Article Excerpt: "...Generals Salami and Hajizadeh were both killed on the first day of the war as Israel launched a wave of attacks on Iran’s nuclear and civilian infrastructure.
According to Iranian state media, more than one million people turned out for the procession, although this has not been verified. ..."
Reference Source: LBC: Leading Britain's Converation
Article Excerpt: "...Iran has reportedly rejected a ceasefire between itself and Israel, claiming that it did not receive “any ceasefire proposal” after President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between the two countries. ..."
Reference Source: www.breitbart.com
Article Excerpt: "...U.S. Navy veteran Zachary Young has pursued a defamation lawsuit against the Associated Press (AP), claiming it has falsely portrayed him as a criminal. Young is seeking nearly $500 million in damages after having successfully sued CNN for similar defamation related to his efforts to assist individuals fleeing Afghanistan during the U.S. withdrawal. Young’s legal team has argued that an AP article has extended beyond the prior accusations made by CNN. ..."
Reference Source: www.newsbreak.com
Article Excerpt: "...Pentagon officials detail the long-range B-2 stealth bomber strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, involving bunker-buster bombs and complex deception...."
Reference Source: www.navytimes.com
Article Excerpt: "...Senate Bill 1596 will remove short-barrel firearms from the list of illegal weapons in Texas law. Texans would be able to own these guns as long as the proper federal rules are followed..."
Reference Source: www.breitbart.com
Article Excerpt: "The U.S. military struck three Iranian nuclear sites June 21 in an operation intended to shut down Iran’s nuclear program...U.S. Air Force bombers and submarine-launched cruise missiles struck three sites in the early hours of June 22: The Fordow, Natanaz, and Isfahan facilities. ...U.S. Air Force bombers and submarine-launched cruise missiles struck three sites in the early hours of June 22: The Fordow, Natanaz, and Isfahan facilities.
Reference Source: www.airandspaceforces.com
Article Excerpt: "...The Valor Has No Expiration Act would end a requirement that veterans and service members be awarded the Medal of Honor within five years of their heroic actions. ..."
Reference Source: taskandpurpose.com
Article Excerpt: "...Thousands of disabled veterans could be eligible for additional retroactive combat-related special compensation after the Supreme Court unanimously ruled last week that federal officials had unfairly capped those payments.
Officials from the National Veterans Legal Services Program, which helped bring the legal suit, said more than 9,000 individuals nationwide could benefit from the ruling. ..."
Reference Source: www.federaltimes.com
Article Excerpt: "President Trump adds new flag poles and flags to the North and South Lawn of the White House: Two 100ft flag poles—courtesy of President Trump. ..."
Reference Source: www.whitehouse.gov
Article Excerpt: "...nearly 25 percent, collected disability compensation from Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in 2018. ...When those payments are excluded, veterans’ income averaged $59,000, 9 percent less than nonveterans’ income. The gap between the average income of veterans and nonveterans was largest for men in their mid-60s. ...Characteristics of Vietnam Veterans in 2018: The average Vietnam veteran was more likely than the average nonveteran to have a high school degree, to be White, to be a U.S. citizen, and to report a serious impairment in his ability to function (see Table 1). Such functional disabilities did not necessarily qualify veterans to receive disability compensation from VA."
Reference Source: www.cbo.gov
Article Excerpt: "...This spreadsheet provides the personnel numbers and annual operating costs that CBO estimates for each type of major combat unit in the U.S. military, updated to reflect the Defense Department’s fiscal year 2025 budget request. ..."
Reference Source: www.cbo.gov
Article Excerpt: "...The VA has long struggled with cumbersome paperwork, as it currently takes an average of 114 days to process a claim, according to the VA website. The DCNF previously spoke with veterans who had suffered through the VA’s system, with some waiting as long as two decades to get their benefits after filing. “A lot of our problem is we’re too paperwork-heavy on the initial end which tends to get people wary of the system,” Collins told the DCNF. “So they think it’s harder than it really is. And I think that complicates this as we go through. So I’m just looking at it from a total perspective, say, how can we make it easier for somebody to file for a claim, go through the process and not think they have to..."
Reference Source: dailycaller.com
Article Excerpt: "Tim Kaine of Virginia...A Democratic senator introduced legislation on Monday to prevent U.S. President Donald Trump from using military force against Iran without Congress's authorization, as an escalating battle between Israel and Iran raised fears of broader conflict. ..."
Reference Source: www.reuters.com
Snippet of Article: "...U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv has sustained "minor damage" after an Iranian missile landed close to the building in the early hours of Monday, said the U.S. ambassador to Israel. ..."
Source: www.newsweek.comArticle Excerpt: "...Harley-Davidson was hit with some unfortunate news earlier this month with a recall of more than 82,000 motorcycles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration revealed Harley-Davidson is recalling certain 2018-2024 Softail motorcycles. "The mounting tab on the rear shock pre-load adjuster may break, allowing the rear shock absorber adjuster to damage the rear tire, causing a loss of tire pressure," the safety administration said. Here are the models in question. ..."
Reference Source: www.mensjournal.com
Article Excerpt: "...the VA’s L.A. Ambulatory Care Center “temporarily closed” its doors in response to the actions of left-wing “violent mobs” in the area. ...“In other words, your state’s failure to maintain law and order in Los Angeles is coming between Veterans and the health care they have earned,” Collins wrote in his letter to Newsom.
A series of photos obtained by The Federalist reveal what appears to be profane graffiti art drawn on the outside of the L.A.-based VA clinic. Among the phrases spray painted on the facility’s outside walls are “F-ck ICE,” “F-ck Trump,” and “Burn their settlements.” ..."
