#military veterans

[time4hemp]

This Christmas ornament pays tribute to the brave members of the United States Military - both current and past. Please share it if you like it.

[redeemedguardian32]

Location: Willamette National Cemetery

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[fuckyeahlegionm]

Now that My Dead Friend Zoe (starring Ed Harris, Morgan Freeman, Sonequa Martin-Green, and Natalie Morales) has wrapped and is in post-production, we are excited to share that we are working with Ali Greer, the Emmy Award-winning editor of the hit HBO show Barry. She’s also edited Hacks (HBO), Black Monday (Showtime) and feature films including a Sterling K. Brown film that premiered at Sundance last year. Ali is a huge get for our project and we couldn’t be happier to have her on board.

Via Legion M

[if-you-fan-a-fire]

World War I veterans seeking early payment of a promised service bonus gather on the grounds of the Washington Monument June 2, 1932.

Upwards of 17,000 veterans and another 28,000 family members and supporters descended on Washington, D.C. and camped in a number of different locations around the city, including vacant buildings. The largest and most famous was on Anacostia flats.

Note that black and white veterans are mixing freely on the Monument grounds in contrast a nearby segregated beach on the Tidal Basin.

Source.

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February 28, 2024 - American military veterans burn their uniforms calling for a free Palestine, at a vigil for Aaron Bushnell in Portland, Oregon. [source]

[rcstories]

Keep Moving, Keep Going

Keep Going… Like any other year, 2024 had its fair share of ups and downs. Sometimes we smile when we feel like crying. There were moments when I felt like throwing in the towel. We’ve all had these moments. Sometimes they are fleeting, and sometimes these moments stick around a little too long. We all have wounds and scars that others don’t readily see. We’ve been told over and over to keep…

[heswrongshesright]

Veterans Day Special: Stolen Valor, Applebee's, and Dependapotamus - HWSR Ep 107

In this lively Veterans Day episode of the 'He's Wrong She's Right' podcast, hosts Andrew Lemacks and Nona Phelps delve into various military-related topics with humor and insight. They discuss the importance of veterans making their veteran status known, the humorous mandate of visiting Applebee's for a free Veterans Day meal, and the widespread phenomenon of stolen valor. They also give a special shoutout to a veteran-owned business, Reeves Bees, sampling their delicious honey products live on the show. Along the way, they talk about the differences between Veterans Day and Memorial Day, confront common misconceptions about military service, and share entertaining anecdotes from their personal experiences. Don't miss this episode filled with thoughtful discussions, funny banter, and some touching moments of gratitude for those who have served. 

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00:00 Veteran Obligations and Applebee's Tradition

01:00 Podcast Introduction and Announcements

01:27 Veterans Day vs Memorial Day

03:23 Shoutout to Reeves Bees

08:03 Chili Cookoff Preparations

14:17 Understanding Military Discharges

18:17 Stolen Valor Stories and Memes

33:39 The Honorary Purple Heart Incident

34:40 Understanding Stolen Valor

35:11 Live Action Role Play (LARP) Explained

36:27 Marine Corps Culture and Misconceptions

37:05 Military Training and Special Forces

42:45 Branch Birthdays and Traditions

45:05 Coast Guard and Homeland Security

58:55 Social Media Missteps in the Military

01:02:28 Stolen Valor Stories and Memes

01:08:57 Closing Remarks and Veterans Day Wishes

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REVIEW

The Shattered Bones by David Santana

Deep dive into a dark world that saw mental and physical pain suffered by more than one character in the book ~ It was dark, gritty, compelling, and immersive ~ WOW!

What I liked: * That it took me out of my comfort zone

* It made me think and feel and question “what ifs”

* That characters could not be clumped into only good or evil ~ most were complex

* The plot, pacing, settings, and writing

* The hints about why Rylan started his journey and mission without really knowing 100% the true reasons behind what he is doing ~ Hope they will come out over the rest of the series

* Ryland’s backstory that came out in flashbacks ~ They made me want to know more about him and what set him on the path he chose to follow

* Abigail: The woman Ryland loves, marries, and has a child with ~ want to know more about her, too

* Emily: Ryland’s mother, protective mother, caring, conservative, loving, supportive – want to know more about her

* Jean: Ryland’s little sister, a bit of a pest, enjoyed education and became an educator, won’t tell you more but she may have a bigger part as the series progresses

* The Garbage Route: a list of places Ryland plans to stop on his mission ~ Do wonder how he chose the people he will stop to “spend time with”

* The journal that Ryland is keeping on his journey and the information he chooses to record.

