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Article Excerpt: "...Hegseth led a pushup brigade with cadets, officers and fans at the game that broke a Guiness World Record. Hegseth's charge of 3,068 broke the record for most people doing pushups simultaneously for one minute.
Navy not only beat Air Force's football team, but it also took the pushup record from the Air Force Academy. ..."
Reference Source: www.foxnews.com
Article Excerpt: "“Jon Harrison will no longer serve as Chief of Staff to the Secretary of the Navy,” a War Department spokesperson told The Post. “We are grateful for his service to the Department.”...“As you have seen and the media has obsessed over, I have fired a number of senior officers since taking over,” Hegseth told a gathering of military leaders earlier this week. “The previous chairman, other members of the Joint Chiefs [of Staff], combatant commanders and other commanders.”
“The rationale for me has been straightforward: It’s nearly impossible to change a culture with the same people who helped create or even benefited from that culture, even if that culture was created by a previous president and previous secretary.”..."
Reference Source: nypost.com
Article Excerpt: "...the U.S. Navy is celebrating the largest group of new accessions in nearly a quarter-century.
In a roundtable discussion with reporters Monday prior to the end of the fiscal year, Rear Adm. James Waters, head of Navy recruiting command, revealed that the service had achieved surpluses in every recruiting category, including officers, enlisted and Reserve — with enough in the Delayed Entry Program to make up about one-fourth of the recruiting mission for fiscal 2026. ..."
Reference Source: www.militarytimes.com
Article Excerpt: "...Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a new strike on an alleged drug-carrying vessel in the Caribbean on Friday, killing four people.
“Our intelligence, without a doubt, confirmed that this vessel was trafficking narcotics, the people onboard were narco-terrorists, and they were operating on a known narco-trafficking transit route. These strikes will continue until the attacks on the American people are over!!!!”..."
Reference Source: www.airforcetimes.com
Article Excerpt: "...Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lamented against “fat troops” and “woke” policies Tuesday, pledging to create higher physical fitness and grooming standards with gender neutral, age-normed criteria that match the current male fitness standards. ...Hegseth said he was in the process of ordering 10 department directives, the first of which would ensure that all requirements for every combat Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) “returns to the highest male standard, only because this job is life or death.” ...“When it comes to any job that requires physical power to perform in combat, those physical standards must be high and gender neutral. If women can make it, excellent. If not, it is what it is,” he added. ..."
Reference Source: www.militarytimes.com
Article Excerpt: "...Veterans’ disability benefits claims were blindly rubber-stamped by a senior veterans service representative (VSR) at the Philadelphia VA Regional Benefit Office for years, resulting in an estimated $2.2 million in improper payments, a government watchdog report has found. ...While it was known that the employee was firing off approvals at slapdash speed, the individual was backed strongly by supervisors in the regional office, who shielded them from being held accountable. ..."
Reference Source: www.militarytimes.com
Article Excerpt: "If the federal government shuts down after midnight Sept. 30 over a funding impasse in Congress, the Department of Veterans Affairs would keep sending veterans their monthly pensions and disability payments on time.
Read more at: https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2025-09-22/veterans-benefits-services-government-shutdown-19185364.html
Source - Stars and Stripes...The VA sought to reassure veterans and their families this week that core services and benefits for veterans would be protected in a government shutdown.
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Reference Source: www.stripes.com
Article Excerpt: "...As Democrats bring the nation to the brink of a government shutdown, they jeopardize critical funding for veterans, seniors, law enforcement, and many others. As Democrats threaten to disrupt the lives and livelihoods of millions of Americans, organizations across the country are urging them to follow through on their word, join with President Donald J. Trump and Republicans, and keep government functioning for the people it serves. ..."
Reference Source: www.whitehouse.gov
Article Excerpt: "...Both men were 40 years old. Both were Marines who served in Iraq during the mid-2000s surge and sectarian violence. This should not be treated as a coincidence, given a thirteen-year pattern anyone can plainly see. A Pattern Demanding Somebody Care...Benjamin Barnes (2012): Sent “I want to die” texts before killing a park ranger. Ex-girlfriend had documented his PTSD, weapons arsenal, and suicide threats in custody court papers. No intervention came."
Reference Source: https://www.flyingpenguin.com/?p=72582
Article Excerpt: "...mass shooting in North Carolina is a Purple Heart recipient and heavily decorated Marine who served in Iraq before changing his name and filing a slew of conspiracy-laden lawsuits, according to authorities and records.
Nigel Edge — who changed his name from Sean DeBevoise in 2023 — was arrested Saturday night for launching his deadly assault on the American Fish Company restaurant in Southport Yacht Basin...The Marine said he was wounded in two separate IED attacks during a 2006 tour in Iraq, along with a bullet wound that left shrapnel lodged in his head.
