Pentagon Drops Coverage of GLP-1 Weight Loss Meds for Medicare-Eligible Retirees

Article Title: Pentagon Drops Coverage of GLP-1 Weight Loss Meds for Medicare-Eligible Retirees

Article Excerpt: "...Military retirees and family members on Tricare for Life, and civilians with access to military hospitals and clinics, will lose coverage for weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound starting Aug. 31, according to the Defense Health Agency.

Military health officials said earlier this month that Medicare-eligible retirees -- those who use Tricare for Life -- and Defense Department civilians and others with access to military hospitals but who aren't on Tricare will no longer be able to get these popular medications through the DoD health system. ..."

Reference Source: www.military.com

Navy logbook that recounted Pearl Harbor recovered after 84 years

Article Title: Navy logbook that recounted Pearl Harbor recovered after 84 years

Article Excerpt: "After more than 80 years, an old logbook containing the initial descriptions of U.S. vessels after the Japanese attack on Navy Yard Pearl Harbor in 1941 was recovered...The logbook covers the 16 months before and after the attack that was the catalyst for the U.S. entry into World War II. ..."

Reference Source: www.armytimes.com

Trump sends destroyers to Venezuela coast to combat drug cartels

Article Title: Trump sends destroyers to Venezuela coast to combat drug cartels

Article Excerpt: "...The United States is deploying three Aegis guided-missile destroyers to the waters off Venezuela as part of President Donald Trump’s effort to combat threats from Latin American drug cartels, according to a U.S. official briefed on the planning.

The USS Gravely, the USS Jason Dunham and the USS Sampson are expected to arrive soon..."

Reference Source: apnews.com

In surprise move, Air Force chief of staff to 'retire' 2 years early

Article Title: In surprise move, Air Force chief of staff to retire 2 years early

Article Excerpt: "Gen. David Allvin, the Air Force’s chief of staff, will retire this November after two years as the service’s highest-ranking uniformed officer. ...Hegseth has also taken a different stance on the future of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance than Allvin in recent months. ..."

Reference Source: www.defensenews.com

Man Charged with Assaulting Border Patrol Agent with Sandwich in DC Is an Air Force Veteran

Article Title: Man Charged with Assaulting Border Patrol Agent with Sandwich in DC Is an Air Force Veteran

Article Excerpt: "...Sean Charles Dunn, 37, was charged with a felony and arrested Wednesday after being accused of assaulting a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer in an incident that "included shouted verbal insults and a thrown...The 37-year-old was also a Department of Justice employee, according to the government's news release. "If you touch any law enforcement officer, we will come after you," Attorney General Pam Bondi said..."

Reference Source: www.military.com

Redstone Arsenal | Barricaded suspect surrenders to police outside of Redstone Arsenal after shooting in apartment complex

Article Title: Barricaded suspect surrenders to police outside of Redstone Arsenal after shooting in apartment complex

Article Excerpt: "HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A suspect who barricaded himself in an apartment outside of Gate 10 near Redstone Arsenal after shooting into an apartment, has surrendered to police, according to the Huntsville Police Department. ...HPD identified the suspect as 38-year-old Edward Deon White. ..."

Reference Source: www.waff.com

California Governor Gavin Newsom attacked the U.S. Marines and National Guard on Saturday as “bringing war to the American people”

Article Title: Gavin Newsom Trashes U.S. Troops ...

Article Excerpt: "...California Governor Gavin Newsom attacked the U.S. Marines and National Guard on Saturday as “bringing war to the American people” in trashing their recent mission to restore order to the streets of Los Angeles. ...Trump sent in the Guard and then the Marines to protect federal property and to protect ICE officers during enforcement operations. The effort succeeded in stopping the anti-ICE riots, and the troops were withdrawn. ..."

Reference Source: www.breitbart.com

Troopathon.org | Supporting Our Troops on the Frontlines | Personalized Care Packages

Article Title: Troopathon.org | Supporting Our Troops on the Frontlines | Personalized Care Packages

Article Excerpt: "At Troopathon, our unwavering dedication is supporting our heroes on the frontlines, the brave men and women of our Armed Forces. As a nonprofit military charity based in Sacramento, California, our mission is to provide emotional and tangible support to active duty troops deployed to combat areas around the world by sending hand-packed and personalized care packages. LEARN MORE"

Reference Source: www.troopathon.org

Passenger on F-15 ride-along ejected on runway, video shows

Article Title: Passenger on F-15 ride-along ejected on runway, video shows

Article Excerpt: "A passenger in an F-15D ejected on the ground this week at the 104th Fighter Wing in Massachusetts. ...The video, posted Wednesday on the unofficial Air Force amn/nco/snco Facebook page, shows the immediate aftermath of the unusual on-the-ground ejection, as an F-15 from the 104th Fighter Wing at Barnes Air National Guard Base in Massachusetts ..."

Reference Source: www.airforcetimes.com

Army poised to expand role in homeland defense, commander says

Article Title: Army poised to expand role in homeland defense, commander says

Article Excerpt: "...The U.S. Army will soon assume a broader mission in defending the U.S. homeland, expanding from a focus on countering intercontinental ballistic missiles to address a much wider variety of threats, from drones to cruise missiles to hypersonic weapons, said Lt. Gen. Sean Gainey, commander of Army Space and Missile Defense Command.

Through its 100th Missile Defense Brigade, the Army..."

Reference Source: www.armytimes.com

US military deploying forces to southern Caribbean against drug groups

Article Title: US military deploying forces to southern Caribbean against drug groups

Article Excerpt: "..."This deployment is aimed at addressing threats to U.S. national security from specially designated narco-terrorist organizations in the region," one of the sources said. The Trump administration designated Mexico's Sinaloa Cartel and other drug gangs as well as Venezuelan criminal group Tren de Aragua as global terrorist organizations in February, as Trump stepped up immigration enforcement against alleged gang members. The U.S. military has already been increasing its airborne surveillance of Mexican drug cartels to collect intelligence to determine how to best counter their activities. The Trump administration in recent months has already deployed at least two warships to help in border security efforts and to counter drug trafficking. ..."

