The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day and Week!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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“Build the bridge between your attitude and action — make something awesome happen in your life!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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 by wearing RED 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 — December 19, 2025
Today’s Message is: “Bridge Day!” Why Not?
“Great leaders don’t just talk a good game when it comes to their vision. They build a bridge between the vision and the action necessary to make it happen. If you want to bridge the gap between talking and taking action, then empower and resource people. Execute!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Don’t be afraid to cross that bridge, there’s a better version of you waiting on the other side.” — Roger Lee
“Every path in life has a bridge… the journey is crossing it!” — Unknown Author

“The darkest night is often the bridge to the brightest tomorrow.” — Jonathan Lockwood Huie
“One of the hardest decisions made in life is to choose which bridge to burn and which bridge to cross.” — Unknown Author

“Love is the bridge that spans the world above and below, and keeps the wheel of life turning.”— S. Jae-Jones
“Hope is the bridge between today and tomorrow.” — Unknown Author

“Until you cross the bridge of your insecurities, you can’t begin to explore your possibilities.” — Tim Frago
“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs
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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).
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TONIGHT's Topic: "Tinsel, Truth, & Toughness!"

Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Mike Check" edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Friday (TONIGHT), December 19, 2025, @ 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, & 7:30 PM ET
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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
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“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






