Mike Lyons
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If you are losing your mind and your 4th of July is "ruined" because two tanks, a Bradley, a recovery vehicle and maybe a few HUMVEEs are going to be on the National Mall tomorrow, just stay in bed under the covers until it's over.
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Proud day, promoting my son to LT, USN, at Ground Zero, NYC with his shipmates from the USS Cole.
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I said from the beginning to watch the Russian solider, that if they acted barbarically and murdered civilians, it would tip the world quickly against all of Russia. We are there now.
Genocide committed in Ukraine! Reports/photos show civilians w/their hands tied behind their backs, shot in head. Could be thousands. Mass graves. Massacre of Bucha, northwest of Kyiv. I pray the cover of all our newspapers tomorrow show front page. The U.S. must intervene!
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Once again proving my point that all roads lead to men’s league.
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Unfortunately this story is not framed properly. This happens to natural born citizens too. Hear me explain more and why on
@CBSNewsRadio
AP NewsBreak: The U.S. Army has moved in recent weeks to discharge dozens of immigrant recruits and reservists who enlisted through a program that promised them a path to citizenship.
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Every day is
#MemorialDay
on the USS Cole. 17 stars are polished daily by the Sailors to remember those lost on the attack in 2000. Be an American worthy of their sacrifice especially on a day like today.
@USNavy
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Another absolute superb artillery thread from
@MarkHertling
- it's mind boggling Russia releases this video to show their competence in attacking UKR arty. They first miss with a 6 lb drone munition, then let the UKR battery escape to the wood line, missing with their artillery
Want a 🧵 on artillery (arty)?
Just got off
@cnn
where I also commented on this clip from the good ole COL Khodaryonok (who seems to have changed his tune since yesterday).
He's talking about how RU artillery is hitting UKR's new M777 arty pieces.
Except, he's full of BS. 1/
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Hang on, have something in my eye.
When a U.S. Air Force colonel left for the Vietnam War, his son waved goodbye at the Dallas Love Field Airport; it was the last time he saw his father alive.
52 years later, the colonel's remains were flown home to the same airport -- by his son.
Here's
@NorahODonnell
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I am an artillery guy, having fired rounds in combat, and this is a superb thread on the Artillery being sent to Ukraine. The towed Arty is better in this situation because it can get there faster than the "armored" self propelled Arty. Radar key too!
How 'bout a 🧵on the artillery sent to Ukraine, as the narrative is bouncing between "this is pretty good," to "it's still not enough," to "NATO/US needs to do more!"
The devil is in the details.
(As a former tanker I'm not an expert on arty, but I've used it in combat) 1/10
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Be an American worthy of the sacrifice made by all who made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy today.
#MemorialDay
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If this is the list of units going, not a single combat arms unit (infantry, armor, arty) included. Engineers, MPs and Aviation, as well as other logistical troops. There will be no war at the border.
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The sound of freedom! 🇺🇸🇺🇸
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Things are getting serious. We are sending America’s best. Keep them in your prayers tonight.
U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division’s alert brigade has been issued orders to deploy to Kuwait amid unrest in Baghdad: defense officials
At least 500 paratroopers are already flying to region.
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Wow Cokie Roberts - it's Trump's fault how children act? What about their parents?
#clueless
.
@Morning_Joe
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June 6, 1944 - the most important day of the 20th Century and the beginning of American leadership in the world. View of Pointe du Hoc, Normandy beach.
#DDay
#DDayRemembered
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I have some personal news - I am honored and humbled to be selected as a Non Resident Fellow for the upcoming year at the
@WarInstitute
, the preeminent research center for warfare at
@WestPoint_USMA
. I look forward to working with this fine group of professionals!
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This is not fake news. Unfortunate reality. Whole industries exist to make sure you feel unsafe.
Until Americans accept terrorism poses a relatively small risk to them, politicians will inflate this threat for costly + abusive policies.
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If there is one war footing the US needs to be on right now and that’s our cyber defenses - government, industry, critical infrastructure - all will likely come under attack in the coming days. SOCs need to be ready.
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Wait, so HRC knew then State was getting hacked hourly, yet, had used a server set up in her house in the clear?
Hillary in 2014 acknowledging she knew that "everyone" was being hacked, including personal emails.
