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Swaggy Vet Sitrep: 3.6% COLA Increase
The social security administration has increased the CA compensation to three point six starting December 1st this is a 36 dollar raise per every one thousand dollars in pay. The cost of living allowance was initiated by lawmakers and is to be approved by congress. This allowance is Pennie's for the inflation in energy, fuel, food, & housing in America. #costoflivingallowance
#va #raiseawareness #swaggyvetssitrep
#veteranbenefits by @swaggy_gullah

You know their job title. Do you know what they’re carrying? 👀

Some people need direction.
Some need room to grow.
Some need encouragement.
Some need a hard conversation delivered with love.

As a CEO, I’m learning that fair doesn’t always mean identical. You can hold a consistent standard while giving people different kinds of support.

“Encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all.”
📖 1 Thessalonians 5:14

That last part gets me: Be patient with them ALL.

Even when you have to explain it again.
Even when their growth takes longer than you expected.
Even when their personality challenges yours.

Knowing your people is part of the work.

What’s one thing a leader did that made you feel understood? 👇

#LifeOfACEO #ServantLeadership #ChristianLeadership #LeadWithPurpose #LeadershipDevelopment by @swaggy_gullah

The best adventures aren’t always about the destination. Sometimes, they’re about who you bring along. 🚙🏕️

The family is packed, the vehicle is loaded, and we’re hitting the road to Overland Expo East!

Between the packing chaos, road-trip memories, and a few unexpected stops, we’re reminded that adventure is better together.

But this trip is about more than camping and overlanding.

We’re bringing the Vet Nation mission on the road, building relationships, connecting with the outdoor community, and exploring new ways to bring veterans and their families together through adventure, fellowship, and purpose.

Here’s to the miles ahead, the people we’ll meet, and the memories we’ll make.

Overland Expo East, here we come! 🇺🇸

🌐 www.myvetnation.org

#VetNation #OverlandExpoEast #OverlandExpo #Veterans #VeteranCommunity FamilyAdventure Overlanding RoadTrip AdventureWithPurpose LifeAfterService by @swaggy_gullah

More influence.

More responsibility.

More growth.

But bigger isn’t always better if your character can’t carry it.

Luke 16:10 says,
“One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much.”

That means the small stuff matters.

How you treat people.

How you handle money.

How you show up when nobody’s watching.

How you respond when things don’t go your way.

Before asking for more, ask:

Am I being faithful with what I already have?

Because sometimes the breakthrough isn’t getting a bigger opportunity.

It’s becoming ready for one.

Grow the person before you grow the platform. by @swaggy_gullah

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Being busy doesn’t mean you’re being productive. 🎯

One of the hardest lessons I’ve learned as a CEO is that if you don’t protect your time, someone else will spend it for you.

Emails. Meetings. Notifications. Everyone else’s priorities.

Before you know it, your day is gone, but the things that actually matter haven’t moved forward.

📖 Ephesians 5:15–16 reminds us to walk wisely and make the best use of our time.

Here’s the challenge: Stop asking, “Do I have time?” Start asking, “Does this deserve my time?”

Your calendar should reflect your calling, not just your commitments.

💬 What’s one thing you need to stop giving your time to?

#LifeOfACEO #FaithDrivenLeadership #ChristianEntrepreneur #LeadershipMindset #PurposeDriven TimeManagement FaithAndBusiness LeadWithPurpose by @swaggy_gullah

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Stop building your life around people who doubted you. 🔥

Proving people wrong can fuel your ambition. But it can also lead you to build a life God never called you to live.

I’ve been there.

There’s a difference between chasing excellence and chasing approval.

Galatians 1:10 reminds us to ask: Whose approval am I really seeking?

Build with purpose. Lead with conviction. Serve with humility.

And stop letting people who doubted you have a say in your future.

You don’t need revenge. You need purpose.

🎯 What’s driving you right now: purpose or the need to prove something?

#LifeOfACEO #FaithDrivenLeadership #ChristianEntrepreneur #PurposeOverApproval #ServantLeadership FaithOverFear LeadershipMindset Galatians110 by @swaggy_gullah

My beloved baby girl is 15 — and the crown fits her perfectly. 👑

Happy 15th birthday to my beautiful daughter, Layla! From the moment you came into my life, you’ve filled it with a kind of joy no words can measure. Today, seeing you shine in this gorgeous gown, I’m reminded how fast you’re growing—and how proud I am of the kind, bright, and remarkable young woman you’re becoming.

Keep dreaming boldly, laughing loudly, and shining exactly as you are. No matter how grown you get, you’ll always be Dad’s princess, and I’ll always be right here cheering you on. I love you more than all the stars in the sky. Happy birthday, Queen Layla!

Help me celebrate her 15th birthday—drop Layla some birthday love in the comments and share this post for the birthday queen! 🎂✨

#Happy15thLayla #BirthdayQueen #ProudDad #FifteenAndFabulous #BellaVitaGowns

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God is faithful and His promises are true. #jesuschrist #Godisgood #allah #Yeshua by @swaggy_gullah

🇺🇸 THE MILITARY TRAINED YOU FOR WAR. BUT WHO PREPARED YOU FOR WHAT COMES AFTER?

Nobody talks enough about the day you take off the uniform for the last time.

The mission changes. The brotherhood feels distant. The identity you’ve spent years building suddenly feels uncertain.

And you’re left asking yourself…

“Who am I now?”

I’ve been there.

That’s why I wrote 📖 WHEN THE UNIFORM COMES OFF.

This book is about more than transitioning out of the military.

It’s about rediscovering your identity, rebuilding your purpose, leading through change, and understanding that God isn’t finished with your story.

Because here’s something I wish every veteran understood:

🔥 Your service was a chapter. Not your entire story.

Whether you’re transitioning out, have been out for years, or love someone who served, this book is for you.

📖 NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON!

🔗 https://a.co/d/0aKjtJBC

Know a veteran who needs this message? Tag them below. 👇

And share this with someone who needs to know their mission isn’t over.

The uniform came off. The calling didn’t. 🇺🇸

#WhenTheUniformComesOff #VeteranLife #MilitaryTransition #VeteranMentalHealth #LifeAfterService VeteranAuthors FaithOverFear ChristianLeadership FindYourPurpose VeteranCommunity MilitaryLife VeteransSupportingVeterans by @swaggy_gullah