* Helio: FBI agent, from immigrant parents, bright, single, has baggage from the way he was raised, has potential, will probably have a bigger part to play as the story progresses

* Knowing that there is another book to look forward to.

What I didn’t like: * Who and what I was meant not to like

* Not having all of the answers at the end of the book and though not a cliff hanger…definitely left me eager to read what comes next

Did I like this book? Yes

Would I read more in this series? Definitely

Thank you to the author, Goodnight Highway Publishing, and NetGalley for the ARC – This is my honest review.

5 Stars

BLURB

Army veteran, Rylan "Rye" Beam, struggled to find balance after the Iraq War, reaching for a version of himself that no longer existed. With his boots back on American soil, he began building a family, convinced he was "maintaining" by drowning his demons in a bottle of whiskey. Unaware of how delicately he teetered on the brink, a devastating tragedy suddenly collapsed the ground underfoot and sent him headlong onto a murderous path.  Unable to cope with the loss of his family, Rylan resolves to die, but fearing he has squandered his life, vows to make a difference on the way out. He sets off on a cross-country quest for redemption and retribution, carrying a hammer in one hand and a list of twenty-one names in the other, while a brash young FBI agent finds himself tasked with picking up the trail of a serial killer. As his list becomes shorter, Rylan's mind begins crumbling under the weight of long-repressed guilt and an increasing number of broken bodies, and what began as a desperate man's attempt to satisfy a twisted sense of duty, evolves into something new when he starts interviewing his victims. While seeking to understand what motivates people to commit violent crimes, his victims' stories challenge his rigid perception of guilt and innocence, forcing him to question the limits of justice. THE SHATTERED BONES, is the first novel in a multi-part series chronicling the journey of a serial killer, the experiences that shaped him, and an FBI agent's struggle to stop his rampage.

AUTHOR BIO

David Santana is a retired US Army Infantryman, a former drill sergeant, and a veteran of multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. Born in Colorado Springs, CO, he currently resides with his family in Washington DC. THE SHATTERED BONES, his debut novel, is a product of over a decade of development, and is a semi-finalist for the 2024 Kindle Book Award in the horror/suspense category. Discover more about this exciting new author at: TheDavidSantana.com

[time4hemp]

Add a RED, WHITE AND BLUE STAR to your holiday decor with this stunning Christmas ornament. Please share it if you like it.

[redeemedguardian32]

Location: Willamette National Cemetery

I give my thanks and respect to all the men and women who laid down their lives in defense of our country. I pray that God will give them a peaceful rest.

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As if having Ed Harris, Sonequa Martin-Green, and Natalie Morales wasn't already awesome enough... Legion M over here adding another layer of WOW!

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“Ex-Service Men To Have Dinner,” Ottawa Journal. December 23, 1930. Page 13. ---- Unemployed Single Veterans to Dine at Trafalgar House Christmas Night. ---- All single unemployed ex-service men are assured of a dinner Christmas night as a result of the work of the Canadian Legion. They will dine at Trafalgar House at 6 o'clock and the repast to be served is to be followed by an entertainment, full details of which are not yet available. Tickets for the dinner are obtainable at "The Shelter,” Wellington and Lyon streets at 7 o'clock this evening. Through the courtesy of three uptown theatres, tickets are to be provided to ex-service men enabling them to view one show this week and a local miniature golf course is placing its course at their disposal for a round of the Royal and Ancient. 

At a meeting of the executive of the Canadian Legion held last night it was announced that the hospital committee under the chairmanship of W. T. Barnes would visit every hospital in the district Christmas Day. 

On New Year's Day, the ex-service men are due to fare equally well as they are being given a dinner at "The Shelter" at 6 o'clock by The Salvation Army.

That the ex-service men are imbued with a desire to play the game was strikingly illustrated yesterday when the Legion received $10 from a veteran who came to Ottawa a short time ago to get his pension adjusted. He was absolutely without means or work and was taken under the wing of the Legion at "The Shelter." Happily his pension was speedily adjusted and he secured a position. He lost little time in giving tangible expression to his gratitude in the form of a cheque to help his less fortunate comrades.

Another veteran who also has been a guest at “The Shelter," and who has secured work which promises to develop into a permanent position in a letter to officials of the Canadian Legion states that he attributes his present fortunate position to the kindness shown by the organization over a difficult period.