Reference Source: thefederalist.com
Article Excerpt: "...President Donald Trump's multi-million dollar festival and parade celebrating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army kicks off Saturday morning, June 14 and will continue late into the evening – rain or shine, the White House says. ...8:15 a.m.: Wreath-laying ceremony hosted by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth at Arlington National Cemetery ... FULL SCHEDULE"
Reference Source: www.usatoday.com
Article Excerpt: "...Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that one of Iran’s top nuclear facilities had been hit in Thursday night's strike against the regime.
"Iran has produced enough highly enriched uranium for nine atom bombs, nine," Netanyahu said. "In recent months, Iran is taking steps that it has never taken before, steps to weaponize this enriched uranium. And if not stopped, Iran could produce a nuclear weapon in a very short time."
The Natanz Nuclear Facility – one of Tehran’s key nuclear sites and which has been flagged by security experts that in coordination with the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant, could produce enough weapons-grade uranium to produce 11 nuclear weapons within a month – has been hit in the strikes..."
Reference Source: www.foxnews.com
Article Excerpt: "...If inflation continues to increase (slowly), the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026 could be even higher than the current projection of 2.5%. ..."
Reference Source: vaclaimsinsider.com
Article Excerpt: ... "The body of Culinary Specialist Seaman Angelina Petra Resendiz, 21, was discovered Monday by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service in a wooded area in Norfolk, Virginia..."
Reference Source: www.navytimes.com
Article Excerpt: "A provision included in the House version of the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act is calling for the addition of a popular muscle-building supplement to the military’s traditional Meal, Ready-to-Eat rations. ...“A broad body of clinical research has shown that creatine can enhance muscle growth, physical performance, strength training, post-exercise recovery, and injury prevention,” the body-broadening recommendation states. ..."
Reference Source: www.armytimes.com
Article Excerpt: "...The Virginia State Police issued a critically missing adult alert for Culinary Specialist Seaman Angelina Petra Resendiz, 21, who vanished after being spotted at her barracks in Miller Hall and hasn’t spoken to friends or family since. ..."
Reference Source: www.navytimes.com
Article Excerpt: "...A Marine Corps veteran from Texas is fighting for his life after a serial recidivist illegal migrant [Wilmer Vladmir Ortega Ruiz] allegedly shot him while he was working as a security guard.
And his outraged family says the Democratic district attorney in San Antonio is soft-pedaling the charges after letting his attacker walk free following four prior arrests.
Jimmy Friesenhahn, 44, who survived multiple overseas deployments including to Iraq during his 14 years in the Marines, is paralyzed and can no longer speak. ...Meanwhile, the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office has only pursued aggravated assault charges against Ortega Ruiz and set his bond amount at $200,000 in his latest alleged offense.
And the victim’s family is outraged, calling the repeated lax prosecution “a huge slap in the face.” ..."
Reference Source: nypost.com
Article Excerpt: "...Erica Walker, a veteran from Alex, Okla., is one of six honorees featured on Evan Williams Bourbon’s 2025 “American-Made Heroes” bottles. The annual program celebrates veterans across the country and donates to the organizations they lead. ...she enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserves and became one of the first women assigned to a combat-related military occupational specialty. She operated PATRIOT missile systems in Germany as a Private First Class in the Air Defense Artillery. ..."
Reference Source: www.news9.com
Article Excerpt: "...The Insurrection Act is an 1807 law that empowers a president to deploy the U.S. military to suppress events like civil disorder.
“The Insurrection Act allows the president to deploy the military inside the United States and use it against Americans, making it one of the executive branch’s most potent emergency powers,” according to a 2022 report by the Brennan Center for Justice. ..."
Reference Source: www.usatoday.com
Article Excerpt: "...the pro-migration, foreign-flag-waving riots in Los Angeles is “escalating,” Los Angeles Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell revealed during a press conference. ...shooting “commercial grade fireworks” at LAPD officers. ...We are overwhelmed as far as the number of people out there engaged in this type of activity, and the type of things that they are doing.” ...involved in the riots tearing up sidewalks and throwing rocks over an overpass at law enforcement officials, setting fire to California Highway Patrol vehicles, throwing rocks at Border Patrol vehicles, and shooting fireworks at police officers on horseback."
Reference Source: www.breitbart.com
Article Excerpt: "...in response to immigration raids. Local police and Border Patrol are cracking down on protesters, while the Trump administration has called in the California National Guard. ...protests have also been successful at turning back immigration agents, preventing ICE arrests and detention. "If we organize ourselves, if we resist, we can defend our communities from ICE"
Reference Source: www.youtube.com
Article Excerpt: "...Service members are understandably pleased with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's commitment to make America's military a strong and lethal force once again – but according to some, a few bad actors within the force are undermining his efforts...."
Reference Source: www.wnd.com
Article Excerpt: "...The aircraft carrier Harry S. Truman, the flagship of the Harry S. Truman carrier strike group, returned this past weekend to Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, after an eventful 251-day deployment that saw the vessel fire over 1.1. million pounds of ordnance and deliver the largest carrier-launched airstrike in history.
The Truman’s arrival in its home port Sunday followed months of almost ceaseless action in the Middle East against Iranian-backed Houthi rebels as part of Operation Rough Rider, launched by U.S. Central Command on March 15. ..."
Reference Source: www.airlant.usff.navy.mil/cvn75/
Article Excerpt: "...U.S. Army is launching a major overhaul of how it trains new pilots that focuses on getting back to the basics.
