Article Excerpt: "...Nose art was very popular during World War II. Morale booster and more, each group developed their own. Typically the crew and often including the crew chief decided what to name a plane. Some squadrons had some very talented artists that created the artwork. ..."
Reference Source: www.armyaircorpsmuseum.org
Article Excerpt: "...President Donald Trump announced Dec. 17 that nearly 1.5 million U.S. military servicemembers would receive a $1,776 "warrior dividend" check this Christmas season.
"Military service members will receive a special we call 'warrior dividend' before Christmas, a warrior dividend in honor of our nation's founding in 1776..."
Reference Source: www.aol.com
Article Excerpt: "...Police are searching for the vandals who took down American flags honoring veterans in South Boston. The flags were torn up and thrown on the ground. ..."
Reference Source: www.cbsnews.com
Article Excerpt: "...Those who serve in the military put themselves in harm’s way to protect the country in its time of need, and benefits provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs are in place to return that protection when they need it. Unfortunately, an increasing number of veterans are finding their claims being denied.
The VA claims process is rife with misinformation..."
Reference Source: lasvegassun.com
Article Excerpt: "Administration allies falsely allege that many former soldiers are cheating the system... The hearing had an innocuous title, “Putting Veterans First,” and SVAC members invited a panel of witnesses to discuss the question “Is the Current VA Disability System Keeping Its Promise?”
Instead, Aldrich discovered, it was a Republican response to a four-part series in The Washington Post, which accused veterans of bilking the taxpayer out of billions of dollars. Little of the ensuing discussion focused on any needed improvements in the VA disability system, as opposed to just echoing the sensational claims of the Post—that there is an epidemic of veterans defrauding the disability system. ..."
Reference Source: prospect.org
Added Note: Mr Trump: It is great active military will be honored by you for serving our country, but to dismiss the proud service and sacrifice of disabled veterans, military retirees and veterans in general divides and minimizes their service. Especially when you instead attack disabled veterans in particular.
Article Excerpt: "...Trump proudly revealed that his administration is doling out Independence Day-themed $1,776 “warrior dividend” checks to service members before Christmas.
“Military service members will receive a special … warrior dividend before Christmas,” Trump announced during his address to the nation on Wednesday night. “A warrior dividend in honor of our nation’s founding in 1776, we are sending every soldier $1,776.”
“And the checks are already on the way.” ..."
Reference Source: nypost.com
Article Excerpt: "...exemption is larger for veterans who were disabled due to their service, and does not apply to veterans already receiving certain exemptions. ...To learn more about property tax and rent exemptions for New York City veterans, click here. ..."
Reference Source: pix11.com
Article Excerpt: "Discover valuable UAV programs for former service members, from Part 107 training to business support. ...Since becoming a commercial drone pilot in 2017, I have had the opportunity to participate in numerous drone-related programs for veterans. I know a lot of former service members who are also drone pilots, and I am surprised that so many aren’t aware of the numerous programs available to help them out.
In this article, I’ll share some of the programs worth checking out. ...The Part 107 is the FAA’s license that allows you to fly drones for profit. The test for the license costs $175 and covers a wide range of topics. Unless you are already familiar with the rules related to drones, reading aeronautical charts, and understanding METAR/TAF reports, you will probably need to take a course to learn the material."
Reference Source: www.flyingmag.com
Article Excerpt: "...HAMPTON, Va. — The Veterans Health Administration, the health care branch of the Department of Veterans Affairs, announced Monday that it would reorganize its management structure, potentially impacting the way veterans receive health care across the country. ..."Back in March, when I sounded the alarm about staffing levels at the new VA facility in Chesapeake, VA Secretary Doug Collins called me a liar. While I don’t expect an apology, America’s veterans — who will be forced to wait longer to see fewer doctors because of Collins’ plans to axe 35,000 VA health care workers — deserve one," Kaine said.
Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA) also criticized the move, citing the Washington Post's reporting.
"There are reports that the new Chesapeake Battlefield VA outpatient clinic in my congressional district is still woefully understaffed, and the Hampton VA continues to face staffing shortages"...
Reference Source: www.13newsnow.com
Article Excerpt: "Investigation reveals systemic problems at Milledgeville facility...Dennis Mize, 70, was due to retire at the end of the year following a dozen years at the facility, but people familiar with the situation said that the company that runs the home for the state asked him to step aside earlier.
The development came after an investigation by The Current GA revealed a series of systemic problems at the facility that seven current and former staff members working directly in patient care said affect many of the facility’s approximately 150 residents. ...residents in hospice care were not receiving prescribed and necessary medication due to problems with STGi’s charting and electronic recordkeeping."
Reference Source: thecurrentga.org
Article Excerpt: "...Authorities in Germany have launched a criminal probe into apparent laser attacks on U.S. Air Force (USAF) F-16 pilots approaching a NATO base in the west of the country earlier this month.
On three occasions, fighter jet pilots were approaching Spangdahlem Air Base "when unknown persons targeted the aircraft with a blue laser beam," German police said in a statement. ..."
