“Being authentic is a great advantage. Stop trying to be like the others and start being you!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day and Week!
Let’s “REMEMBER EVERYONE DEPLOYED” around the world today and every day until they come home!
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 — April 10, 2026
Today’s Message is: “Being You Day!” Why Not?
“True leadership isn’t found in a manual. It’s created when your actions display your integrity and you inspire others to find their own strength and being. Your most powerful asset as a leader isn’t your rank or title, but the courage of just being you at your absolute best!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Being your authentic and unapologetic self… Now that’s courage, confidence, and self-love! Never underestimate yourself… There’s great power in simply being you!” — Stephanie Lahart
“You! Yes, you the one reading this. You are beautiful, talented, amazing and simply the best at being you. Never for that.” — Unknown Author
“No one in the world is going to beat you at being you.” — Eric Jorgenson
“You may not even realize how much you can light up a room or inspire people by just being you. That’s okay. Just stay true to you and keep sparkling.” — Unknown Author
“In your day, surround yourself with people who love you, motivate you, encourage you and just make you feel good about being you.” — Brigitte Nicole
“Be happy with being you. Love your flaws. Own your quirks. And know that you are just as perfect as anyone else, exactly as you are!” — Unknown Author
“When other people treat you poorly, keep being you. Don’t ever let someone else’s bitterness change the person you are.” — Unknown Author
“You Don’t Have to Carry the Invisible Alone. Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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 "Mike Check!" 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: "Carrying the Mission, Finding the Hope!"
• READ HERE: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/join-mike-friends-tonight-for-carrying-the-mission-finding-the-hope-with-warriors-for-life-wf
• WHEN: Tonight, April 10, 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/81682532691
• FACILITATOR: Mike Williams, Army Combat Medic Veteran, Music Writer/Producer, & Volunteer Facilitator, 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-presentedbyvictoryforveteransinc
Warriors 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 ET
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88191389604
You 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 Burroughs
Check out the BLOGS & what’s happening with Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV): https://www.victoryforveterans.org/blog
#BeingYou #Authenticity #SelfLove #TrueSelf #BeOriginal #Inspiration #PersonalGrowth #Confidence #Unapologetic #SelfWorth #Integrity #Leadership #Mindset #BelieveInYourself #REDFriday #RememberEveryoneDeployed #SupportOurTroops #UntilTheyAllComeHome #VeteranSupport #WarriorsForLife #VFV #BeyondTheArmor #PeerSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #FirstResponders #MilitaryCommunity #Strength #Hope #EndTheStigma #YouMatter #Veterans #ConroeTX #BandOfBrothers #BandOfSisters #StayStrong #VictoryForVeterans #WarriorSpirit #CombatMedic #Healing #CommunitySupport #MotivationMonday #CupOJoe #OnlineSupport #WFL #Heroes #Patriots #NeverAlone #ReachOut #HonorAndRespect
“You Don’t Have to Carry the Invisible Alone. Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
At Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV), we know that the toughest battles are often the ones no ... View More“You Don’t Have to Carry the Invisible Alone. Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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 "Mike Check!" 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: "Carrying the Mission, Finding the Hope!"
• READ HERE: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/join-mike-friends-tonight-for-carrying-the-mission-finding-the-hope-with-warriors-for-life-wf
• WHEN: Tonight, April 10, 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/81682532691
• FACILITATOR: Mike Williams, Army Combat Medic Veteran, Music Writer/Producer, & Volunteer Facilitator, 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.
#VictoryForVeterans #WarriorsForLife #WFL #MikeCheck #BeyondTheArmor #StrengtheningTheMind #VeteranSupport #FirstResponders #PeerSupport #MentalHealthMatters #YouAreNotAlone #EndTheStigma #ArmyVeteran #CombatMedic #MilitaryCommunity #FirstResponderFamily #WarriorSpirit #FindingHope #VeteranWellness #SupportOurHeroes #ThinBlueLine #ThinRedLine #InvisibleWounds #HealingTogether #ConroeTX #HoustonVeterans #PeerToPeer #ServiceMembers #Mindfulness #CommunitySupport #WellnessJourney #VeteranResources #NeverLeaveAFallenComrade #LifeReadiness #Resilience #SupportNetwork #VeteranNonProfit #VFV #DailyMotivation #WarriorCommunity #GiveBack #ShareHope
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 — April 10, 2026
Let’... View MoreGood “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 — April 10, 2026
Let’s “REMEMBER EVERYONE DEPLOYED” around the world today and every day until they come home!
“Don’t live your life in shades of grey; be the color that changes your life…and lights the way for others!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/the-colonel-s-vfv-moti... View More“Don’t live your life in shades of grey; be the color that changes your life…and lights the way for others!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Thursday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — April 9, 2026
Today’s Message is: “Color Day!” Why Not?
“Leadership has always been a unique art of finding the unseen color within uncertainty and challenges. Great leaders refuse to settle for the grey, instead they create a bright vision that transforms those obstacles into a masterpiece of color and light!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts!” — Marcus Aurelius
“Each color has its own meaning, just like every person has their own story!” — Unknown Author
“Color is a power which directly influences the soul.” — Wassily Kandinsky
“Life is art. Live yours in color.” — Unknown Author
“I found I would say things with color and shapes that I couldn’t say any other way – things I had no words for.” — Georgia O’Keeffe
“Your attitude is like a box of crayons that color your world. Constantly color your picture grey, and your picture will always be bleak. By adding some bright colors to the picture by including humor, and your picture begins to lighten up!” — Allen Klein
“Every day you get the chance to paint your life with a little more color.” — Unknown Author
“You Don’t Have to Carry the Invisible Alone. Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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 "Forever Forward!" 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: "You Should Have Seen It In Color!"
