Monday, September 30, 2013

Saturday, September 28, 2013

High ranking nuclear officer suspended relating to counterfeit gambling chips investigation

Article Title: No. 2 nuke commander suspended amid casino probe

Snippet of Article: "...The No. 2 officer at the military command in charge of all U.S. nuclear war-fighting forces is suspected in a case involving counterfeit gambling chips at a western Iowa casino and has been suspended from his duties, officials said. ..."

Article Source: www.theeagle.com

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

The Disabled American Veterans (DAV)

Article Title: The Disabled American Veterans (DAV)

Snippet of Article: "... Join over 1.2 million of your fellow veterans who have joined DAV to take advantage of the wide range of membership benefits. DAV is an organization of veterans helping veterans. We receive no government funding and look out for our members 100% of the time because we have been in their shoes. We are proud of our 90+-year history of helping our country’s veterans, proud of our record of fighting for your rights and proud of working alongside so many other non-profits and advocacy organizations to make sure that we fulfill our promises to the men and women who have served. Most of all, we are proud to serve our country’s veterans as you so steadfastly served us...."

Article Source: www.dav.org

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Alleged bribery scheme involving Navy officer and NCIS agent

Navy officer and NCIS agent charged in alleged bribery scheme

Article Title: Navy officer and NCIS agent charged in alleged bribery scheme

Snippet of Article: "... A Navy officer and a Naval Criminal Investigative Service agent were charged Tuesday with being part of a bribery scheme involving an executive of a Singapore-based marine services company. ..."

Article Source: www.latimes.com

Thursday, September 12, 2013

Why are military vets having trouble finding solid employment?

Why Are Companies Reluctant to Hire Military Veterans?

Article Title: Why Are Companies Reluctant to Hire Military Veterans?

Snippet of Article: "...They don't have résumés that hiring managers understand. A 25-year-old Iraq war veteran may have significant leadership and technical experience, but he may not have a two- or four-year college degree ..."

Article Source: www.nationaljournal.com

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

U.S. counterterrorism forces in southern Philippines unaffected by Muslim rebel skirmishes so far

Article Title: Muslim rebels clash with troops, take hostages in southern Philippines; 3 killed, 10 wounded

Snippet of Article: "...U.S. counterterrorism forces who have been providing training to Filipino troops since 2002 are based in a Philippine military camp in a part of Zamboanga city that has so far been unaffected by the skirmishes. ..."

Article Source: www.theprovince.com