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Article Excerpt: "...Border Patrol Agent ($10,000 to $20,000 BPA VRA Recruitment Incentive)... Starting at $50,704 Per Year (GL 7) May include..."
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Article Excerpt: "Stanford University has identified a list of words and phrases that it will soon be removing from its websites. "American," "he," "straight," and "gentlemen" are among the forbidden words listed in the school's index of so-called "harmful language." ...Although the university, facing scrutiny, password-protected the EHLI's list and hid it from public view, the Journal obtained a copy [PDF]. The forbidden terms on the EHLI list are grouped into the following categories: "Ableist, Ageism, Culturally Appropriative, Gender-based, Imprecise Language, Institutionalized Racism, Person-First, and Violent."..."
Reference Source: www.theblaze.com
Article Excerpt: "The negative effects of President Biden’s border security policies have been felt since the day he took office. The surge in unaccompanied minors coming to the border is a direct result of his rhetoric and his Administration’s policies, and he has refused to take the steps necessary to secure the border. Now, we know this crisis also poses a direct national security threat to our nation."
Reference Source: www.gop.gov
Article Excerpt: "...30% or More Disabled Veteran allows any veteran with a 30% or more service-connected disability to be non-competitively appointed. You are eligible if you..."
Reference Source: www.usajobs.gov
Article Excerpt: "...The Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) is committed to helping America's veterans, separating service members and their spouses by preparing them for meaningful careers, providing employment resources and expertise. ..."
Reference Source: www.dol.gov
Article Excerpt: "...VA loans generally offer more favorable terms than conventional mortgage loans as a benefit to those who have served. Because of this, there are additional requirements service members need to meet to qualify for a VA-Guaranteed Home Loan. ..."
Reference Source: fortune.com
Article Excerpt: "...Fort Stewart spokesman Kevin Larson declined Tuesday to give further details about the killing, citing the active criminal investigation. Police arrested a suspect soon after the shooting, but that person’s name has not been released [the suspect was a soldier]. The Army post’s statement said Sgt. Nathan M. Hillman..."
Reference Source: www.military.com
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Article Excerpt: "...Brittney Griner is an incomparable athlete, a two-time Olympic Gold medalist for Team USA. She endured mistreatment and a show — at a show trial in Russia with characteristic grit and incredible dignity. She represents the best America — the best about America — just across the board, everything about her. ..."
Reference Source: www.whitehouse.gov
Snip of Article:An active duty US Navy Sailor was shopping when multiple... $20k worth of his lawfully owned property...
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Article Excerpt: "Veterans are eligible for disability benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs if they served at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987 and have been diagnosed with one of eight conditions strongly linked to chemicals found in the water: leukemia, aplastic anemia, bladder cancer, liver cancer, kidney cancer, multiple myeloma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and Parkinson’s disease. But those who have tried to sue the Navy (the Marine Corps’ parent organization) have historically been unsuccessful due to statute of limitations issues and policies that prevent armed service members from suing the government over injuries suffered in the line of duty. ..."
Reference Source: time.com
Article Excerpt: "...Cybersecurity is a critical field that protects our most important and private information. However, there is a severe shortage of qualified cybersecurity workers, especially with today’s constantly changing cybersecurity needs [1]. Apprenticeship is your proven solution for recruiting, training, and retaining world-class cybersecurity talent. As of 2022, there were 714 registered apprenticeship programs and 42,260 apprentices in cybersecurity-related occupations. Since Jan. 20, 2021, 199 new programs have been created..."
Reference Source: www.apprenticeship.gov
Article Excerpt: "Since 1957, if you had military service earnings for active duty (including active duty for training), you may have extra Social Security wage credits added to your earnings record. ..."