A US military spokesperson confirmed that Edge served in the Marines from 2003 to 2009 and deployed to Iraq in 2005 and again in 2006.
He received a number of prestigious awards during his service"
Reference Source: nypost.com
Article Excerpt: "... a 40-year-old Iraq War veteran who served in the US Marines...Thomas Jacob Sanford rammed his Chevy Silverado truck into the building before opening fire on worshipers at a Sunday service...He also set the church ablaze, causing the entire structure to burn down. ...— served in Iraq from 2004 to 2008. ..."
Reference Source: nypost.com
Article Excerpt: "...expansion of the Military Museum at John Hunt Park. The $9.98 million project, located at 2065 Steve Hettinger Drive SW, will include the construction of a new pre-engineered metal building with insulated panels, modern storefront glazing, offices, a conference room and restrooms. Limited renovations and repairs will also be made to the existing facility to support the overall expansion..."
Reference Source: www.huntsvilleal.gov
Article Excerpt: "...Vietnam War veteran David Brown, 81, of Fairhaven wants to return the honor given to him on his recent Honor Flight New England trip to Washington, D.C.
Members of the Troop F Massachusetts State Police Barracks led the way for his Honor Flight to leave Logan International Airport in Boston at 5:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, with a plane full of U.S. veterans embarking on a meaningful trip to the nation's war memorials built in their honor. ..."
Reference Source: www.southcoasttoday.com
Article Excerpt: "...the State Department announcing it was revoking a visa for Gustavo Petro, president of the Latin American country, after he participated in a New York protest where he called on American soldiers to disobey President Donald Trump’s orders.
The department said on social media that “we will revoke Petro’s visa due to his reckless and incendiary actions.”
Petro [Gustavo Francisco Petro Urrego (Petro)] was visiting for the annual U.N. Nations General Assembly. ..."
Reference Source: wtop.com
Article Excerpt: "...JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The murder of Tina Heins has been solved after more than three decades, State Attorney Melissa Nelson announced Thursday. Michael Shane Ziegler, a close friend of Heins’ Navy sailor husband, is now charged with the sexual assault and murder of the 20-year-old, who was four months pregnant when she was stabbed 27 times in her Mayport apartment in 1994...."
Reference Source: www.news4jax.com
Article Excerpt: "A special bond forms between a daughter and her father when they hold the same Navy job on the same ship. ...For Navy Lt. Caitlin Dailey, that is exactly what happened when she took on the role of USS Shiloh's navigation officer at Joint Base Pearl Harbor–Hickam, Hawaii. Her father, retired Navy Lt. Cmdr. Donald Dailey, served in the same role as the ship's navigator more than two decades ago. Today he lives in Gainesville, Florida. ..."
Reference Source: www.war.gov
Article Excerpt: "BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | A PROCLAMATION
Since the dawn of our Republic, millions of brave men and women have answered the call of liberty to preserve peace, uphold our sovereignty, and defend the sacred ideals that have defined our Nation for nearly 250 years. Countless souls have perished in this noble pursuit — their supreme sacrifice borne by surviving families with profound sorrow, remarkable strength, and inspiring dignity. This Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day, we remember and honor the loved ones of those patriots who paid the highest price for our birthright of freedom. ..."
Reference Source: www.whitehouse.gov
Article Excerpt: "...Brooklyn native Mike Callanan spent half a decade in the Air Force, working with nearly a dozen dogs during that time.
“The way we trained the dogs in the military was very unique. It’s..."
Reference Source: www.ksn.com
Article Excerpt: "...The Chief of Naval Operations released a Sept. 15 memo that provides guidance on how to report unprofessional social media use.
The memo, which began circulating online and was confirmed as real by a spokesperson for the CNO..."
Reference Source: www.navytimes.com
Article Excerpt: "...President Trump saw the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performing on the South Lawn of the White House. It's amazing to watch, something that wasn't lost on the president, who decided to invite them..."
Reference Source: townhall.com
Article Excerpt: "...Children of Charter Communications employees could see their “Invest America” accounts grow to nearly $1.2 million by retirement age.
As a Military Friendly Employer Gold Award recipient and a VETS Index 5 Star Employer, Charter Communications offers unique career advancement opportunities and benefits for the military community.
This includes the recent announcement that Charter is the first major employer to commit to the federal “Invest America” Trump Accounts initiative ..."
Reference Source: www.breitbart.com
Article Excerpt: ... Having served in the U.S. Army for 20 years, I found former Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s partisan assertion that there was an infestation of extremism loose in the U.S. military fictional and insulting. But I have now seen it with my own eyes. ... "He shared a screen capture of Army Col. Junel Jeffrey’s take on Charlie Kirk’s assassination: “Sometimes we reap what we sow. ...we allowed the American left wing to import that foreign terrorist association’s agenda, tactics, and desired end state: violent destruction of those marked as ‘infidels.’ Then we gave these neo-Qaeda agents safe harbor in the ranks of our military. Perhaps it’s time to reflect on the reality that a force that welcomed anti-American extremists in its ranks was ineffective at defeating extremists abroad. ..."
