Veterans’ Private Residential Treatment Must Match VA’s Quality and Cost

Article Title: Veterans’ Private Residential Treatment Must Match VA’s Quality and Cost

Article Excerpt: "...Last April, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) secured a $19.75 million fraud settlement with Seabrook, a major addiction treatment center in New Jersey. Between 2022 and 2024, Seabrook allegedly misrepresented its offerings, falsified its records and provided services by staff who were unqualified to treat patients with these disorders. The facility's laundry list of misdeeds reveals a troubling, deeper reality: Unscrupulous, predatory facilities are brazenly exploiting vulnerable veterans..."

Reference Source: www.military.com/

Sen. Gallego (D) fails to block Babbitt military funeral honors

Article Title: Sen. Gallego fails to block Babbitt military funeral honors

Article Excerpt: "Sen. Ruben Gallego tried but failed to block military funeral honors for Ashli Babbitt...“This resolution is nothing more than a pathetic attempt to strip away the earned honors of a veteran who deployed seven times during her many years in the United States Air Force,” Tuberville said. ...President Donald Trump has depicted Babbitt as a “patriot,” denouncing her death as a murder and the officer who shot her as a “thug. ...Babbitt served in Iraq.

Babbitt, from California, spent 14 years on active duty or in the Air National Guard and also deployed to Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirates."

Reference Source: tucson.com

Disabled veteran and his family receive donated Murfreesboro home

Article Title: Disabled veteran and his family receive donated Murfreesboro home

Article Excerpt: "Homes For Our Troops made the dream a possibility for William Thomas, his wife Shanelle and their daughter Leila. ...in Afghanistan. While serving, Thomas’ vehicle drove over an improvised explosive device. ..."

Reference Source: www.wsmv.com

Video | US Coast Guard seizes 75,000lbs of cocaine after dramatic chase with cartel boat

Article Title: US Coast Guard seizes 75,000lbs of cocaine after dramatic chase with cartel boat

Article Excerpt: "...US Coast Guard seizes 75,000lbs of cocaine after dramatic chase with cartel boat Source: Homeland Security..."

Reference Source: www.yahoo.com

Army to cut 6,500 active-duty aviation jobs over next 2 years

Article Title: Army to cut 6,500 active-duty aviation jobs over next 2 years

Article Excerpt: "...The move aims to realign the force toward the use of unmanned drones instead of manned aviation platforms and will occur over fiscal years 2026 and 2027...Talent panels will determine which officers and warrant officers will remain in aviation and which will be transferred to other Army branches, beginning in October, according to Russell. "

Reference Source: www.militarytimes.com

This is the history of the elite Navy SEALs

Article Title: This is the history of the elite Navy SEALs

Article Excerpt: "...Their elite status among special ops is very elite: Less than 10,000 men in history have ever been Navy SEALs. ... small groups of SEALs have taken on terrorist enemies like the Taliban, Iraqi insurgents, Al Quada, and Osama bin Laden. ...Join the Navy"

Reference Source: www.wearethemighty.com

Muhammad Ali’s unsigned Vietnam draft card heads to auction

Article Title: Muhammad Ali’s unsigned Vietnam draft card heads to auction

Article Excerpt: "...Muhammad Ali’s refusal to sign his Vietnam-era military draft card upended the boxing champ’s life and added a powerful voice to the anti-war movement. Now that piece of history is coming up for sale. ...The auction house said it will hold the online sale Oct. 10-28, adding the card came to it via descendants of Ali. ..."

Reference Source: www.navytimes.com

Thousands evacuated in Hong Kong after discovery of large WWII-era bomb

Article Title: Thousands evacuated in Hong Kong after discovery of large WWII-era bomb

Article Excerpt: "...Police said the bomb was 1.5 meters (nearly 5 feet) in length and weighed about 1,000 pounds (450 kilograms). It was discovered by construction workers in Quarry Bay, a bustling residential and business district on the west side of Hong Kong island.

“We have confirmed this object to be a bomb dating back to World War II,” said Andy Chan Tin-Chu, a police official..."

Reference Source: www.newsnationnow.com

House of Representatives Passes a Bill to Prevent Government Shutdown, But Senate Democrats Insist on a Shutdown

Article Title: Democrats Kill Spending Bill as Senate Spirals Toward Shutdown

Article Excerpt: "...Senate Democrats defeated a House-passed bill to fund the government Friday, propelling the nation toward a government shutdown.