Reference Source: www.reuters.com

Alabama | ‘Star Spangled Planner’: Boy Scout creates flag retirement project in the Shoals

Article Title: ‘Star Spangled Planner’: Boy Scout creates flag retirement project in the Shoals

Article Excerpt: "...LAUDERDALE CO., Ala. (WAFF) - As a scout project, Branson South created four boxes where people can drop off worn down American flags.

“It allows people in the community to drop them off and we as scouts get to collect them and retire them in a respectful way to where people don’t have to throw away their flags or do anything that may be unintentionally disrespecting the flags,” South explained.

17-year-old Branson South built not one, but four of those types of boxes placed all around..."

Reference Source: www.waff.com

David Muir shares emotional reunion between WWII veteran and fighter plane

Article Title: David Muir shares emotional reunion between WWII veteran and fighter plane

Article Excerpt: "Col. Joe Peterburs flew the same aircraft type he piloted during WWII. ...Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Joe Peterburs, who enlisted in 1942 at the age of 18, took to the air in a P-51 Mustang, the legendary fighter aircraft in which he flew 49 combat missions during World War II. The historic flight was made possible by the nonprofit organization "Rumble Over the Redwoods," dedicated to preserving aviation heritage and inspiring future generations. ..."

Reference Source: abcnews.go.com

D.C. Navy Yard shooting | Juvenile Curfew Zones Poorly Policed in D.C. | We need federal troops in D.C. now!

Article Title: Juvenile arrested for shooting at other juveniles in Navy Yard: police

Article Excerpt: "...The arrest comes as police continue to enforce 'Juvenile Curfew Zones" for weekends during the summer in Southwest D.C.

In July, D.C. police made dozens of arrests in Navy Yard over the Fourth of July weekend.

Police say there have been many instances of large groups of kids causing trouble in Navy Yard, with as many as 100 teens gathering at night. ..."

Reference Source: www.fox5dc.com

The North Alabama Air Fest is scheduled for September 13-14 from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. each day

Snippet of Article: "...The premier aviation event scheduled for Saturday, September 13- Sunday, September 14, will have military demonstrations, high-speed fly-bys, helicopter and airplane rides, exotic car rides, static displays, vendors, food trucks, and so much more! ...For more information and to purchase tickets, click here. "

Source: whnt.com

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Air Force bid for Tesla Cybertrucks in target practice symbolizes the ‘evolving’ relationship between the Pentagon and Big Tech, expert says

Article Title: Air Force bid for Tesla Cybertrucks in target practice symbolizes the ‘evolving’ relationship between the Pentagon and Big Tech, expert says

Article Excerpt: "...The U.S. Air Force is trying to acquire Tesla Cybertrucks to use as missile targets in battlefield training, according to recent filings. The military’s invocation of the Tesla brand is emblematic of the tightening relationship not only between the Pentagon and Elon Musk, but with Big Tech more broadly, according to American University foreign policy professor Gordon Adams..."

Reference Source: fortune.com

Moon Base | Give the Moon a Big, Beautiful Base

Article Title: Give the Moon a Big, Beautiful Base

Article Excerpt: "...No one can say that the Trump administration is entirely against alternative energy. In his first bold policy stroke as NASA’s interim head, Sean Duffy has directed the agency to put a 100-kilowatt nuclear reactor on the moon by decade’s end. This is not a lark. If humanity means to establish a permanent settlement on the moon, nuclear power will almost certainly be essential to its operation. And a lunar base may well be the most wondrous achievement in space exploration that people reading this will see during their lifetime. ..."

Reference Source: www.theatlantic.com

The Secret History of Tor: How a Military Project Became a Lifeline for Privacy

Article Title: The Secret History of Tor: How a Military Project Became a Lifeline for Privacy

Article Excerpt: "...Tor is mostly known as the Dark Web or Dark Net, seen as an online Wild West where crime runs rampant. Yet it’s partly funded by the U.S. government, and the BBC and Facebook both have Tor-only versions to allow users in authoritarian countries to reach them.

At its simplest, Tor is a distributed digital infrastructure that makes you anonymous online. It is a network of servers spread around the world..."

Reference Source: mitpress.mit.edu

Watch: President Trump Honors 100 Soldiers With the Purple Heart, Our Most Venerable Military Medal

Article Title: Watch: President Trump Honors 100 Soldiers With the Purple Heart, Our Most Venerable Military Medal

Article Excerpt: "...President Donald Trump took time to honor 100 soldiers with a prestigious military honor, presenting each with a Purple Heart for their bravery and other acts of valor. ..."

Reference Source: redstate.com

VA offers construction loans for Veterans to build their dream homes

Article Title: VA offers construction loans for Veterans to build their dream homes

Article Excerpt: "...While most construction projects can be complex, it’s a great benefit for those Veterans willing to invest the necessary time, energy and funds to ensure the project’s success. Just like a traditional VA home loan where the Veteran purchases a pre-existing or newly built property, there may be no down payment, no private mortgage insurance requirement, and depending on your VA disability rating, you may be exempt from the VA funding fee.

A construction loan is structured differently from a traditional mortgage ...

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Reference Source: news.va.gov

WWII shipwrecks revealed in historic survey of Ironbottom Sound

Article Title: WWII shipwrecks revealed in historic survey of Ironbottom Sound

Article Excerpt: "...After 22 days above and below the sea, the Maritime Archaeology of Guadalcanal expedition (NA173) concluded its comprehensive and historic surveys of the infamous Ironbottom Sound — and the results are stunning.

Led by Ocean Exploration Trust aboard Exploration Vessel Nautilus, live video available for everyone around the world captured more than a dozen vessels lost ..."

Reference Source: www.navytimes.com

VA severs ties with most federal unions, terminating worker contracts

Article Title: VA severs ties with most federal unions, terminating worker contracts

Article Excerpt: "...Veterans Affairs leaders on Wednesday announced plans to terminate nearly all of its collective bargaining contracts with federal unions, upending employment agreements for hundreds of thousands of department workers.

The move affects members of the American Federation of Government Employees..."