The overhaul includes rethinking the type of aircraft used for training, along with a likely shift to a contractor-owned-and-operated schoolhouse. ...In addition to other efforts to try to reemphasize a culture of rigorous training and safety, the Army began taking a hard look at redeveloping its basic training program at Fort Novosel [Fort Rucker], Alabama, fueled by the most mishap-heavy years in Army aviation history since 2007. ..."
Reference Source: www.armytimes.com
Article Excerpt: "...The scale and sophistication of Ukraine's strikes were unprecedented and could have far-reaching geopolitical consequences.
The drones were transported to Russia and stored in trucks carrying cargo units with retractable roofs that were parked near the air bases and launched remotely. ...Bannon tore into Graham over his support for the drone attack and referenced a recent report from Axios which said that the White House was not notified about the strikes in advance. ..."
Reference Source: www.newsweek.com
Article Excerpt: "...they've been barred from service and placed on administrative leave under the U.S. President Donald Trump's transgender military ban, along with two of their fellow graduates. ...being transgender does define their eligibility to serve, according to the U.S. Air Force.
"Service members and applicants for military service who have a current diagnosis or history of, or exhibit symptoms consistent with, gender dysphoria are incompatible with the requirements of military service and are no longer eligible," an Air Force spokesperson told CBC in an email. ..."
Reference Source: www.cbc.ca
Article Excerpt: "...protesters were able to storm the stage and remain for a significant period of time while Navy Secretary John Phelan was speaking at the National Security Forum on Monday.
Phelan was speaking with former Rep. Mike Gallagher at the forum ..."
Reference Source: www.washingtonexaminer.com
Article Excerpt: "“Officers determined that she was traveling for more than just tourism,” the statement read. “She was unable to remember her wedding date just four months prior.” Nicolle Saroukos met her husband during a trip on Dec. 13, 2024, the same day her ex-partner left her, according to the official. ...She was reportedly taken to a holding room, along with her mother, who accompanied her on the flight. There, Saroukos’ bags and phone were searched, according to local reports, and she was questioned about her work as a former police officer and whether her tattoos were gang-affiliated. ...“If you attempt to enter the United States under false pretenses, there are consequences,” the DHS senior official told Military Times."
Reference Source: www.airforcetimes.com
Article Excerpt: "...Dr. Brett Seidel, acting assistant secretary of the Navy for research, development & acquisition, dismissed Rear Adm. Kevin Smith as program executive officer for the Program Executive Office for Unmanned and Small Combatants “due to a loss of confidence based on a complaint substantiated by an Office of the Naval Inspector General investigation,” according to a release. ..."
Reference Source: www.navytimes.com
Article Excerpt: "The U.S. Navy’s Carrier Air Wing 1 engaged in the largest maritime strike in Navy aviation history in terms of bomb tonnage earlier this year, a defense official confirmed...Feb. 1, the aircraft carrier Harry S. Truman launched 27 F/A-18 Super Hornets as part of a coordinated airstrike against Islamic State operatives in Somalia in collaboration with the federal government of Somalia, a defense official with knowledge of the strike said. ..."
Reference Source: www.navytimes.com
Article Excerpt: "The IG found errors in an automatic calculator that may have been used as far back as 2017 to determine veterans monthly disability checks. ...It’s unclear how far back the miscalculations go, but some veterans with particularly serious disabilities — like amputations — may have been short-changed anywhere from $132.74 to $4,170.59 in their monthly disability checks. Other veterans may have received overpayments as high as $373.18, according to a VA Inspector General report released this week. In unearthing the errors in the VA’s payment calculation system, the IG did not examine any actual payments made to veterans, and did not determine whether any actual veterans had been underpaid. Instead, the report found that the VA’s “overreliance” on a specific computer program “could have resulted in incorrect monthly benefits payments.” ..."
Reference Source: taskandpurpose.com
Reference Source: www.va.gov
Article Excerpt: "...VA's Million Veteran Program (MVP) is a national research program looking at how genes, lifestyle, military experiences, and exposures affect health and wellness in Veterans. ...Visit our research page to learn more about new findings from the MVP cohort and how VA investigators and other approved partners can apply for access to MVP data. "
Reference Source: www.research.va.gov
* The Million Veteran Program (MVP) data is also available to VA researchers on approved federally funded projects, and the VA is working to expand access to the broader research community through the Data Commons
* As of November 2024, there are over 100 ongoing projects with access to MVP data for genomic and epidemiological studies, with over 400 publications since 2018 in journals such as Nature, Cell and PLOS. The goal is that research findings from MVP data will help bring personalized medicine to the forefront of VA health care.
Article Excerpt: "according to Jen Teague, NCOA Director for Health Coverage and Benefits, too many veterans who are eligible for the program never claim their benefits. ... You may. To be eligible and apply for SNAP benefits, you must meet specific resource and income limits that are set and managed by the state in which you live. ...your household generally must meet the following two special eligibility requirements:
Your net monthly income must be equal to or below 100% of the federal poverty line. Any veterans' and disability benefits you receive are counted toward this SNAP income limit.
Your assets must amount to $4,500 or less in 2025.
Your net income is your gross income minus any allowable deductions. And assets are "countable resources" like cash, money in a bank account, and certain vehicles."
Reference Source: www.ncoa.org
Article Excerpt: "...In the vast world of building block toys and military collectibles, few brands focus with as much intent and care as Battle Brick Customs.
Based in Atlanta, Georgia, the company produces custom-built, LEGO-compatible military sets that blend playability with precision. ..."
