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I'm calling on my network to support a highly personal and crucial piece of legislation that impacts the lives of our combat-injured veterans: the Major Richard Star Act (S. 344). This act, with over two-thirds of Congress backing it, aims to correct an injustice faced by many of our heroes who have sacrificed so much for our nation. The current system unjustly reduces retired pay dollar-for-dollar by the amount of disability compensation received. Retired pay is earned through years of dedicated service, while disability compensation addresses lifelong injuries. These benefits, established by Congress for entirely different reasons, should not be offset against each other. As Lt. Col. Mark Belinsky, USA (Ret), MOAA's director of Government Relations for Currently Serving and Retired Affairs, said, “Saving money on the backs of our combat-injured is a problem Congress can fix this year.” It's time for our leaders to take action. Let's urge Congress to include the Major Richard Star Act in the FY 2025 NDAA. Our combat-injured veterans deserve better. Please join me in supporting this vital legislation and ensuring that our heroes receive the benefits they rightfully earned without unjust offsets. #Veterans #SupportOurTroops #MajorRichardStarAct #NDAA #MilitaryFamily #VeteranAdvocacy https://lnkd.in/e7gvpB3Q

On this Remembrance Day, and Veterans Day in the United States, we honor all those who have served in defense of freedom. If you served in the military, please leave a comment below and name your branch of service. #LestWeForget #RemembranceDay #CarmeuseSystems

On Remembrance Day, we take a moment to honour the brave men and women who have served in our armed forces, reflecting on the significant sacrifices they’ve made for our freedom. Yet, for many veterans, their battle doesn’t end with military service. Transitioning to civilian life can be tough, as they face challenges such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), the search for purpose, and the need for social connections. Please check out our latest blog post to learn more: https://lnkd.in/g-4epTV2

Hey, quick question: Did you know U.S. veterans and their families might qualify for some pretty incredible burial and cremation benefits? We’re talking: 🇺🇸 Burial in a national cemetery 🇺🇸 A grave marker or headstone 🇺🇸 A burial flag and full military honors Here’s the thing—preplanning makes sure your family can take advantage of these benefits without the added stress. Because let’s face it, they deserve that peace of mind. 💙🇺🇸 Want to know more? We’re here to help you honor your loved one’s service in the best way possible. (682) 428-3134 or (682) 552-6501 🇺🇸🇺🇸 #veteransbenefits #funeralplanning #honorandservice

November is Military and Veteran Family Month Our military families make sacrifices, too! https://lnkd.in/gk-CG2X9 While the sacrifices made and hardships endured by our service members are well-documented, a related aspect that many people may not think about as often are the sacrifices made and hardships endured by military families as well. Maintaining a family in the civilian world is challenging enough, and military families may also face additional, unique challenges, such as frequent moves from base to base, having a loved one deployed for months on end, or dealing with long-term physical and/or emotional wounds, that can make the task of maintaining a family seem almost overwhelming. Click to read the full article on MarineParents.com https://lnkd.in/gpqH5CS8

Hey, quick question: Did you know U.S. veterans and their families might qualify for some pretty incredible burial and cremation benefits? We’re talking: 🇺🇸 Burial in a national cemetery 🇺🇸 A grave marker or headstone 🇺🇸 A burial flag and full military honors Here’s the thing—preplanning makes sure your family can take advantage of these benefits without the added stress. Because let’s face it, they deserve that peace of mind. 💙🇺🇸 Want to know more? We’re here to help you honor your loved one’s service in the best way possible. (682) 428-3134 or (682) 552-6501 🇺🇸🇺🇸 #veteransbenefits #funeralplanning #honorandservice

My most vivid and most painful memory in 23 years in the US occurred on this day 23 years ago. We lost too many innocent families that day. And so many more since then - brave, selfless people who sacrificed their life so we wouldn't have another 9/11. We cannot be safe without military families. As we remember and mourn those who we have lost today, please consider expressing gratitude to military families who sacrifice every day to keep us safe. Here are some options... 1. Thank them for their service 2. Ask them how we can express our gratitude 3. Volunteer in organizations that support military families Help members of military families build fulfilling careers in the civillian sector... 4. Offer free training 5. Conduct mock interviews 6. Offer mentoring 7. Help with job hunting 8. Consider for internships / apprenticeships 9. Offer jobs 10. Brag about how awesome they are from the rooftops Never forget 9/11. Never forget who sacrifices every day since so we don't have another 9/11.

Service comes in many forms.

This #MemorialDay weekend, we honor those past, present, and future who serve our country in the Armed Forces. May we remember their sacrifices and honor their legacies every day. #cotterconsulting #cotterway #wbe #wbenc #projectmanagement #constructionmanagement

Listening to these comments in the video you can see a common thread that “serving others” has AT LEAST a 2-fold benefit……..it obviously benefits the one being served, AND it also benefits the one serving!! Lesson to be learned: it’s always a WIN-WIN to serve.