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Remembering D-Day

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6/6/1944 D-Day Invasion map below. The water body is Bay of Seine as the Seine River empties in on the east side. The Bay of Seine is about centered in the English Channel, directly south of London. The English Channel is wider here, because of the Bay, maybe 100 miles wide. Once ashore in the middle of the Bay, it was about 150 miles from Paris. Some 46% of the 160,000 Allied troops who landed were from the US. Around 56% of the 4,414 troops killed in the first day were American. Additionally, 5,000 troops were wounded. The land was defended by about 50,000 Germans in many heavily fortified positions. Allied airplanes assisting in the invasion numbered 11,590, including 867 gliders. 13,348 American paratroopers were among about 18,000 paratroopers who landed first, just after midnight. We can be sure every one of these soldiers wanted to win and go home. Today, the 80th Anniversary of d-Day, I’m delighted to see the survivors who are still alive. Life is so precious and these guys are
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🌟 Campaign Update 🌟

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📧 Yesterday was a whirlwind of activity! Started with answering emails from supporters and potential contributors, followed by a morning filled with hands-on work and assembly communications. 🍔 Attended the Ninilchik Senior Center luncheon, where I had meaningful conversations with community members, including my former shop teacher and others who’ve supported me in past races. Your support keeps me going! 🚙 Spent the afternoon addressing questions from the Alaska Public Employees Association and tackling some long-overdue car repairs at home. It’s all about balancing campaign work with everyday life! 💸 Special shoutout to those who contributed via Anedot – your support is invaluable. Every bit helps as we push forward to bring positive change. https://www.brentforhouse.org/ways-to-help 📻 Stay tuned for more updates and remember, this campaign is powered by you! #brentforhouse #alaskalife #alaskasummer #worklifebalance  
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📢 **Update from Brent Johnson** 📢

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We have great news from KPBSD! The Legislature has worked to provide crucial funding for our schools: - $11.4 million in one-time operating budget funding - Increased transportation funding - Additional support for K-3 students through the Reads Act - $5.5 million in Maintenance of Equity funding from the Federal Government Thanks to these allocations: - Pool Manager and Theater Tech positions remain secure - Classified staff workdays remain intact - No increase in Pupil-Teacher Ratio - Elementary Counselor positions are safe The governor has made no move to sign or veto this bill from the senate. Continued community support is crucial. While we celebrate this positive outcome, it’s important to reflect on the chaos and uncertainty caused by the initial veto of SB 140. Our educators and staff deserve respect and stability. Let’s ensure education is always a priority. 📚✨ #EducationMatters   #SupportOurSchools   #KPBSD   #CommunityFirst   #brentforhouse  
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☀️ Brent’s Update: Getting duckies in a row! ☀️

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📆 Today was a productive day on the campaign trail! 🐻 Connected with a longtime Alaskan resident who resonated with my positions and is likely to support our campaign. 💸 We’re working on making it easier for supporters to donate with a streamlined donation page. 🍎 Had a valuable discussion with an education specialist who provided lots of useful information. ❤️ Also met a community member at the Assembly meeting who is interested in getting more involved. ⏰ The campaign is gaining momentum and time is flying! #brentforhouse   #grassrootscampaign   #communityconnections   #alaskapolitics  
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🌟 **Campaign Update: Keeping Busy and Moving Forward!** 🌟

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Hey Alaskans! Brent here with some updates from a productive day: 📋 **Website Update**: Our campaign website is now listed on the Division of Elections webpage. Staying accessible and transparent! www.brentforhouse.org www.elections.alaska.org 📅 **Important Announcements**: Mark your calendars for July 9, 2024. We’ll have a presentation from the Alaska Division of Elections Director about election integrity. Local elections will be held on October 1, 2024. 📣 **Honoring History**: Posted on FB about the 1921 firebombing of Greenwood in Tulsa. Let’s remember and learn from our past. 💪 **Campaign Challenges**: Still searching for the perfect campaign manager. If you know someone passionate and dedicated, let us know! 🏡 **Home Projects**: Made great progress on our roof project. Almost ready to put up the tin! Thank you for your continuous support. Together, we’re making strides towards a better Alaska! #BrentForHouse #AlaskaFuture #CommunitySupport #CampaignTrail #Election2024  
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🌟 **Campaign Update: Independent Progress and Community Connections!** 🌟

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Hey Alaskans! Brent here with some updates from a busy and productive day: 📋 **Local Funding**: As a non-partisan candidate, I rely on local support rather than national or corporate sponsorship. We’ve set up electronic payments via Anedot, and it’s working! Tested it with the help of my son and nephew, and received a generous donation. Thank you for believing in our mission! Visit www.brentforhouse.org to lend your support.  🌸 **Community Visits**: Spent time at a family member’s house in Kasilof, hanging beautiful lobelias and checking an area for a small business task next week. Community connections keep us strong! 🏡 **Campaign Conversations**: Visited a neighbor building a house, discussing my campaign and the vision for our future. Every conversation counts! 🌞 **Nature's Signs**: My wife and I are enjoying six cranes in our yard instead of the usual two this year.  Like most Alaskans, we love being visited by our wild neighbors and are frequently visited by moose, ducks,
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🌟 **Campaign Day at the Fairgrounds!** 🌟

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 Hey Alaskans! Brent here with some exciting updates from a busy day: 📋 **Fair Engagement**: Attended a meeting for the Ninilchik State Fair, engaging in constructive conversations and networking with community members. Learned about new changes, including no admission fees and the focus on donations. 🌭 **Community Connection**: Met various individuals at a community gathering, discussing campaign topics and building support. It’s always great to connect with folks passionate about our community! 🛠️ **Home Projects**: Ended the day with some driveway improvements. Balancing campaign work with personal projects keeps things interesting. 📚 **Creative Aspirations**: Dreaming of writing a poetry book called *The If Dimension*. Here’s to keeping our minds and hearts fed with creativity! Thank you for your continuous support. Together, we’re making strides towards a better Alaska! #BrentForHouse #AlaskaFuture #CommunitySupport #CampaignTrail
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