Reference Source: www.militarytimes.com

Fort Stewart mass shooting suspect Quornelius Radford was subdued by quick-thinking soldiers who halted attack

Article Title: Fort Stewart mass shooting suspect Quornelius Radford was subdued by quick-thinking soldiers who halted attack

Article Excerpt: "“Soldiers who witnessed the shooting immediately and without hesitation tackled the shooter so he could be brought into custody,” Brig. Gen. John Lubas told reporters outside the base Wednesday afternoon, just hours after gunfire erupted. ...What motivated the shooter — identified as 28-year-old Sgt. Quornelius Radford — to commit the heinous act was not immediately known...the shooting occurred at the soldier’s place of work, it did involve his coworkers. ...had never been deployed to combat ...Radford got a DUI charge in May ..."

Reference Source: nypost.com

Guam natives celebrate Liberation Day in Huntsville

Article Title: Guam natives celebrate Liberation Day in Huntsville

Article Excerpt: "Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Carlos Fernandez of Madison did a roll call to see what villages were represented Saturday under the Grisham Pavilion at the Huntsville Botanical Garden. ...The Japanese had attacked Guam on Dec. 8, 1941, shortly after striking Pearl Harbor, igniting the war in the Pacific. ...Retired Col. Frank Chargualaf, 87, of Harvest, was a young child in Guam when the Japanese occupied his homeland. Chargualaf survived being in a prisoner of war camp and his combat tours in Korea and Vietnam. In 1969 he was appointed as ambassador at large for Guam by Gov. Manuel Flores Guerrero."

Reference Source: The Redstone Rocket

US sends "nuke sniffer" toward Russia after nuclear warning issued

Article Title: US sends "nuke sniffer" toward Russia after nuclear warning issued

Article Excerpt: "...A U.S. Air Force WC-135R aircraft took off from RAF Mildenhall, a major U.K. base in the east of England, before traveling north along the coast west of Norway, according to the flight-tracking platform Flightradar24.

The aircraft, identified by the call sign COBRA29..."

Reference Source: www.newsweek.com

No Patriot Left Behind | Defense leaders to return Confederate memorial to Arlington Cemetery

Article Title: Defense leaders to return Confederate memorial to Arlington Cemetery

Article Excerpt: "In a social media post Tuesday, Hegseth criticized that decision, calling critics “woke lemmings” and saying the history of the Confederacy should be honored. ...'Reconciliation Monument' sculpture will return to Arlington National Cemetery in coming weeks, the latest move by administration officials to return symbols honoring the Confederacy to military sites. ..."

Reference Source: www.militarytimes.com

Honoring military veterans at the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

Article Title: Honoring military veterans at the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

Article Excerpt: "...The 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally has reached the halfway point. Today the city is celebrating those who served our country with several events across the city.

No matter what group these veterans served in, they all come together over their love for motorcycles. ... “You know we have such a big percentage of those who come to the rally who are veterans and so it’s just a way to give back to them to say thank you for coming, thank you for serving, it’s just an awesome event every year.” Director of Communications & Outreach Deb Holland said ...

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Reference Source: www.keloland.com

Getting help for PTSD led this Maine veteran to his first published novel

Article Title: Getting help for PTSD led this Maine veteran to his first published novel

Article Excerpt: "...Ryan Pote is a veteran from Maine who just published his first novel: 'Blood and Treasure'. The book is a thriller and plays off Ryan's military experience. ..."

Reference Source: www.newscentermaine.com

Air Force family gifts Space Force flag to Laredo Harley display

Article Title: Air Force family gifts Space Force flag to Laredo Harley display

Article Excerpt: "...Something new now flies in the Harley-Davidson Laredo store — a symbol from the final frontier. A United States Space Force flag has joined the lineup of military emblems hanging from the ceiling, showing solidarity with the men and women who serve their country. ..."

Reference Source: www.lmtonline.com

Navy IDs USS George Washington sailor missing at sea

Article Title: Navy IDs USS George Washington sailor missing at sea

Article Excerpt: "...Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Launch/Recovery Equipment) Airman Jose Antonio Rivera Lynch IV was assumed overboard from the carrier on Monday, Navy officials said in a release Friday...."

Reference Source: www.navytimes.com

Boeing machinists who build fighter jets go on strike

Article Title: Boeing machinists who build fighter jets go on strike

Article Excerpt: "In announcing the strike, the union rejected the increase to wages and retirement contributions that the company was offering...Last year, Boeing faced a crisis when a poorly installed panel blew off a Boeing 737 Max jet during a flight. And the Max was involved in two fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019.

“We’re disappointed our employees rejected an offer that featured 40 percent average wage growth and resolved their primary issue on alternative work schedules,” Dan Gillian, vice president of Boeing Air Dominance..."

Reference Source: www.nytimes.com

Governor Abbott Signs Vital Pro-Veteran Laws In Houston

Article Title: Governor Abbott Signs Vital Pro-Veteran Laws In Houston

Article Excerpt: "...Senate Bill 1814 (Hancock/Hefner) instructs the Texas Veterans Commission to establish and maintain an electronic database of contact information for service members leaving active duty who give consent. The database will allow state agencies and veteran organizations to access the information with the intent to provide individuals within the database with resources to veterans.

Senate Bill 1818 (Hancock/McQueeney) requires Texas licensing agencies immediately issue a provisional license recognizing the out-of-state licenses of military service members, veterans, and military spouses.

House Bill 114 (Cortez/Zaffirini) consolidates responsibility of several veteran related programs from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to the Texas Veterans Commission. ..."

Reference Source: texas.gov

US Department of Labor launches online resource to increase employment opportunities for 5 million disabled veterans

Article Title: US Department of Labor launches online resource to increase employment opportunities for 5 million disabled veterans

Article Excerpt: "...WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the launch of the Veterans Accommodations Toolkit, a resource aimed at increasing employment rates and participation in apprenticeship programs for disabled American veterans.

Released ahead of National Hire a Veteran Day and the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the toolkit supports the Trump Administration’s goals to combat the cost-of-living crisis and expand the number of Registered Apprenticeships to one million new active apprentices nationally.

Developed by the department’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service and the Office of Disability Employment Policy, the Veterans Accommodations Toolkit offers tips and strategies on ways to enhance workplace supports and accommodations designed to facilitate the recruitment, hiring, training, and retention of disabled American veterans in apprenticeship and other employment settings. The toolkit includes resources that not only help disabled veterans, but also benefit employers, apprenticeship sponsors, and workforce development specialists. ..."

