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Welcome, "ONE AND ALL" to the Monday, January 26, 2026 edition of The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!

“Remain positive in the face of adversity…focus on solutions, not problems!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

My 'Main' focus is to 'Remain' focused.

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

Good “Monday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome to the new week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Costa Rica — January 26, 2026

“Great change leaders have a clear sense of purpose and vision. They remain unwavering and committed to their mission of innovative change. Overcome the challenges and chaos that changes produce. Others will remain inspired to follow you!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)
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More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:

“Keep cool, remain calm, keep calm and go with the flow.” — Neo More

“Remain calm in every situation because peace equals power.” — Joyce Meyer

“For every minute you remain angry, you give up sixty seconds of peace of mind.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson

“Surround yourself with positive people. Even on your hardest days, you will remain motivated.” — Unknown Author

“Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt.” — Abraham Lincoln

“One of the best lessons you can learn in life is to master how to remain calm.” — Catherine Pulsifer

“Life goes on but scars remain.” — Lil Wayne

“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!

Come join Volunteer, Peer Support Specialist Kirk Poe for "Awaken Your Inner Healer!" 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 Victory for Veterans provides 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: "Radical Acceptance"

Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Awaken Your Inner Healer!" edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) - Monday (TONIGHT), January 26, 2026 @ 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, & 7:30 PM 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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A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
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At 81, MY Main Focus Is To
------- Keep Breathing -------
The Secret To Living A LONGER Life!
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I am turning 70 on Feb 2nd. A WX 4caster also.
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A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
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SSgt (Join to see) -
It's "LOCATION - Location -location"
Preferably: Above Ground Level --- LMBO
I'm Looking At 82 On 06/29/2026 - IF I'm STILL Breathing.
IF NOT -- I'll Be Here Anyway, Just 2 Screw With All These
Cool VETS -- It's An Occupational -- Benefit.--
And I'M LOVING It, !!
And "YES" I Am A Crazy (censored) -itch-
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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen
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Funny, wife and I have reached the age where whoever wakes up first checks the other to see if they're breathing.
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A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney Check the grass, if its green, not white roots it's fine.
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If you can't remain calm in the face of change or adversity you probably shouldn't try being a leader.
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A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
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An Unfortunate TRUTH,
But When You're Being Shot At By Her Dad, Ya Get The Same Natural Urge To As A
Multitude Others Have--
~"Run FOREST RUN"!! ~
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A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney Fortunately her dad had the aim of Dick Cheney :-))
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Good Monday afternoon Sgt (Join to see).
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Good Monday Afternoon to you as well, Bob! Maj Robert Thornton
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