Reference Source: www.navytimes.com
Article Excerpt: "...Trump praised the cadets for their discipline, patriotism, and commitment to defending the nation—qualities he said are too often underappreciated in today’s politically correct climate. The speech marked a return to Trump’s America First approach to military leadership, emphasizing strength, honor, and a refusal to bow to globalist agendas. ..."
Reference Source: townhall.com
Article Excerpt: "...Retired four-star Admiral Robert Burke found guilty in scheme to direct contracts in exchange for $500,000-a-year job...Yongchul "Charlie" Kim and Meghan Messenger, co-CEOs of a company not named by the DOJ, allegedly participated in the scheme to get a government contract in exchange for offering Burke a position with the company."
Reference Source: www.foxnews.com
Article Excerpt: "...The Trump administration is set to pay out nearly $5 million to settle a lawsuit brought by the family of Ashli Babbitt, a rioter fatally shot during the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, sources familiar with the matter confirmed to ABC News on Monday.
The settlement will resolve a $30 million suit brought by Babbitt's estate and the conservative group Judicial Watch alleging the Capitol Police officer who shot her..."
Reference Source: abcnews.go.com
Article Excerpt: "..."My 2026 budget includes across the board – maybe you don't want to look for the good of the country, you don't have to take it – pay raises for each and every one of you. Substantial pay raises," Trump said. ..."
Reference Source: www.yahoo.com
Article Excerpt: "...U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, has introduced legislation he says will save lives and protect communities from gun violence while protecting Americans’ constitutional right to own a firearm.
Gun rights groups said the legislative proposal is clearly unconstitutional.
The GOSAFE Act would regulate the sale, transfer and manufacture of gas-operated semi-automatic firearms...
Moreover, Kelly wants to mandate that future gas-operated designs are approved before they are manufactured. Unlawful firearm self-assembly and manufacturing would be prevented under his bill...
High-capacity ammunition devices would also be limited under the GOSAFE Act. ..."
Reference Source: townhall.com
Article Excerpt: "...Business aviation is just one of a range of opportunities for those with military aviation maintenance backgrounds. ...The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) maintenance committee is proactively addressing the shortage of aviation maintenance technicians by reaching out to those with military experience in the field. The association cites estimates of 22,000 service members per year completing their military service with training in some form of aviation maintenance.
According to the Aviation Technician Education Council, NBAA says, only about 1,500 of those veterans (less than 7%) go on to earn an FAA airframe and powerplant (A&P) certificate. "
Reference Source: www.avweb.com
Article Excerpt: "...The executive order, signed by Trump in an Oval Office ceremony, would also mandate reduced wait times for veterans health care appointments through expanded hours at VA facilities and relaxed rules for community care appointments.
The actions drew immediate praise...Trump’s order also calls for the departments of Housing and Urban Development and Veterans Affairs to “use vouchers to support homeless veterans.”
Such a program already exists, and the White House did not specify how the new program will differ from the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) grants that have drawn praise from advocates for its flexibility and reliability in recent years.
The White House also promised to pay for construction of the new facilities at least in part with “funds that may have been spent on housing or other services for illegal aliens.” No specifics were provided by the administration on whether such programs exist in VA today or if money from other agencies will be redirected to the department. "
Reference Source: www.militarytimes.com
Article Excerpt: "I step off the elevator on the ninth floor of Milwaukee’s Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center. It’s where the long-term and palliative care units are located. The nurses often give me tips about patients who might want to tell their stories. I find one—a Navy veteran—and introduce myself. There’s a stuffed animal on the bed table. A turtle. “I love turtles,” I say. He lights up and responds: “Then I love you!”
I sit and ask him about his life. ...I’m a poet and writer. Before retirement, I spent 25 years at the Milwaukee Health Department writing orders to correct food safety violations. I discovered the My Life, My Story program in 2018. Staff at the VA or volunteers like myself interview veterans about their lives and the resulting stories are included in the patient’s medical record.
Patients find it’s healing to have someone’s undivided attention and then a written story about their lives. And the stories offer providers insight and points of connection that might never be discovered in routine visits. It can be a portal to better care. ... Sue Blaustein
Reference Source: thewarhorse.org
Article Excerpt: "...The military prioritized "woke" agendas over operational readiness, KT McFarland told Newsmax on Friday, as the former adviser to President Donald Trump discussed a study that she said found naval accidents some five years ago stemmed from a shift toward diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. ..."
Reference Source: www.newsmax.com
Article Excerpt: "...Medicare does not coordinate with VA benefits. However, you can have both types of insurance simultaneously and benefit from doing so. Medicare and veterans benefits can be tricky as everyone has their own healthcare factors to consider. Luckily, we’re here to help. Below, we answer the most frequently asked questions about Medicare for veterans.
Do Veterans Have to Sign Up for Medicare?
Yes, if you are a veteran, you’ll need to sign up for Medicare to enjoy these benefits. Both Medicare and VA benefits are available to those eligible, and for many, you can sign up for Medicare three months before turning 65. This is known as your Medicare Initial Enrollment Period, and you can avoid paying late enrollment penalties by enrolling during this time frame.
It’s also important to note that for military members and veterans enrolled in TRICARE, you must sign up for Medicare Part A and Part B to keep your TRICARE benefits. ..."
Reference Source: www.medicarefaq.com
Article Excerpt: "...hearing which he described as being “about whether or not unelected bureaucrats can strip away Second Amendment, God-given rights from our veterans if they need help managing or their assets.”