Reference Source: redstate.com
Snippet of Article: "...After nearly 140 years, a Civil War veteran’s monument will finally rest beside his wife in the Old Panther Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.
On September 27, the Whitesville Historical Society will host a dedication ceremony for the gravestone of Charles M. Ragsdale, a Union soldier who served in the 17th Kentucky Infantry and died in 1875. His headstone, ordered through the Veterans Administration in 1886, was never set. Instead, it was lost for more than a century. ..."
Article Excerpt: "...A new awareness campaign is raising alarms about how easily criminals can fabricate faces and voices to pose as military personnel — targeting veterans and their families. Using AI-powered deepfakes, scammers impersonate soldiers or loved ones to manipulate victims into giving up money, sensitive information, or access to accounts. ..."
Reference Source: www.disabledveterans.org
Article Excerpt: "...The Lexington-Fayette County Human Rights Commission ruled Oasis Mediterranean Restaurant and owner Ahmad Salah violated state and city anti-discrimination laws when they ordered Sarah Van Vooren to leave the Chevy Chase eatery in March 2023.
“The offense was intentional and it was severe..."
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Article Excerpt: "...Last April, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) secured a $19.75 million fraud settlement with Seabrook, a major addiction treatment center in New Jersey. Between 2022 and 2024, Seabrook allegedly misrepresented its offerings, falsified its records and provided services by staff who were unqualified to treat patients with these disorders. The facility's laundry list of misdeeds reveals a troubling, deeper reality: Unscrupulous, predatory facilities are brazenly exploiting vulnerable veterans..."
Reference Source: www.military.com/
Article Excerpt: "Sen. Ruben Gallego tried but failed to block military funeral honors for Ashli Babbitt...“This resolution is nothing more than a pathetic attempt to strip away the earned honors of a veteran who deployed seven times during her many years in the United States Air Force,” Tuberville said. ...President Donald Trump has depicted Babbitt as a “patriot,” denouncing her death as a murder and the officer who shot her as a “thug. ...Babbitt served in Iraq.
Babbitt, from California, spent 14 years on active duty or in the Air National Guard and also deployed to Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirates."
Reference Source: tucson.com
Article Excerpt: "Homes For Our Troops made the dream a possibility for William Thomas, his wife Shanelle and their daughter Leila. ...in Afghanistan. While serving, Thomas’ vehicle drove over an improvised explosive device. ..."
Reference Source: www.wsmv.com
Article Excerpt: "...US Coast Guard seizes 75,000lbs of cocaine after dramatic chase with cartel boat Source: Homeland Security..."
Reference Source: www.yahoo.com
Article Excerpt: "...The move aims to realign the force toward the use of unmanned drones instead of manned aviation platforms and will occur over fiscal years 2026 and 2027...Talent panels will determine which officers and warrant officers will remain in aviation and which will be transferred to other Army branches, beginning in October, according to Russell. "
Reference Source: www.militarytimes.com
Article Excerpt: "...Their elite status among special ops is very elite: Less than 10,000 men in history have ever been Navy SEALs. ... small groups of SEALs have taken on terrorist enemies like the Taliban, Iraqi insurgents, Al Quada, and Osama bin Laden. ...Join the Navy"
Reference Source: www.wearethemighty.com
Article Excerpt: "...Muhammad Ali’s refusal to sign his Vietnam-era military draft card upended the boxing champ’s life and added a powerful voice to the anti-war movement. Now that piece of history is coming up for sale. ...The auction house said it will hold the online sale Oct. 10-28, adding the card came to it via descendants of Ali. ..."
Reference Source: www.navytimes.com
Article Excerpt: "...Police said the bomb was 1.5 meters (nearly 5 feet) in length and weighed about 1,000 pounds (450 kilograms). It was discovered by construction workers in Quarry Bay, a bustling residential and business district on the west side of Hong Kong island.
“We have confirmed this object to be a bomb dating back to World War II,” said Andy Chan Tin-Chu, a police official..."
Reference Source: www.newsnationnow.com
Article Excerpt: "...Senate Democrats defeated a House-passed bill to fund the government Friday, propelling the nation toward a government shutdown.
The minority Democrats largely banded together to defeat the bill, 44 to 48, with only Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) joining Republicans. Sixty votes were needed. ..."
Reference Source: www.breitbart.com
Article Excerpt: "...A medically retired U.S. Navy corpsman’s service was honored at a Las Vegas dealership with a new car.
