Today, on Purple Heart Day, we take a moment to honor and remember the courageous individuals who have been wounded or killed in action while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. The Purple Heart, established by George Washington in 1782, stands as the very first and oldest military medal, symbolizing the selfless sacrifice and bravery of our service members. #PurpleHeartDay #HonorAndRemember
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LtCol Scheller is spot on. 28 of the 34 recently retired four-star U.S. military officers went to work for the arms industry, a revolving door that drives soaring profits and near-record military spending. "The revolving door is a problem because it creates the appearance—and in some cases the reality—of conflicts of interest in the making of defense policy and in the shaping of the size and composition of the Pentagon budget." Beyond the $200k+- pension for life, many General's also finagle 100 percent VA disability benefits - because of their rank and influence. These perfumed princesses developed a military culture where they are untouchable and beyond scrutiny.....as evident by their piss poor performance in Iraq, Afghanistan, Kabul Debacle.... We have undoubtedly the best military with unmatched equipment and superior troops....but we lack the senior military leadership. Lions led by self-serving Sheep. General's (and politicians) should be barred from holding shares and working for the MIC, defense related corporations, foreign governments....for 5 years after retirement.
Talked to Ramaswamy about the corruption in America's senior military ranks. The American military is rotting from within. While General Mattis (General Dynamics), General Dunford (Lockheed Martin), and other prominent military personalities profit off war and the efforts of young enlisted service members, people like Ramaswamy bring attention to the problems. It was cool meeting him.
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HAPPY MONDAY/HAPPY ARMED FORCES DAY!!!!! On this day in 1950, President Harry S. Truman established Armed Forces Day. Peering through literature reviews gives you a different view of those who served. When you FOCUS, you find that these leaders cared about the military. The theme of the first Armed Forces Day was “Teamed for Defense,” and it had a three-fold mission: 1. To celebrate and recognize all Americans serving in uniform, as well as those who had served before. 2. To bring citizens closer to their military by hosting base open houses and public displays of new military technology. 3. To promote the unity of the military services established in the National Security Act of 1947. #A1CLorenzoRWilson
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Today, we celebrate the courage and loyalty of our K9 Veterans! Did you know that March 13 commemorates the birth of the United States K9 Corps in 1942, formed for the first military dogs who served during World War II? Their loyalty and bravery will always be remembered. Read these articles to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gn_XAb2M https://lnkd.in/ghbrDJz3 #K9Heroes
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History, local activities to honor our Military https://lnkd.in/etDMzGEE
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Wise Components is honoring and mourning the military personnel who have died in the performance of their military duties today. 🇺🇸 You can learn more about #MemorialDay and the history of the day on https://buff.ly/2HgvvAj
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My most vivid and most painful memory in 23 years in the US occurred on this day 23 years ago. We lost too many innocent families that day. And so many more since then - brave, selfless people who sacrificed their life so we wouldn't have another 9/11. We cannot be safe without military families. As we remember and mourn those who we have lost today, please consider expressing gratitude to military families who sacrifice every day to keep us safe. Here are some options... 1. Thank them for their service 2. Ask them how we can express our gratitude 3. Volunteer in organizations that support military families Help members of military families build fulfilling careers in the civillian sector... 4. Offer free training 5. Conduct mock interviews 6. Offer mentoring 7. Help with job hunting 8. Consider for internships / apprenticeships 9. Offer jobs 10. Brag about how awesome they are from the rooftops Never forget 9/11. Never forget who sacrifices every day since so we don't have another 9/11.
September 11 forever changed our nation. We honor the bravery of our first responders who saved many lives and our military veterans who fought to defend us. So many precious lives were lost - may we never forget. #neverforget
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So nice to read this review today!
Great review of Women, Peace and Security in Military Operations by retired US air force colonel, Cornellia Weiss. Page 140. https://lnkd.in/ercN8W9s Max Thompson
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There are two pillars in nation building. One pillar is men and the second pillar is women. When both pillars are strongly placed then the structure of the country is most stable.
In 1918, the U.S. Army Signal Corps sent 223 women to France as telephone operators to help win the Great War. They swore Army oaths, wore uniforms, held rank, and were subject to military justice. By war’s end, they had connected over 26 million calls and were recognized by General John J. Pershing for their service. Join us June 12th for a free virtual screening of The Hello Girls in honor of the 76th Anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act. Save your spot today at https://lnkd.in/gQuN-wW7 #womenveterans #militaryhistory #womenshistory #honorherservice #empowerherfuture
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#OTD 76 years ago, the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act was signed, granting women a permanent place in our nation’s military. Women Veterans Day, as it’s now known, is designated to honor all of the military women who have and continue to serve our nation. Thank you for your service and sacrifice!
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Learn about applying military dedication in the civilian world with Vincent "Rocco" Vargas, who believed in accomplishing more. The constraints of the military fueled his desire for something more. It was about wanting more for himself and pushing beyond limitations. #MilitaryMindset #CivilianSuccess Full Episode- https://lnkd.in/g-MAwFN9
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2moThe history behind the Purple Heart is a powerful reminder of those most selfless.