The minority Democrats largely banded together to defeat the bill, 44 to 48, with only Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) joining Republicans. Sixty votes were needed. ..."

Reference Source: www.breitbart.com

‘Won the lottery’: Las Vegas Navy veteran honored with new car

Article Title: ‘Won the lottery’: Las Vegas Navy veteran honored with new car

Article Excerpt: "...A medically retired U.S. Navy corpsman’s service was honored at a Las Vegas dealership with a new car.

Freedom Alliance awarded Ruben Cervantez with a payment-free 2022 Volkswagen Atlas on Thursday. The gift marked the 60th new car that the veteran support organization has given combat-wounded veterans in partnership with U.S. Bank. ..."

Reference Source: www.reviewjournal.com

Army veteran who lost both arms in Iraq honored with mortgage-free smart home in Four Oaks

Article Title: Army veteran who lost both arms in Iraq honored with mortgage-free smart home in Four Oaks

Article Excerpt: "...Retired Sgt. Mary Dague served in the military in 2001 after the Sept. 11 terror attacks. While in Iraq, Dague, an Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) Tech, was severely hurt by an improvised explosive device (IED) when it detonated.

She shielded her team - and almost certainly saved lives -- by hugging the bomb. In doing so, she lost both arms, suffered ruptured eardrums, and had facial injuries from shrapnel. ...As a tribute to Dague's service and sacrifice, the Gary Sinsie Foundation, which builds specially adapted, mortgage-free, smart homes, presented her with the keys to her new home in Four Oaks. ...Donate Online"

Reference Source: abc11.com

Scumbag Watch | Army Veteran who burned US flag in DC pleads not guilty to federal charges

Article Title: Veteran who burned US flag in DC pleads not guilty to federal charges

Article Excerpt: "...Jan Carey is charged with two misdemeanors that are not focused on the act of burning a flag. Making his initial court appearance, Carey was arraigned on charges of igniting a fire in an undesignated area and lighting a fire causing damage to property or park resources. ..."

Reference Source: www.navytimes.com

Respecting Our Military vs. Pro-Crime Cities | Respectful Memphis vs. Chicago

Article Title: Chicago Continues to Roil From Crime, While Memphis Welcomes the National Guard With a Warm Meal

Article Excerpt: "...despite Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's vociferous demonization of any federal infiltration of the state. ...But in Memphis, there is anticipation and rejoicing ahead of the federal intervention. They are so thankful to the National Guard for helping with their crime problem that certain restaurants are serving up free lunch plates for the service members. ..."

Reference Source: redstate.com

Troops with medical shaving waivers to face separation, Hegseth says

Article Title: Troops with medical shaving waivers to face separation, Hegseth says

Article Excerpt: "...“The grooming standard set by the U.S. military is to be clean shaven and neat in presentation for a proper military appearance,” he wrote.

“The Department must remain vigilant in maintaining the grooming standards which underpin the warrior ethos.” ... John Hoskins further tested those boundaries — and was denied — when he applied for a beard exemption as part of his strict devotion to the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, a faith also known as “Pastafarianism.”"

Reference Source: www.militarytimes.com

Retired 4-star Navy admiral sentenced to 6 years in prison for bribery plot

Article Title: Retired 4-star Navy admiral sentenced to 6 years in prison for bribery plot

Article Excerpt: "...Retired Adm. Robert P. Burke — once the second-highest uniformed officer in the Navy — was commanding its forces in Europe and Africa when he engaged in a bribery plot with two business executives, according to federal prosecutors. ..."

Reference Source: abcnews.go.com

Women Veteran Conference taking place in Sioux Falls on September 20

Article Title: Women Veteran Conference taking place in Sioux Falls on September 20

Article Excerpt: "...Women for the Armed Forces, and we’re hosting our first conference this Saturday, September 20. We’re calling it ‘Reconnect’. We feel that it’s important for women veterans, no matter what era they served or what branch, to reconnect with old friends and make new connections. That’s why we decided to do this conference,” said Borman.

The conference is in collaboration with Disabled American Veterans and will be held at the South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance. ..."

