Reference Source: www.military.com
Article Excerpt: "...Service members, veterans and their families will have free access to more than 2,500 hours of the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics through a partnership with the Army and Air Force Exchange Service and NBCUniversal, AAFES officials announced. ...Those eligible can stream the full coverage if they have an active ShopMyExchange.com account. Live streams of "
Reference Source: www.marinecorpstimes.com
Article Excerpt: "A Coast Guard cutter that previously patrolled off the coast of Maine just hauled in 13,000 pounds of cocaine, officials said.
The 270-foot cutter Seneca and its sister ships seized a total of 200,000 pounds in Operation Pacific Viper, the Coast Guard announced. ...The Seneca in March 2019 was featured in a Coast Guard publicity photo towing in a disabled fishing boat 65 miles off Mount Desert. ..."
Reference Source: www.themainewire.com
Article Excerpt: "The service confirmed this week that in July 2025, it established a rotational presence in the Southeast Asian nation. The roughly ...The contingent’s mission centers on building “army-to-army partnerships,” and “improving infrastructure,” he said.
The Philippines once played host to a large U.S. military presence, but permanent U.S. ground forces largely left in the early 1990s after, against a backdrop of growing nationalism...U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his counterpart, Philippine Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr., announced the formation of Task Force Philippines last fall. ..."
Reference Source: www.armytimes.com
Article Excerpt: "A few American athletes have gone viral for choosing to diss the country that they were sent to represent at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games. ...American freestyle skier Hunter Hess claimed that representing his home country conjured “mixed emotions”...Chris Liller, another American skier, claimed that he was “heartbroken” ...Figure skater Amber Glenn specifically took aim..."
Reference Source: townhall.com
Article Excerpt: "...Naval aviator Capt. Royce Williams, 100, is set to be awarded the Medal of Honor for his 1952 actions during the Korean War, Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., announced on Wednesday.
Issa has played a significant role in Williams’ recognition, introducing the “Valor Has No Expiration Act” in 2025..."
Reference Source: www.militarytimes.com
Article Excerpt: "...As a Veteran or service member, your VA home loan is one of the most powerful benefits you’ve earned. If you have a VA home loan, you have probably received unsolicited offers to refinance your mortgage that may sound too good to be true.
Many of these solicitations claim: ..."
Reference Source: va.gov
Article Excerpt: "...The US military says it shot down an Iranian drone that “aggressively” approached the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea.
The Iranian Shahed-139 drone was flying toward the carrier “with unclear intent” when an F-35 fighter jet shot it down, US Central Command said on Tuesday. ..."
Reference Source: www.theguardian.com
Article Excerpt: "A few leftist men out in Minnesota decided to make a parody of the Iwo Jima flag raising, only instead lifting up the Minnesota flag, which was recently scrutinized for looking somewhat similar to the flag of Somalia. ...The clip, which has not gone viral on social media, depicts six people holding up the Minnesota flag in the position from the famous Iwo Jima flag raising photo from World War II. ..."
Reference Source: thepostmillennial.com
Article Excerpt: "...A veteran who was booted out of his own accommodation has blasted Labour over plans to offer up new council homes for asylum seekers. ...hearing about Labour's plans to serve up lush pads for asylum seekers, he candidly declared he was "outraged" at the scenario.
"It's disgusting. We don't even know who they are when they're coming over there," he fumed."
Reference Source: www.gbnews.com
Article Excerpt: "...misappropriating money that she was managing on behalf of four United States military veterans.
46-year-old Ishwasnzya Rivers was arrested and charged federally...She also allegedly stole smaller amounts of money from three elderly or infirm veterans totaling more than $23,000. "
Reference Source: www.whio.com
Reference Source: news.va.gov
Article Excerpt: "...VA’s skilled home health care program will now cover the costs of in-home and community-based services for Veterans with spinal cord injuries, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, and other complex medical conditions at 100% of the cost of similar care in a VA Community Living Center. This is an increase from the previous rate of 65%.
The rate increase will significantly reduce out-of-pocket costs for eligible Veterans and their families for services like home health aide, home respite, community adult day health care, Veteran Directed Care, and skilled home health. This will make it easier for Veterans to continue residing in their homes. ..."
Reference Source: va.gov
Article Excerpt: "...For 12 consecutive years, the New Mexico American Legion Riders (ALR) have revved their engines for a cause that resonates deeply within their community: raising awareness about Veteran suicide. Their annual “Be the One” New Mexico S.A.V.E. Run is not just a motorcycle ride, it’s a powerful movement that bonds riders, Veterans and supporters alike in the fight against mental health struggles. ...If you’re a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one, contact the Veterans Crisis Line to receive 24/7 confidential support. You don’t have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect. To reach responders, dial 988 then Press 1, chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat, or text 838255."