Reference Source: www.dol.gov

In 1914, the US Navy went dry … but not before it threw a party

Article Title: In 1914, the US Navy went dry … but not before it threw a party

Article Excerpt: "On April 16, 1914, Daniels issued the infamous Order No. 99, mandating all U.S. Navy ships become dry by July 1, 1914. ...The order was met with derision and merciless mockery in the media. Dubbed Daniels “Sir Josephus, Admiral of the USS Grapejuice Pinafore” by the press, editorial cartoons charged him with making the Navy “soft” and showcased Navy warships bedecked with flowers, rocking chairs and potted plants, according to the U.S. Naval Institute. ..."

Reference Source: www.armytimes.com

Marine veteran creates searchable database of global battles

Article Title: Marine veteran creates searchable database of global battles

Article Excerpt: "...battles and wars in a single repository is the purpose behind the Battle Research Group, a nonprofit launched earlier this year by Ben Connable, a retired Marine Corps major and veteran of numerous defense think tanks, including RAND and the Atlantic Council.

Through studies like the independent report on the Battle of Irpin River, led by Sladden, who is the organization’s field research director, the Battle Research Group aims to capture insights from contemporary and past battles and make them available to scholars and warfighters. To this end, group leaders have also created the Ground Combat Database, a searchable repository of combined arms battles that has 600 entries and counting...."

Reference Source: www.navytimes.com

Where ‘hooah,’ ‘oorah,’ and ‘hooyah’ came from and why they still echo

Article Title: Where ‘hooah,’ ‘oorah,’ and ‘hooyah’ came from and why they still echo

Article Excerpt: "...You’ve heard them during morning formations, over the roar of C‑17 engines, and in muddy chow halls at 0400. The battle cries “Hooah,” “Oorah,” and “Hooyah” aren’t just calls; they’re part of service life. Each is a signature of branch pride, and each carries a history steeped in grit, camaraderie and tradition. ... Hooah: the Army’s... Oorah: a Marine Corps call born...“Hooyah” belongs primarily to sailors ... "

Reference Source: www.navytimes.com

H.R. 1815, “VA Home Loan Program Reform Act”, which amends title 38, United States Code

Article Title: H.R. 1815, “VA Home Loan Program Reform Act”, which amends title 38, United States Code

Article Excerpt: "On Wednesday, July 30, 2025, the President signed into law:

H.R. 1815, “VA Home Loan Program Reform Act”, which amends title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to take certain actions in the case of a default on a home loan guaranteed by the Secretary, and for other purposes....VA Home Loan Program Reform Act

This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to take certain actions in cases of default on home loans under the VA home loan program and establishes a partial claim program.

First, the bill authorizes the VA to pay the holder of a loan guaranteed by the VA an amount necessary to avoid the foreclosure of the loan, provided that the holder of the loan and the veteran obligated on the loan execute documents to ensure the VA obtains a secured interest in the property covered by the loan.

The VA must prescribe loss mitigation procedures to help prevent the foreclosure of such a home loan. The VA may not take specified administrative actions (e.g., consent to the modification of loan terms) until the sequence of mitigation options has been completed.

Next, the bill establishes a five-year Partial Claim Program under which the VA may make a partial claim (purchase a portion of the indebtedness) on VA loans for primary residences that are in default or at imminent risk of default. Individuals who default on loans for which the VA has made a partial claim under this program must be liable to the VA for any loss resulting from the default.

Finally, the VA must report to Congress on its strategy to ensure that veterans who purchase homes under the VA home loan program are not at a disadvantage when attempting to secure representation by a real estate agent or broker. ..."

Reference Source: www.whitehouse.gov

Body of dead Marine veteran hidden in a closet for months by cousin to collect his benefits

Article Title: Body of dead Marine veteran hidden in a closet for months by cousin to collect his benefits

Article Excerpt: "...A 72-year-old Marine Corps veteran was buried Monday with full military honors after a cousin had hidden his body for months inside the veteran’s New Jersey mobile home to collect benefits under his name, authorities said. New Jersey State Police in April discovered the body of Michael S. Blankenship, a Vietnam War-era veteran, wrapped in several layers of plastic and stuffed inside ..."

Reference Source: www.stripes.com

Air Force Veteran | My Mother Never Wore a Uniform, But As a Military Spouse, She Taught Me Leadership and Sacrifice

Article Title: My Mother Never Wore a Uniform, But As a Military Spouse, She Taught Me Leadership and Sacrifice

Article Excerpt: "...I picture my mother, Sandy, standing on a porch in Catlin, Illinois, waving goodbye to my father as he left for Vietnam. Three boys tugging at her skirt and a smile on her face. Not a brave smile. A necessary one. She was not trying to inspire; she was trying to hold it together. ...She raised a family through war, overseas relocations, six pregnancies, the loss of two sets of twins, and decades of military life marked by isolation and sacrifice. She was tough; she had to be. My younger brothers and I referred to her as “Sarge” and “Samurai” and sometimes still do—when we are out of arm’s length. ..."

Reference Source: thewarhorse.org

Harold Terens | Birthday celebrations for American World War II veteran who turns 102 this year

Article Title: Birthday celebrations for American World War II veteran who turns 102 this year

Article Excerpt: "...Harold Terens fought in World War II. He’s lived almost 102 years, celebrating his birthday a couple weeks early with family and friends in Florida. ..."

Reference Source: apnews.com

PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE ON NATIONAL KOREAN WAR VETERANS ARMISTICE DAY

Article Title: PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE ON NATIONAL KOREAN WAR VETERANS ARMISTICE DAY

Article Excerpt: "...Beginning just days after the first shots of the Korean War, in the summer of 1950, nearly 2 million Americans embarked on a daring crusade across the Pacific to halt the spread of communism in Asia and restore dignity and independence to the people of South Korea. This National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, we pay tribute to every American hero who ventured to unfamiliar lands to face some of the most gruesome combat in the history of our country—and we renew our resolve that forces of freedom will always prevail over tyranny and oppression.

