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Cranes are carefully removing the wreckage from the collapsed Key Bridge. As we remember those who lost their lives on that fateful early morning crash. We look forward to better shipping lanes and more clearance. #toughroadahead #armycorp #bridge #shipping #maritime #Transportation #supplychain

Listening to Congress committee hearings that impact the military is so important! These hearings provide a direct window into the decision-making processes that shape policies affecting our armed forces. Today, I listened to the Quality of Life Hearing and took all the notes! Even though we made historic progressive progress to include pet reimbursement for PCS moves, there is still work to do. The topic was QUALITY OF LIFE. The truth is that keeping the family pet dramatically affects the quality of life of service members. What changes regarding your family pet would you like to bring awareness to our senior military leaders? How does your family pet affect your quality of life as a military family?

I am proud of Congress for recognizing the threat posed by TBI and blast overpressure. Many of the injuries suffered by service members in the past 20 years were preventable with proper training and equipment. I will throw myself in with those affected by this common GWOT injury. For the past 16 years, I served in Special Forces units where blast was just part of the job. Before that, I was a Combat Engineer, and likewise, we “ate a lot of charges.” We sometimes knew better, but often we were just doing what needed to be done at the time. As we look at how to do better, we can look at some great tech that DARPA helped develop to track exposure (https://lnkd.in/e_EUxAVD), and there are some companies making awesome simulators to reduce cumulative overpressure during training (https://lnkd.in/euurnita). Future combat may very well usher in overpressure injuries on a scale not seen in a century. We need to prepare now to prevent the blast injuries, track them when they happen, provide rapid intervention, and to prepare for long term care and treatment. I can’t thank National Intrepid Center of Excellence (NICoE) enough for their support and treatment. I hope the longterm resources are there to support the next generation of warriors. Source: [Military.com](https://lnkd.in/egQrVXDz)

Commitment is the one big thing I still miss about being in the Navy. Everyone wore the same uniform, more or less. Everyone had the same goal. Everyone cared about and prioritized the mission. No one was selfish. If someone - anyone - had to do something that obstructed the mission, they were held accountable for it. They might have had a legitimate reason, but they were forced to explain it clearly and they were made to understand the consequences of their actions. There are too many people in our society right now who are not being held to that standard, and they are getting away with it. Maybe one of the biggest underlying reasons that veterans are committing suicide is because we are no longer in that world. We're in a world that doesn't have that unity of command and unity of direction. We had a purpose. I had a purpose.

🇺🇸 As a veteran who served 24 years in the Navy, I've witnessed firsthand the legacy of asbestos use in military installations and equipment. It's a reality that many of us, especially those exposed to hazardous materials like asbestos, have lived with. But today, I am excited that we stand on the brink of change. The EPA's complete ban on asbestos marks the end of an era and the beginning of a safer future for everyone. This victory is not just for public health; it's a testament to the resilience of veterans and all who have suffered due to past exposures. As we move forward, let's honor this moment by supporting those who continue to battle the consequences of asbestos exposure. Together, we can ensure a healthier, asbestos-free future for the next generation. Read our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/gd2CEUtT #AsbestosBan #VeteransHealth #PublicSafety 🇺🇸 #AsbestosFreeFuture #VeteransSupport

The culmination of many preceding exercises and experiments, Project Convergence Capstone 4 is a joint and multinational event providing a critical venue to transform and ensure future warfighting readiness.

All you need is 2 min in order to mobilize your lower back…. 🙆♀️ We have all felt some sort of low back discomfort and stiffness😥 whether it be from sitting a lot, injury, etc… 📣Try out this stretch with Dr. Theresa Larson DPT, CSCS, USMC, in the morning and even at night on both side to test out how your back feels before and after? ✋Comment below if you found this helpful?👇 #lowbackmobility #wellbeing #healthiswealth

Maximize Your Benefits: Essential Checklist for Military Veterans and Their Families by Christopher Hensley Revisit a key highlight from Episode 267 with Jennifer Gumbel in this enlightening flashback. Dive into the essential documents crucial for comprehensive estate planning, a vital topic for military families and beyond. Jennifer Gumbel, an expert in estate planning, shares her insights on the importance of having the right paperwork in place, especially for those […] #boomers #babyboomers

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