Happy Veterans Day

 

Happy 251st Birthday Marines

 Today marks the birthday of the United States Marine Corps, an organization built on old-world principles and traditions but continually adapted to meet the demands of the modern world. It represents a commitment to service, sacrifice, discipline, and leadership.

Marines are often regarded as elite warriors, but their purpose extends beyond the battlefield. They are servants of society, committed to something larger than themselves. It can last a lifetime and that is honorable. The Marine Corps teaches strong values—values that stand firm even amid the changing attitudes and challenges of the times.

All branches of the military provide tremendous service to our country. However, there is something particularly meaningful about choosing to sacrifice for a cause greater than oneself. That commitment demands an extraordinary level of integrity, character, and leadership. These are lessons the Marine Corps instills in its members, lessons that can be difficult to find and develop elsewhere.

So, hats off to the United States Marine Corps and to the men and women who have served, sacrificed, and continue to uphold its traditions.

It is also worth taking the time to study the Corps' history. History does not exist in isolation. Events from the past shape the present, and understanding those connections helps us make sense of the world around us. We can better understand the present by studying the past, and we can better prepare for the future by learning to improvise, adapt, and overcome.

Happy Birthday, Marines. Semper Fidelis.

Marine Corps Celebrates Its Service and History on 251st Birthday

Veterans Day Appreciation Dinner

 

Harvard Student Predicts (Veteran) Suicide by a Week in Advance

Supporting our veterans demands our utmost commitment and standard of care. The sacrifices made by service members often leave lasting physical and psychological burdens—scarring experiences shaped by exposure to the harsh realities of conflict that many in civilian life may never fully comprehend or appreciate. Too often, veterans face unfair judgment from a society unaware of the profound weight they carry.

Emerging research highlights innovative ways we can better serve this community. For instance, a recent study demonstrates how mobile technology and data-driven insights can predict suicide attempts up to a week in advance, offering a powerful tool for timely, life-saving intervention.

Understanding and addressing veteran wellness requires leveraging every opportunity available. Beyond mental health support, businesses can help by providing stable employment, fair wages, educational opportunities, and pathways for professional growth as essential. Hiring and empowering veterans is not only a practical response to their sacrifices, but also a meaningful patriotic duty.

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Early Alert VA

Harvard Study Predicts Most Suicide Attempts a Week in Advance

• Research led by Harvard psychologist Matthew K. Nock successfully used smartphone technology to survey high-risk adults and adolescents in real time.

• The predictive technology successfully forecast 75 percent of suicide attempts and 87 percent of suicide-related crises in the week before they occurred.

• The findings mark a major leap forward from traditional prediction models, which historically performed little better than random chance.

• The approach relies on ecological momentary assessment, gathering frequent real-world data about participants' emotional states, thoughts, and behaviors through mobile devices.

• Experts hope that identifying these high-risk windows days in advance will allow for timely, targeted interventions to save lives.

Moskowitz, E. (2026, September 8). Harvard study predicts most suicide attempts a week in advance. Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences. https://current.fas.harvard.edu/stories/harvard-study-predicts-most-suicide-attempts-week-advance

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Tonight is the Fundraiser for Amvets Parking Lot