• READ HERE: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/join-derrick-and-friends-for-you-should-have-seen-it-in-color-with-warriors-for-life-wfl-tonigh
• WHEN: Tonight, April 9, 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/81682532691
• FACILITATOR: Derrick Iozzio, Army Veteran, Peer Support Specialist/Supervisor, Catch 22 Peer Support Founder, & Volunteer Facilitator, 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 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-friends
Warriors 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/82870324338
You 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 Burroughs
Check out the BLOGS & what’s happening with Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV): https://www.victoryforveterans.org/blog
#Color #LiveInColor #ColorYourWorld #BrightVision #Inspiration #Motivation #MessageOfTheDay #LifeIsArt #SoulGrowth #PositiveMindset #AttitudeIsEverything #DailyInspiration #LightTheWay #Masterpiece #WarriorSpirit #WarriorsForLife #WFL #VictoryForVeterans #VFV #Veterans #FirstResponders #MilitaryCommunity #PeerSupport #MentalHealthAwareness #YouMatter #NeverAlone #BeyondTheArmor #StrengtheningTheMind #VeteranSupport #ServiceMembers #ArmyVeteran #Patriots #BandOfBrothers #ForeverForward #PeerToPeer #SupportNetwork #Catch22 #CoffeeWithLauren #VeteranHealth #Leadership #LeadingByExample #Character #Integrity #Vision #ConroeTX #TexasVeterans #HoustonVeterans #CommunitySupport
“You Don’t Have to Carry the Invisible Alone. Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
At Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV), we know that the toughest battles are often the ones no ... View More“You Don’t Have to Carry the Invisible Alone. Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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 "Forever Forward!" 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: "You Should Have Seen It In Color!"
• READ HERE: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/join-derrick-and-friends-for-you-should-have-seen-it-in-color-with-warriors-for-life-wfl-tonigh
• WHEN: Tonight, April 9, 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/81682532691
• FACILITATOR: Derrick Iozzio, Army Veteran, Peer Support Specialist/Supervisor, Catch 22 Peer Support Founder, & Volunteer Facilitator, 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.
#VictoryForVeterans #WarriorsForLife #WFL #BeyondTheArmor #StrengtheningTheMind #VeteransSupport #FirstResponders #MentalHealthMatters #YouAreNotAlone #EndTheStigma #PeerSupport #VeteranWellness #ArmyVeteran #Navy #AirForce #Marines #CoastGuard #SpaceForce #FirstResponderSupport #LawEnforcement #Firefighters #EMS #WarriorSpirit #HealingTogether #InvisibleWounds #MentalHealthAwareness #Leadership #Character #Integrity #ServeAndProtect #CommunitySupport #SupportOurHeroes #WellnessJourney #OvercomingFear #ForeverForward #VFV #VeteranCommunity #StrongerTogether #ShareThisPost #SaveALife #CombatPTSD #Resilience #PeerToPeer #MentalHealthSupport #WarriorWednesday #ThinBlueLine #ThinRedLine #MilitaryLife
“A better future is only ours if we have the courage to work together with others!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/the-colonel-s-vfv-motivational-inspirational-qu... View More“A better future is only ours if we have the courage to work together with others!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Wednesday & Hump Day” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome to the middle of the week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Long Island City, NY — April 8, 2026
Today’s Message is: “Ours Day!” Why Not?
“Great leaders bridge the gap between individual strengths and a collective purpose. As leaders we need people to trade ‘mine’ for ‘ours’ so we can transform a vision into a lasting legacy!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Life is ours to be spent, not to be saved!” — D. H. Lawrence
“This time is ours, for as long as it’s meant to last!” — Unknown Author
“Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win or lose.” — Lyndon B. Johnson
“Nothing is really ours until we share it.” — C.S. Lewis
“Ours is a life of constant reruns. We’re always circling back to where we started, then starting all over again. Even if we don’t run extra laps that day, we surely will come back for more of the same another day soon.” — Joe Henderson
“We can choose each day, to reside in a world of reality or reside in a world of miracles. The choice is always ours. The result from our choice always shows. Always.” — Caroline T’Star
“There are a whole lot of things in this world of ours you haven’t started wondering about yet.” — Roald Dahl
“You Don’t Have to Carry the Invisible Alone. Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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 "Mid-Week Musings!" 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: “All is Ours Day!”
• READ HERE: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/join-steven-friends-tonight-for-all-is-ours-day-with-warriors-for-life-wfl
• WHEN: Tonight, April 8, 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/87440882846
• FACILITATORS: Steven Bates, Air Force Veteran, Writer/Author, Peer Support Specialist/Adult Trainer, & Volunteer Facilitator, Victory for Veterans, Inc.
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 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-friends
Warriors 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/82870324338
You 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 Burroughs
Check out the BLOGS & what’s happening with Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV): https://www.victoryforveterans.org/blog
#Ours #AllIsOursDay #TogetherWeCan #CollectivePurpose #SharedVision #CommunitySupport #UnityIsStrength #WorkTogether #BuildingALegacy #VictoryForVeterans #WarriorsForLife #WFL #VeteranSupport #FirstResponderSupport #MentalHealthMatters #YouMatter #NeverAlone #BeyondTheArmor #PeerSupport #MilitaryCommunity #HumpDayMotivation #WednesdayWisdom #ColonelBurroughs #MidWeekMusings #HonorAndRespect #StrengtheningTheMind #VeteranWellness #LifeIsOurs #FutureFocus #WarriorSpirit
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