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If this is correct, the Ukraine military has destroyed about 100 tanks in just the past 4 days - that's 2.5 BTG's a day. I don't see how Russian can sustain these kinds of loses for much longer.
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of April 28, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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Closing out my night with the line from the
@WestPoint_USMA
Cadet prayer which I try to live up to the most. Lots of half truths out there, people. Win the whole truth.
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@BrookeBCNN
The veteran community RELIES on people like you to get it right, and not propagate the angry vet stereotype.
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I’m struggling with the fact that a civilized world is going to let these people possibly die this evening and we are caviling over whether we should let his murderer bank with the rest of the world. God save them and bless them.
#UkraineWar
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy: 'We are here, we are defending Ukraine'
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Absolute real talk here.
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@Super70sSports
And like your mother, took a picture of everyone on earth who ever lived or died, and he’s not in the picture.
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History is not going to kind to the leaders of NYC for not only their failure to respond quicker but in fact encouraging people to still gather in large numbers. It’s all documented too.
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Originally titled "Christmas Eve at West Point", signed by H. Suter, reflects
@WestPoint_USMA
in the early 1960's before the major barracks renovation in 1965. Merry Christmas! 🎄🎄
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@MarkHertling
@andersoncooper
@AC360
Awesome description and spot on about the artillery tactics! You need to wear your St Barbara’s medal next time! 😎
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Dear America,
Yes, it's dark, stressful, and frustrating.
But we seen this story before.
Threatened and attacked, we've seen you dig in.
We've seen you rise through the darkness.
We see your light, America.
Yours,
@CAFinUS
#CoronavirusUSA
#CoronavirusOutbreak
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Ill be on the great
@AandGShow
shortly to talk all things Russia, Ukraine, Belarus (no one talking about this) and where it's all going - hope you will join us!
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It appears it has begun. May God save the people of Ukraine.
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If you are throwing shade on any part of this operation, for whatever reason like "this doesn't mean ISIS is finished", and can't celebrate this victory, just take the rest of the day off and start again tomorrow.
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Come on people, figure it out and work together. The country is relying on it.
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This just not true - the straw-man was not war, but a better deal. The problem now is if the Iranians decide to cheat or walk, our only enforcement then is a war. The deal was about a legacy.
The Republicans forgot why we cut a deal with Iran; it was that or war. Trump campaigned on an end to stupid wars, but it looks like he'll push us into another one with Mike Pompeo as Secretary of State.
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36 years later the cycle is complete. Congrats to
@mlyonsphoto
on his commission as an Ensign in the
@USNavy
and Godspeed for your service.
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Big if true.
Kim Jong-un, North Korea’s leader, has removed a key obstacle to negotiations with Washington by no longer demanding that American troops be removed from South Korea as a condition for denuclearizing his country, said South Korean President Moon Jae-in.
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Who in their right mind in this administration thought this was a good picture to release to show US resolve at this moment? It’s like they are not even trying.
This morning, the President and Vice President met with their national security team and senior officials to hear updates on the draw down of our civilian personnel in Afghanistan, evacuations of SIV applicants and other Afghan allies, and the ongoing security situation in Kabul.
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Someone decided to pull the trigger - including a military lawyer. Was it ultimately a civilian politician or a military officer? We need more information besides “sorry”.
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Please, all you military, political and diplomatic experts, stop talking about a “No Fly Zone” over Ukraine, unless you are ready to begin WWII, lose American pilots, and are looking to have a cruise missile find it’s way to Western European city. It’s an act of war on our part.
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Here’s an idea - instead of having a parade in DC, send a company from every branch in the active service to participate in a local parade (municipalities choice) during 2018 - Memorial Day, 4th of July - connect them to Americans.
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Very key point. Actions speak louder than words. This is especially true if we expect to engage with Pakistan.
Trump wants to fix Afghanistan but hasn't bothered to even nominate anyone for 96 of 141 posts at the State Dept & wants to gut its funding.
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I have come to know this fine young man over the course of last year, and so proud of his choice to attend
@WestPoint_USMA
as a member of the class of 2027! Congratulations Owen Rogers!
@DeanUsma
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On the great
@AandGShow
shortly with an update and why we Israel is not launching into Gaza just yet - join us!
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Not the good boy who chased down Baghdadi, but would have volunteered for the job!
