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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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Great Interview Coming From Military School Teacher For New Book

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Military news…

The US military needs a lot more artillery shells, rockets, and missiles for the next war
It’s time for the military to stock up on things that go boom.

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Female Troops Saw the Highest Level of Unwanted Sexual Contact Since Pentagon Began Collecting Data

A new Pentagon survey shows women in the military endured the highest level of unwanted sexual contact since the Defense Department began tracking the data 16 years ago, a startling finding that shows sexual crimes rising steadily despite hundreds of millions spent to curb the problem and vows by senior leaders to tackle it.

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Missing Military Vets’ Families Meet With Ukraine Officials

The families of two military veterans from Alabama who are missing in Ukraine this week met virtually with federal government officials and Ukraine’s ambassador, and participated in two Ukrainian-American events to observe that country’s Independence Day.

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Congress quietly debates new sea-based nuclear weapons amid China tensions

Both the House and Senate Armed Forces committees approved a provision to the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act that allows for additional funds for the Navy’s Sea-Launched Cruise Missile-­Nuclear program, better known as SLCM-N.

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US: Russia to buy rockets, artillery shells from North Korea

A newly downgraded U.S. intelligence finding says the Russian Ministry of Defense is in the process of purchasing millions of rockets an artillery shells from North Korea for its ongoing fight in Ukraine.

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More great articles from Veterans of Foreign War, and American Legion:

VFW…

First Woman Leads Africa Command

U.S. Army Major General Jami Shawley took command o the U.S. Military’s mission in eastern Africa in May. Shawley, a 1992 West Point graduate, is the first woman to lead the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, which is based at Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti.

Facts about the VFW…

  1. 1.5 million- number of VFW and VFW Auxiliary members.
  2. 1899- The year VFW started.
  3. 5,883- number of VFW posts worldwide.

American Legion…

  1. General David Thompson, Space Force second command, revealing that U.S. space assets are coming under constant attack. the main culprits are Russia and China.
  2. April is Children’s and Youth Month in the American Legion. Veterans care so much about shaping young people through programs that impart responsible citizenship.

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Exciting News…

I just finished interviewing a military teacher, Gail Elliott, who spent 34 years teaching military children. Some incredible stories and thoughts from her will be in my upcoming book, Signs of Hope for the military: In and Out of the Trenches of Life. Come back often to hear more exciting news about the book. Better yet…got to the top of this page and click on subscribe. When you do all future posts will directly to your inbox.

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If you are battling mentally, but you are losing, GET HELP!!


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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.

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Medal of Honor Recipient Saves Many Lives Even Though His Arm Was Blown Off.

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Military news…

The nation’s newest aircraft carrier, the Enterprise, reaches a milestone

The more than 1,100-foot-long, 100,000-ton carrier will be the ninth Navy ship to bear the name Enterprise since 1775, according to Capt. Brian Metcalf, the program manager for the new Ford class of aircraft carrier.

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South Korean trade unions say joint military drills with US fuel ‘war crisis’

Representatives of South Korea’s largest trade unions are warning that Ulchi Freedom Shield, the largest military exercise by the U.S. and South Korea in five years, runs counter to their members’ interests.

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Solomon Islands denies port call for Guam-based US Coast Guard cutter

The Solomon Islands recently denied entry to a U.S. Coast Guard cutter for a scheduled port call, further raising concerns that the Oceania nation is severing U.S. ties in favor of China.

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Navy follows through on White House promise to send more warships through Taiwan Strait
The USS Antietam and USS Chancellorsville, both homeported in Yokosuka, sailed “through a corridor of the Strait that is beyond the territorial sea of any coastal State,” 7th Fleet spokesman Mark Langford said in a statement Sunday.

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Russia, Ukraine trade claims of nuclear plant attacks

Russia and Ukraine traded claims of rocket and artillery strikes at or near Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, intensifying fears that the fighting could damage the facility and cause a massive radiation leak.

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Ukraine launches counteroffensive, breaks through Russian front line in Kherson
Ukraine launched a long-awaited counteroffensive in the Russian-occupied Kherson region Monday, breaking through Russia’s front line in the southeastern Ukraine oblast, its military said in a statement Monday.

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US, South Korea kick off ‘counterattack’ phase of Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise

American and South Korean forces commenced the second phase of their largest joint exercise in five years.

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I am starting something new. I will be honoring Medal of Honor veterans at the end of each post. It is an honor to do so.

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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.

_______________________________________________________________

Here is my first Medal of Honor soldier. Very proud to present them to you:

Gary George Wetzel

Born

Sept 29, 1947

South Milwaklee, Wisconsin

Service branch

U.S. Army

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