Freedom Alliance awarded Ruben Cervantez with a payment-free 2022 Volkswagen Atlas on Thursday. The gift marked the 60th new car that the veteran support organization has given combat-wounded veterans in partnership with U.S. Bank. ..."
Reference Source: www.reviewjournal.com
Article Excerpt: "...Retired Sgt. Mary Dague served in the military in 2001 after the Sept. 11 terror attacks. While in Iraq, Dague, an Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) Tech, was severely hurt by an improvised explosive device (IED) when it detonated.
She shielded her team - and almost certainly saved lives -- by hugging the bomb. In doing so, she lost both arms, suffered ruptured eardrums, and had facial injuries from shrapnel. ...As a tribute to Dague's service and sacrifice, the Gary Sinsie Foundation, which builds specially adapted, mortgage-free, smart homes, presented her with the keys to her new home in Four Oaks. ...Donate Online"
Reference Source: abc11.com
Article Excerpt: "...Jan Carey is charged with two misdemeanors that are not focused on the act of burning a flag. Making his initial court appearance, Carey was arraigned on charges of igniting a fire in an undesignated area and lighting a fire causing damage to property or park resources. ..."
Reference Source: www.navytimes.com
Article Excerpt: "...despite Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's vociferous demonization of any federal infiltration of the state. ...But in Memphis, there is anticipation and rejoicing ahead of the federal intervention. They are so thankful to the National Guard for helping with their crime problem that certain restaurants are serving up free lunch plates for the service members. ..."
Reference Source: redstate.com
Article Excerpt: "...“The grooming standard set by the U.S. military is to be clean shaven and neat in presentation for a proper military appearance,” he wrote.
“The Department must remain vigilant in maintaining the grooming standards which underpin the warrior ethos.” ... John Hoskins further tested those boundaries — and was denied — when he applied for a beard exemption as part of his strict devotion to the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, a faith also known as “Pastafarianism.”"
Reference Source: www.militarytimes.com
Article Excerpt: "...Retired Adm. Robert P. Burke — once the second-highest uniformed officer in the Navy — was commanding its forces in Europe and Africa when he engaged in a bribery plot with two business executives, according to federal prosecutors. ..."
Reference Source: abcnews.go.com
Article Excerpt: "...Women for the Armed Forces, and we’re hosting our first conference this Saturday, September 20. We’re calling it ‘Reconnect’. We feel that it’s important for women veterans, no matter what era they served or what branch, to reconnect with old friends and make new connections. That’s why we decided to do this conference,” said Borman.
The conference is in collaboration with Disabled American Veterans and will be held at the South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance. ..."
Reference Source: www.dakotanewsnow.com
Article Excerpt: "...The U.S. Army has identified the 18-year-old soldier who died Friday after an incident on a rifle range at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, as Pvt. Andrey Okunev. ..."
Reference Source: www.armytimes.com
Article Excerpt: "...ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A post on an anonymous chat platform triggered a lockdown at the U.S. Naval Academy this week, and authorities investigating what turned out to be a false report of a gunman then shot and injured a midshipman who had mistaken them as a threat, a military official said Friday. ..."
Reference Source: www.navytimes.com
Article Excerpt: "...Manley said many veterans lack basic needs such as food and transportation, despite their sacrifice.
“If somebody has to take care of somebody like me, I don’t have anybody in the family except my wife, so we would end up needing a caregiver," Manley said.
According to Feeding America, 1.2 million low-income veterans use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Manley, along with Good Deeds Kentucky and the Veterans Alliance Center, helped feed veterans like him.
“It’s a free lunch and some camaraderie," said Mary Osborne, president of Good Deeds Kentucky. ..."
Reference Source: spectrumnews1.com
Article Excerpt: "...More than three-fourths of Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals that received an Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating earned four-or-five-star ratings as part of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 2025 hospital quality ratings.
CMS’s hospital star ratings are based on five categories: mortality, safety of care, readmission, patient experience and timely and effective care. A higher star rating, out of 5, indicates better performance on these quality measures. ..."
Reference Source: news.va.gov
Article Excerpt: "...The workshop provides veterans a space to reflect on their experiences, gain insight and solace, process complex emotions, and build public voices and community with other service members while sharing stories with varied audiences. Those interested in applying to participate in the workshop should complete the application by Oct. 1. The cost of participating in the workshop is $100, which covers the cost of instructional material and food. A limited number of need-based scholarships are available. If you would like to be considered, please contact vwasubmissions@syr.edu. ..."
Reference Source: news.syr.edu
Article Excerpt: "...Richard Diedrick Mohrmann, a native of Beach Lake, Wayne County, who saw action as a U.S. Army soldier in World War II, celebrated his 100th birthday on July 12 with his family. ..."
Reference Source: www.tricountyindependent.com
Article Excerpt: "... Legislation sponsored by a local lawmaker has cleared the U.S. House that aims to help connect veterans with supply chain careers.