Just 5 years after the end of World War II, what is today known as the “Forgotten War” began on June 25, 1950, when the North Korean People’s Army crossed the 38th parallel in a full-scale invasion of South Korea. In response, legions of American troops were commissioned to repel communist aggression..."

Reference Source: www.whitehouse.gov

Democrats Have Decided to Cancel the Blue Angels

Article Title: Democrats Have Decided to Cancel the Blue Angels

Article Excerpt: "...As RedState reported, left-wing activists are currently trying to cancel the Blue Angels, who have long performed at the annual "Seafair Torchlight Parade" in Seattle. Laughably, one woman is suing two of the squadron's pilots because she claims the sound of their Super Hornets killed her cat. I'm not kidding, but there's a broader movement at play, and if you are at all politically astute, you've likely already guessed it's about "climate change."

A billboard recently went up in the area, headlined with the demand to "Say No to the Blue Angels." Below it are pictures of children clutching their ears, a dog, and a Muslim woman wearing a hijab...For the activists behind this push, their attempt to cancel the Blue Angels isn't really about the Navy burning jet fuel. Rather, it is about supposed American colonial evil, and thus, the Angels must be banished. They simply make too many people happy and proud of their country, and they can't have that. The destruction of the culture is the point, and part of that is sucking the joy out of everything Americans hold dear..."

Reference Source: redstate.com

Navy destroyer at southern border intercepts 3,439 pounds of cocaine

Article Title: Navy destroyer at southern border intercepts 3,439 pounds of cocaine

Article Excerpt: "...The Sampson, which was among several Arleigh-Burke class vessels to be deployed to the border, seized an estimated 3,439 pounds of cocaine about 380 miles southwest Acapulco, Mexico, the Navy announced. ..."

Reference Source: www.navytimes.com

Hulk Hogan Passes Away | Starred as a crime-fighting former Navy SEAL in the one-season series Thunder in Paradise, among numerous other...

Article Title: ‘MAGA All the Way’: Tributes Pour In for Wrestling Icon and Outspoken Trump Supporter Hulk Hogan

Article Excerpt: "...He also starred as a crime-fighting former Navy SEAL in the one-season series Thunder in Paradise and made appearances, often as himself, in...Terry Gene Bollea, who was better known by his ring name Hulk Hogan, was an icon of the wrestling world and, later in life, in the political arena. His family announced in a statement on Thursday that he died at age 71 in Clearwater, Fla., “surrounded by his loved ones.” Bollea is survived by his wife, Sky Daily; ex-wives Linda Hogan and Jennifer McDaniel; and two children Brooke and Nick. ...The ring name he’d become famous as was inspired by a 1978 appearance on a Memphis talk show with actor Lou Ferrigno, who played the titular superhuman in the Marvel comic-based series The Incredible Hulk. Bollea, who was 6 ft. 7 in. tall, appeared to dwarf Ferrigno, who was already renowned for his size. Bollea began calling himself Terry “The Hulk” Boulder."

Reference Source: time.com

Dallas VA officer rescues choking toddler in heroic bodycam footage

Article Title: Dallas VA officer rescues choking toddler in heroic bodycam footage

Article Excerpt: "...Cpl. Lee Higginbotham joins 'Fox & Friends First' to share his experience saving a toddler from choking and receive a special message from Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins. ..."

Reference Source: www.foxnews.com

Today is National Hire a Veteran Day

Article Title: Today is National Hire a Veteran Day

Article Excerpt: "...National Hire a Veteran Day was established in 2017 and founded by Dan Caporale, Marine Corps Veteran and founder of Hire Our Heroes, a national non-profit organization. This special day is set aside to raise awareness of civilian employment for transitioning service members and Veterans after their military service. It is also a call to action for those who hire and those who apply. Employers are encouraged to consider and hire Veterans. Veterans bring leadership, work-ethic, teamwork, tenacity, dedication, determination to succeed, and many other “must-have” traits to an employer. ...In observance of these special occasions, VA’s Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Service will host employment-focused events across the country and virtually during the week of July 25, 2021."

Reference Source: va.gov

An Air Force command halted its use of Sig Sauer's M18 handgun following an airman's death

Article Title: An Air Force command halted its use of Sig Sauer's M18 handgun following an airman's death

Article Excerpt: "... * An Air Force command is pausing its use of a Sig Sauer pistol following a fatal incident.
* The M18, a military version of the P320, has come under new scrutiny.
* The handgun has been the subject of safety complaints and lawsuits.
..."

Reference Source: www.businessinsider.com

Drunk 'Accidental" Kamikaze Hits Kamikaze-Proofed USS Midway Aircraft Carrier

Man arrested after crashing boat into USS Midway

'...DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO, Calif. — A 40-year-old man was arrested after crashing a 65-foot boat into the USS Midway in San Diego Harbor on Friday and fleeing the scene.

Frank D'Anna was arrested for "boating under the influence" after the vessel was later found near the Coronado Ferry Landing, according to the Port of San Diego. ...'

Reference: www.10news.com
Tags: Drunk 'Accidental" Kamikaze Hits Kamikaze-Proofed USS Midway Aircraft Carrier

Pentagon Replaces Naval Academy Leader Who Oversaw Racist Affirmative Action Policies

Article Title: Pentagon Replaces Naval Academy Leader Who Oversaw Racist Affirmative Action Policies

Article Excerpt: "...Under Davids’ leadership, the Naval Academy embraced the use of affirmative action in its admissions processes. A former professor at the school previously told The Federalist how such race- and sex-obsessed policies reportedly resulted in less qualified applicants being accepted into the academy and disunity among midshipmen. ..."

Reference Source: thefederalist.com

Trump’s Opportunity to Deliver Justice: Resolving the Camp Lejeune Compensation Crisis

Article Title: Trump’s Opportunity to Deliver Justice: Resolving the Camp Lejeune Compensation Crisis

Article Excerpt: "...The Camp Lejeune compensation crisis stands as one of the most egregious examples of government failure to address toxic exposure and deliver justice to military families. The Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA) of 2022 promised a path to justice, but bureaucratic delays, aggressive litigation, and restrictive settlement criteria have left hundreds of thousands of claimants waiting, with many dying before receiving compensation.

