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05/22/2026

05/21/2026

Missouri failed disabled veterans for the 8th year running | Opinion
Other states provide full property tax exemption for 100% disabled vets. A bill that would do the same here died again in Jefferson City — again. | Opinion
Read more in the full story: bit.ly/4dEoIAY

05/20/2026

Slovenian orthopedic surgeons developed a single injection containing stem cells and anti-inflammatory compounds that permanently eliminates chronic back pain from disc degeneration, bulging discs, and spinal arthritis. Patients who suffered for years report complete pain elimination within weeks of treatment, with effects lasting indefinitely. The injection regenerates damaged spinal discs and reduces inflammation causing nerve compression. It's a one-time cure for chronic back pain.
The treatment works by injecting mesenchymal stem cells directly into damaged spinal discs. These cells differentiate into cartilage and repair degraded disc material while releasing growth factors that reduce inflammation and nerve sensitization. The regenerated disc tissue restores proper spacing between vertebrae, eliminating nerve compression that causes pain. Unlike surgery that removes disc material, this approach repairs and regenerates—restoring natural spinal function. The single treatment provides permanent results without ongoing therapy or medication.
But in America, chiropractors and pain management clinics oppose FDA approval because their business models depend on chronic patients requiring repeated visits, ongoing adjustments, and continued pain management procedures. Chronic back pain generates $90+ billion annually in the US through endless treatments that manage but never cure. A one-time injection that permanently eliminates pain would devastate this entire industry segment. Professional lobbying frames the treatment as "unproven" despite extensive Slovenian clinical success.
For the 65 million Americans suffering chronic back pain—many enduring years of ineffective treatments—this represents a cure blocked by industries profiting from persistent suffering. Slovenian patients receive one injection and live pain-free while Americans cycle through endless chiropractic visits, physical therapy, injections that wear off, and ultimately surgery. The cure exists, works permanently, and would save billions in healthcare costs—but threatens too many revenue streams.
Should chiropractors and pain clinics prevent back pain patients from accessing permanent cures to protect recurring revenue? 🩻
Source: University of Ljubljana Medical Faculty, Slovenian Orthopedic Association, 2024
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04/25/2026

04/25/2026

🙌 Introducing the 5FDP - WALL OF HEROES. 🏴

⭐️ If you’re a first responder, veteran, active military we want to hear from you. 🫵

Record a short video. Tell us who you are and what you do. Tag your city. Tag Five Finger Death Punch and post your video with the hashtag .

🔥 We’ll choose ONE hero per date from our upcoming North American tour..

The chosen hero will receive :

🎟 Front row tickets for two
📦 Signed merch package
🌐 A permanent feature on the 5FDP WALL OF HEROES at Fivefingerdeathpunch.com

03/16/2026

Engraving on a Vietnam War soldier's Zippo

02/18/2026

🇺🇸 Did you know?
The average age of an honor guard member in the United States is 77 years old—and many honor guards proudly serve alongside members in their 80s and even 90s.

These men and women have already given so much in service to our country… and yet, they continue to stand at attention—ensuring every veteran receives the final honors they have earned.

But today, a national crisis is quietly unfolding.

Across the country, honor guards are facing a growing shortage. Many of these dedicated volunteers are becoming ill, slowing down, or passing away. And while younger veterans are stepping forward to take their place, there simply aren’t enough to meet the rising need.

Every day, more families are requesting military honors. Every day, honor guards are doing everything they can to keep up.

We cannot let this tradition fade.

Operation Honor Guard is working to:
• Recruit and support the next generation of honor guard members
• Provide uniforms, rifles, flags, and training
• Ensure every veteran receives a dignified farewell

If you are a veteran—or know one—your service is still needed.
If you’re able to support our mission, your help makes a real and lasting difference.

👉 Visit OperationHonorGuard.us to learn more, get involved, or support our mission.

Let’s stand together to ensure that no veteran is ever laid to rest without the honor they deserve.