Congressman Tom Barrett’s bi-partisan Transitioning Retiring And New Service Members to Port, Ocean, Rail, and Truck
(TRANSPORT) Jobs Act. ..."
Reference Source: www.whmi.com
Article Excerpt: "...The event offered attendees an opportunity to reconnect with fellow service members and share experiences from their time overseas.
In addition to honoring the veterans, the reunion featured a table set up by Veterans Affairs to provide resources for mental health support, benefits, and other services for those who served.
The gathering highlighted both the camaraderie and continued dedication of Western New York’s veterans, emphasizing their ongoing contributions to the community.
..."
Reference Source: www.wgrz.com
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Article Excerpt: "...VA researchers have already conducted a limited number of small studies on psychedelics in VA facilities using non-VA funding. This new RFA will permit the important next step of directly assessing effectiveness and safety of using MDMA and psilocybin-augmented psychotherapy in Veterans. ..."
Reference Source: news.va.gov
Article Excerpt: "...The Pentagon has changed its drug screening policy to test service members for psilocin, indicating the use of psilocybin mushrooms, according to an Aug. 18 memo.
Psilocin will be added to drug testing panels for troops as of Oct. 1, “due to the risk of impairment and subsequent deterioration of security, military fitness, readiness, good order and discipline,” according to the memo. ..."
Reference Source: www.airforcetimes.com
Article Excerpt: "...Rob Niles is a retired Vermont Army National Guard veteran. ... he received a brand-new Kubota compact tractor as part of Kubota’s “geared to give” program, which honors military veterans pursuing careers in agriculture. ..."
Reference Source: www.wcax.com
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered:
Section 1. Purpose. On August 7, 1789, 236 years ago, President George Washington signed into law a bill establishing the United States Department of War to oversee the operation and maintenance of military and naval affairs. It was under this name that the Department of War, along with the later formed Department of the Navy, won the War of 1812, World War I, and World War II, inspiring awe and confidence in our Nation’s military, and ensuring freedom and prosperity for all Americans. The Founders chose this name to signal our strength and resolve to the world. The name “Department of War,” more than the current “Department of Defense,” ensures peace through strength, as it demonstrates our ability and willingness to fight and win wars on behalf of our Nation at a moment’s notice, not just to defend. This name sharpens the Department’s focus on our own national interest and our adversaries’ focus on our willingness and availability to wage war to secure what is ours. I have therefore determined that this Department should once again be known as the Department of War and the Secretary should be known as the Secretary of War.
Sec. 2. Implementation. (a) The Secretary of Defense is authorized the use of this additional secondary title — the Secretary of War — and may be recognized by that title in official correspondence, public communications, ceremonial contexts, and non-statutory documents within the executive branch.
(b) The Department of Defense and the Office of the Secretary of Defense may be referred to as the Department of War and the Office of the Secretary of War, respectively, in the contexts described in subsection (a) of this section.
(c) The provisions of this section shall also apply, as appropriate, to subordinate officials within the Department of Defense, who may use corresponding secondary titles such as Deputy Secretary of War or Under Secretary of War in the contexts described in subsection (a) of this section.
(d) All executive departments and agencies shall recognize and accommodate the use of such secondary titles in internal and external communications, provided that the use of such titles does not create confusion with respect to legal, statutory, or international obligations.
(e) Statutory references to the Department of Defense, Secretary of Defense, and subordinate officers and components shall remain controlling until changed subsequently by the law.
(f) Within 30 days of the date of this order, the Secretary of War shall submit to the President, through the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, a notification for transmittal to the Congress of any office, executive department or agency, component, or command that begins using a secondary Department of War designation.
(g) Within 60 days of the date of this order, the Secretary of War shall submit to the President, through the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, a recommendation on the actions required to permanently change the name of the Department of Defense to the Department of War. This recommendation shall include the proposed legislative and executive actions necessary to accomplish this renaming.
Sec. 3. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect:
(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or the head thereof; or
(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals.
(b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.
(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.
(d) The costs for publication of this order shall be borne by the Department of War.
DONALD J. TRUMP
THE WHITE HOUSE,
September 5, 2025.
Reference Source: The White House
Article Excerpt: "...Your surroundings—whether it’s the clutter on your desk or the view from your window—play a powerful role in your health. From organizing your space to connecting with nature, simple changes can improve your mood, reduce stress and support your Whole Health ...."
Reference Source: news.va.gov
Article Excerpt: "...The White House and Department of Defense continue to shed more light on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2026, which incluess a proposed 3.8% pay increase across the board for all servicemembers. ..."
Reference Source: Veteran.com
Article Excerpt: "...The bank will now offer disabled soldiers reduced mortgage payments for two years, cutting 2.5% off their mortgage payments. It may not be much, but it could prove to be enough to keep some soldiers in their homes.