Reference Source: www.ssa.gov
From the article: "...Following the final fairness hearing, prospective participants will still have until Dec. 23 to join the lawsuit, after which the validity of each claim will be assessed. Assuming there are no appeals, payouts to claimants are expected to take place in the first or second quarter of next year. Under terms of the settlement, each claimant is entitled to a minimum of $700 per claim, up to a maximum of $10,000 per claim. ...Following the breach, OPM contracted with credit monitoring company ID Experts to provide monitoring services to victims of the breach. ...For more information on the settlement or the claims process, please visit www.opmdatabreach.com, which is the website was established consistent with the terms of the settlement agreement. "
Excerpt from www.patreon.com/monkeywerxus: "... insight into military special operations, tracking international military flights.
Note: He also markets handcrafted artisan style products like beard balms and oils, soaps, and exotic wood werx. A majority of the products are designed and made by hand myself, complete with the monkey’s signature on the back - creating unique, high quality products you won’t find anywhere else.
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Article Excerpt: "VA helps Servicemembers, Veterans, and eligible surviving spouses become homeowners. As part of our mission to serve you, we provide a home loan guaranty benefit and other housing-related programs to help you buy, build, repair, retain, or adapt a home for your own personal occupancy.
Before you buy, be sure to read the VA Home Loan Buyer's Guide. This guide can help you under the homebuying process and how to make the most of your VA loan benefit. Download the Buyer's Guide here. PDF
VA Home Loans are provided by private lenders, such as banks and mortgage companies. VA guarantees a portion of the loan, enabling the lender to provide you with more favorable terms.
Main pillars of the VA home loan benefit:
No downpayment required
(*Note: Lenders may require downpayments for some borrowers using the VA home loan guaranty, but VA does not require a downpayment)
Competitively low interest rates
Limited closing costs
No need for Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
The VA home loan is a lifetime benefit: you can use the guaranty multiple times
External Link Disclaimer: This page contains links that will take you outside of the Department of Veterans Affairs website. VA does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of the linked websites. ..."
Reference Source: www.benefits.va.gov
Article Excerpt: "...describe federal benefits available to seriously disabled veterans. ..."
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Article Excerpt: "...Almost all men ages 18-25 who are U.S. citizens or are immigrants living in the U.S. are required to register with Selective Service. Citizens must register within 30 days of turning 18. Immigrants must register within 30 days of arriving in the U.S. ...exemptions for transgender people: Individuals who are born female and changed their gender to male are not required to register. ..."
Reference Source: www.usa.gov
Article Excerpt: "...Researchers said they discovered more than 400 malicious apps designed to steal Facebook logins...."
Reference Source: www.12newsnow.com
Article Excerpt: "The jetpack was designed and built by Richard Browning, a former Royal Marine reservist and Gravity Industries founder and chief test pilot, The Times reported. The 42-year-old said it’s the ride of his life: "It’s just like riding a bike, so easy when you get the hang of it." He added: "Honestly, there is no effort. It works by thrust. ..."
Reference Source: www.foxnews.com
Article Excerpt: "...Attention Veterans! The Florida Department of Education is offering an opportunity for our talented veterans to obtain a 5-year temporary teaching certificate for qualified candidates who have not yet earned their bachelor’s degree. Under the leadership of Governor Ron DeSantis, the Department of Education is proud to support Florida’s extensive veteran community and is committed to maintaining high-quality teaching standards. ..."
Reference Source: www.fldoe.org
Article Excerpt: "The ingenious plan of former Trump adviser Stephen Miller is for Republicans to focus attention on Biden’s border crisis by refusing to pass the bill without an amendment to deal with the invasion at the southern border. They also must ensure the continuing resolution expires by February so an incoming Republican majority will not be handcuffed next year..."
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Article Excerpt: "...The VA's top watchdog said Wednesday that 68% of processors didn't properly handle the section of the claims process that requests the opinions and exams, according to a statistical sampling of claims handled in fiscal 2021. These exams or medical opinions are a key part of the disability claims process for veterans, who must show the extent of their disability and prove that the disabling condition is service related. ..."