In a post to X, Crane, a former U.S. Navy SEAL, noted that Democrats who support the status quo on bureaucrats being able to strip away gun rights often claim they do so in order to help reduce suicide among veterans, particularly combat veterans. But Crane rejected this line of thinking, saying, “When it comes to suicide, a lot of these individuals, a lot of veterans….who are struggling with PTSD and have some of these issues, one of [their] biggest issues is fear and trauma because [they] thought [they] might lose [their] life in battle against other people with guns.”..."
Reference Source: www.breitbart.com
Article Excerpt: "...Service-connected Death
VA will pay up to $2,000 toward burial expenses for deaths on or after September 11, 2001, or up to $1,500 for deaths prior to September 11, 2001. If the Veteran is buried in a VA national cemetery, some or all of the cost of transporting the deceased may be reimbursed.
Non-service-connected Death
VA will pay up to $978 toward burial and funeral expenses for deaths on or after October 1, 2024 and a $978 plot-interment allowance (if not buried in a national cemetery). ..."
Reference Source: www.benefits.va.gov
Article Excerpt: "...Master Sergeant Luther Grace, a Korean War veteran, finally returned home to Georgia after 70 years; his burial united family, friends, and veterans in honor. ...
Steve Underwood, a close family friend who has supported the Grace family throughout their journey to bring the sergeant home, attended the ceremony with his wife.
"My brother-in-law was active in the veterans and these people gave it all and give it all ..."
Reference Source: www.13wmaz.com
Article Excerpt: "...The standout was in honor of John J. Rooney, a Korean War veteran, who died April 5, a month shy of his 89th birthday. Rooney, affectionately known as "Rambo" to his friends, "was a steadfast member of the community, whose legacy of service and dedication will be cherished by all who knew him," according to his obituary written by his friend Gregory Karas of Brockton. ..."
Reference Source: www.enterprisenews.com
Article Excerpt: "...A settlement "in principle" has been reached in a lawsuit against the government brought by the family of Ashli Babbitt, the woman who was shot and killed by police during the Jan. 6, 2021, protest at the U.S. Capitol...charged Byrd "had negligently discharged his firearm and failed to warn Babbitt or de-escalate the situation. The suit also alleged negligence on the part of other officers near the Speaker's Lobby at the time of the shooting as well as the U.S. Capitol Police and the Capitol Police Board in failing to properly train Byrd in tactical decision-making." Babbitt was an Air Force veteran but was killed during the protests that day. ..."
Reference Source: www.wnd.com
Article Excerpt: "...a veteran eyeing a trade school, apprenticeship, or non-degree training program, the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB-AD, or Chapter 30) might help cover the cost-and then some. While most people associate GI Bill benefits with college tuition, Chapter 30 also supports veterans who want to take a different path, like becoming an electrician, HVAC tech, or licensed welder.
The big question: how much can you actually get if you're enrolled full-time?..."
Reference Source: www.marca.com
Article Excerpt: "...Florida executed Hutchinson for the quadruple murder of his girlfriend and her three children despite a letter from 129 veterans to the governor arguing that Hutchinson's mind was a casualty of war. ..."
Reference Source: www.usatoday.com
Article Excerpt: "information-seeking visit Monday by a three-person team from the agency’s Washington, D.C., headquarters ...In a March 15 memo reviewed by The Standard, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins laid out plans to create efficiencies through a national review of agency operations, led by teams like the one in San Francisco that aim to complete their work in around one month and “streamline policies, processes, procedures, and technology.” ..."
Reference Source: sfstandard.com
Article Excerpt: "...DEA special agents announced their presence prior to entering the nightclub, the Rocky Mountain Field Division said on X. “200 people were inside – at least 114 in the US illegally. In addition, more than a dozen active duty military were patrons or security guards,” it said. ... “What was happening inside was significant drug trafficking, prostitution, crimes of violence,” Jonathan C. Pullen, the Special Agent in Charge at the DEA Rocky Mountain Division, said at a news conference Sunday morning. “We seized a number of guns in there.”
Over a dozen active-duty military members were also at the club during the raid, and federal officials said some were working at the illicit operation. “We had active-duty service members who were running security at the club and involved in some of these crimes,” Pullen said. "
Reference Source: www.cnn.com
Article Excerpt: "...The Army Fitness Test will be the “official physical fitness test of record,” replacing the Army Combat Fitness Test.
Upon implementation, men and women will be required to meet the same scoring standards for 21 combat military occupational specialties.
“For those 21 [military occupational specialties] they will all be graded on the male scale, so it will be sex neutral,” Command Sgt. Maj. JoAnn Naumann told Task & Purpose. “The passing score for most people will be a 300 with a minimum of 60 in every event. For those in those 21 specialties, the passing score will be 350 with a minimum of 60 in every event.”..."
Reference Source: www.ngaus.org
Article Excerpt: "...With the VA Health and Benefits App, you can refill prescriptions, message your care team or check your VA benefits using your smartphone. ...Kick pharmacy runs to the curb; Gone are the days of waiting in line at the VA medical center’s pharmacy. Refilling medications through the VA with the Health and Benefits app is now as easy as ordering takeout. ...Claims and appeals status updates
Checking your claim status? Now, it’s instant.
The app gives real-time updates on claims and appeals, bringing you peace of mind with just a glance at your screen.
“The app lets you track your claim from your phone,” said Thomas Turman, Navy Veteran."
Reference Source: va.gov
Article Excerpt: "...On March 10, 2025, the Department of Veterans Affairs introduced important changes to its M21-1 Adjudication Procedures Manual, making the rules for disability compensation claims, especially regarding when Compensation and Pension (C&P) exams are needed.
...the VA may be able to make a decision without requiring a C&P exam...."
