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Check out the November issue of the Minnesota Veteran. There are many great things happening for Minnesota’s Veterans. #pressrelease #veteran #veteransupport #minnesota #newsletter #veterans #veteransaffairs #veteranshelpingveterans

I want to address my approach on Memorial Day, specifically two previous posts. I received some feedback that were critical of my words, on why we fight, and received claims that I made Memorial Day about me instead of those who gave up their lives for our country. I hear you and get it. I suppose I’m frustrated. I see lives lost for decades and wonder what overall strategic and positive impact war has had. I wonder if there is any end to forever wars as money keeps flowing in DC. I see people honoring all those who die and yes, I get pissed off. So instead, I hoped it might help to do something about it. Share if you’re willing to vote with your feet. Bring in people who might not be interested in forever wars. Those who might not want the bloat of our government to continue. Otherwise, we’ll keep having dead bodies. That’s the reality. I know I’m not perfect in my words, but I get in the arena as a podcaster and with my own experiences, and I do hope that it helps even if it’s just a little. Deaths in combat have impacted me too. I just recently learned that the old blog we used when I served at Joint Special Operations Task Force - Philippines 🇵🇭 happens to still be online. The month I reported, we lost two Soldiers. Here’s the story I wrote about the memorial. It was surreal and sad. It made me realize how precious and fragile life really is. This is why I question what’s the purpose to begin with and hope one day we have a reckoning where global leaders decide that profits and power are not more important than conflict. However, I as an active duty member who for now can still use 1st Amendment speech protections will continue to ask one basic question. 𝗪𝗵𝘆?

"The quality of our lives depends not on whether or not we have conflicts, but on how we respond to them." - Thomas Crum In this Words for Wednesday, President & CEO, Randy Pierce talks about the meaning of Veterans Day and gives a salute to all our Veterans. Not only is Randy our President & CEO, he is a dynamic motivational speaker who shares his story of suddenly going blind in his 20s to illustrate that there are not obstacles, there are opportunities. Randy donates all speaking fees back to Future In Sight. Learn more about Randy here: https://buff.ly/42CHVeT.

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Why the Younger Generations are Crucial for America's Future #cos #conventionofstates #conventionofstatesnow #budcornwell #thepatriotcause FULL VIDEO: https://lnkd.in/dQjy3ARa Follow us: https://lnkd.in/dgdVVveY https://lnkd.in/dS2CRBBN Join the conversation as we discuss the need for the government to adhere to the Constitution in the United States. Explore the reasons behind its expansion and how we, as veterans, can rally for change. Together, let's make our voices heard and demand a return to the principles that shaped our nation. #VeteransUnited #ConstitutionalRights #GovernmentAccountability #UnitedAgainstNeglect #DemandingChange #RallyForJustice #ProtectOurHeritage #RestoreTheConstitution #VeteransVoices #PowerOfUnity