Reference Source: yahoo.com
Article Excerpt: "...The following tables show the monthly 2022 VA disability rates for veterans with a rating 10% or higher. These amounts are effective Dec. 1, 2021. They are tax-free. VA disability payments are made to veterans who got sick or injured while serving in the military... "
Reference Source: www.military.com
Article Excerpt: "...The course was filled with veterans from the U.S. Army, Navy and National Guard, but the one thing they had in common was their love of golf. Shanahan, who served in the Navy, was one of the more than 100 disabled veterans who came to Iowa City this week to participate in the annual National Disabled Veterans Golf Clinic, which had been postponed for two years by COVID-19 pandemic. The event was held at two locations: Riverside Casino and Golf Course and Pleasant Valley. ..."
Reference Source: golfweek.usatoday.com
Article Excerpt: "Is military retirement pay taxable? When it comes to military retirement pay, in almost all cases, your pension benefits count as taxable income at the federal level. Disability compensation received from the Veterans Administration Disability Compensation program is nontaxable income and is separate from military retirement compensation.
Many states choose not to include military retirement pay in state income taxes, whether it's to acknowledge your service to your country or to make that state a more attractive place for veterans to live. Some tax this income fully, and some impose a partial tax.
States that don't tax military retirement pay include:
Alabama..."
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Article Excerpt: "Virginia is cutting taxes for veterans as promised by Governor Glenn Youngkin (R), but several states go further to provide relief. Governor Youngkin said he wants to build on the state’s progress moving forward but, at least for now, he has not specifically committed to proposing a total tax exemption for military retirement pay. "
Reference Source: www.wric.com
Article Title: In Memorial to the Saudi Attack on America Sept. 11, 2001
Article Excerpt: "The array of 911 American flags commemorates victims of the 9/11 attacks. The flags are available for purchase to honor or memorialize active-duty military, veterans, fallen service men and women, first responders and heroes in our lives, organizers said. After the event, purchased flags can be picked up or shipped to the purchaser. Proceeds benefit the Arlington Veterans Park Foundation. After the event, purchased flags can be picked up or shipped to the purchaser. Proceeds benefit the Arlington Veterans Park Foundation. Flags can be bought at arlingtonfoh.org or by visiting the Field of Honor tent during the event. ..."
Reference Source: www.dallasnews.com
Article Excerpt: "To fill their ranks with veterans, these top companies have created special job portals for veterans, veteran training programs, fellowships and more to ensure that they get the dedication vets bring to their post-military careers. Here are some of the best companies looking for vets, based on the programs they've developed to attract them. ..."
Reference Source: www.military.com
Article Excerpt: "...VA offers protections for disability ratings that have been in effect for certain periods of time. Furthermore, there are a few occasions in which your VA disability rating may become permanent. Until these regulatory protections kick in or your ratings become permanent, VA may sever or reduce a veteran’s disability rating based on specific findings. To determine whether your service-connected condition still warrants a particular disability rating, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will require you to undergo an examination. ..."
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Article Excerpt: "...One year after US forces retreated from Afghanistan, Washington now counts only on its drones to continue the fight against the Islamic extremist groups... experts say that is not going to be enough to counter the resurgence of Al-Qaeda, or its jihadist rival Islamic State, inside the country now back under the rule of the Islamist Taliban. "
Reference Source: yahoo.com
Article Excerpt: "...A U.S. Army veteran is going to prison after causing $48 million in federal student loans to get wiped out for hundreds of borrowers he claimed were permanently disabled military veterans — but they weren’t, federal prosecutors say. The man scammed more than 500 people into paying him fees for what they thought was true student debt relief help and stole nearly $900,000 from them in total, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia. Now De’reek Banks, 41, of Lithonia, Georgia will serve six years..."
Reference Source: www.military.com
Article Excerpt: "...VA disability pay chart 2023 with the estimated 8.9% COLA increase. ...This fall, the VA will adjust disabled veteran’s 2023 VA disability pay rates using the annual COLA increase set by the Social Security Administration. ..."