Reference Source: www.dakotanewsnow.com

Fort Leonard Wood Rifle Training-range Fatality ... Army does not call it a shooting or give details

Article Title: Army identifies soldier who died on rifle range at Fort Leonard Wood

Article Excerpt: "...The U.S. Army has identified the 18-year-old soldier who died Friday after an incident on a rifle range at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, as Pvt. Andrey Okunev. ..."

Reference Source: www.armytimes.com

False threat led to Naval Academy Shooting and Lockdown

Article Title: False threat led to Naval Academy lockdown and then mistaken shooting

Article Excerpt: "...ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A post on an anonymous chat platform triggered a lockdown at the U.S. Naval Academy this week, and authorities investigating what turned out to be a false report of a gunman then shot and injured a midshipman who had mistaken them as a threat, a military official said Friday. ..."

Reference Source: www.navytimes.com

'I thank God': Cookout helps veterans in need

Article Title: 'I thank God': Cookout helps veterans in need

Article Excerpt: "...Manley said many veterans lack basic needs such as food and transportation, despite their sacrifice.

“If somebody has to take care of somebody like me, I don’t have anybody in the family except my wife, so we would end up needing a caregiver," Manley said.

According to Feeding America, 1.2 million low-income veterans use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Manley, along with Good Deeds Kentucky and the Veterans Alliance Center, helped feed veterans like him.

“It’s a free lunch and some camaraderie," said Mary Osborne, president of Good Deeds Kentucky. ..."

Reference Source: spectrumnews1.com

VA earns top scores in latest CMS hospital ratings report

Article Title: VA earns top scores in latest CMS hospital ratings report

Article Excerpt: "...More than three-fourths of Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals that received an Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating earned four-or-five-star ratings as part of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 2025 hospital quality ratings.

CMS’s hospital star ratings are based on five categories: mortality, safety of care, readmission, patient experience and timely and effective care. A higher star rating, out of 5, indicates better performance on these quality measures. ..."

Reference Source: news.va.gov

University Hosting Voices of Service: A Celebration of Veterans Writing and Weekend Workshop

Article Title: University Hosting Voices of Service: A Celebration of Veterans Writing and Weekend Workshop

Article Excerpt: "...The workshop provides veterans a space to reflect on their experiences, gain insight and solace, process complex emotions, and build public voices and community with other service members while sharing stories with varied audiences. Those interested in applying to participate in the workshop should complete the application by Oct. 1. The cost of participating in the workshop is $100, which covers the cost of instructional material and food. A limited number of need-based scholarships are available. If you would like to be considered, please contact vwasubmissions@syr.edu. ..."

Reference Source: news.syr.edu

Dick Mohrmann, WWII veteran raised on family's apple farm east of Beach Lake, turns 100

Article Title: Dick Mohrmann, WWII veteran raised on family's apple farm east of Beach Lake, turns 100

Article Excerpt: "...Richard Diedrick Mohrmann, a native of Beach Lake, Wayne County, who saw action as a U.S. Army soldier in World War II, celebrated his 100th birthday on July 12 with his family. ..."

Reference Source: www.tricountyindependent.com

Congressman Tom Barrett’s Transitioning Retiring And New Service Members to Port, Ocean, Rail, and Truck (TRANSPORT) Jobs Act

Article Title: Barrett's Bipartisan TRANSPORT Jobs Act Clears U.S. House

Article Excerpt: "... Legislation sponsored by a local lawmaker has cleared the U.S. House that aims to help connect veterans with supply chain careers.

Congressman Tom Barrett’s bi-partisan Transitioning Retiring And New Service Members to Port, Ocean, Rail, and Truck

(TRANSPORT) Jobs Act. ..."

Reference Source: www.whmi.com

Marine veterans reunite in West Seneca, share stories and memories

Article Title: Marine veterans reunite in West Seneca, share stories and memories

Article Excerpt: "...The event offered attendees an opportunity to reconnect with fellow service members and share experiences from their time overseas.

In addition to honoring the veterans, the reunion featured a table set up by Veterans Affairs to provide resources for mental health support, benefits, and other services for those who served.

The gathering highlighted both the camaraderie and continued dedication of Western New York’s veterans, emphasizing their ongoing contributions to the community.

..."

Reference Source: www.wgrz.com

Army Veteran Produces Entertaining Videos While Subsidizing His Income and Improving His Health | Ouachita Mountain Living

Article Title: Ouachita Mountain Living | Army Veteran Produces Entertaining Videos While Subsidizing His Income and Improving His Health

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