The Trump administration, with Navy Secretary John Phelan and Defense leadership under Secretary Pete Hegseth, now has a critical opportunity to deliver justice to the veterans and families harmed by the Camp Lejeune crisis. ..."

Reference Source: loomered.com

'Duty to Warn' Notice | Potential terrorist threat against retired “senior officials” who worked for the Defense Department, served in Syria and Iraq, and currently live in Florida

Article Title: U.S. Army Special Operations Command has warned of an unspecified terrorist threat against retired senior Defense Department officials who served in Iraq and Syria and now live in Florida.

Article Excerpt: "...U.S. Army Special Operations Command, or USASOC, has warned of a potential terrorist threat against retired “senior officials” who worked for the Defense Department, served in Syria and Iraq, and currently live in Florida, Lt. Col. Allie Scott, a spokesperson for the command, confirmed on Friday.

The New York Times first reported about the warning. Scott confirmed the “Duty to Warn” notification from USASOC’s Provost Marshal Col. Mark A. Katz that has been widely shared on social media is authentic. ..."

Reference Source: taskandpurpose.com

Military retirees report issues at airports | Military retiree IDs reportedly flagged by TSA computers

Article Title: Retired Air Force Colonel pens Pentagon over military retiree IDs reportedly flagged by TSA computers

Article Excerpt: "After driver’s licenses and other state-issued forms of ID were required to meet REAL ID standards to fly in May, reports emerged of American military retirees facing additional screening at airports. ...After using official retired military IDs, which lack expiration dates and are labeled ‘indefinite,” retiree ID cards are reportedly interpreted as expired by TSA computers, because they are not recognized as a REAL ID. ...Spencer added, “I don’t recall them [federal officials] sharing any information about it. So, it’s like we have this big unknown that a lot of us over 65 retirees maybe don’t know about.”

While the Department of Homeland Security’s website insists retired military IDs will continue to be accepted at TSA checkpoints"

Reference Source: www.dcnewsnow.com

America’s oldest living Marine veteran to celebrate 105th birthday

Article Title: America’s oldest living Marine veteran to celebrate 105th birthday

Article Excerpt: "...MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA/Gray News) - An Alabama native who stands as the oldest living United States Marine veteran recently celebrated his 105th birthday. Roy Drinkard..."

Reference Source: www.wfsb.com

DAV | A challenging job market requires special skills

Article Title: DAV | A challenging job market requires special skills

Article Excerpt: "...Our goal at DAV is to help you prepare to face the current market with confidence. We want you to land a job you’ll love—one that will provide security and satisfaction for years to come. To do that, you must understand the current labor market and what that means for you as a job seeker in the veteran community.

Across multiple sectors, hiring has slowed. Whether because of layoffs, hiring freezes, fewer job postings or longer hiring timelines, the current employment landscape has some serious challenges. Employers can be selective and have more leverage in the recruitment process, resulting in increased competition for open positions. ..."

Reference Source: www.dav.org

New mortgage support program for struggling veterans set to become law

Article Title: New mortgage support program for struggling veterans set to become law

Article Excerpt: "...Senate lawmakers finalized plans Wednesday for a new home loan safety net program designed to prevent veterans from facing foreclosure, replacing a similar but controversial effort canceled by Veterans Affairs officials earlier this year.

The bill, known as the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act, had previously passed the House and now awaits President Donald Trump’s signature to become law. ..."

Reference Source: www.armytimes.com

Lawmakers want details on plans to privatize military stores

Article Title: Lawmakers want details on plans to privatize military stores

Article Excerpt: "...Lawmakers are hoping to put the brakes on a Defense Department initiative moving toward privatizing retail programs on military bases, such as commissaries, exchanges and other retail outlets. ..."

Reference Source: www.airforcetimes.com

Internal Veterans Affairs memo shows plan to scrutinize disability work from home accommodations

Article Title: Internal Veterans Affairs memo shows plan to scrutinize disability work from home accommodations

Article Excerpt: "...A department press secretary said the new policy is to ensure reasonable accommodations remain "necessary, reasonable and effective,"... Deputy VA Secretary Paul R. Lawrence in a June 5 memo to department undersecretaries and assistant secretaries obtained by Government Executive said that a member of the senior executive service (highest-ranking career employees) or SES-equivalent must now sign off on an RA request for more than eight weeks of regular or recurring telework or remote work.

Lawrence also said that supervisors must, at least annually, review RAs approved without an end date to assess their “appropriateness and effectiveness.”

The memo also orders a 90-day review of RA approvals since Jan. 1, 2025, for...

"

Reference Source: www.govexec.com

Gen Z Buyers Are Helping VA Loans Bounce Back in 2025

Article Title: Gen Z Buyers Are Helping VA Loans Bounce Back in 2025

Article Excerpt: "The youngest generation of Veteran homebuyers is helping the VA loan program bounce back after an uneven last couple of years. ...VA refinance loans are up 150% over the same period...VA purchase loans are up nearly 10% half-year over half-year ...Generation Z is playing a leading role in these increases ...These young homebuyers and homeowners led all age demographics in half-year over half-year growth, including an eye-popping 459% increase in VA refinance loans. "

Reference Source: www.veteransunited.com

Retired Army officer pleads guilty to sharing secrets on dating site

Article Title: Retired Army officer pleads guilty to sharing secrets on dating site

Article Excerpt: "...David Slater, 64, who had top secret clearance at his job at the U.S. Strategic Command at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska, pleaded guilty to a single count before a federal magistrate judge in Omaha on Thursday. In exchange for his guilty plea, two other counts were dropped. ..."

Reference Source: www.airforcetimes.com

Military Veterans Invited to Win Free Dream Vacations Franchise and Carnival Cruise

Article Title: Military Veterans Invited to Win Free Dream Vacations Franchise and Carnival Cruise

Article Excerpt: "...Dream Vacations is recruiting military veterans to enlist in its 14th annual “Operation Vetrepreneur: Become Your Own General” contest, and is accepting entries from now through September 1, 2025. Three military veterans will be awarded a free travel agency franchise, continuing a tradition that has given away 64 franchises valued at more than $787,200 since the contest began in 2012.