Reference Source: www.jetauj2023.com
Article Excerpt: "...The St. Michael’s Veterans Center says that on Thursday, April 24, hundreds of community members and organizations came together to support local veterans at the 11th annual Celebration of Heroes. St. Michael’s is a nonprofit that provides affordable housing to veterans who may be homeless or disabled in the metro.
Organization leaders noted that more than $60,000 was raised during the event to support services for area veterans. An awards ceremony also honored six recipients for their efforts to enhance the quality of life for area vets. ..."
Reference Source: www.kctv5.com
Article Excerpt: "...Virginia Legionnaire Dick Cole shares insight into Operation Frequent Wind, including being on the last fixed-wing aircraft to leave Saigon on April 30. ..."
Reference Source: www.legion.org
Article Excerpt: "...James Blane remembers being told that landing at Iwo Jima was going to be a quick and simple mission and a welcome relief to his unit, which had already done three amphibious assaults in the Pacific.
“‘Don’t worry about it. You’ll only be there about seven days..."
Reference Source: www.dav.org
Article Excerpt: "...After more than 80 years, the remains of Lieutenant Robert McCollum are back home. On Thursday evening, his family saluted his arrival at the Mineta San Jose Airport.
Hundreds of people and the organization, Honoring Our Fallen, helped make this moment happen. ..."
Reference Source: abc7news.com
Article Excerpt: "...SAN DIEGO — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter David Duren (WPC 1156) interdicted 19 aliens aboard a 25-foot cuddy cabin approximately 23 miles west of Oceanside, California, Tuesday.
At approximately 2:15 a.m., David Duren’s boarding team intercepted a cuddy cabin matching the description of a suspected human smuggling boat and discovered 18 adult males and one adult female all claiming Mexican nationality.
All passengers aboard the cuddy cabin stated they had not had food or water for two days and were medically evaluated. No major medical concerns were discovered..."
Reference Source: www.news.uscg.mil
Article Excerpt: "...The study, which calls for new policies to ensure those troops’ health, comes one day after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared during a speech at the Army War College that all military personnel “need to be fit, not fat,” echoing his past demands for more rigorous personnel standards. ..."
Reference Source: www.marinecorpstimes.com
Article Excerpt: "...The U.S. Army has suspended a Wisconsin training base’s first female commander after discovering portraits of President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had been flipped around to face a wall.
The Army has posted an undated statement on Fort McCoy’s website saying Col. Sheyla Baez Ramirez has been suspended as the base’s garrison commander. ..."
Reference Source: www.armytimes.com
Article Excerpt: "...Lt. Col. Kevin DiFalco — an active-duty service member stationed at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada — was arrested in 2022 by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and brought up on charges that included lewdness in the presence of a child and one charge of abuse or neglect. The Air Force ultimately opted ..."
Reference Source: www.navytimes.com
Article Excerpt: "...The class-action suit, representing roughly 9,000 service members, challenges a rule that requires veterans to file compensation claims within six years of receiving a VA disability ratings decision, saying the Defense Department has wrongfully applied it to combat-related special compensation. ..."
Reference Source: www.military.com
Article Excerpt: "...The statement from Miller comes as Democrats such as Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA), Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) have criticized the arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan, whom the FBI arrested on charges of obstructing the arrest of an illegal alien. Miller wrote: Democrats spent the last 8 years stripping Americans of due process to jail them for protected political activity; illegally spying on the Trump Campaign; manipulating and fabricating intelligence and then criminally leaking it for partisan gain; using the FBI and Intelligence apparatus to pursue political enemies; launching a coup against President Trump and his Administration; persecuting President Trump, his family, his aides and his supporters; censoring and deplatforming and blacklisting the opposition; removing opposition candidates from the ballot; maliciously fabricating false allegations to inflict outrageous financial punishments; raiding President Trump’s home and seizing his property; and weaponizing the entire legal system for the sole objective of incarcerating the Democrat Party’s chief political rival and seeking to illegally obstruct and rig the 2024 election.
Miller continued to highlight how Democrats “orchestrated and engineered a mass invasion of the United States by foreign cartels and enemy terrorists.”
“And now these same Democrats howl with rage when the invasion is returned and those who criminally harbor the invaders and feloniously obstruct their removal are held accountable under law,” Miller continued. ..."
Reference Source: www.breitbart.com
Article Excerpt: "...“Service members and all other covered beneficiaries 19 years of age or older may receive appropriate care for their diagnosis of [gender dysphoria], including mental health care and counseling and newly initiated or ongoing cross-sex hormone therapy,” the memo, signed by Stephen Ferrara, acting assistant secretary of Defense for health affairs, read.
“Service members may also receive voice therapy and appropriate surgical procedures,” the memo continued.
The return to Biden-era transgender policies comes after a judge struck down Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth..."
Reference Source: www.thegatewaypundit.com
Article Excerpt: "...JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The discovery of an unexploded ordnance Thursday morning has forced the evacuation of crews at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, the base announced. Construction teams working on the NAS Jax flight line discovered the ordnance, a news release states. ...A Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal team from Naval Station Mayport are on site Thursday morning evaluating the situation."
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Article Excerpt: "Police identified remains found on Long Island as those of Tanya Jackson, an Army veteran, and her daughter, Tatiana. ...A woman and toddler whose remains were discovered scattered along an oceanfront highway not far from the victims of Long Island’s infamous Gilgo Beach killings were identified Wednesday as an Army veteran from Alabama and her daughter.
Tanya Denise Jackson, 26, of Mobile...
“I’m not saying it is Rex Heuermann and I’m not saying it’s not,” he added. ..."
