A Marine Corps veteran, deployed twice to the Persian Gulf, said that for years, doctors misdiagnosed and dismissed a growing array of vague medical symptoms he was experiencing, from daily headaches to muscle weakness and fatigue. It was not until 2025 when he sought a second opinion from outside the VA health system that he received a diagnosis. stripes.com/veterans/2026-05…

Good morning, my digital friends 😃 This Mental Health Awareness Week, I want to say something real. I’ve struggled with my own mental health for years. A long time ago, I finally reached out, and it was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. Men especially: we often stay silent because we feel ashamed, weak, or like we “should just deal with it.” Please know it doesn’t make you weak; it makes you human. If you’re struggling right now, reach out. If you notice someone’s been quiet or you haven’t spoken to a mate in a while, knock on their door, send that message, check in. A small conversation can change everything. You’re not alone. There’s strength in asking for help, and even more hope on the other side. 💙 Let’s look out for each other.

1/ The arrest of Venezuela’s dictator wasn’t a reckless provocation. It was the logical culmination of years of evidence that Maduro runs a criminal narco-state, not a legitimate government.

What was their long term plan? Create a white boy Incel paradise? Where you can be a coseplay soldier on Xbox all day and fry your brain on porn and hate. Sit around the tribal fire and talk about how "alpha male" you are compared to the "libtards"

justice.gov/usao-edtx/pr/nor… “Gavin Rivers Weisenburg, 21, of Allen, and Tanner Christopher Thomas, 20, conspiracy to murder, maim, or kidnap in a foreign country and production of child pornography”

Three men have been convicted of spying on U.S. military bases in Bavaria and plotting attacks in retaliation for U.S. support of Ukraine. stripes.com/theaters/europe/…

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Jim “Pee Wee” Martin, a 100 year old who parachuted in the D-Day invasion of Normandy. bit.ly/3FGOB0T

Fauci, on #NYE plans: "It depends on what your plans are ... If your plans are to go to a 40 or 50 person party with all the bells & whistles, and everybody hugging & kissing, I would strongly recommend that this year we do not do that." #coronavirus

We've changed the eligibility requirements for our Mission Blue Post Assistance Program, which provides eligible American Legion posts financially affected by #COVID19 government restrictions w/ $1,000 grants. legion.org/membership/253851…

As we age and our bodies change, so do our food needs. Dehydration, dementia, bone density and weight loss are common medical concerns that can be addressed with nutritional awareness. nutrition.va.gov/Healthy_Agi…

VA employees at medical centers deliver Christmas gifts and good cheer to Veterans living in their Community Living Centers (nursing homes) and elsewhere. bit.ly/3erK5ae

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Ashley Dent, who served as an aviation resource manager from 2010 to 2019. bit.ly/3qrXNzI

Florida Deputies Surprise Single Mother and Her Children with Christmas Gifts breitbart.com/local/2021/12/…

“This was an opportunity to bring those units together … to actually work together to make a difference." American Legion L.A. County Council brings @caLegion #LegionFamily together for its 1st Tamale Festival. legion.org/membership/254451… #BestOfTheWeek

Anger & irritability can stem from #PTSD. The AIMS for Anger Management app provides tools to help you better manage stress-related anger. Download it here: mobile.va.gov/app/anger-and-…

Wash your hands often during cold and flu season. Flu and cold germs are on surfaces everywhere around you. Keep alcohol hand rub in your car and on your desk. prevention.va.gov/flu/

“This really hits to our mission to remember the fallen, honor those who serve, and teach our children the value of freedom." @WreathsAcross America caravan returns to American Legion Post 278 in Stevensville, Md. legion.org/honor/254545/each… #LiveTheirLegacy2021

Heads up -- Biden just signed the REMOTE Act into law. Student vets will be able to keep getting full #GIBill housing stipends next semester even in #coronavirus forces their classes online. Details here: militarytimes.com/education-…