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This article by
@laraseligman
absolutely nails one of the main accomplishments of the attack on Suleimani - the reestablishment of a strategic deterrence to 2nd and 3rd world countries. It's about time.
The killing of Qassem Suleimani is "more significant than the killing of Osama bin Laden or even the death of [Islamic State leader Abu Bakr] al-Baghdadi," former U.S. commander and CIA director David Petraeus told FP's
@laraseligman
.
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Wakes up, turns on morning cable talk show, hears "this is a job interview", turns off TV, back to radio.
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And so it starts.
@CBSNews
"Within 72 hours, the Texas military department will have 250 personnel along with ground surveillance vehicles, as well as light and medium aviation platforms,"
@BGTracyNorris
said.
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It’s all quiet here at
@WestPoint_USMA
, as the cadets are studying for Term End Exams this week. Graduation for the class of 2022 right around the corner!
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On the great
@AandGShow
show shortly with what is in effect, a news report from 1917 - trench warfare continues in Europe, and we have spotted an enemy spy balloon over friendly territory - join us on the radio talk box!
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At the
@foldedflagorg
Gala -
@PeteHegseth
doing a superb job as MC on this day we will always remember in NYC.
#NeverForget
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Watch for people (politicians, ME experts) who will try to goad the President into responding militarily to this strike even though it appears there we no US casualties. There’s a word for them - warmongers.
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Enjoying the day in Madison, here for the big
@ArmyWP_Hockey
tilt tonight,
@ArmyWP_Football
tomorrow!
#BeatWisconsin
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Another example of why logistics are for the true professionals. It’s like no one even asked the question about where 25,000 troops would go when they weren’t on duty, or where they would go to the bathroom.
The National Guard confirms to
@CBSNews
the troops are out of the garage and back into the Capitol building and the troops will take their breaks near Emancipation Hall going forward. Video from the Guard:
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On the great
@AandGShow
at the bottom of the hour with the latest on the Israeli strike into Iran - what's next? Has deterrence been restored? Join us!
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Be an American worthy of their sacrifice every day. 🇺🇸
Visiting Normandy. Incredible sacrifice. Pictures are of Omaha Beach and the memorial cemetery. It forces you to reflect whether the life you’re living is worthy of such sacrifice.
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Ok, if this shows up tomorrow afternoon in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, then I’ll admit we have gone overboard.
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Don’t let a single Saudi citizen train with any American service members again. Ever. They don’t deserve the privilege.
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So why don't you commit to a no first use of nuclear weapons policy?
...Hopefully we will never have to use this power, but there will never be a time that we are not the most powerful nation in the world!
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“Salute to America” is about one thing: reminding our nation of those who stand vigilant in defense of our liberty. via
@thejcoop
@DailySignal
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On the great
@AandGShow
at the top of the hour with the latest on Israel. They are not stopping until Hamas is destroyed, every last one of them. Join us!
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@Morning_Joe
Good job this morning with the debate between
@ericbolling
and
@SykesCharlie
- your programing is much better when you have dissenting opinions. Hope you find more dissenters.
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Seasons Greetings and
#MerryChristmas2020
to all, with a throwback winter scene from West Point, circa late 1970's.
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The most significant day in the 20th century. Had this day ended in failure, the world is a different place today. Be an American worthy of the sacrifice made on
#DDay
.
On June 6, 1944, the D-Day Invasion began. Nearly 160,000 American, British and Canadian forces landed on five beaches along a 50-mile stretch of the heavily fortified coast of France’s Normandy region resulting in the allied liberation of Western Europe from Nazi Germany.
#DDay
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Ill be on the great
@AandGShow
shortly to talk about the situation in Northern Syria and is withdrawing troops going to lead to the meltdown as seems to predicted. Ask yourself what's the objective there; if you don't know, then listen in to learn something. Join us!
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Just caught
@SpencerGuard
on
@CNN
with the details of the kind of tunnel warfare the Russians will have to perform if they expect to win - and what they are up against in
#Azovstal
will be too much for them.
I have visited tunnels all around the world. From Hezbollah (picture) and Hamas tunnels along Israel borders to North Korean tunnels. Studied the way the best militaries in the world approach
#undergroundwarfare
Russia does not have the capability to go into the
#Azovstal
tunnels
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Started my walk this morning with the boys as part of the virtual
#GradMarchBack2020
#WestPoint_USMA
@WPAOG
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It's Christmas eve in Afghanistan, and there is a soldier on duty from now until sunrise. On this holiest of nights, I pray that God will hold you and keep you this night as you protect the freedoms we enjoy every day in our great country.
