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“Set aside personal gain; choose a mission to serve with your personal hand of hope, healing, and support!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughshttps://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/the-colonel-s-vfv-motivational-inspirational-quotes-message-of-the-day-1449 The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!Good “Saturday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome to the weekend from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — May 2, 2026 Today’s Message is: “Mission Day!” Why Not? “A mission without a vision is like a road that is going nowhere. A mission fueled by energy, integrity and a purpose becomes a journey worth traveling. Make your mission a standard you set; a destination people want to reach and legacy you leave behind!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV) More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message: “Make your life a mission — not an intermission .” — Arnold H. Glasgow“When you discover your mission… it will fill you with enthusiasm and a burning desire to get to work on it.” — W. Clement Stone“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” — Maya Angelou “Every vision carries within is the seed of a mission. When your eyes see beyond the present, your hands are called to act.” — Unknown Author“Greatness is a life mission, being the best is not about being better than anyone else but striving to be the best that you can and bringing out the best in others.” — Dominick Cruz“Release the fear of being seen. Part of your mission involves being visible. Sharing your gifts, and stepping into your truth.” — Unknown Author“Vision without mission is lame; mission without vision is blind!” — Richard Marcel I.“You Don’t Have to Carry the Invisible Alone. Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!” — COL (Ret) Mikel BurroughsHelp us reach those who need it—Tag a friend or share this post!At Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV), we know that the toughest battles are often the ones no one else can see. That’s why we provide FREE & CONFIDENTIAL year-round online peer-to-peer support nationwide for veterans, first responders, and their families.Join us TONIGHT for a special "Burly’s Warriors!" edition of Warriors for Life (WFL).Whether you’re looking for support or you have wisdom to share that could help a fellow warrior, there is a seat for you at our table. We go Beyond the Armor to focus on Strengthening the Mind.THE DETAILS:• TONIGHT’s TOPIC: "The New Mission – Defining Chapter 2!" • READ HERE: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/join-mikel-friends-tonight-for-the-new-mission-defining-chapter-2-with-warriors-for-life-wfl • WHEN: May 2, 2026• TIME: 4:30 PM PT | 5:30 PM MT | 6:30 PM CT | 7:30 PM ET• WHERE: Join via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87197441247• FACILITATOR: Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs, Founder & Volunteer Facilitator, Warriors for Life (WFL), & CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)How you can help: Even if you can't make it, please SHARE this post. You never know which veteran or first responder in your circle needs to hear this message today.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 #Mission #MissionDay #Purpose #Vision #VisionAndMission #TheNewMission #Chapter2 #Leadership #Integrity #Legacy #ServantLeadership #PersonalGrowth #Thrive #Enthusiasm #Greatness #Motivation #InspirationalQuotes #DailyMotivation #VictoryForVeterans #WarriorsForLife #WFL #VFV #Veterans #FirstResponders #MilitaryCommunity #PeerSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #YouMatter #EndTheStigma #BeyondTheArmor #StrengtheningTheMind #BandOfBrothers #BandOfSisters #VeteranSupport #Healing #Hope #Resilience #SupportNetwork #CommunitySupport #ConroeTX #TexasVeterans #ArmyVeteran #Volunteer #ServiceAboveSelf #CupOJoe #BurlysWarriors #Survivor #HonorAndRespect #NeverAlone #TalkToUs