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“Avoid the daily chaos. Lock in your purpose, silence the noise, and keep rising toward your goals and dreams!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughshttps://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/the-colonel-s-vfv-motivational-inspirational-quotes-message-of-the-day-1500The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!Good “Tuesday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole!” in Conroe, TX — June 30, 2026 "The Colonel’s Compass: Daily Wisdom for Life, Leadership, and Integrity"Today’s Message is: “Rising Day!” Why Not? “Great leaders don’t get trapped by the noise of an oncoming storm; they are master tacticians, rising like an eagle above the chaos. By rising to the immediate challenge and creating the precise conditions for mission success, they overcome any fierce storm!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV) More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message: “Those who keep learning, will keep rising in life.” — Charlie Munger “Difficulty calls us to rise up. And in that rising, we learn what we are capable of.” — Unknown Author“Challenge. Rising above the limits of discouragement. Start the day with a positive. Hang around positive people. Ingest positive things. Rehearse the possibilities of your dreams.” — Unknown Author“Resilience isn’t about never falling – it’s about rising every time you do.” — Unknown Author “Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” — Confucius “Healers are spiritual warriors who found the courage to defeat the darkness of their souls. Awakening and rising from the depths of their deepest fears, like a phoenix rising from the ashes. Reborn with a wisdom and strength that creates a light that shines bright enough to help, encourage and inspire others out of their own darkness.” — Unknown Author “Rising above it all.” — Unknown AuthorWelcome to the Circle: You Belong Here.Victory for Veterans, Inc. invites you to join the Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Support Network tonight for a special "Rooted & Rising!" session. If you have never attended before, tonight is the perfect night to take that first step into a confidential, zero-stigma, and judgment-free space designed by peers, for peers. Connect with Veterans, First Responders, Active-Duty Service Members, and Caregivers who truly understand the unique weight you carry. Together, we go beyond the armor to focus on strengthening the mind through powerful peer discussion. 📌 Tonight’s Focus• Topic: "Rising!”🕒 Mission Details• Date: TONIGHT – June 30, 2026• Time: 4:30 PM PT | 5:30 PM MT | 6:30 PM CT | 7:30 PM ET• Facilitator: Lauren Iozzio, Certified Peer Support Specialist - Adult (CPS-A) & Volunteer Facilitator for Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) 🔗 How to Join• More Info: Official VFV Post Details — https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/join-lauren-friends-tonight-for-rising-with-warriors-for-life-wfl-everyone-is-welcome• Zoom Link: Join the Live Session — https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83145057228Help us reach a hero. Please tag a friend or share this post to help someone find their peace.Drop in every Friday Morning for “It’s Coffee with Lauren” with Veteran/First Responder Supporter & Volunteer Facilitator Lauren 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/drop-in-for-it-s-coffee-with-lauren-every-friday-morning-with-warriors-for-life-wfl-friendsWarriors for Life (WFL) Online “It’s Coffee with Lauren” Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Every Friday Morning starting at 6:00 AM PT, 7:00 AM MT, 8:00 AM CT, and 9:00 AM ET Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82870324338You Matter to Us! Be a Survivor, Reach Out, & Join Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Support Network: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/warriors-for-life-eventsCheck out the BLOGS & what’s happening with Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV): https://www.victoryforveterans.org/blog “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 Burroughs#Rising #RiseAbove #Resilience #Leadership #Motivation #Inspiration #VictoryForVeterans #WarriorsForLife #PeerSupport #VeteranSupport #MentalHealth #FirstResponders #NeverGiveUp #PositiveMindset #PurposeDriven