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We are reflecting on the upcoming Anniversary of the Apology to Stolen Generations and the impact it has had on First Nations people. Read more about how we can move forward?https://lnkd.in/gMpmv6cM

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October 7 One Year Later Hudson Institute 4 OCT. 2024 On October 7, Hamas launched the deadliest assault on Jews since the Holocaust, marking a profound shift not only for Israel but for the entire Middle East. At the time, Iran and its proxies viewed the attack as a strategic opportunity to increase pressure on Israel and other American allies. How have things changed since then? How has the October 7 attack affected United States–Israel relations? And what strategies should the US adopt to counter Iran? Join Zineb Riboua and Michael Doran of Hudson’s Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East for a discussion on these questions.

No, there isn't a special military-focused holiday in August. Regardless, I have thoughts to share about this phrase today. Election day is in three months. There is much more at stake than electing the next United States President. There are many others who at varying levels are also vying to receive votes to represent you in our government. And whether those who are running for office locally, state, or nationally are those you personally favor or not to represent you, they are the candidates. It is unreasonable to have everyone's personal objectives comprehensively represented in two national-level candidates; however, this is why we have a system of government that is based on elected representatives. In America, we believe in Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. We equate this phrase to Freedom. Life is granted (or not) by the actions of others; however, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness rely on YOU with the decisions and actions you make. I hope you read through the carousel below for additional perspectives I offer to this idea, as a military veteran. COMMENT with what this phrase means for you. ???????? ???????? ????????? ?? Comment ? Repost ?? Follow me ??

Do you know the importance of this important holiday? Do you know the difference between Memorial Day and Veteran's Day? If not, take just a few minutes and spend it with us as we talk about the differences between these two holidays.

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May your Independence Day be filled with celebration, joy, and above all, pride as we honor our freedom and liberty that defines our great nation. Check out my blog post https://wix.to/fJk1zOR #newblogpost

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As I reflect on our celebrations of Memorial Day and D-day, I am so humbled. Countless brave, selfless Americans sacrificed everything to protect our freedoms and the American way of life. I am so thankful. Today our freedoms are not being used to have robust debates to bring about positive change. Instead, they are being used to polarize, divide and tear our nation apart. You are either "for us" or "against us." If you are "against us" then you are the enemy. Instead of tolerance we have mocking, ridicule and outright hatred. Where is tolerance in this? Tolerance does not mean I accept, celebrate and endorse your view point or personal lifestyle choices. Rather, it means I can disagree with your view or choice and still respect you as a person and treat you with the common courtesy and respect that all deserve. Tolerance is a fundamental by-product of individual rights and freedoms, yet it is lacking in today's society. Our brave military sacrificed everything to preserve our way of life. Today we have people who have never served or sacrificed anything for anyone doing everything they can to destroy our way of life. What has happened to our nation? It must break the hearts of our veterans. May we as a nation reflect on this and relearn common courtesy, decency, tolerance for and respect of others. May we use our freedoms to make our communities and nation a better place to live for all, not worse.

Honoring the past to shape our future. On this Remembrance Day, we pause to reflect—not just on the sacrifices of those who fought for our freedoms, but on what we’ve done with the gift they gave us. As we stand in a world filled with turmoil, uncertainty, and heartbreak, it’s easy to take for granted the freedoms we enjoy every day. The choice to pursue our dreams, to live in peace, and to shape our own paths—all these are privileges made possible by the selfless acts of those who came before us. For the soldiers who fought, and for their families who endured, the cost of freedom was unimaginably high. Their legacy is our opportunity—to live fully, authentically, and with purpose. How do we show our gratitude for this gift? By embracing the choices they fought so hard to secure. By living in a way that honours their sacrifice. This Remembrance Day, let’s not just remember—let’s act. How will you use the freedoms you’ve been given to make a difference today?