Husband of Kathie, Father of teenagers. IT support for Mayo. Pastor's kid, Iraq Vet, Cat caretaker. Tweets are my own thoughts and observations.
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Jon Bernhardt retweeted
Every year around Veterans Day, I try to get people to post photos of themselves in uniform that they are proud of. Inevitably, there’s always a slew of comments with people saying they really didn’t do much in the service. I don’t think that’s true.
Hollywood likes to show acts of unparalleled valor, which leads people to think that that is the norm. It’s not.
The military runs off of teamwork. Everyone has a specific job to do to make the machine run.
If you’ve ever eaten MREs for weeks straight, you know how important cooks are.
If you’ve ever watched someone suffer, you know how important doc is.
If you’ve ever needed 123 batteries, which always seemed impossible to find, you know how important a good supply Sergeant is.
If you’ve ever needed comms or had computer issues, you know how important IT is.
The list goes on and on. Be proud of your service. Less than 1% of the population serves, and less than 7% of the American population are veterans.
I’m proud of you.
Jon Bernhardt retweeted
Thanks for the tour Bummed Kevin Costner couldn’t be here! Big shout out to the coasties of Emerald Isle, NC and Hit them up with any questions about joining the Coast Guard!
Jon Bernhardt retweeted
🧵1/ Donald Trump is sending National Guard troops into California—over the objection of the governor—to crack down on immigration protests.
It’s a deliberate misuse of military power. And it demands public scrutiny. 👇
Jon Bernhardt retweeted
Last year around Memorial Day, Fort Snelling received a lot of rain, and with the way the flags are stored — in plastic totes — the non-profit said within a day it could tell thousands were starting to get moldy -- 50,000 of them, which will be retired ... kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/…
Jon Bernhardt retweeted
Inspired by the 101st Airborne Division, we will honor the relentless fighting force of the #ScreamingEagles on Dec. 14
#GoArmy x #BeatNavy
Jon Bernhardt retweeted
It’s time to geek out the vote!
Join us at @GeeksForHarris on 9/24 at 8 PM ET. Register for free at geeks.forharris.org ✨
Jon Bernhardt retweeted
In the age of NIL for college athletes, @CycloneFB QB @RoccoBecht is using his NIL funds to give back in a special way.
Thanks to the We Will Collective, Becht was able to hold a free football camp for students at Perry High School, a school that dealt with tragedy earlier this year.
Jon Bernhardt retweeted
Nearly 10 years ago, I met a Congressman from rural MN who drove around for hours to help a single Veteran get a pair of hearing aids so he could hear his dying wife’s voice. Never would have guessed then that #TimWalz would be in running for VP. youtu.be/kqoqiM5VGQk?si=Rs-K…
Jon Bernhardt retweeted
🚨@Tim_Walz did Subway Takes 🚨
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Jon Bernhardt retweeted
🚨If you’re looking for a textbook example of Stolen Valor, look no further than Donald Trump’s campaign and the 50 Veterans who signed this letter.
29 of the signatures come from Republicans who falsely claim they retired from military service.
The most egregious example is Ronny Jackson, the former Navy officer reduced in rank from Rear Admiral to Captain after retirement.
(Follow this thread as we call them out one by one)
Jon Bernhardt retweeted
I haven't put out one of these maps in forever. However, the potential does exist for SEVERE weather over a good chunk of southern MN & IA tomorrow as a dynamic storm system shifts east. This may prove to be an active day.
Jon Bernhardt retweeted
Our CHILDREN should not have to be trained in tactical combat casualty care.
Here's what's going on in the Texas legislature in response to school shootings: All students in third grade and up to be trained in battlefield trauma care. legiscan.com/TX/text/HB1147/…
