Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Be careful of pension advances for military

Article Title: Pension advances for military, federal retirees get renewed scrutiny

Snippet of Article: "... On the phone, a representative told Moore that he would receive $5,000 for selling part of his pension. In exchange, Moore would have to pay the company $510 a month for five years. If it were a typical loan, that would amount to $25,600 in interest — a rate of 512 percent. ..."

Article Source: www.stripes.com

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

'A final tribute': Teens serve as pallbearers for homeless military veterans

'A final tribute': Teens serve as pallbearers for homeless military veterans

Article Title: 'A final tribute': Teens serve as pallbearers for homeless military veterans

Snippet of Article: "...'This was an opportunity to give something to somebody who finished their life on the fringe of society," said Tom Lennon, 17, a senior at the University of Detroit Jesuit School. "These veterans were men I have never met, but they helped make the country I live in safer and stronger. No matter who they were or what they did on earth, every person deserves a proper burial.' ..."

Article Source: www.today.com

Friday, October 23, 2015

36 Perfectly Timed Military Photos

Article Title: 36 Perfectly Timed Military Photos

Here is a cool site with 36 photos that were taken at exactly the right time

Article Source: www.geeksvip.com

Thursday, October 8, 2015

Spencer Stone, French Train Attack Hero, Stabbed in Sacramento

Spencer Stone, French Train Attack Hero, Stabbed in Sacramento

Article Title: Spencer Stone, French Train Attack Hero, Stabbed in Sacramento

Snippet of Article: "...Police said Stone was stabbed multiple times in the torso after a fight near some popular bars in downtown Sacramento, according to NBC affiliate KCRA ..."

Article Source: www.nbcnews.com