Two weeks in. The mustache has gone from "is he okay?" to "that's definitely a choice."
I'm calling it tactical facial hair. That makes it sound better.
#Movember #MensHealth #VeteranLife

Military taught me: you don't need motivation. You need discipline.
Motivation is weather. Discipline is infrastructure.
Time to rebuild mine.

#VeteranLife

The hardest part of this? Admitting how far I let things slide.
But shame doesn't build strength. Action does.
#VeteranLife

Do you also have a question?
About getting back in shape, #VeteranLife Rebuilding
Or you just want to chat. Reach out. DM

Took my ruck into the woods yesterday. 15kg pack. 12km.
The trail doesn't care about your rank or active status.
That's why I keep going back.
#VeteranLife

Haircuts, inspections, and spit-shined boots — gone forever. Or are they? Greg Maresca’s Marine memoir finds humor and heart in the habits that never die. #USMC #NeverAgainList
https://loom.ly/sN8Gw50
#VeteranLife

Question for other vets: What was harder—deployment, or finding your mission after you got out?
Reply below. ⬇️

#VeteranLife

They tell you getting out of the military is freedom.
Nobody mentions the part where you lose your identity with the uniform.
#VeteranLife

Airforce and NATO veteran.
Out of shape. Out of structure. Out of excuses.
Starting now. This is the rebuild.

#FitAfter40 #VeteranLife #NoExcuses #Movember #MensHealth

Our AMVETS Fall DEC Halloween Dinner brought out the spooky side of service — check out who showed up in style! 👀 #AMVETSCA #FallDEC #HalloweenDinner #VeteransServingVeterans #AMVETSFamily #VeteranLife

47 years old. Growing a Movember mustache.
My wife says I look like a 70s cop who's seen too much.
My reflection agrees.
Still growing it.

#Movember #MensHealth #FitAfter40 #VeteranLife

Fellow veterans!

I was a Navy Yeoman (YN2/E5). Think HR meets Executive Assistant. Now I’m a digital marketer working for myself from home on my own terms!

If you’d like to learn more about being a digital marketer, comment INFO below ⬇️!

#digitalmarketing #digitalmarketer #veteranlife

There’s something humbling about standing in an elevator, heading to a doctor who actually wants to help you heal. For years, I was taught to “tough it out.” Now, I’m learning that healing takes courage too.

#Healing #Transition #BronzeCompass #VeteranLife #Photography #Reflection

He asks some good questions. If you can listen calmly, you might agree with him.

#vicmeyers #veteranlife #veterans #patriots

Making America great again. The golden age is here. So much winning.

#nationaldisgrace #shameful #Hegseth #Trump #militarylife #veteranlife

Every journey begins with a line in the sand. This is mine. Not looking back, not waiting for the perfect moment. Where I am today is not where I’ll stay.

And if you’re reading this — neither should you.

#veteranlife #grit #growth #fitafter40 #staydangerous #menshealth #mentalhealth

Feeling sad tonight. Been thinking about all the friends, family & pets I’ve lost over the past 5 years—army friends, my nanny, my cat Ezri. I miss those parts of my life.
#GriefAndHealing #GoneButNotForgotten #VeteranLife #MentalHealthMatters

A Life Together in Service - COL Joe Fontanella and LTC Sharon Fontanella On this inspiring episode of Going Solo Veteran's Corner, host and retired Army veteran Paul Holbert welcomes COL Joe Fontanella and LTC Sharon Fontanella, a remarkable military couple who have dedicated their lives to service. Hear their powerful stories from decades of Army leadership and discover how they now channel their passion into promoting fitness, wellness, and self-defense for others. Tune in for an engaging conversation about honor, health, and living a life of purpose—together. Watch now on http://www.newstreamingnetwork.com Show sponsored by: National IT Services (NIS), 4025 Fair Ridge Drive, Suite #00, Fairfax, VA 22033 - www.nw-its.com - (703) 750-0453; and Hill & Ponton P.A. Veteran's Disability Attorneys, www.HillandPonton.com - (888) 477-2363. Paul Holbert is a 21-year retired Army veteran and author who channels his experiences and imagination into compelling works of adventure and fiction. Despite ongoing health challenges from his service, Paul uses writing as therapy for PTSD and as a platform to inspire others. Dedicated to supporting fellow veterans, Paul volunteers with Hero’s Bridge, a nonprofit serving aging veterans, and hosts the Going Solo Veterans Corner on the NEW Streaming Network to raise awareness and offer resources. He lives in Northern Virginia with his wife, works for a federal agency, and also serves as an adjunct professor. Discover his books at TheLiteraryVet.net, or find them on Barnes & Noble and Amazon. Check out my authors web site for my newest book Term Limits and other information at https://theliteraryvet.net/ Hero's Bridge: info@herosbridge.org https://herosbridge.org/ Also check out my Veteran's Radio/Blogcast on the WGSN Going Solo Network and Apple Podcasts https://www.goingsolomedia.com/vetera...

