Welcome, "ONE AND ALL" to the R.E.D. FRIDAY, December 5, 2025, edition of the “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day and Week!

“Overcome life’s challenges with a survival mindset by being optimistic, flexible and confident!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

Survival starts with believing that tomorrow will be better.

Today's Message is: "SURVIVAL DAY!" - Why Not?

Let’s “Remember Everyone Deployed” around the world today and every day until they come home!

Good “R.E.D. Friday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome to the end of the week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — December 5, 2025

“Leaders if you want to navigate crises and inspire vision then make sure you always check your leadership survival kit. It’s right up there, between your ears. Refer to it regularly!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)
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More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:

“Knowledge is the key to survival; the real beauty of that is that it doesn’t weigh anything!”— Ray Mears

“Every survival kit should include a sense of humor.” — Unknown Author

“Survival is your strength, not your shame.” — T. S. Eliot

“Survival can be summed up in three words, never give up. That’s the heart of it really. Just keep trying.” — Bear Grylls

“Resilience is all about being able to overcome the unexpected. Sustainability is about survival. The goal of resilience is to thrive.” — Marie Forleo

“One day you’ll tell your story of how you’ve overcome whatever you’re going through now. And your story will become part of someone’s survival guide.” — Unknown Author

“Scars are not signs of weakness, they are signs of survival and endurance.” — Rodney A. Winters

“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs
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Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) is providing FREE & CONFIDENTIAL Year-round Online Peer-to-Peer Support Nationwide for those with Invisible Wounds.

Join our Volunteer, Army Combat Medic Veteran, & Music Writer/Producer Mike Williams TONIGHT for "Mike Check" edition of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, sponsored and presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV).

We are asking everyone to share who we are and what support that Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) is providing via WFL. If you know someone who is a veteran, first responder or a family member/caregiver, please ask them to join us for at least one meeting so they can learn more about what we do and how they can share their wisdom with others who may be able to learn from them.

TONIGHT's Topic: "Holiday Survival!"

Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Mike Check" edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Friday (TONIGHT), December 5, 2025, @ 3:00 PM PT, 4:00 PM MT, 5:00 PM CT, & 6:00 PM ET

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Drop in every Monday Morning for “Cup O' Joe" with Volunteer and Army Veteran Derrick Iozzio as part of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. VFV! Check out the times below and how to connect through Zoom!

Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Cup O' Joe" Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Every Monday Morning starting at 6:00 AM PT, 7:00 AM MT, 8:00 AM CT, and 9:00 AM ET

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“The meaning runs deep for those men and women who’ve served this country. It’s about “Honor & Respect Always – Warriors for Life!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs


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