I was honored to lead the DNC Labor Council in the singing of the National Anthem this morning in NOLA.
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Unions & Veterans: A Winning Combination!
#Solidarity #UnionStrong #AFMLocal137 #VeteransVoices
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✍️ #WritingTip: Focus on what you usually skip. It’s not just the event, but your thoughts before & after. The hesitation & confusion often hold the real story.
Maybe you'll join us in the Veterans' Writing Workshops this Fall? Registration opens soon.
#VeteransVoices #CAF #LifeAfterService
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Signing your life away for justice or healing deep wounds? Sometimes, standing up for what’s right puts you on a path that's both brave and harsh. The real question is: Which path are we ready to walk for our values? #OnOffense #PTSD #Activism #Justice #VeteransVoices #DemocracyNow
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For anyone who’s worn a uniform, the Medal of Honor isn’t a joke. It’s the last line of a citation read over men who didn’t come home. When a president jokes about giving it to himself, he’s telling you how little he understands service.
#VeteransVoices #HonorNotHype
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#beatsky
Beat 878 — “Heaven’s Gate.”
Built this around a break from @sp_chops with a sample from @sovietfreestyle, then placed real audio of a veteran speaking truth…
🎵 @phillipdrummond
🎓 @todaysfuturesound
#Beat878 #HipHopIsResistance #VeteransVoices #BeatMaker
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A NATO ally that lost 43 soldiers fighting in America’s war is now fortifying against us. Veterans feel this betrayal in our bones. This isn’t politics—it’s a moral injury with global consequences.
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#NATO #VeteransVoices #GlobalSecurity
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A new year is here! 🎉
Let’s carry forward the stories we've heard and the voices we've been trusted with. Here’s to listening, sharing, and making space for each other in 2026.
#EveryStoryMatters #VeteransVoices #StoriesThatConnectUs #NewYear2026
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As the year ends, we're reflecting on the connections built through stories. Thanks to our veterans for sharing their experiences and to all supporters who believe their voices matter.
#EveryStoryMatters #WarStoriesSociety #VeteransVoices #StoriesThatConnectUs #SeasonOfReflection
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Today, we’re thinking of those who are far from home — serving, remembering, or living through conflict.
May moments of peace, kindness, and connection find you wherever you are.
#WarStoriesSociety #EveryStoryMatters #VeteransVoices #SeasonOfReflection
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When we think of veterans, we often picture the elderly. But today’s veterans can be in their 30s & 40s, navigating life, families, and careers. Their diverse stories deserve to be heard!
#MythBusting #ModernVeterans #VeteransVoices #EveryStoryMatters #StoriesThatConnectUs
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From battlefield artists to mapmakers and writers, creativity thrives in veterans. Some veterans leave service only to rediscover the artistic talents they put on hold; others bring those gifts straight into our workshops.
#VeteransVoices #EveryStoryMatters #CreativeVeterans
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Veterans have served in many roles: medics, logisticians, analysts, cooks, engineers, mechanics, cyber specialists, linguists, and many more! Some sought adventure, others stability or education. We celebrate them all!
#MythBusting #VeteransVoices #EveryStoryMatters #WarStoriesSociety
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💚 Thank you to everyone who supported our #GivingTuesday campaign.
If you haven’t had a chance to give yet, it’s not too late. Any amount makes a difference and helps sustain these valuable Veteran programs. warstoriessociety.com/donate
#VeteransVoices #WarStoriesSociety #ThankYou
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Help us share the powerful stories from our Veterans’ Writing Workshops! Your support on #GivingTuesday can bring the next anthology to life:
• $85 for a chapter
• $8,500 for the whole book
Donate: warstoriessociety.com/donate
#StoriesThatConnectUs #VeteransVoices #WarStoriesSociety
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Six Democratic veterans reminded troops of their duty to refuse unlawful orders. Trump responded by calling them “traitors” and said their actions were “punishable by death”. That’s not leadership, it’s incitement. #VeteransVoices #DemocracyDefense
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On #WorldKindnessDay, remember that even small acts can have a lasting impact. Kindness is not weakness; it’s courage and connection. Let’s celebrate strength through compassion today and every day! 💖
#VeteransVoices #StoriesThatConnectUs #EveryStoryMatters #WarStoriesSociety
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Today we honor those who served. But behind the ceremonies, many veterans face delayed benefits, canceled medical appointments, and shrinking educational opportunities due to budget cuts and the ongoing shutdown.