🇺🇸

02/17/2026

It's ok to not be ok my guys. I almost ki*led myself after the wars. Obviously didn't yet I almost did because we are all carriers of trauma & for years there was this BS undertow of "don't talk about it" culture in the military & that was deadly.

Thus I lay ye bare my soul without fear & show my own scars by example via letting you know you ain't alone and it's ok to not be ok. Give yourself the permission to get help. 5 tours, 13 of my best friends are gone, I was barely alive at the end of it all. Its ok to hurt, its ok to get help. Nothing would or could make me happier than being able to help you 🤝❤️ fo real yo

DIal 988 or: 800-273-8255 for the National Su***de lifeline.

If you are a Veteran (like most of us here @ WBSO) the Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans and Service members in crisis with qualified, caring VA responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, call 988 and Press 1, 24/7.

We, tHe HoRrIbLe cOpS, are also available to chat if you're having a rough time homie. We're not medical professionals yet we are super good active listeners & know alot about really important stuff like fishing, making super rad (& delicious) fruit loop necklaces, monster trucks & dinosaurs, so thats nice :) Call WBSO Dispatch @ 785 765 3323 & ask for any of us or order me over like a pizza & let's talk. No sweat.

Usually these types of posts come after the fact and we're glad that's not the case yet I'd rather hear all about your bad day than go to your funeral. If you need it, we got it, if you need us, you got us, because you matter and I just wanted you to know that my dude 👊

Semper Fidelis

❤️-Eric Kirsch, H🐖IC

11/15/2025

08/31/2025

Japanese researchers have discovered a groundbreaking method to erase traumatic memories without harming the brain. By targeting specific neural pathways associated with memory storage, scientists can weaken or remove distressing recollections while leaving overall brain function intact.

This technique could revolutionise the treatment of PTSD, anxiety, and other mental health conditions linked to traumatic experiences. Unlike traditional therapies that focus on coping strategies, this approach addresses the root cause by directly altering how the brain retains harmful memories.

Early studies in lab settings show that memories can be selectively dampened or erased, reducing emotional distress and improving psychological well-being. Importantly, the process preserves other essential memories, ensuring that cognitive function and identity remain unaffected.

Experts believe this breakthrough opens the door to safer, more effective therapies for trauma survivors, offering hope for recovery without the long-term side effects of drugs or invasive procedures. As research continues, clinical applications may transform mental health care worldwide.

08/28/2025

During one lecture, a professor suddenly picked up a glass of water and held it up. He stood there quietly, just holding it, as the students began to glance at each other, waiting for an explanation. Ten minutes passed, and he still didn’t lower his arm.

Finally, he asked:
“Tell me, how much do you think this glass weighs?”

The students started guessing:
“Maybe a couple of ounces!”
“Four ounces!”
“Five!”

The professor smiled.
“Honestly, I don’t know either. To find out, we’d have to weigh it. But that’s not the real question. What happens if I hold this glass for a few minutes?”

“Nothing,” the students replied.

“Right. Now, what if I hold it for an hour?”

“Your arm will start to hurt,” one answered.

“Correct. And what if I try to hold it all day?”

“Your arm would go numb, you’d be in serious pain, maybe even need medical help,” another said as the class laughed.

The professor nodded calmly.
“Exactly. But tell me—did the weight of the glass ever change?”

“No,” came the reply.

“So why the pain in the arm? Why the tension in the muscles?”

The room fell silent.

Then he asked:
“What should I do to get rid of the pain?”

“Put the glass down,” someone said.

“Exactly!” the professor exclaimed. “Life’s problems work the same way. If you carry them in your head for a few minutes, it’s no big deal. Think about them for too long, and they start to hurt. Dwell on them all day, and they paralyze you—you won’t be able to do anything else.”

He paused, then finished with this:
“That’s why it’s so important to put your problems down at the end of each day. Don’t go to bed carrying the weight of them. Rest, recharge, and you’ll wake up ready to face tomorrow with strength and clarity.”