#MilitaryMonday News Blog Sept 14th 2015

There was a lot going on this past week while America Remembered and Honoered the lives lost from the 9/11/2001 bombings to the lives lost in Benghazi 9/11.2012.  We also had World Suicide Prevention Day and there was a lot taking place around the world that pertains to our Military around the world.  I've gathered aome links to share with everybody,..

I need to start by sharing something that moved my heart and brought me to tears,..  Anthony Lembo #StopSoldierSuicide w/ widow Stephanie Mason Lembo



Even though stories such as these are hard to listen to,.. They should be heard,.. They should never fall on deaf ears. 
More importantly,.. these lives should never be forgotten and more need to support the efforts of family members left behind fighting to save the lives of others. And this goes beyond spreading awareness,.. this is a call to action that needs funding,..

"Carry The Fallen" Active Heroes http://www.gofundme.com/f83psvmc
The Original and Largest Ruck-March event For Veteran suicide Awareness http://carrythefallen.org
"Like" them on facebook! https://www.facebook.com/CarryTheFallen

Active Heroes @ActiveHeroes
Active Heroes’ mission is to strengthen active duty military, veterans and their families in order to provide the coping skills to manage the stress and the triggering points that lead to suicide. Active Heroes is dedicated to connecting and helping America’s military families through physical and mental therapy, home repairs and community outreach, financial assistance and community reintegration to halt the triggering points and stress associated with “hard times” that lead to suicide.
http://activeheroes.org/carry-the-fallen/
https://www.facebook.com/ActiveHeroes
https://twitter.com/activeheroes

NOT ONE MORE - VA FAIL my rant

Last week a report came out that clearly showed more than 300,000 deceased veterans are currently still active on the VA's Health care enrollment list; And if that wasn't enough to piss somebody off and get them fired up about the total disregarding of our veterans, our government is displaying to veterans and their families,.. It came out that 600,000 more veterans are still waiting,.. How many more need to DIE until something is done?

And those who may be unaware of how far back this problem goes,.. I will take you back just a few years ago in Feb 2013 reports were put out that veterans were stuck in a 7 month backlog on disability claims. Break down of it: They were 821,966 claims pending and 71 percent (585,234) were still backlogged! Betch cha most of them are the ones now reported as being DEAD!!!

Cato Institute reported that the number of Veteran Affair employees grew 56 percent from 2000 to 2013 to 341,000 employees. Of the 341,000 employees, 90 percent are employed in the Veterans Health Administration.  This makes absolute no sense to me at ALL, If they have 300,000+  VA workers daily Why are Veterans still waiting and dieing, months and years later, that's some messed up SHIT!!!

If I lived in the perfect world and I could run the VA for even 1 Month,.. This is what I would do. I would go in and tell the Va workers to get filed in a line,.. and walk their asses out! I would replace them with veterans & legit people who have PROVEN themselves to be dedicated to serving the veterans. Betch cha,.. the 300,000 on that list would be cleared and the ones waiting would start getting what they Need,.. and in Steadfast Time!

Saturday Military News - This Week Sept 5 2015

So here's some of the latest news from my News Alert's,... Wishing everybody an AWESOME Saturday!!!

U.S. #CoastGuard auxiliary members hurt after plane crashes in NJ field via @starsandstripes http://www.stripes.com/news/us/coast-guard-auxiliary-members-hurt-after-plane-crashes-in-nj-field-1.366462

U.S. #CoastGuard Tow Boat Collision On Mississippi Causes Oil Spill about 120,000 gallons
http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2015/09/03/437246235/coast-guard-tow-boat-collision-on-mississippi-causes-oil-spill

U.S. #CoastGuard To Clean Up Mississippi River Oil Spill In Kentucky
http://www.ibtimes.com/us-coast-guard-clean-mississippi-river-oil-spill-kentucky-2083341

U.S. #CoastGuard Beware of fake captains on Labor Day http://www.news-press.com/story/news/crime/2015/09/04/coast-guard-beware-fake-captains-labor-day/71665280/
The Coast Guard has seen an increase in Southwest Florida over the past several months in the number of fake captains operating illegal passenger boats less than 100 tons, said Ashley Johnson, petty officer third class.