#GodBlessOurTroops
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2 sides of this coin - Israel should take the win by defending itself against an attack of over 300 missiles with virtually no battle damage. Iran gave Israel warnings this would happen, allowed Israel and allies time to prepare. Amazing the military was able to shoot down 99% of
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On with the great
@AandGShow
shortly to talk Afghanistan and our complete failure to protect the force, and why we’ll head to the exit even faster now - hope you can join us!
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33 years ago today, I took this shot from A-6 on the way to Phase Line Smash, A Battery, 3/17 FA, DS to 3/2 ACR, VII Corps. This was the result of a 38 day air campaign that took out a lot of equipment like this. Fought battles along the 3 day sprint up to the 73 E.
#DesertStorm
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During President Kennedy's inauguration parade, we brought out the big stuff - a Pershing Missile (note the sign), as well as Lacrosse, Nike Hercules, and Nike Zeus missiles in tow behind it. Photo Credit AP
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Smart analysis; it’s a numbers game now and Putin’s in real danger of losing his Army for a long time. The next set of Russians fighting will literally be men who were driving cabs two weeks ago. Conscripted to their death.
These issues underline how Russia had to achieve its goals quickly in Ukraine to have success. Russia invaded with 75% of its maneuver battalions (probably 80% now) + Rosgvardia. The US invaded Iraq in 2003 with 37% of its maneuver battalions, which meant it had units to rotate.
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Classic example of confusing moral courage with loyalty. Doesn’t speak well of the culture at Google.
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26 years ago today, already over the berm and on the way to PL Smash with
@2dCavalryRegt
, A Battery 3/17 FA. Desert Storm.
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On the great
@AandGShow
at the bottom of the hour with what's to come in Ukraine and why we expected a different result after the first day, and everything else - hope you can join us!
@iHeartRadio
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As I said yesterday on
@NewsCentralCNN
, gloves off is a sustained air campaign for 30 days, with the metric of success being restored normal commerce in the Red Sea. We stop when they stop firing at ships.
Leadership within U.S. Central Command as well as other Defense Officials have reportedly been Urging the White House to allow them to go “Gloves-Off” in order to Halt any further Threat by the Houthi Terrorist Group in Western Yemen to Commercial Shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf
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On the great
@AandGShow
shortly with Ukraine update and talking about the things no one else is - join us!
@iHeartRadio
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I hope if you are deployed this night you find some time to look at the brilliance of the stars in the sky that shined down upon a baby in a cradle in Bethlehem over 2 thousand years ago; they shine on you tonight. Thank you.
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The amount of pundits advocating for a US military response to Iran for an attack on Saudi Arabian oil facility, comparing it Iraq invading Kuwait, shows how little some have learned from the past 20 years.
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Let's look back when combat vehicles were actually part of a parade in Washington DC - Let's start with one champion of the Gulf War - The Patriot Missile system - (photo by Michael Buchanan)
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The only reason the President should speak tonight is if this is escalating because of US casualties - and only after we have actually responded. Anything else threatens our response.
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Ground zero tonight, blessed to share it with hero’s who keep us safe every day. 🇺🇸
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Regardless of our desire to eventually allow Iran to have nuclear weapons, Israel will go it alone to make sure they don’t. Military conflict is inevitable.
Iran accuses Israel of sabotage attack on nuclear site, vows to "take revenge"
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I for one am exhausted by all sides using the military for virtue signaling. Report a private conversation w/o context is not news.
Florida congresswoman says Trump told the widow of a slain soldier that he 'knew what he signed up for.'
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If you are a parent of a
@usahockey
youth player, already at the rink this morning, drinking your coffee, trying to stay warm, I have two words of advice - “don’t blink”.
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Good thing the DOD has never misappropriated a dime and knows where every dollar goes before tomorrow’s event.
The Pentagon will use creative accounting to handle the July 4th celebration, using existing allotments of training hours from units that are flying, a defense official said.
With
@ColbyItkowitz
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Gracious. There will be other women, and one will eventually make it, inspired by this alone. She’s probably watching now.
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