Patriot Day Patriot Day on September 11th honors the memory of the nearly 3,000 innocent victims who died in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Each year Americans dedicate this day to remembering those who died and the first responders who risked their own lives to save others. We RememberFor many, September 11, 2001, began… Continue reading Patriot Day
Author: Average Joe
Welcome to the Average Joe Weekly blog. This is basically my place on the web where I can help spread some of the knowledge that I have accumulated over the years. I served 10+ years in the Marine Corps on Active Duty, but that was some 25 years ago.
World Suicide Prevention Day 2023
World Suicide Prevention Day 2023 World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is an awareness day observed on 10 September every year, in order to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides, with various activities around the world since 2003. The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) collaborates with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the… Continue reading World Suicide Prevention Day 2023
National Suicide Prevention Week 2023
National Suicide Prevention Week September 10 – 16, 2023 is National Suicide Prevention Week – The life you save could be your own. National Suicide Prevention Week is the Monday through Sunday surrounding World Suicide Prevention Day. It’s a time to share resources and stories, as well as promote suicide prevention awareness. National 24/7 Resources:Military… Continue reading National Suicide Prevention Week 2023
Minimium Wage – I Demand $15 an Hour
Minimium Wage – I Demand $15 an Hour First, I do want to state that the minimum wage in the United States, has not kept up with inflation. But I also want to state that many of the younger aged people in today’s workforce, really need to step up if they want to earn $15… Continue reading Minimium Wage – I Demand $15 an Hour
Farm Work Is Hard – Water, Water, Water, Everywhere
Farm Work Is Hard – Water, Water, Water, Everywhere Having any animal as a pet, you must supply them with the basics and that includes water. Getting water to where we need it at the farm can be challenging at times. Our field was recently divided into two so my daughter’s new horse could have… Continue reading Farm Work Is Hard – Water, Water, Water, Everywhere
The Future of the CAC is Bright
The Future of the CAC is Bright Web magazine Fedscoop reported on 7 February 2019 that the DOD is working with a Brooklyn-based artificial intelligence startup to replace the military CAC and build better identity, credentialing, and access management (ICAM) through “deep-learning-based” AI. (source) owever, DOD Chief Information Officer Dana Deasy said in September 2018… Continue reading The Future of the CAC is Bright
National Suicide Prevention Day 2023
National Suicide Prevention Day The 10th of September each year aims to focus attention on the issue, reduces stigma and raises awareness among organizations, governments, and the public, giving a singular message that suicides are preventable. National 24/7 Resources:Military OneSource: 1-800-342-9647National Suicide and Crisis Line: 988Veterans’ Military Crisis Line: 988, Press 1DoD Safe Helpline: 877-995-5247… Continue reading National Suicide Prevention Day 2023
State of Emergency Rooms
State of Emergency Rooms Disclaimer: I’m in no way stating that the doctors and nurses are not skilled or good at what they do, this is aimed a little higher on the food chain. I have already posted a few times about the sorry shape of one of the local hospitals and how long you have… Continue reading State of Emergency Rooms
Is Camping Racist?
Is Camping Racist? I’m so over this bullshit, there is nothing freaking racist about camping. it might be harder for someone who doesn’t make good money to go camping, but that doesn’t make it racist. I’m tired of the word racist being used for every damn thing. According to Oxford Languages: Characterized by or showing… Continue reading Is Camping Racist?
Online & Offline Maps
Online & Offline Maps If you are a serious prepper, then one thing you probably have in your arsenal is maps of the area you live in and maps of the area you plan to bug out to. Printed maps are best, but if you have a good enough plan, then you can rely on… Continue reading Online & Offline Maps