Reference Source: www.rocketcitynow.com
Article Excerpt: "... The Post spoke to Carl Westcott’s son, who added to the criticism.
The 85-year-old veteran, who is bedridden, has been locked in a legal war with the “Dark Horse” singer since selling her his $15 million mansion in 2020.
Their court date is set for August after she countersued him for damages — despite being declared the legal owner of the home in 2023.
“Katy Perry says she felt ‘super connected to love’ after her trip to space. I can’t help but wonder if her experience will make her more compassionate to elderly disabled veterans like my father...He attempted to back out of the sale, blaming his mental health and alleging he was on painkillers after surgery when they inked the deal. "
Reference Source: www.newsbreak.com
Article Excerpt: "...Police arrested 24-year-old Daniel Doyen on Monday in connection to the assault.
The court documents confirm Doyen is accused of attacking Andrew Holling randomly, punching him several times and returning after the initial attack to hit Holling several more times with his own cane.
TV9 spoke to Holling after the incident. Holling said when he tried to take a picture of his attacker, identified by police as Doyen, he returned, taking his cane and hitting him about 15 to 20 more times. ..."
Reference Source: www.kcrg.com
Article Excerpt: "... Owning a home comes with financial responsibilities, but every state offers property tax exemptions to help disabled veterans save money.
This type of homeowner money move can reduce your home’s taxable value, significantly lowering your annual property tax bill. The specifics vary by state, but most programs require a service-connected disability rating from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Some states provide full exemptions, while others offer reduced savings based on disability percentage or income level. Here’s a breakdown of the property tax relief options available in every state. ...Alabama: Veterans with a 100% disability rating or who are over the age of 65 are fully exempt from property taxes on their primary residence.
Alaska: Qualifying veterans with a 50% or higher disability rating receive an exemption up to the first $150,000 of their home’s assessed value."
Reference Source: financebuzz.com
Article Excerpt: "...ATLANTA - Rajesh Motibhai Patel has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for violating his patient’s constitutional right to bodily integrity while acting under color of law and for the offense of abusive sexual contact.
“Patel used his position of trust as a VA physician to sexually assault his female veteran patient who had honorably served our country..."
Reference Source: www.justice.gov
Article Excerpt: "...A doctor at the Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in Bedford was arrested Wednesday and charged with possessing and receiving child pornography, prosecutors said.
Sven Knudsen Ljaamo, 70, of Billerica..."
Reference Source: www.boston.com
Article Excerpt: "Collins said. "The biggest difference you're going to see is a streamlining and really a focus on making sure that everything we do in the VA is efficiently serviced toward that veteran process."...The VA has canceled DEI related contracts, canceled nearly 600 "non-mission critical or duplicative contracts," and sought to place probationary employees on leave. ...And right now, frankly, we're not getting that result. So we've got a lot of people — we've got doctors, nurses and others who are not in the clinics, helping patients. We've got a middle layer of bureaucracy that keeps our system slowed down. So we're looking at all of that right now," Collins said. ..."
Reference Source: www.scrippsnews.com
Article Excerpt: "... VA Secretary Doug Collins said that a new department task force will “review all instances of anti-Christian bias” throughout VA operations. That includes “adverse responses to requests for religious exemption” and “any observations of mistreatment for not participating in events or activities inconsistent with Christian views.”..."
Reference Source: www.militarytimes.com
Article Excerpt: "Army said suspension 'not related to misconduct' but that the matter is under review...The commander of Fort McCoy was relieved of duty after the U.S. Army base failed to install photos of President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on a wall displaying their chain of command.
Col. Sheyla Baez Ramirez was suspended..."Regarding the Ft. McCoy Chain of Command wall controversy…. WE FIXED IT! Also, an investigation has begun to figure out exactly what happened," the department’s rapid response account posted on X. "
Reference Source: www.foxnews.com
Article Excerpt: "...Defying all logic, a vehicle has been found parked in the hangar of the USS Yorktown, which was famously sunk in the Pacific by a Japanese submarine during World War II. The baffling discovery was made Saturday, April 19, when NOAA..."
Reference Source: www.miamiherald.com
Article Excerpt: "...On the evening of April 18, 1775, two lanterns were illuminated from the tower of The Old North Church in Boston to alert the colonists that British forces were advancing across the Charles River. With the alert signal in place, Paul Revere, a silversmith dedicated to the cause of independence, mounted a borrowed horse and embarked on a midnight journey that became a defining moment in American history.
The dangerous mission was threefold. First, sound the alarm for colonists in farms and villages throughout the Massachusetts countryside. On the way, stop in Lexington to inform the leaders of the colonial resistance, Samuel Adams and John Hancock, that the British were coming to arrest them. Finally, prevent the seizure of military provisions and munitions stored a few miles west in the town of Concord.
Disregarding personal peril or consequence, Paul Revere rode with urgency..."
Reference Source: www.whitehouse.gov
Article Excerpt: "...The men arrested were identified as 41-year-old Caesar Ramon Martinez Solis and 24-year-old Humberto Ivan Amador Gavira of Mexico.
Both have been charged with unlawful possession of ammunition by an alien admitted under a nonimmigrant visa, officials said.
Authorities said the case is part of Operation Take Back America. ..."
Reference Source: www.waff.com
Article Excerpt: "...The New York Times reported that Trump waved off plans by Israel to strike Iranian nuclear sites in favor of renegotiating a deal.
“I think that Iran has a chance to have a great country and to live happily without death — and I’d like to see that, that’s my first option,” Trump told reporters..."