MEMORIAL DAY 2024 TRIBUTE✨💫 Our Roots of Peace Grove was established at the VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA-YOUNTVILLE—the largest Veteran’s home on the United States nestled in the heart of Napa valley California. Six redwood trees stand tall, as we salute Veterans from the past six wars who died from landmines—indiscriminate ‘seeds of terror’ which do not distinguish between the colors of the flags that are flying. In tribute to Memorial Day, we honor American veterans who died while serving in the U.S. military armed forces—a tradition which began in 1868—as many American soldiers have tragically lost life and limb to landmines. Yet, few realize the world’s first widespread deployment of landmines took place during the Civil War (1860-1865). According to Dr.,Ken Rutherford, landmine survivor who wrote the Forward to my book #BreakingGround, landmines were first used during the start of the war, when the disparity in manpower, material and weaponry between the North and South was significant. The gap widened in the Union’s favor as the war progressed, forcing the Confederate war industry to innovate and improvise. As the conflict progressed, landmine warfare advanced commensurably, and both tactics and technology evolved to include innovative types of design and deployment. During the later years in the war, Confederate soldiers used both command-detonated and victim-activated landmines more frequently to defend and protect static positions, including cities. Since their origins in the American Civil War, landmines have been widely used in world wars and modern conflicts. Their prolific use continues to maim and kill innocent victims, long after the guns of war have silenced. Today, U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs (PM/WRA), works to deliver programs and services aimed at reducing the harmful effects of at-risk, illicitly proliferated, and indiscriminately used conventional weapons of war. However, we now live in a world where there are an estimated 110 million landmines in 60 countries which maim and kill innocent children long after the guns of war have been silenced. Since The Vietnam War ended on April 30, 1975 (when I was 17 years old), over 100,000 innocent Vietnamese have been maimed or killed by these explosive remnants of war. Over 30% of Ukraine is now contaminated by landmines, cluster munition and UXO—a country once known as the ‘Breadbasket of Europe.’ We bow our heads for the loss of limb and life of our own American soldiers who were victims of landmines, on this Memorial Day. U.S. Department of State World Food Prize Foundation #forbes50 IWF Northern California

National Estate Planning Week is a good time to reflect and plan your legacy. Consider an act of generosity by remembering HFOT in your estate plans. You can significantly impact the lives of our severely injured Veterans by restoring some of the freedom and independence they sacrificed while defending our country. Your legacy will continue to help our mission of Building Homes and Rebuilding Lives. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dc8zS4y #NationalEstatePlanningWeek

Memorial Day is traditionally a time to remember those who died serving in the United States Armed Forces. In recent years, parades, moments of silence, expensive military demonstrations, and retail sales have come to define the holiday weekend. But there is a critical piece missing in this national remembering: an accounting of exactly how and why hundreds of thousands of Americans have died in military service since World War II—and why a hundred thousand more have died by suicide and overdose since 9/11 and the dawn of the Global War on Terror. Politicians and military leaders will collectively deliver hundreds of hours of prepared remarks across the country on Memorial Day, repeating a theme that has been burned into the public consciousness: honor their sacrifice. What you will not hear is an explanation for why that sacrifice is necessary—what ends are being served by the means of American lives. On this national day of selective recollection, who will speak for the dead? Written by Eric Goepel with Veterans Cannabis Coalition.

🇬🇧 From a Schoolboy to a Soldier: My 9/11 Journey 🇺🇸 I’ll never forget that afternoon when I walked in from school, greeted by the sight of my father staring at the news on TV. It was September 11, 2001, a day that would change the course of my life in ways I couldn’t comprehend at the time. As I stood there, the first tower began to collapse. Little did I know that this moment would set the trajectory for the next 18 years of my life. I made a decision - a decision to join the military, to stand up against those who sought to harm innocent lives. 🌟 A Pledge of Service: It was a call to duty, a pledge to protect and serve, not only my country but also the values we hold dear - freedom, justice, and unity. 💪 Facing the Unknown: Those 18 years were filled with challenges, sacrifices, and the camaraderie of fellow servicemen and women. We faced the unknown together, driven by a shared purpose. 🤝 A Global Response: 9/11 united nations around the world in the fight against terrorism. It transcended borders, reminding us that, in times of crisis, our shared humanity is a powerful force for good. 🙏 Honouring the Fallen: Today on the anniversary of 9/11, I remember the lives lost, the heroes who responded, and the countless sacrifices made to keep us safe. 🇺🇸🇬🇧 Transatlantic Unity: I’m proud to have stood alongside my American counterparts in this fight. Our alliance has always been strong, and it’s a testament to the enduring bond between our nations. To all those who’ve served, to the families who’ve supported us, and to the memory of 9/11, we remember, we honour, and we carry forward the legacy of resilience. #NeverForget #September11 #TransatlanticUnity #Veterans #CareerTransition #TransitionSuccess #ProfessionalJourney #VeteranCommunity #ResilientLeaders #VeteranSupport #NewChallenges