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If the term “Poppin Smoke” is new to you, then at the conclusion of this, you will understand the motivation of Stephanie Montague. When her husband retired from the Army, they merged travel and exercise into a package. The best way to exercise is to be grounded. This turned out to be a challenge, but they can do it in a variety of locations.
When I graduated college, I thought I had landed my dream job. For a while, it was everything I wanted it to be. After five years in the field, I realized my career was no longer conducive to family life, work life balance, and overall did not make me happy anymore. I considered enduring the dissatisfaction because the position I accepted aligned with my college degree. I also recognized I didn’t want to face the fear of the unknown by starting over.
How often have you been asked ‘how are you feeling today’ and answered the question truthfully? We usually answer with a quick ‘I’m fine’ or ‘good’. However, the answer to this question can differ from person to person, especially amongst those who are suffering from prolonged mental health distress.
This is a story of spurs, strength and the spirit only spouses can bring to the fight.
The early dawn hours of an August morning in north country New York were cool and humid. Bags were loaded and laces tightened. The packing list was complete, and all that was left was the sunscreen.
Gathered in the pavilion near the lake, 77 spouses of modern-day cavalry troopers stood quietly in the sun waiting for their spur ride instructions. Lynda borrowed a helmet from a female trooper, as her soldier’s was too big for her. An actual spur ride!
Here is this week’s News 6 mashup of stories for the week of June 20th, 2022, straight from AWN News 6 Correspondent, Jolene McNutt:
Over 5,000 3D-printed tourniquets are heading to Ukraine. Jakub Kaminski, a robotics engineering graduate student at Worcester Polytechnic Institute designed the medical device. Gas prices have skyrocketed and the IRS has taken note. The PCS mileage rate has increased from 18 cents to 22 cents per mile. The TDY mileage rate will increase to 63 cents per mile on July 1. An Airman helped design NASCAR No. 31 car for the Memorial Day Weekend race. The car was designed after C-47s flown in WWII. The car’s driver, Jordan Anderson, said that his grandfather flew a C-47 on D-Day. This week in history, summer arrives and we have some summer fun facts – Blue Star Museums, hot dogs, hottest military bases to live at (and I mean temperature!), and the Alaska Goldpanners Midnight Sun Baseball game!
When the brave men and women of our Armed Forces take the oath to defend our freedoms, they are committing their minds and bodies to protect our nation at all costs. For over eight million service members and veterans, the effects of war and service have led to PTSD, putting strains on their relationships, careers, and overall well-being. Understanding this impact on our military community and their families, Hope For The Warriors works each and every day to provide resources, programs, and services dedicated to improving the quality-of-life for all those with PTSD.
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