Reference Source: va.gov
Article Excerpt: "...ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – Jonathan Saburn, a 44-year-old active-duty U.S. Navy commander, was arrested this week on multiple child sex crime charges. Saburn also serves as the deputy director of Naval Academy Sailing. ...Saburn was taken into custody while on duty at Naval Station Mayport."
Reference Source: www.news4jax.com
Article Excerpt: "...This annual competition, co-presented by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the American Legion Auxiliary, recognizes the creative talents of Veterans across the nation and promotes therapeutic healing through the arts.
This year, over 7,000 entries were submitted by nearly 4,500 Veterans associated with 124 VA facilities. Among the many impressive submissions, three ..."
Reference Source: www.va.gov
Article Excerpt: "..."I would say on the cadet side, there's a little bit of confusion," Ferrara told Fox. "One of the bills questions the contribution that VMI contributes to the commonwealth of the state and this school produces nothing but prestigious men and women ready to serve the country."..."We've had approximately 300 generals and flag officers coming from the Virginia Military Institute," Ferrara added. "We've had seven Medal of Honor recipients, 11 Rhodes Scholars, one Nobel Prize winner."..."
Reference Source: www.foxnews.com
Article Excerpt: "...A disabled veteran who received a Department of Veterans Affairs automobile grant decades ago can now apply for another one. The change, signed into law in January 2023, removes the lifetime restriction that previously limited eligible veterans to a single vehicle purchase grant. ...Advancing Uniform Transportation Opportunities for Veterans Act"
Reference Source: www.military.com
Article Excerpt: "..."The Second Amendment protects Americans' right to bear arms while protesting—a right the federal government must not infringe upon."...Multiple gun rights groups, which are typically supportive of President Donald Trump and his policies, are enraged over the administration’s response to the deadly shooting of an armed protester in Minneapolis over the weekend. ...This is a violent riot when you have someone showing up with weapons and are using them to assault law enforcement officers ..."
Reference Source: www.dailywire.com
Article Excerpt: "...The Department of the Navy issued an apology letter Friday to former military personnel “unjustly removed” from service because of the COVID vaccine mandate during the Biden administration.
Under Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao emphasized that the Department of War is committed to “righting past wrongs” and welcoming back former service members who were dismissed during the pandemic.
“To the sailors and marines who were wrongfully discharged during COVID, we failed you,” Hung said ...The Department of War issued guidance to all the secretaries of military departments to contact former service members with information about potential reinstatement and to correct their discharge records."
Reference Source: nypost.com
Article Excerpt: "...VA says the contract will increase oversight and competition in the private sector care it pays for, which now makes up more than 40% of all veterans' care. ...The new contract, called Community Care Network Next Generation, is meant to change much of that. VA says the department intends to cast a wide net for vendors — creating an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract that doesn’t only attract large, national health insurers.
“We are very intentionally not limiting it to the large vendors. The intention is to open this up to competition"
Reference Source: federalnewsnetwork.com
Article Excerpt: "Pretti, 37, worked for the Minneapolis VA Health Care System as an ICU nurse...alleged that Pretti approached Border Patrol agents with a 9mm semi-automatic handgun, and "violently resisted" when agents tried to disarm him. Local officials have disputed that characterization. ..."
Reference Source: abcnews.go.com
Article Excerpt: "The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) pushed back against claims made by an Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient, who alleged he was wrongfully tackled, arrested, and held for eight hours by ICE agents in Minneapolis without access to his attorney...DHS, however, denies the claims and says Vermie was arrested for assaulting a law enforcement officer. ....Vermie, meanwhile, says he'll continue to protest ICE operations but admits, "I probably won't get as close as I did.""
Reference Source: redstate.com
Article Excerpt: "...The president said that he hopes the U.S. fleet is unnecessary. Trump talked about U.S. troop movements regarding Iran while on board Air Force One, with his orders suggesting that tensions between Washington and Tehran are still high amid Iran’s crackdown on anti-government protests.
“We’re watching Iran. You know, we have a lot of ships going that direction ..."
Reference Source: www.dailywire.com
Article Excerpt: "...A decorated Marine veteran was fatally shot at his home during a Facebook Marketplace sale — and he spent his final moments describing his attackers to police over the phone before heartbreakingly texting his family goodbye.