Reference Source: www.nbcnews.com
Article Excerpt: "The idea of paying illegal immigrants to leave...We’re doing a self-deportation [program], and we’re going to make it comfortable for people, and we’re going to work with those people to come back into our country legally — the good ones,” Trump told the Spanish-language division of Fox News. ..."
Reference Source: www.breitbart.com
Article Excerpt: "US President Donald Trump blocked a planned Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear sites in favor of negotiating a deal with Iran to limit its nuclear program...Trump's decision came after discussions on whether to provide support to the Jewish state or follow a diplomatic course..."
Reference Source: www.jpost.com
Article Excerpt: "Boston Democratic Mayor Michelle Wu’s 2021 campaign received...Gary Yu, the founder of Boston International Media Consulting, helped raise over $300,000 for Wu with the help of a Chinese civic association he leads. However, Yu — whose Chinese name is Yu Guoliang — is listed as an official by an agency of a Chinese Communist Party (CCP) influence and intelligence service..."
Reference Source: dailycaller.com
Article Excerpt: "...Cmdr. Brett Robblee and Command Master Chief Felix Phillips were relieved...The release did not provide additional details on the dismissals. The Navy uses the “loss of confidence” phrase as a blanket statement when relieving senior leadership."
Reference Source: www.navytimes.com
,Article Excerpt: "...we have underinvested in the military and in our capabilities, and the bill for that is now coming due," Phelan said in the interview, airing Friday on Higbie's "Frontline" program. "We have to deal with that, and that means we have to be more efficient with how we spend, but we also need to keep the money to keep maintaining the capability."..."
Reference Source: www.newsmax.com
Article Title: Space Force Base Commander Fired for Email Criticizing Vice President JD Vance After Greenland Visit
Snippet of Article: "...Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday fired the commander of a Space Force base in Greenland hours after a report that she had sent an email to the entire base criticizing Vice President JD Vance after his visit there last month.
The Space Force said in a statement that Space Force Colonel Susannah Meyers, commander of Pituffik Space Base, was removed from her command by Colonel Kenneth Klock, commander of Space Base Delta 1, for “loss of confidence in her ability to lead.”
“Commanders are expected to adhere to the highest standards of conduct, especially as it relates to remaining nonpartisan in the performance of their duties,” the statement said, adding, “Colonel Shawn Lee has assumed command.”..."
Article Excerpt: "...The sites were chosen after VA Secretary Doug Collins earlier this month announced plans to accelerate deployment of the Oracle Millennium system, currently in operation at six of VA’s 170-plus medical locations. Regional and local leaders, as well as officials from Oracle, helped select the next deployment targets.
In a statement Monday, Collins said the faster rollout will give veterans “a modern medical record system that will result in improvements to care, coordination and convenience.”..."
Reference Source: www.federaltimes.com
Article Excerpt: "Location: Clovis Veterans Memorial District, 808 4th Street Clovis, CA 93612. ...About this event
Event lasts 8 hours
Upon registration Veteran Jobseekers must send their resume to the email provided below.
All Veteran Jobseekers must attend the dress rehearsal.
The event details are as follows:
Dress rehearsal will consist of an event walk through, expectations, accommodations, and other vital event information.
Dress Rehearsal: April 15th, 2025, starting at 0800.
Hiring Event: April 22nd, 2024, starting at 0800.
Location: Clovis Veterans Memorial District, 808 4th Street, Clovis, CA, 93619.
Registration information, event details, and testimonials from..."
Reference Source: www.eventbrite.com
Article Excerpt: "System aims to ready Tibetan children for future military service, claimed authorities ...experts called this an escalation in Beijing’s assimilation policies aimed at erasing Tibetan identity, Radio Free Asia (RFA) reported on April 1.
“It’s no longer just about China swapping out Tibetan language in textbooks for Mandarin,” a source who refused to be named, fearing government reprisals, said.
“Now, they are sending military personnel and Chinese Communist Party cadres to schools across Tibet,” the source added.
State-run TV shows have broadcast footage showing Tibetan students marching in fatigues, raising the red Chinese flag, and standing in formation while responding to commands from the “patriotic” instructors. ..."
Reference Source: Union of Catholic Asian News
Article Excerpt: "...ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The U.S. Naval Academy will no longer consider race, ethnicity or sex as a factor for admission to the service institution, a response to an executive order by President Donald Trump, according to federal court documents made public Friday.
The change in policy was made in February by Vice Adm. Yvette Davids, the academy’s superintendent, in response to an executive order issued by President Donald Trump in January, according to a court filing by the U.S. Justice Department in the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. ..."
Reference Source: www.navytimes.com
Article Excerpt: "...For many veterans, the question of “what happens to my VA disability when I turn 65?” is a common concern. It’s important to understand that VA disability benefits are separate from other retirement benefits and are not automatically affected by reaching retirement age. ..."
Reference Source: benefits.com
Article Excerpt: "...The M88 Hercules armored recovery vehicle was estimated to be encased in 2 meters of mud and was about 4 meters below the water's surface..."
Reference Source: www.foxnews.com
Article Excerpt: "...Currently, medically retired servicemembers with fewer than 20 years in uniform who receive retirement from the defense department and who are rated by the VA at less than 50% have their retirement pay reduced by a dollar for every dollar they receive from the VA. This process is most known as the “concurrent receipt” rule. ...VA health care is now ranked at the top of the list of health care providers on satisfaction of the services provided. ..."
Reference Source: pantagraph.com
Article Excerpt: "..."If they don't make a deal, there will be bombing," Trump said. ..."
Reference Source: www.newsmax.com
Article Title: VA.GOV | Find a VA form Article Excerpt: "Search for a VA form by keyword, form name, or form number. You can now...