The deal comes with a unique twist for veterans: They don’t have to be facing foreclosure or even delinquent on their mortgages to get the discount, and they don’t have to pay any fees to clinch the deal. ..."
Reference Source: www.thestreet.com
Article Excerpt: "...Johnny Fuselier, a retired U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer, is seeking to have his First Amendment rights protected by a federal court.
A Mississippi Vietnam veteran filed a class-action lawsuit this week against the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport after officials threatened to evict him for defying the home’s ban on political slogans. ...The Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH) is an independent agency in the executive branch of the federal government, authorized and governed by title 24, United States Code, Chapter 10. The agency was created by Congressional legislation in 1991 by merging the United States Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home (USSAH) in Washington, D.C., and the United States Naval Home in Gulfport.
The Gulfport facility prohibits the retired military veterans who live there from wearing clothing or displaying signs with “political slogans.” ... “I don’t understand why we can’t exercise the same rights that every other American can—especially in our own home,” Fuselier said. “We’ve repeatedly asked them to change this policy, but they refuse to do it.” ... @donaldjtrump
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Reference Source: magnoliatribune.com
Article Excerpt: "...Jones, a Marine veteran who lost both legs serving in Afghanistan, came armed with facts the left hates to hear. He cut through the emotional grandstanding and fear-mongering with the kind of plainspoken common sense Democrats can’t handle.
“You want me to prove I’m not evil to own a gun, but I’m a bigot because I want you to prove you’re not crazy because you want to change your identity? Those two things don’t line up,” Jones said, calling out the double standard head-on.
Then he dismantled the myth that banning AR-style rifles will make a dent in gun violence. “Only 4% of guns used in homicide are rifles, and that’s a much bigger category than AR. ...If Democrats truly cared about saving children, Jones argued, they’d be begging President Donal Trump to keep the National Guard in Chicago and D.C. “Democrats are absolutely, 100% not at all concerned with saving the lives of children,” he said flatly. Instead, they focus on banning 5% of guns used in 4% of homicides because it’s politically convenient. ..."
Reference Source: pjmedia.com
Article Excerpt: "Harold Powell explained he is a Navy veteran. He says his service ended when he was struck by a drunk driver in 1991....Powell said it was another ordinary day of work when Timm walked up to him.
Prosecutors say Timm accused Powell of “stolen valor” — falsely claiming to have served in the military.
Footage shows Timm demanding Powell show military identification before ripping a patch off Powell’s wheelchair. ..."
Reference Source: www.kiro7.com
Article Excerpt: "The decision also comes on the heels of a wrongful death settlement reached in July, which resulted in the government paying the Babbitt family nearly $5 million. ...Babbitt was shot and killed by a U.S. Capitol police officer ..."May Ashli Babbitt now Rest In Peace and her family gain some measure of solace for the wonderful person she was and the light of truth she brought to each of us," Flynn concluded." ..."On behalf of the Secretary of the Air Force, I write to extend the offer for Military Funeral Honors for SrA Ashli Babbitt, ..."
Reference Source: www.foxnews.com
Article Excerpt: "This marks the second DOJ paralegal to be terminated by Bondi after one was accused of throwing a sandwich at a CBP agent earlier this month...Elizabeth Baxter of the department's environmental division arrived for work just after 8:20 a.m. on Aug. 18 at the DOJ’s "4CON" building in the NoMa district, where she bragged to a security guard that she had just made the gesture at Metro Center Metro Stop and told the guardsman, "F--k the National Guard," Bondi said..."Today, I took action to terminate a DOJ employee for inappropriate conduct towards National Guard service members in DC," Bondi told the outlet."
Reference Source: www.foxnews.com
Article Excerpt: "...Despite a grand jury in Washington, D.C., declining to indict the dude who threw a perfectly good Subway sandwich at a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agent patrolling the streets of the Nation's Capital, United States Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro has decided he needs to face charges. ...Pirro's office charged Sean Dunn with misdemeanor assault, one day after the D.C. grand jury decided that charges of assault on a federal officer, all of which was caught on video, weren't warranted. "
Reference Source: redstate.com
Article Excerpt: "...Federal prosecutors have failed to obtain a felony indictment against a U.S. Air Force veteran who was seen on camera hurling a sandwich at a federal law enforcement official in the nation’s capital, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press.
Sean Charles Dunn was arrested..."
Reference Source: www.navytimes.com
Article Excerpt: "...The Defense Commissary Agency’s September Sidewalk Sale events are upon us.
Extra savings will be offered on a variety of products at all 176 stateside commissary stores, to include Alaska and Hawaii, during three- or four-day sales at the stores. ..."