Explore our full coverage→ pnsne.ws/4nPruGy
#VeteransDay #HonorThem #VeteransVoices
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This Remembrance Day, we honour all the Veterans who have shared their experiences through our workshops and exhibits — and the people they, in turn, honoured in their stories.
Because every story told keeps another memory alive.
#LestWeForget #RemembranceDay #VeteransVoices #CanadianVeterans
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This #RemembranceDay, I hear Creator asking:
“Beloved, what have you decided to forget?
Beloved, what are you choosing to remember?”
Read my reflection: adeaconsmusing.ca/what-shall-w...
#FaithAndService #VeteransVoices
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This story by MCpl Paul Daniels (Ret’d) as part of our War: In Pieces exhibit, reminds us remembrance isn’t only about history, it’s about the moments that connect us.
warstoriessociety.com/exhibit/stor...
#LestWeForget #RemembranceDay #VeteransVoices #CanadianVeterans
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From one mother’s love to thousands of children’s smiles — the Izzy doll tradition lives on.
Read the short story “Woollen Smiles” in our War: In Pieces exhibit. warstoriessociety.com/exhibit/stor...
#IzzyDolls #RemembranceDay #VeteransVoices #CompassionInAction #KnittingKindness
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🎥 The Power of Stories: they create connections, heal, and remind us we’re not alone. When we listen, we don’t just hear someone’s past—we see their humanity.
#StorytellingMatters #StoriesThatHeal #VeteransVoices #MilitaryStories #ConnectionThroughStories
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⏰ Time is ticking, Senator Wicker. It’s not too late to do the right thing. Enjoy your weekend — I’m sure everyone around you will keep things comfortable. 🇺🇸
#VeteransVoices #DoTheRightThing #AccountabilityMatters #Leadership #VeteransSupport #MBR #MilitaryBroadcastRadio 🦆🎙️
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Melanie & Kent are at the Canadian War Museum Conference 2025 in Ottawa!
Stop by to say "hi," and learn about how storytelling bridges military & civilian communities. We can't wait to meet you! 👋
#WarStoriesSociety #VeteransVoices #OralHistory #CanadianWarMuseum #OttawaEvents
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Hegseth and Trump walked into Quantico not to lead — but to flex.
They humiliated generals, weaponized “standards,” and staged a loyalty test. This isn’t oversight. This is theater.
Read the full dispatch 👉 open.substack.com/pub/topicnom...
#Hegseth #Trump #ApoliticalMilitary #VeteransVoices
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We know taking the leap can feel intimidating, but you don’t have to do it alone.
Take that first step and join us today: warstoriessociety.com/workshop
#VeteransVoices #StorytellingMatters #VeteransWritingWorkshop #YYC #YEG #CanadianVeterans #ShareYourStory #VeteransCommunity
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Three soldiers.
Three sacrifices.
Three stories that echo forever.
Because freedom has faces, and each one tells a story worth telling.
#ThreeSoldiers #LestWeForget #RealHeroes #SacrificeAndHonor #VeteransVoices
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Today: Wayne shares his story — told for the first time at a Veterans’ Writing Workshop reading in Calgary.
A powerful act of courage after decades of silence.
🎥 Full video [7:10]: www.youtube.com/watch
#VeteransVoices #MilitaryStories #SurvivorStories #ListenWithRespect
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Next week: Wayne’s story, told publicly for the first time at a Veterans’ Writing Workshop reading in Calgary.
A powerful choice. An empowering moment.
Watch for video release next week.
#VeteransVoices #MilitaryStories #SurvivorStories #ListenWithRespect
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Meet Melanie Timmons & Kent Griffiths at the CWM Conference 2025 for a session on transforming veteran experiences into powerful narratives!
Oct 3, 2025 | Ottawa
Details: warmuseum.ca/your-stories...
#VeteransVoices #WarMuseum #VeteransWriting #WarInPieces
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