For the first time, Dream Vacations franchise is partnering with Carnival Cruise Line to provide this year’s three recipients with a complimentary Carnival cruise that includes an ocean view stateroom for two on sailings up to eight days, as part of their grand prize package.

The Dream Vacations franchise contest is open to former members of any of the six branches of the U.S. military (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Space Force and Coast Guard) who are retired, off active duty and/or honorably discharged prior to the contest start date and are residents of the United States. To participate, candidates must complete an online entry form and an introductory phone interview with a Franchise Development Manager. Candidates will be required to submit a candidate profile, business plan and video. Finalists will be invited to participate in follow-up phone interviews before the winners are selected. Three winners will be notified in September 2025. ..."

Reference Source: www.travelagentcentral.com

Forrest Gump actor holds free concert for veterans in Queens

Article Title: Forrest Gump actor holds free concert for veterans in Queens

Article Excerpt: "...BREEZY POINT, Queens (PIX11) — A bit of Hollywood has come to the Rockaways.

Oscar-nominated actor Gary Sinise brought his Lieutenant Dan Band to honor vets and first responders in a place where so many of them call home. ...As Sinise told PIX11 News, this is his way a showing love and appreciation to the many members of the NYPD and the FDNY as well as Veterans who make their home here in the Rockaways:
“This is a very, very supportive community already with regards to first responders and the military,” Sinise told PIX11 News. "

Reference Source: pix11.com

A top Green Beret influencer says he exaggerated his war story. The US military is investigating, and vets see a deeper problem.

Article Title: A top Green Beret influencer says he exaggerated his war story. The US military is investigating, and vets see a deeper problem.

Article Excerpt: "...Tim Kennedy, a Green Beret, former MMA fighter, and a recognizable figure in today's "Vet Bro" influencer culture, revealed this week that he had wrongly implied that he received a military award reserved only for battlefield bravery. The military is investigating. ...with the Maryland National Guard, released a statement on social media Tuesday night in which he said that he "unintentionally misstated aspects" of his military service, that he "implied directly or indirectly" that he was awarded a Bronze Star with Valor. ..."

Reference Source: www.businessinsider.com

Traitor | FBI seeking military vet suspected in ICE ambush at Texas detention facility

Article Title: FBI seeking military vet suspected in ICE ambush at Texas detention facility

Article Excerpt: "...Armed and dangerous suspect allegedly fired AR-15 style rifles at officers during organized July 4 attack...Benjamin Hanil Song, 32, of Dallas, is now the 12th suspect believed to be involved in last Friday’s ambush at Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas.

Song, a former U.S. Marine Corps reservist, is accused of firing two"

Reference Source: www.foxnews.com

House passes $435 billion spending plan for VA in fiscal 2026

Article Title: House passes $435 billion spending plan for VA in fiscal 2026

Article Excerpt: "...House Republicans on Wednesday approved plans for a $435.3 billion budget for the Department of Veterans Affairs in fiscal 2026, putting the department in line for a significant funding boost despite objections from congressional Democrats. ...Republican lawmakers on Wednesday praised passage of the massive VA spending bill as an important step for the appropriations process and for ensuring veterans will get the services they need. ..."

Reference Source: www.federaltimes.com

VA | Get Printed Veteran ID Cards

Article Title: Get Printed Veteran ID Cards

Article Excerpt: "...Find out how to get different types of identification cards to show your military status or your enrollment in VA health care. ...There are many types of identification cards you can use to show you’re a Veteran. You only need to have one of them for this purpose. Learn about the different types of VA ID cards and other Veteran ID options. Department of Defense Identification Card | A Department of Defense (DoD) Identification Card is used to show your military status and to get access to services at military bases. You may also use this card to get discounts offered to Veterans at many stores, businesses, and restaurants. If you have a DoD Identification Card, you don’t need to request another type of photo ID card to prove you’re a Veteran or to get retail or business discounts." How to apply for a Veteran ID Card

Reference Source: www.va.gov

Smithsonian pushing 'one-sided, divisive political narratives' | Trump Calls Them Out

Article Title: Smithsonian pushing 'one-sided, divisive political narratives' | Trump Calls Them Out

Article Excerpt: "..."American taxpayers should not be funding institutions that undermine our country or promote one-sided, divisive political narratives," Halligan said. "The Smithsonian Institution should present history in a way that is accurate, balanced, and consistent with the values that make the United States of America exceptional."..."Framing American culture as inherently violent, imperialist, or racist does not reflect the greatness of our nation or the millions of Americans who have contributed to its progress.""

Reference Source: www.foxnews.com

Veterans | Democrats Didn't Help Us While They Were In Power | We Are Not Sheep!

Article Title: Democrats step up efforts to woo military veterans ahead of midterms

Article Excerpt: "...Bennett is one of a crop of military veterans that Democrats are urgently recruiting to run for Congress in 2026. Party leaders fret that a large number of voters — conservative, rural, traditionalist, White — have been written off by Democrats, and they hope veterans can persuade some of these voters to at least consider them again. ..."

Reference: www.washingtonpost.com

TAGS: Turncoat Democrat Veterans Wont Convince Real Patriots, Real Patriots Are Not Sheep You POS Turncoat Vets, Mistreatment of Jan 6 Veteran Protestors, We Stand For America!,

“One Big Beautiful Bill Act” is delivering to law abiding gun owners freedom from an unconstitutional and punitive taxes

Article Title: “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” is delivering to law abiding gun owners freedom from an unconstitutional and punitive taxes

Article Excerpt: "...on the 4th of July, a day on which our Founding Fathers declared their intent for a free nation, the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” into law, delivering to law abiding gun owners freedom from an unconstitutional and punitive tax on suppressors, short-barreled firearms, and “any other weapons” as defined by the National Firearms Act (NFA).

The bill contains a provision that eliminates the burdensome $200 excise tax imposed by the NFA. For months this bill has weaved its way across Capitol Hill and is now the law.

While the final bill is far from perfect, this bill represents the first major reduction of taxes imposed on law-abiding gun owners in decades and the first significant repeal of NFA provisions ..."

Reference Source: www.nraila.org

Crowds chant 'death to America' as thousands line streets of Tehran...

Article Title: Crowds chant 'death to America' as thousands line streets of Tehran...

