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“Your internal light is the compass of your character, and your external light is the beacon that guides others!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughshttps://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/the-colonel-s-vfv-motivational-inspirational-quotes-message-of-the-day-and-week-223The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day and Week!Good “R.E.D. Friday!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome to the end of the week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — March 20, 2026 Today’s Message is: “Light Day!” Why Not? “Great leaders don’t just survive the storm; they become the light that guides others through it. Even when the odds are stacked against you, your job isn’t to just keep your own flame alive-it’s to light a fire in the hearts of those around you so they can find their own way forward!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV) More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message: “Be a light to those around you. Be the source of love and care you are hoping to receive from others.” — Bonnie H. Cordon “Be the light that helps others see.” — Unknown Author “There is always light. If only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it.” — Amanda Gorman“To shine your brightest light is to be who you truly are.” — Roy T. Bennett “Light tomorrow with today.” — Elizabeth Barrett Browning “Let your light shine so brightly that others can see their way out of the dark.” — Katrina Mayer “Nothing can dim the light which shines from within!” — Maya Angelou “Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel BurroughsVictory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) is providing FREE & CONFIDENTIAL Year-round Online Peer-to-Peer Support Nationwide for those with Invisible Wounds!Join our Volunteer, Army Combat Medic Veteran, & Music Writer/Producer Mike Williams TONIGHT for "Mike Check" 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 the support that Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) is providing through the Warriors for Life (WFL) online network. 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: "Light in Dark Places!"https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/joinmikeandfriendstonightfor-lightindarkplaces-withwarriorsforlife-wflWarriors for Life (WFL) Online "Mike Check!" Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Friday (TONIGHT), March 20, 2026 @ 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, and 7:30 PM ETJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84406912947 Drop in every Monday Morning for “Cup O' Joe" with Volunteer and Army Veteran Derrick Iozzio as part of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. VFV! Check out the times below and how to connect through Zoom!https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/mondaymornings-cupo-joe-withwarriorsforlife-wfl-presentedbyvictoryforveteransincWarriors for Life (WFL) Online "Cup O' Joe" Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Every Monday Morning starting at 6:00 AM PT, 7:00 AM MT, 8:00 AM CT, and 9:00 AM ETJoin Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88191389604You Matter to Us! Be a Survivor, Reach Out, & Join Warriors for Life (WFL) Online: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/warriors-for-life-events“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 BurroughsCheck out the BLOGS & what’s happening with Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV): https://www.victoryforveterans.org/blog #VictoryForVeterans #WarriorsForLife #WFL #Leadership #BeTheLight #Guidance #Character #InternalLight #RedFriday #RememberEveryoneDeployed #VeteransSupportingVeterans #FirstResponders #MentalHealthMatters #InvisibleWounds #PeerSupport #MilitaryCommunity #BandOfBrothers #BandOfSisters #LightInTheDark #CompassionInAction #LeadByExample #ShineYourLight #YouMatter #NeverAlone #VeteranWellness #SupportOurHeroes #StayStrong #Resilience #Hope #Transformation #InspirationDaily #MotivationMonday #FridayVibes #ColonelMikelBurroughs #MikeCheck #CupOJoe #VFV #VeteranNetworking #CommunityHealing #WarriorSpirit #LightTomorrowWithToday #BeTheBeacon