Reference Source: www.armytimes.com
Article Excerpt: "...Service members retiring from the military will for the first time be allowed to keep contributing to their military-sponsored retirement accounts — known as Thrift Savings Plans — under legislation introduced by Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., a former Navy pilot. The Financial Opportunities for Retirees and Warriors Advancing Retirement Development — or FORWARD Act — also would let veterans who are 100% disabled send a portion of their monthly benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs to Thrift Savings Plans that they opened during military service, according to the bill. ..."
Reference Source: www.stripes.com
Article Excerpt: "...Eligible Veterans can now submit mileage-only travel reimbursement claims through the VA Health and Benefits mobile app. This new feature saves time, reduces paperwork, and makes it easier to access your benefits with just a few taps on your mobile device. Read the official press release about this feature. ..."
Reference Source: news.va.gov
Article Excerpt: "...There are additional benefits that you may be eligible for that are based on a favorable decision for a VA benefit and/or based on special circumstances. These are known as derivatives. ..."
Reference Source: benefits.va.gov
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
On one of the darkest days in our Nation’s history, 4 years ago, the gates of hell sprung open when an evil Jihadi terrorist carried out a suicide bombing in Kabul, Afghanistan — killing 13 heroes of our United States Armed Forces and shattering the hearts of Americans and our allies. As our Nation remembers this atrocious attack, we honor the memory of every brave warrior who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We join in grief with the families who senselessly lost a loved one, and we renew our solemn pledge to our 13 fallen patriots — we will never forget you; we will never forsake you; and your memory will live on forever.
On July 2, 2021, as an empowered Taliban was in the midst of waging a civil war in Afghanistan, President Joe Biden began a disastrous withdrawal from Bagram Airfield in the middle of the night without alerting Afghan National Defense and Security Forces. As a direct result of the Biden Administration’s reckless political stunt designed to claim victory on the 20th anniversary of September 11, 2001, our men and women in uniform were left without a defensible base of operations, allowing the Taliban to free thousands of bloodthirsty terrorists and criminals held captive at Bagram prison.
At exactly 5:36pm on August 26, 2021, a barbaric ISIS-K terrorist — one of the prisoners set free by the Taliban less than two months earlier — detonated a suicide bomb at a civilian gate of Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul, the main entry point for an evacuation operation. As a result, 13 brave American service members were killed, 45 were wounded, and more than 160 civilians were injured, resulting in the single deadliest day for United States forces in a decade.
In what will be remembered as one of the most shameful and heartbreaking moments in our Nation’s collective memory, Joe Biden checked his watch — and time stood still — as a Sailor, Soldier, and 11 Marines returned home in flag-draped coffins, solemnly escorted by their brothers and sisters in arms. We will never forget the names of the 13 brave souls who shed their blood for our Nation: Staff Sergeant Darin T. Hoover, USMC; Sergeant Johanny Rosario Pichardo, USMC; Sergeant Nicole L. Gee, USMC; Corporal Hunter Lopez, USMC; Corporal Daegan W. Page, USMC; Corporal Humberto A. Sanchez, USMC; Lance Corporal David L. Espinoza, USMC; Lance Corporal Jared M. Schmitz, USMC; Lance Corporal Rylee J. McCollum, USMC; Lance Corporal Dylan R. Merola, USMC; Lance Corporal Kareem M. Nikoui, USMC; Petty Officer Third Class Maxton W. Soviak, USN; and Staff Sergeant Ryan C. Knauss, USA.
As Commander in Chief, I will never allow our military service members to be so betrayed, our friends to be so abandoned, and our credibility to be so destroyed.
To those who lost a son, daughter, brother, sister, husband, wife, or family member at Abbey Gate in 2021 — we offer you our enduring love and our unwavering devotion. To those who horrifically suffered life-altering wounds — we extend our unending support and eternal gratitude for your unsung sacrifices. To those who served in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, and beyond — you should be tremendously proud of your service to our Nation and your devotion to preserving our freedoms.
The events of that day led to an unimaginable loss of human life and the single most embarrassing display of American foreign policy in the history of our country. In the wake of the attack, countless Americans and our Afghan allies were abandoned behind Taliban lines, 10 innocent civilians — including children — were killed in a feckless counterstrike ordered by President Biden, $85 billion worth of United States military equipment was surrendered to the enemy, and 20 years of American blood and treasure were utterly squandered. The weakness and incompetence that led to Abbey Gate lived on in the American memory as the moment our credibility was all but lost — until the clock struck noon on January 20, 2025.
On day one, my Administration sought to bring justice to the families of the Abbey Gate 13 by aggressively pursuing a foreign policy rooted in the commonsense principle of peace through strength. Just 43 days into my second term, on the night of March 4, 2025, during my Joint Address to the Congress, I announced that we apprehended the ISIS Jihadi responsible for the atrocity at the Kabul airport — who was at that moment being brought to the United States to face the swift sword of American justice. When America is strong, the world is safe, fewer conflicts erupt on the field of battle, and the lives of our men and women in uniform are cherished and protected.