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

CNN: Iran Rejects Ceasefire After Trump Announces Iran-Israel Ceasefire

Article Title: CNN: Iran Rejects Ceasefire After Trump Announces Iran-Israel Ceasefire

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

Navy Veteran’s $453M Lawsuit Progresses Against AP

Article Title: Navy Veteran’s $453M Lawsuit Progresses Against AP

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

Seven B-2 bombers, multiple decoys used in "Midnight Hammer" strike on Iranian nuclear facilities

Article Title: Seven B-2 bombers, multiple decoys used in "Midnight Hammer" strike on Iranian nuclear facilities

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

Protecting the Second Amendment | Gov. Abbott Signs Bill Removing Short-Barrel Rifles from Texas Prohibited Weapons List

Article Title: Gov. Abbott Signs Bill Removing Short-Barrel Rifles from Texas Prohibited Weapons List

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

The Greatest Military in the World | US Strikes Iran’s Nuclear Facilities with ‘Bunker Buster’ Bombs, Cruise Missiles

Article Title: US Strikes Iran’s Nuclear Facilities with ‘Bunker Buster’ Bombs, Cruise Missiles

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. “Tonight, I can report to the world that the strikes were a spectacular military success,” President Donald Trump said..."

Reference Source: www.airandspaceforces.com

Proposed law would open the door for more troops to be awarded the Medal of Honor

Article Title: Proposed law would open the door for more troops to be awarded the Medal of Honor

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

Supreme Court ruling gives extra payouts to some combat-wounded vets

Article Title: Supreme Court ruling gives extra payouts to some combat-wounded vets

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

President Trump Personally Funding 100ft Flag Poles for Both Sides of White House

Article Title: President Trump Personally Funding 100ft Flag Poles for Both Sides of White House

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

Vietnam Veterans’ Income in Retirement

Article Title: Vietnam Veterans’ Income in Retirement

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

The U.S. Military’s Force Structure: Fiscal Year 2025 Update to Personnel Numbers and Costs

Article Title: The U.S. Military’s Force Structure: Fiscal Year 2025 Update to Personnel Numbers and Costs

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

Trump VA Sec Urges Vets To Give Maligned Agency Second Chance

Article Title: Trump VA Sec Urges Vets To Give Maligned Agency Second Chance

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

US senator moves to limit Trump's war powers on Iran, as Mideast conflict escalates

Article Title: US senator moves to limit Trump's war powers on Iran, as Mideast conflict escalates

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

US Embassy Damaged By Iranian Missile Strike In Tel Aviv

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.com

U.S. Embassy Damaged by Iran Missile Strike,

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Harley-Davidson Announces Recall of More Than 82,000 Motorcycles

Article Title: Harley-Davidson Announces Recall of More Than 82,000 Motorcycles

Article 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

L.A. Riots Force ‘Rescheduling’ Of 600 Veteran Health Care Appointments

Article Title: Report: L.A. Riots Force ‘Rescheduling’ Of 600 Veteran Health Care Appointments

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

Trump's Birthday Celebration and 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Army Celebration/Parade

Article Title: Trump's DC military parade 2025: Start times, schedule, route, map, how to watch

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

Israel hits ‘heart’ of Iran’s nuclear program, which has materials ‘for nine atom bombs’

Article Title: Israel hits ‘heart’ of Iran’s nuclear program, which has materials ‘for nine atom bombs’

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

Will There Be a 2026 COLA Increase for Veterans?

Article Title: Will There Be a 2026 COLA Increase for Veterans?

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

Missing Norfolk sailor found dead; sailor in pretrial confinement

Article Title: Missing Norfolk sailor found dead; sailor in pretrial confinement

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

Meal, Ready-to-Bulk? Pentagon urged to add creatine to MREs

Article Title: Meal, Ready-to-Bulk? Pentagon urged to add creatine to MREs

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

Authorities searching for missing Naval Station Norfolk sailor

Article Title: Authorities searching for missing Naval Station Norfolk sailor

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

Marine vet fighting for his life, paralyzed after being shot by illegal migrant who had been arrested and released 4 times

Article Title: Marine vet fighting for his life, paralyzed after being shot by illegal migrant who had been arrested and released 4 times

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

Oklahoma veteran Erica Walker honored on Evan Williams bourbon bottle for her service and work with veterans

Article Title: Oklahoma veteran Erica Walker honored on Evan Williams bourbon bottle for her service and work with veterans

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

Gov. Newsom is a Traitor | Trump Should Invoke the Insurrection Act Immediately! L.A. Needs the U.S. Military Now

Article Title: What is the Insurrection Act? Here's what Trump has said about invoking it amid LA protests

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

LAPD Chief Contradicts Newsom, Bass, Schiff: ‘Violence Is Escalating’

Article Title: LAPD Chief Contradicts Newsom, Bass, Schiff: ‘Violence Is Escalating’

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

Video | L.A. Under Siege: Trump Sends in National Guard as Violent Riots Continue...

Article Title: L.A. Under Siege: Trump Sends in National Guard as Protests Continue...

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

Hegseth wants to clean up the military, but enemies remain in its ranks

Article Title: Hegseth wants to clean up the military, but enemies remain in its ranks

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

Welcome Home Sailors of the USS Harry S. Truman | A Job Well Done

Article Title: USS Harry S. Truman returns to US after months of battling Houthis

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/

Army revamps flight school after deadly crashes

Article Title: Army revamps flight school after deadly crashes

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

Is South Carolina 'Fruitcake' Senator Lindsey Graham the Real Commander in Chief?

Article Title: Steve Bannon Says Lindsey Graham Should Be Arrested Over Ukraine Support

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

Trump's transgender military ban is working to prioritize military readiness and excellence

Article Title: 3 U.S. Air Force Academy graduates denied commission under Trump's transgender military ban

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

Extremely Dangerous Security Violation Puts Navy Secretary at Risk

Article Title: Pro-Palestinian protesters storm stage while Navy secretary speaks

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

Soldier’s wife deported to Australia after detainment in Hawaii

Article Title: Soldier’s wife deported to Australia after detainment in Hawaii

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

Navy relieves admiral in charge of unmanned systems office

Article Title: Navy relieves admiral in charge of unmanned systems office

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