This week’s Newsletter is dedicated to all those who have served and are serving in the Military.

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Today’s Thought

Today I am Grateful…

for…

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Today’s Quotes

Here are some positive quotes by famous individuals honoring the military:

John F. Kennedy –

"We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard, because that goal will serve to organize and measure the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone, and one which we intend to win."

(This reflects his respect for challenges, often applicable to military service.)

George Washington –

"The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation."

Dwight D. Eisenhower –

"The proudest thing I can say is that I am an American, and the proudest thing that I can do is to serve my country and to serve the people of the United States."

These quotes celebrate the dedication and honor of those who serve in the military.

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Today’s Positive Stories

One true story that went viral about acts of kindness by the U.S. military is the "Kindness of the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment" during the war in Afghanistan in 2011. The story became widely shared and appreciated for its demonstration of compassion and humanity in the midst of conflict.

The Story:

In 2011, soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, stationed in Afghanistan, found themselves in a rural village where they encountered a young girl who was severely injured. The girl, who had been caught in an explosion, had a deep wound on her leg. The soldiers, realizing the severity of her condition, acted quickly to save her life. They managed to stop the bleeding and carried her to a nearby medical station.

Once the girl was stabilized and safely transported to a hospital, the U.S. military soldiers continued to check on her progress. They even arranged for her to receive further medical treatment, which saved her leg and helped her recover. However, the story didn’t end there.

A year later, when the battalion returned to the village for another mission, the same girl approached the soldiers, this time with her family. She was no longer injured but was thriving, walking and smiling. She held a handmade sign in English that read, "Thank you, American soldiers, for saving my life."

The image of the young girl, standing tall and grateful, resonated deeply with people across the globe. It highlighted the deep humanity and compassion soldiers were capable of, even while deployed in the harshest conditions of war. It was a reminder of the positive and life-changing impact military personnel can have, not only through their strategic missions but also through acts of kindness that transcend cultural and political divides.

This story went viral on social media, receiving widespread attention as a testament to the empathy and goodwill shown by the U.S. military in the midst of conflict.

Today’s Affirmations

"I trust in my abilities, and I believe that I am worthy of success and happiness."

"Every step I take brings me closer to the life I desire and deserve."

"I believe in my dreams and have the strength to turn them into reality."

"I am at peace with where I am and excited for where I’m going."

Today’s Smile

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