As our Nation solemnly marks 4 years since the attack at Abbey Gate, we honor the memory of the 13 brave souls and every military service member to ever die in the line of duty — and we renew our resolve to protect American lives, defend American interests, and uphold American sovereignty.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim August 26, 2025, as a day in commemoration of the 4th anniversary of the attack at Abbey Gate. I encourage all Americans to remember the heroism of the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country, and the Gold Star Families who carry on their proud legacy.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fifth day of August, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fiftieth.
Reference Source: www.whitehouse.gov
Article Excerpt: "...Fighters from the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) on Sunday intercepted a Russian aircraft in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone for the third time in the past week, the command said in a statement.
One E-3 Sentry command and control aircraft, two F-16 fighters and two KC-135s Stratotankers were dispatched "to intercept and visually identify" a Russian Il-20 surveillance and reconnaissance operating in the Alaskan ADIZ, NORAD said. ..."
Reference Source: abcnews.go.com
Article Excerpt: "...Notwithstanding the Supreme Court’s rulings on First Amendment protections, the Court has never held that American Flag desecration conducted in a manner that is likely to incite imminent lawless action or that is an action amounting to “fighting words” is constitutionally protected. See Texas v. Johnson, 491 U.S. 397, 408-10 (1989).
My Administration will act to restore respect and sanctity to the American Flag and prosecute those who incite violence or otherwise violate our laws while desecrating this symbol of our country, to the fullest extent permissible under any available authority.
Sec. 2. Measures to Combat Desecration of the American Flag. (a) The Attorney General shall prioritize the enforcement to the fullest extent possible of our Nation’s criminal and civil laws against acts of American Flag desecration that violate applicable, content-neutral laws, while causing harm unrelated to expression, consistent with the First Amendment. This may include, but is not limited to, violent crimes; hate crimes, illegal discrimination against American citizens, or other violations of Americans’ civil rights; and crimes against property and the peace, as well as conspiracies and attempts to violate, and aiding and abetting others to violate, such laws. ..."
Reference Source: www.whitehouse.gov
Article Excerpt: "...An Army veteran was detained outside the White House after burning an American flag in protest just hours after President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Justice Department to investigate and prosecute flag desecration. ..."
Reference Source: www.fox5dc.com
Article Excerpt: "...The CEO of Camping World responded to the barrage of lawsuits from city governments to stop him from flying giant American flags at his business locations, reiterating his stance that the flag is “never coming down.” Local officials have been pressuring CEO Mark Lemonis for quite some time because of ordinances that prohibit him from flying the giant flags at his business locations..."
Reference Source: www.breitbart.com
Article Excerpt: "...Base Commander Captain Chandra Newman banned all military personnel from visiting Wild Greg’s Saloon, as well as Pharaoh 2 convenience store, after a vote during a July 23 Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Board, a spokesperson for NAS Pensacola told Military Times in an emailed statement. ..."
Reference Source: www.navytimes.com
Article Excerpt: "...returned to duty after a fire broke out Wednesday aboard amphibious transport docking ship New Orleans off the coast of Okinawa, Japan, the Navy said.
It is unclear what injuries were treated. Earlier, the Navy had said two sailors had been treated for injuries. ..."
Reference Source: www.navytimes.com
Article Excerpt: "...Implanted device lowers blood pressure
A new implanted device could help Veterans manage uncontrolled high blood pressure by directly stimulating the carotid sinus nerve. ...The researchers found the device was safe and has the potential to be an effective therapy for people with uncontrolled hypertension. View the full study from “Scientific Reports.”..."
Reference Source: news.va.gov
Article Excerpt: "VA spent more than $45 million supporting union activities in 2024. Resources will now be spent on care and services for Veterans ...VA is redirecting nearly $45 million per year in federal funds from unions to America’s Veterans...Under President Trump, VA is bringing tens of thousands of employees back to the office, where they can work better as a team to serve Veterans. ..."
Reference Source: news.va.gov
Article Excerpt: "...“Effective immediately, the Mexican Border Defense Medal (MBDM), is hereby established to recognize Service members deployed to the U.S. international border with Mexico for DoD support to United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP)..."
Reference Source: www.armytimes.com
Article Excerpt: "...Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had officially authorized the troops to carry weapons if their mission required it. On Friday, the joint task force overseeing the troops confirmed the move, noting that Guard personnel sent on missions would carry M17 pistols, "which are intended for person protection." The task force said Guard members would receive proper training on how to use the weapons before being allowed to carry them. ..."
Reference Source: abcnews.go.com
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.comArticle 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
Article Title: Ouachita Mountain Living | Army Veteran Produces Entertaining Videos While Subsidizing His Income and Improving His Health ...