Michael Ryan Burke, 42, was gunned down during a sale-turned-robbery...Alexis Baumann, Kobe Aust, Joseph Crane, all 18-year-old locals, and an unidentified male juvenile were all charged with second-degree murder, first-degree robbery and burglary. "
Reference Source: nypost.com
Article Excerpt: "...Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has said the UK will not yet be signing up to US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace over concerns about Russian leader Vladimir Putin's possible participation. ...President Trump was joined by the leaders and representatives of 19 countries for the Board of Peace signing ceremony, including Argentina, Hungary, Morocco, Saudi Arabia and Turkey.
President Trump also said Putin had accepted an invitation to join the initiative."
Reference Source: www.bbc.com
Article Excerpt: "...Defense Commissary Agency officials have awarded a contract for the delivery to OnPoint, a delivery service previously known as ChowCall, said Todd Waldemar, founder and CEO of the company. The 70 commissaries that are part of the contract include eight pilot locations that have been offering the delivery service since 2022. Waldemar said the remaining 62 stores will be offering the service by Jan. 11. ...A spokesman for commissary officials did not immediately confirm the award of the contract, and it had not been published on Sam.gov by the time this article was published. The contract includes the flexibility to expand to the remaining 108 commissaries in the United States. "
Reference Source: www.navytimes.com
Reference Source: www.breitbart.com
Article Excerpt: "...The project is the brainchild of Worley’s good friend, Ronnie Gilley, and “sparked something in me as I knew we could help the families of those stationed at Fort Rucker,” Worley said.
“We’re building a project that’s a two-for-one for the military,” Worley said. “One, there is a constant need for short-term lodging due to the constant in and out flow to and from the base and, two, we are building a lifestyle community with 5-star amenities, while also delivering a home option for the military at an incredibly affordable price.”...According to a news release, the resort is just miles from Fort Rucker and offers short-term lodging for government contractors, flight graduation class family members and guests, and people visiting the Army Aviation Museum.
The project is the brainchild of Worley’s good friend, Ronnie Gilley, and “sparked something in me as I knew we could help the families of those stationed at Fort Rucker,” Worley said. "
Reference Source: www.wkrg.com
Article Excerpt: "...U.S. forces killed a leader affiliated with Al-Qaeda in a strike in northwest Syria on Jan. 16
U.S. Central Command said that Bilal Hasan al-Jasim, the leader, had ties to an ISIS terrorist responsible for an ambush that killed two U.S. service members and an American interpreter on Dec. 13, 2025. Bilal Hasan al-Jasim was an experienced terrorist leader who plotted attacks and was directly connected with the ISIS gunman who killed and injured American and Syrian personnel last month in Palmyra, Syria. ..."
Reference Source: townhall.com
Article Excerpt: "The age ranges at which reserves can be called to serve are being expanded in order to support regular forces amid heightened tensions in Europe...The Government is set to increase the age at which the nation’s pool of retired soldiers, known as the strategic reserve, can be called upon from 55 to 65.
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The new measures are being introduced as part of a new Armed Forces bill, which will be published in Parliament later. ..."
Reference Source: www.yahoo.com
Article Excerpt: "...The Internal Revenue Service today confirmed that the $1,776 "Warrior Dividend" more than 1.5 million service members received last year, at the direction of President Donald J. Trump, would be tax-free. ..."
Reference Source: US Department of War
Article Excerpt: "...Federal job classification systems vary by agency, but the most widely used is the General Schedule (GS), which covers most civilian white-collar positions. Most federal employees must be U.S. citizens or nationals, though limited exceptions exist under specific legal authorities. Beyond that, qualification standards depend on the occupation and agency.
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) offers a General Schedule Overview that highlights how the GS is the most common federal pay/classification system for white-collar employees. ..."
Reference Source: www.military.com
"...a collector at a small Wisconsin post office discovered an imperforate error of the United States U.S. Marines commemorative forever stamp — the first major error reported on a 2025 U.S. stamp issue.
The error panes are entirely missing die-cutting on the front of the stamps, while retaining normal rouletting on the reverse. ... It is believed that at least one additional pane exists."
Article Excerpt: "...Submit a FREE veteran obituary, Military Times has partnered with Legacy on a special online memorial where you can read through U.S. veterans’ obituaries and publish a FREE veteran obit ...Legacy hosts millions of military veterans' obituaries from local communities everywhere. On this memorial page, veterans' life stories live on for generations to come. Discover their remarkable lives — and let us know who else should be here. ..."
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