Reference Source: vaclaimsinsider.com
Article Excerpt: "...Florida governor Ron DeSantis has defended Donald Trump after Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents executed a search warrant at the former president’s Palm Beach, Florida, home at his Mar-a-Lago club on Monday evening. In a statement on Twitter, Governor DeSantis hit out at the Biden administration. ..."
Reference Source: www.independent.co.uk
Article Excerpt: "...If you have TRICARE when you become eligible for Medicare at 65, you can have both. You have 90 days after you become eligible for Medicare to change your TRICARE health plan, and your plan options will depend on your specific situation including how you qualify for Medicare, you or a family member’s active duty status and which TRICARE plan you’re currently enrolled in. Most people with TRICARE, who become Medicare eligible and get Medicare Part A, must also have Medicare Part B to be able to remain eligible. Part D is not required to maintain eligibility. You can remain eligible for TRICARE without enrolling in Medicare Part B only if you are:For more information about TRICARE and Medicare, visit www.tricare.mil/medicare...."
Reference Source: www.uhc.com
Article Excerpt: "...After more than two years, Tricare again will charge copayments for medical appointments via telehealth, but the start date for the new requirement has yet to be announced. In changes to the Tricare health program manual Tuesday, as well as a final rule published in the Federal Register in June, the Department of Defense announced the end of the fee waiver for medical visits via video or phone that went into effect early in the pandemic. ..."
Reference Source: www.military.com
Article Excerpt: "...Ms Pelosi, the most senior US politician in 25 years to visit Taiwan, said her delegation had come to make it "unequivocally clear" that the US would not "abandon" the island. China had earlier said the US would "pay the price" for Ms Pelosi's visit. Taiwan is self-ruled...However, the White House has been opposed the visit, and President Joe Biden had said the military assessed it as "not a good idea". In her meeting with Ms Tsai at the presidential office, Ms Pelosi called Taiwan an "inspiration to all freedom-loving people", saying: "The world faces a choice between democracy and autocracy. America's decision to preserve democracy here in Taiwan remains iron-clad.""
Reference Source: www.bbc.com
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Article Excerpt: "The civilian sector doesn't have such symbols of rank, status and accomplishment. It could be argued that an expensive business suit, high-priced car and fancy shoes potentially indicate success and achievement, but that would be incorrect. Some of the most accomplished people in the world present themselves in understated ways that do not point to their stature and triumphs...."
Reference Source: www.military.com
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Article Excerpt: "...Roughly a third of CBP’s workforce has served in the military. If you are a veteran joining CBP, you will find many others that share your military background and principles. When it comes to principles, veterans personify CBP’s core values vigilance, integrity and service to country. Furthermore, veterans fit in well with CBP’s culture of teamwork, integrity, and innovation. ...By continuing employment with the federal government, veterans joining CBP may also be eligible to count their time in the military towards CBP retirement and leave accrual, and may be eligible to receive a GI-Bill monthly housing allowance benefit for On-The-Job Training. Retirement Credit Leave Accrual GI Bill Benefit: Monthly Housing Allowance for On-The-Job Training"
Reference Source: www.cbp.gov
Tags: U.S. Border Patrol , Careers , VeteransArticle Excerpt: "...Between the program's launch in July 2021 and June 21, 56 veterans and family members have formally requested humanitarian parole, which allows people otherwise ineligible to enter the United States to temporarily come into the country for emergency humanitarian reasons...."
Reference Source: www.military.com
Article Excerpt: "2023 VA disability rates will be officially released on October 13, 2022... The final VA disability rates 2023 will be based on the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report of September 2022 inflation data. Did You Know Inflation is at a 40-Year High?"
Reference Source: vaclaimsinsider.com
Article Excerpt: "...U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-Ore.) and Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) introduced the Social Security Expansion Act (SSEA) in both houses of the U.S. Congress on June 9, 2022. This legislation seeks to keep Social Security solvent through 2096. But it goes beyond just keeping the program going. The SSEA would boost benefits for current and new Social Security beneficiaries by $200 per month, or $2,400 per year. Individuals wouldn’t have to wait until their full retirement age under the bill, either. Anyone who turns 62 would be eligible for the increase...."
