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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.

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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.”

08/07/2025

New Drug Targets Brain Glial Cells to Reverse PTSD Symptoms

A major breakthrough in PTSD research has revealed that glial cells may hold the key to understanding why fear memories persist.

Scientists identified that astrocytes release abnormal levels of GABA, which suppress the brain's ability to extinguish traumatic memories.

The culprit is the enzyme MAOB, and its inhibition by KDS2010 showed remarkable results in animal models.

This drug has already passed Phase 1 safety trials in humans.

The research uses a reverse translational approach, linking brain imaging in humans to lab-based cellular studies.

It represents a paradigm shift toward astrocyte-focused interventions in psychiatric disorders.

https://neurosciencenews.com/glial-cells-ptsd-29543/

07/13/2025

Exactly