterans recoup VA Disability compensation, and pension benefits.
  2. 25- The number of time the VFW has testified before congress in the last 12 months. Leading to many victories for the veterans.
  3. 10.65 million Amount of scholarships awarded to more than 2,372 veterans and service members since January 2014.

The American Legion magazine has the following information:

  1. Highlights of the 2022 defense bill: 2.7 pay raise for service members. 7.1 Billion in new spending for the Pacific Deterrence Initiative. 4 Billion for the European Defense Initiative. A statement of congressional support for the defense of Taiwan. 300 million for the Ukraine Security Initiative.
  2. 77% of Americans who agree military families experience more financial stress than the average family.
  3. 76% of Americans think the military doesn’t do enough to teach financial literacy.

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Keep coming back to read more information for these two great military magazines. 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.