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I would like to republish this article, in a stand-alone format, from the recent [already published] edition of The Bursting Bomb (1-24) because it is unique, relative to the somewhat esoteric content of the Marine Gunner Association magazine. I hope that in its stand-alone form, this article might be seen by a wider audience, perhaps, than those who normally read our magazine...maybe even just the one person who really needs it right now. If you know a post 9-11 combat veteran who might benefit from a W&QW program, please let them know about this. The programs fill up fast (since they are amazing) so stay frosty. We will publish another W&QW focus piece in our next edition of The Bursting Bomb. The W&QW website can be accessed at: https://lnkd.in/gCGqYWn3

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Blame evokes defensive behaviour and defensiveness reduces self awareness. Blame is all about history, fear and past whereas we must spend more time on aspiration, hope and future. Therefore, in our day to day personal and professional life, we should remind ourselves of not getting "trapped" in blame exercise at all. It will surely help !! #blame #defensive

DOGS OF WAR SERIES - CPL COULL, J - 4TH DIV SIG COY AIF - NO 3 MESSENGER DOG SEC - with NELL, TRICK AND BULLER #dogsofwar #dogsandtheirfamoushuman Photograph of Australian soldier, Corporal James Coull, in charge, with dogs of No. 3 Messenger Dog Section, attached to the 4th Divisional Signal Company, in a railway cutting near Villers-Bretonneux while operating with 12th Brigade. Section comprised sixteen men and fifty messenger dogs. Left to right: War Dog Nell, a Cross Setter; Trick, a Collie; Buller (sometimes referred to as Bullet), an Airedale. All three dogs were very efficient in message carrying and saw service with the 2nd, 4th and 5th Australian Divisions, also with Divisions of the British 8th Corps (Imperial). Trick was particularly efficient and was well known by all Brigades of abovenamed Divisions. He was specially mentioned by Signal Officer of 2nd Division for good work at Rubimont, near Heilly. Lest We Forget. Photograph and information came from the Australian War Memorial. Image file number AWM E02318. #australianhistory #australia #regionalaustralia #ww1 #anzac #dogs #dogsatwork #ordinarypeopledoingextraordinarythings #westernaustralia #regionalwesternaustralia #localgovernment #dogsquad #k9 #k9unit #animalcontrol #animalsatwar #lestweforget

Moral Injury. Do you want to find out more? What Makes the Difference CIC in partnership with Trojan Wellbeing we are hosting monthly Moral Injury presentations. You will get an overview of how it can affect you, your colleagues, your family, and the community that you serve. What you won't get is: 1) Chest poking 2) Accused of causing harm 3) Death by PowerPoint What you will get is: A) An understanding B) Insight to yourself and others C) A place to be safe and heard D) Treated as a human This is open to members of the armed forces, veterans, first responders, and their families. If you'd like to find out more, you can message me or Ali Baird and we will give you the details too the next event. #whatmakesthedifference #armedforces #firstresponders #emergancyservices #spouses

**One Nation** In December of 2022, I was in a major car accident. As I sped towards the collision point, everything seemed to go into ultra slow motion. I managed to lift my right leg and hip off my seat just as a guard rail pierced through the front of my truck, through the engine block, and right through the seat. If time hadn't slowed down, allowing me to move, the rail would have pierced my abdomen, ripping me in half. Instead, I ended up with a broken lower leg and a bruise from the back of my knee across my buttocks, filled with blood as it tore the muscle from the bone. I should have been dead. The only conclusion is divine intervention. I shouldn't have regained consciousness; I shouldn't have been able to react and lift myself off the seat. I should have been impaled and torn in two. The recent events with the former President have reminded me of a few things. I understand how the former President feels as someone who shouldn't have survived. These incidents change you; they make you reflect more often, make you want to help people, give more back, and bring you closer to your family and friends. My own brush with death this most recent time has made me understand that life is fleeting, so make the most of it. I truly hope that the left and right can find a way to come together as we did after Pearl Harbor and 9/11. We don't have to agree on policy, but we need to come together as one nation and stop the divisive, hate-filled attacks against one another. Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines answered a call to serve—to serve the nation and every citizen, regardless of political affiliation. It is time for every citizen to serve this great nation and become united.

Some great topics of discussions here.

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