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Veterans Day Special Why We Remember Veterans Day Special: Why We Remember with Host, Paul Holbert, the Literary Vet on the Going Solo Veterans Corner Show. WGSN-DB Going Solo Network 24/7 Live Streaming Radio, TV & Podcasts - #1 Internet Singles Talk Network (www.goingsolomedia.com) for a Complete Singles Connection (www.goingsolonetwork.com) Show sponsored by Quest Fine Jewelers - (877) -860-0826 - QuestJewelers.com,  National IT Services (NIS), 4025 Fair Ridge Drive, Suite #00, Fairfax, VA 22033 (703) 750-0453. www.nw-its.com and Hill & Ponton P.A. Veteran's Disability Attorneys, www.HillandPonton.com - (888) 477-2363. A bit about Paul... Paul Holbert, is a twenty-one-year retired army veteran and author who conveys his experiences and imagination in works of adventure and fiction. Despite health struggles following his military service, Paul feels fortunate and uses writing as a form of therapy to deal with PTSD. He also wanted to find a way to give back to other veterans who struggle with everyday life which led him to doing the show on the Going Solo Network. He and his wife make their home in northern Virginia, where he currently works for a federal agency and serves as an adjunct professor, teaching for a local college. You can find Paul’s books on his web site, TheLiteraryVet.net, and on Barnes & Noble and Amazon.  Check out my authors web site for my newest book Term Limits and other information at https://theliteraryvet.net/ Also check out my Veteran's Radio/Blogcast on the WGSN Going Solo Network and Apple Podcasts https://www.goingsolomedia.com/vetera... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...  Veterans Help Info: Look for holiday volunteer opportunities at VFW. org and DAV. org. Going Solo Veterans' Corner on NEWStreamingNetwork.com honors the courage, sacrifice, and continued journey of our veterans. Hosted by Retired Army Veteran Paul Holbert, this compelling platform brings attention to the unique challenges and inspiring stories of those who have served. From advocacy and support to personal triumphs, Veterans' Corner is a space where voices are heard and legacies are honored. 🔖 Hashtags: #NEWStreamingNetwork, #VeteransCorner, #GoingSoloNetwork, #PaulHolbert, #VeteransStories, #MilitarySupport, #VeteranAdvocacy, #PTSDSupport, #MilitaryTransition, #WGSNDB, #VeteransMedia, #HonorOurHeroes, #VeteranLife, #VeteransEmpowerment

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North Abington Township, Pennsylvania, 2025.
My trusty wingpup: Donnatella.
My navigator on this journey through life. 🐕‍🦺🫡🪖
#Photography #Art #TravelPhotography #Noir #AddedEffects #Dog #ServiceDog #Explore #CarCampingChronicles #NorthAbingtonTownship #Pennsylvania #VeteranJourney #USAF #VeteranLife

Ever sat around a fire, brewed a coffee in the woods, and felt the world slow down?
That’s why I do this.
It’s not just survival—it’s peace.
#CampfireTherapy #VeteranLife #BushcraftUK

A middle aged Man with a snowball partner

Some moments remind me that after the rush of deployments and responsibilities, there’s a whole world of quiet beauty out there. 🌅 Where do you find your peace after a long day? #VeteranLife #PhotographyLover #MidlifeWisdom”

Hello Bluesky! I’m Tony Means ,a Gunnery Sergeant nearing retirement after my next deployment. Ready for new adventures .photography, books, and coffee chats. Let’s connect and inspire each other! 📸☕📚 #VeteranLife #MidlifeConnections #PhotographyLover

Some things aren’t coincidences. They’re reminders of purpose, legacy, and divine timing. Forever grateful. 🙏🏽💙 #HonorTheFallen #FreedomIsntFree #SayTheirNames #ReflectAndRemember 🙏🏽 #MemorialDay #Gratitude #VeteranLife #Legacy #MIA #NavyVeteran
#RadiantMinds #davidsfountainofthought

The ones who never got to hold their children or be there for their parents.

To those who are still here, remember this:
The old Lie: Dulce et decorum est
Pro patria mori.

#memorialday #veteranlife #22aday #siblingsinarms

Early morning appointment at the #SFVAMedicalCenter. #foggyday #VeteranLife

I released from the military 2 years ago after 24 yrs of full time service. I'm still screaming in my head "I'm not an officer!" everytime someone refers to me politely as "Sir". I was never a commissioned officer. #VeteranLife