Wounded Warrior Project’s Post

#WWII Over the course of World War II, countless challenges made basic transportation difficult, costly, and dangerous. The need for fast, efficient, and quiet ways of moving people from A to B—despite fuel shortages, damaged roads, and ongoing battles—led many soldiers and civilians to take advantage of bicycles as transport. Troops in some areas became more nimble, refugees used bikes to carry their family and belongings to safety, air-raid wardens could cover more ground on two wheels, and many civilians had no other options available. This very interesting article has a handful of images of some of the many ways people put bicycles to use during the Second World War.

As the holidays approach – please remember & reach out to those veterans who may be without family or struggling during this time. All too often the struggle is the most intense during the holidays when resources & support become scarce. As a veteran with a small living family – I know this struggle all too well. I’ve had to be creative on the holidays to keep my spirits high while managing life’s challenges. While there are countless organizations & veteran resources ‘listed’ — all too often veterans' applications might be overlooked or turned away due to a technicality outside of their control. 👉🏻The V.A. is not the one-stop shop for ‘all things veteran’ – the reality is much more complicated than that. Many VSOs offer a ‘redundant’ list of resources that oftentimes can’t assist due to their strict criteria or lack of funds. The challenge is not the quantity of resources but the quality To better assist the veteran community – start with their/ our pain points and how incredibly tumultuous & cumbersome navigating resources is. Then, and only then — can we begin to save lives and make impactful change. End of soap box.💙🇺🇸 #veterans #militarycommunity #holidayseason #veteranservices #veteransupport #realtalk #22aday

Some conversations have the ability to result in big impacts on many lives. This was one of those important conversations we had with the first responders and Veterans of Oregon… Seeing where services are needed and how we can help to fill the gaps.Proud to be serving our first responders and our veterans https://lnkd.in/gccvZxA #sobriety #mentalhealth #workingtogether https://lnkd.in/gccvZxA

Happy #WellnessWednesday! Take a moment today to prioritize your health. Remember that self-care is not selfish; it is necessary for preserving balance and vitality in your life. Make time for activities that restore your mind, body, and spirit, whether it's practicing mindfulness, eating nutritious foods, or simply taking a deep breath. Embrace self-care as a gift to yourself, and watch as it flows outward, positively benefiting people around you. How will you prioritize your health today? Please share your self-care rituals with us. #SelfCare #Wellness #Mindfulness #HealthyLiving. #Realtor #RealEstateAgent #RealtorLife #Texas #DylanSellHomes #investment #USArmyVeteran #military #veteran #army #navy #airforce #marine #Retirement #RetirementHome #investmentproperty #transitions

For the last two years, I’ve had a singular goal at work: reach Veterans with information about VA’s Million Veteran Program. For me, this mission is personal—my Dad is a retired Air Force pilot (pictured here) and my husband is a Marine Corps pilot. I grew up with the smell of jet fuel. It’s nostalgic; it reminds me of Christmas parties at my Dad’s squadron. I also know that it’s a military exposure, one that thousands of service members and Veterans have experienced. The Million Veteran Program (MVP) studies ways that genes interact with military exposures to affect health. I’m passionate about MVP because it studies how military exposures may impact the health of my loved ones. But here’s the brilliant part of this program: not only can MVP study the effects of jet fuel and other military exposures; they can also study essentially every single health condition in existence. You name it, MVP is probably studying it. A program of this size enables profound research—the likes of which will transform health care forever. Thanks to over 990,000 Veterans who have already joined, MVP is making discoveries in areas like heart health, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, PTSD, depression, suicide prevention, military exposures, and so much more. I’m sharing this story today because we’re so close to reaching the historic million Veteran milestone (only 10,000 to go)! Any Veteran can join MVP online at www.mvp.va.gov. Please share this—let’s reach one million together!  

This Memorial Day, as we enjoy the freedom and beauty of the air around us, let’s take a profound moment to remember and honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. At ThinkLite Air, we’re committed to ensuring the air we breathe is as pure and safe as our heroes intended our futures to be. Today, as we reflect on bravery, courage, and the true cost of freedom, we are reminded of the importance of protecting and cherishing the precious environment that surrounds us. Let us breathe in gratitude and exhale remembrance. To all who have served and continue to serve, to those who laid down their lives for the peace and security we cherish, we salute you. In their memory, let's foster environments that protect and promote well-being for all. Our promise is to continue creating solutions that make our indoor environments a tribute to the same purity and safety they fought for. #MemorialDay #HonorAndRemember #ThinkLiteAir #AirQuality #Military #Police #Firefighter #Government #Smartbuildings #Proptech #Innovation #Technology #Future #Futurism #Analytics #Data #Sales #Sustainability #Pharmaceutical #Health #Healthcare #Gym #Biotechnology #Medicaldevice #Medtech #Medical #Hospital #Datacenter #Longtermcare #Cleaning #School #Education #Hospitality #HVAC #FacilitiesManagement

In our recent blog post from Gabe Erickson, our CEO, we introduce our Victory Initiative and why the time is now to look inward, address how we communicate about Veterans and the military community, and determine how you will move into the future. #WarriorTransitionOutdoors #WTO #JustOneMore #Veteran #MilSpouse #GoldStarFamilies #Journalism #Military #TransitioningMilitary #Victorious #VictoryInitiative

A challenge many people who are in a period of transition face is fear. And, most of the time, saying they're afraid is something they're unwilling to do. Saying the words, "I'm afraid" out loud is scary. I get it. Recently, Jeffrey Brock and I spent a few days away. While winter temperatures above freezing seem like a great thing, it didn't make for great conditions on the slopes. And, even though, I have been skiing since I was three, and taught Jeff and our daughters to ski, I found myself scared several times because the ground conditions didn't make me comfy. I was afraid that if I didn't get it right, I was going to end up injured - and I just don't have the time or patience for that. How did I overcome my fear? Using a technique we teach on Thursday evenings in Changing Focus: Moving From We to Me to help stop negative thinking. ✔️ I acknowledged my fear of the situation. ✔️ I got my breathing under control by taking some slow deep breaths ✔️ I released my fear by telling myself that it was okay to feel that way. When I'm only on skis a few times each year, and in sh***y conditions to boot, it was reasonable to be somewhat afraid. ✔️ And, then, I aligned my thoughts with what I knew ... that I had done harder things in life than getting myself past that part of the slope. All in all, we had a great time ... because ANY day on skis is better than a day not on them!! Curious about Changing Focus: Moving From We to Me? I'll put the link to the info page into a comment. #military #veterans #militarytransition #transitioningmilitary #militaryspouses #veteranshelpingveterans #zigszagsandpivots

Season's Greetings to everyone. May the new year bring in better health, more wealth, continuing peace to everyone of us. May all the good wishes come true. Grateful. #resolutions #timetointrospect #whywedowhatwedo #nationfirst #thinkingoutloud #progress Time to introspect.... 1. Why do we wish people only for season's greetings? 2. Why do we remember the Armed Forces Personnel only during Independence days and Republic days? 3. Why do we think of the Nation more only in crisis? Time to do things right..