Reference Source: www.koamnewsnow.com
Article Excerpt: "...A Navy veteran is sharing never-before-published photographs of the historic attack on the USS Liberty by Israel in 1967, images provided exclusively to Military.com that show the half-sunk Navy ship as other vessels arrive to provide aid. Greg Knowles, who snapped the photos, was an electronics technician on the USS Little Rock..."
Reference Source: www.military.com
Article Excerpt: "...ATLANTA — Disturbing video shows the moments a Veterans Affairs’ employee pushed an elderly Vietnam veteran into a door and body-slammed him to the ground...."
Reference Source: www.wsbtv.com
Article Excerpt: "...The Postal Service reform legislation that President Biden signed into law on April 6 will involve changes to employees’ health and retirement benefits. USPS understands that employees have many questions, so here are a few things to know: • The law establishes the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) ..."
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Article Excerpt: "...“Served honorably during the war and of course then after the Cold War. Then in the 60’s this ship was turned into the training carrier for the U.S. Navy served out of Pensacola but the admirable ending up in charge of training for naval aviation has always been headquartered here in Corpus Christi," said Banta. The USS Lexington was also the longest serving Essex class aircraft carrier of World War II..."
Reference Source: www.kristv.com
Article Excerpt: "...Private veterans groups are rushing to evacuate Afghan allies as the government process stalls..."
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Article Excerpt: "...The groups are seeking data on racial disparities in benefits and health care services...."
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Article Excerpt: "...The United States could be willing to enter into an agreement with Russia to ease tensions over missile deployments in Europe if Moscow steps back from the brink in Ukraine, according to a leaked document published in a Spanish newspaper on Wednesday. ..."
Reference Source: www.armytimes.com
Article Excerpt: "...The company defied analysts' expectations and its own predictions, turning a profit of $14.3 billion. ..."
Reference Source: www.cnet.com
New Year. New Law. Beginning January 1, 2022, new federal protections will shield millions of consumers from surprise medical bills. Surprise medical bills – unexpected bills from an out-of-network provider, out-of-network facility or out-of-network air ambulance provider – is common among those with private insurance. Nearly one in five patients who go to the emergency room, have an elective surgery, or give birth in a hospital receive surprise bills, with average costs ranging from $750 to $2,600 per episode.
Learn about how the No Surprises Act can protect you from surprise medical billing. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Article Excerpt: "...While residents in three of those states will have to wait until the new year to stop paying taxes on their military retirement, retirees living in A..."
Reference Source: www.military.com
Article Excerpt: "...VA will eventually send its proposals for where to expand health care options for veterans and potentially close existing facilities to the Asset and Infrastructure Review (AIR) commission. Given the potential impact on the workforce, a VA official said, McDonough is delaying the announcement..."
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Article Excerpt: "...The video, which used real-world footage depicting atrocities by the Taliban and the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, was reportedly flagged as having violated YouTube’s "graphic content policy."..."
Reference Source: www.foxbusiness.com
Article Excerpt: "...There are stricter verification requirements. Rather than showing your ID card at checkout, or some proof of other veteran status each time, you now must be verified through SheerID. That’s a one-time process, where you’ll create an account that will allow the discount to be automatically applied when shopping online, and a QR code to be scanned in-store at checkout. ..."
Reference Source: www.militarytimes.com
Article Excerpt: "...Brooks, a local celebrity in New Orleans, celebrated his birthdays with parties thrown by the nearby National World War II Museum. He had received numerous gifts and more than 10,000 birthday cards throughout the years in recognition of his service during the war. ..."
Reference Source: www.militarytimes.com
Article Title: Homeowners choked up after delivery driver fixes, salutes American flag Article Excerpt: "Michigan couple, Amazon...