U.S. #CoastGuard intercepts more than 50 pounds of MDMA also known as ecstasy
http://q13fox.com/2015/08/29/u-s-coast-guard-intercepts-more-than-50-pounds-of-mdma/

(retired) Captain Paul H. Garrity, #USCG passed away peacefully at his home in Sandwich on Aug. 31, 2015
http://capecoddaily.com/news/183652/

High court denies a retired lieutenant colonel with the U.S. #Army Reserve fee waiver
He filed a complaint in Barnstable Superior Court, alleging various constitutional violations with respect to the presidential ballot. He also filed an affidavit for indigency, requesting the waiver of fees, but a judge denied that on the grounds he had an income above the poverty line, according to the documents.
http://www.capecodtimes.com/article/20150905/NEWS/150909678/101015?rssfeed=true

Community gives retired #Navy #K9 a special welcome home party
A soldier from Knoxville, Illinois has reunited with his K-9. The last time they saw each other was four years ago when they were both serving overseas. He served as a bomb sniffing dog for the U.S Navy for the last eight years.
http://wqad.com/2015/09/04/community-gives-retired-navy-k-9-a-special-welcome-home-party/

Newest #Navy F-35C Strike Fighter Jets at NAS Fallon
The United States Navy's newest stealth strike fighter jets are out at the Fallon Naval Air Station this week. The F-35 C Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter is a state of the art plane which will make pilots’ jobs easier than ever.
http://www.mynews4.com/mostpopular/story/Newest-Navy-F-35C-Strike-Fighter-Jets-at-NAS/3wocB0q85U-u3hdnS8ZUsw.cspx

Mr Sergeant by George Andersen - For All of Us Military Moms and Dads

Just had to share this video,.. It's for All the Mom's and Dad's who has Son's and Daughters serving. I ran across this song the day my 20 yr old Son JB deployed out for Afghanistan in 2008.  This song hit home hard for me and every time I listen to this song,.. It still chokes me up, just as the first time I heard it.  But now that my JB is at home and safe,.. I can't help to think of the parents who's kids are'nt safe at home,.. and my heart breaks for those parents,.. who's kids didn't make it home safely.

Our Military families serve right with them,.. our hearts anyways,.. So just Always remember to include them in your nightly prayers,...

Mr Sergeant by George Andersen - For All of Us Military Moms and Dads

Up Coming Film, "The Interpreter" Inspired by Real Events Directed by Robert Ham

Up-Coming Film - Directed by Robert Ham A short film Inspired by Real Events about an Afghan interpreter working for the U.S. military who is hunted by the Taliban while seeking asylum.

I just wanted to share this with everybody,.. I was listening in on “Tipping Point“ with @boonecutler and he had Special Guest Robert Ham the Director of the new up-coming documentary "The Interpreter". This film raises the awareness that, Tens of Thousands Interpreters were left behind in Iraq and Afghanistan,.. In fact 6,000 of them are back logged in Afghanistan right now.

I’d encourage everyone to listen in as @boonecutler and Robert talk about the film. I personally was blown away,.. I had no knowledge of this. Bottom line,.. A lot of these Interpreters saved our warfighters lives… Might have even saved my Son’s life!  Now they are left behind, left behind to be hunted down and killed by the enemy.

@boonecutler & Robert Ham - The Interpreter "No Man Left Behind "
Definitely worth the 15 minutes!!!
@boonecutler & Robert Ham - The Interpreter "No Man Left Behind "  
　

PTSD – The True Numbers of Warfighter Suicides

1 out of every 5 Soldiers returning home suffers from PTSD.
They say it is 9 times more likely if they have served in Afghanistan or served multiple deployments in Iraq. Also it is important that we realize Vets from Vietnam, WW2, the Korean wars also suffers from PTSD, which was earlier referred to shell shock. PTSD can lead into many issues including self-medicating with drinking and drugs, homelessness, jail sentences for DWI's. They really need our help.  Raising awareness and revealing the truth is the first step.. And having the issues clearly pointed out. With some clarity, there’s a better chance to finding the help that’s needed and in a more timely fashion, SAVING LIVES!!!

With that being said,.. Have you heard of Boone Cutler? If not let me tell ya a little about him. Boone is a Iraq war veteran leading the way for warfighters rights and bringing truth to the issues warfighters face. His on-air personality “Tipping Point with Boone Cutler” http://tippingpoint.podomatic.com/    is nationally recognized and focuses on national and international events based on the warfighters perspective. In 2010, Boone founded the National Warfighter Symposium to bring attention to Warfighter issues like the alarming Warfighter Suicide and homeless rate. America currently loses at least twenty-three Warfighters to suicide every day. His signature charity is GallantFew.org, founded by Ranger Karl Monger, because it’s where Warfighters link-up with Warfighter mentors that have successfully transitioned from a military lifestyle into the civilian world. In 2014, Boone became the national spokesperson for the Warfighter Rights' Movement.
I could really go on for hours taking about this man,.. I admire him very much and he is an inspiration not only to other veterans, but to us military families and supporters as well. As I mentioned earlier,.. He brings truth to the issues at hand that effects many warfighters, this video is just one of the many truths. Everybody pretty much has heard the statistic "23 soldier suicides a day",.. well that number in truth is many more,.. as Boone explains in the video below.

Video- LEARN WHY WARFIGHTERS ARE BEING KILLED, WHO IS RESPONSIBLE AND HOW TO STOP IT


Big Dogs --- To The Front from Boone Cutler on Vimeo.