Well said Lt.As a proud member of the Coast Guard my self, I recognize what a great hero you were. Continued Rest In Peace brother, and may the Cutter bearing your name be safe. USCGC Jeffrey Palazzo
Well said Lt.As a proud member of the Coast Guard my self, I recognize what a great hero you were. Continued Rest In Peace brother, and may the Cutter bearing your name be safe. USCGC Jeffrey Palazzo
OLDEST LIVING WW2 VETERAN DIES AT 112......REST IN PEACE SIR....THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE ....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES...... americanmilitarynews.com/2022/01/uss-oldest-ww2-veteran-lawrence-brooks-dies-at-112/ |
God bless Mr Brooks and all American heroes who fought WWII.
OLDEST LIVING WW2 VETERAN DIES AT 112......REST IN PEACE SIR....THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE ....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES......
americanmilitarynews.com/2022/01/uss-oldest-ww2-veteran-lawrence-brooks-dies-at-112/
Great pictures, Mike!Some vintage USAF fire protection specialists training and apparatus
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Is this really surprising? I admit I am skeptical about studies to begin with and believe that researchers can frequently achieve the conclusions they want to by using analytics they select. But although I am very concerned and supportive of our Servicemembers and Veterans, doesn't it make sense that a population of young people - Veterans - who have been exposed to all the physical and mental harmful impacts of war, and training for war, should have more serious health issues than the general population who have lived a relatively comfortable and normal life?![]()
Nearly 4,000 More 9/11 Vets Have Died in the Past 20 Years Than Anticipated, Study Finds
In a comprehensive look at "excess deaths" among post-9/11 vets, research shows roughly 3,858 more veterans died from 2002 to 2018 than would have been expected.www.military.com
Well said Mack.Is this really surprising? I admit I am skeptical about studies to begin with and believe that researchers can frequently achieve the conclusions they want to by using analytics they select. But although I am very concerned and supportive of our Servicemembers and Veterans, doesn't it make sense that a population of young people - Veterans - who have been exposed to all the physical and mental harmful impacts of war, and training for war, should have more serious health issues than the general population who have lived a relatively comfortable and normal life?
If you have spent 5 or 6 years or more with repeated deployments during which you faced bullets, IEDs, unknown threats - if you have seen fellow servicemembers get wounded and killed, if you have seen death often - how can you possibly be healthier than others in your age group who may have only faced the disappointment of not getting their latest IPhone on time?
Honestly, this really makes me angry. I believe the general population of Americans take for granted young people who are dedicated and patriotic enough to risk their lives serving in our military. I have witnessed employers who complain about Veterans preference. I have heard educators making statements which arrogantly demean our military personnel. I have had to help young Veterans who have returned to their former places of employment and were no longer trusted or accepted because of their military experience. I saw politicians fighting to get media publicity when military units departed for overseas duty but then didn't think it was appropriate to welcome those same soldiers and Marines back, or visit them recuperating in military hospitals, or visiting prosthetic and mental health VA clinics.
I feel the same way about firefighters and first responders - honored when popular and convenient but then taken for granted and forgotten. Remember the appreciation and respect after the WTC 21 years ago? Who cares now? Who remembers other than us?
Too bad our society, our media, academia, our politicians and most of the general public don't care. Those of us who do care need to work even harder to raise awareness and demonstrate appreciation for those who selflessly serve performing dangerous duties as soldiers, Marines, sailors, airmen, Coasties, Veterans as well as our brother and sister firefighters, police officers, EMS members and retired personnel.
It should be no surprise if we die sooner, have more suicides, suffer more medical injuries and illnesses, or live with dreams they can't share whith anyone else.
I don't think we can do enough to take care of those who need help. Let's not be surprised. Never forget.
Finally - it's about time to take care of these Veterans.
So true Mack.Finally - it's about time to take care of these Veterans.
BIRTH | 1 Dec 1914 Kings County (Brooklyn), New York, USA |
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DEATH | 8 Mar 1945 (aged 30) Iwo Jima, Tokyo Metropolis, Japan |