Reference Source: www.newsweek.com
Article Excerpt: "Head referee Tim Rich thanked Trump for his “leadership and… continued support of our servicemembers and our veterans,” adding, “It’s an honor to have you here today.”
Trump responded that it was a “great honor” to attend.
The Army called tails and won the toss with the president’s flip...The Army has won 6 of the last 10 matchups, though Navy holds the all-time record, 62-55, since 1890. ..."
Reference Source: www.breitbart.com
Article Excerpt: "...U.S. Army Sergeant Alvin Cullum York, born December 13, 1887, in Pall Mall, Tennessee, is one of the most significant American Soldiers of World War I and remains one of the most decorated service members in American military history.
During the Meuse-Argonne Offensive in 1918, York led a small patrol that had been pinned down by German machine-gun fire, single-handedly silenced multiple enemy positions, and compelled the surrender of 132 German soldiers. For this extraordinary act of courage and leadership, he was awarded the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest military decoration, recognizing valor above and beyond the call of duty.
York’s legacy extends far beyond the battlefield. ..."
Reference Source: www.va.gov
Article Excerpt: "...If you’re a veteran with a 100 percent VA rating, you’ll learn about the Top 100% VA Disability Benefits available to you and your dependents. ..."
Reference Source: vaclaimsinsider.com
Article Excerpt: "The roughly 300,000 veterans who turn 65 each year may share his confusion. With Medicare Part B premiums jumping to $202.90 per month in 2026, understanding what you actually need matters. ...Should You Enroll?
Yes, even if you have VA coverage. The VA itself encourages veterans to sign up for Medicare when they turn 65.
Here's what each part costs in 2026:...The Prescription Drug Decision
You cannot use both VA and Medicare Part D for the same prescription but must pick one each time you fill.
If you're 100% service-connected disabled and the VA covers everything, skip Part D. If you see civilian doctors who prescribe medications that the VA doesn't stock, Part D makes sense."
Reference Source: www.military.com
Article Excerpt: "...VA has announced an amendment to the Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI), Family SGLI (FSGLI), and Veterans’ Group Life Insurance (VGLI) Accelerated Benefit Option (ABO) regulation.
This update allows an alternate applicant to apply for an ABO on a member’s behalf, such as when a member is medically incapacitated. With accelerated benefits, you can get up to 50%..."
Reference Source: va.gov
Article Excerpt: "The House passed the National Defense Authorization Act Wednesday, punting the yearly legislation that governs Pentagon spending to the Senate. ...Speaker Mike Johnson is touting provisions that offer enlisted troops a 4% pay raise, eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), crack down on antisemitism, eliminate $20 billion in spending on "obsolete programs" and "Pentagon bureaucracy" and policies that crack down on China. ..."
Reference Source: www.msn.com
Article Excerpt: "...The following story comes from my Dad’s unpublished book, “The Very First” by Colonel Richard “Butch” Sheffield, SR-71 Blackbird Reconnaissance Systems Officer (RSO).
‘Sometime, early in the program, in January 1967, I believe, we aborted and landed at Buckley Air National Guard (ANG) Base near Denver. The base was home to an F-101 squadron. The F-101 was an interceptor assigned to defend the US in case of war. The fighter community considered it a “hot” aircraft. ..."
Reference Source: The Aviation Geek Club
Article Excerpt: "...This year, the nonprofit paid roughly $10,000 in shipping costs, the outlet reported.
When USPS rejected the mountain of packages, they cited “incomplete forms,” a USPS spokesperson told the local station.
Most of the returned boxes had the word “toiletries” circled on their labels — apparently, that description is too vague.
“More detailed descriptions are now required for all international packages, so it’s important not to use generic terms. It is important for customers to know that incorrect or incomplete data can prevent the Postal Service from detecting potential violations of federal export laws,” the spokesperson said. ...The 255 packages that weren’t returned to the nonprofit were safely delivered to their intended destination. ..."
Reference Source: nypost.com
Article Excerpt: "...On December 7, 1941, a peaceful Sunday morning on the Hawaiian island of Oahu was shattered by an unprovoked attack by the naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan on the United States Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor and the aircraft and hangars at Kaneohe, Ford Island, Barbers Point, and Hickam Field. The surprise offensive claimed the lives of 2,403 American service members and civilians and propelled our Nation into the Second World War.
The Japanese mission was designed to cripple our military assets and obliterate the American spirit, but instead, the fatal attacks rallied our shattered citizenry and fueled our resolve. Young men from every corner of our country put their lives and futures on hold and were thrust into bloody and brutal battles of historic consequence that would forever change the world. Although untested in battle, these patriots, still reeling from horror and disbelief, united in a singular mission: to defeat tyranny. The exceptional courage and immeasurable sacrifices of the Greatest Generation secured our way of life and the blessings of freedom for future generations.
In the decades since the “date which will live in infamy,” the aggressor has become our loyal ally and trusted friend. Japan is one of our closest security partnerships, and our military forces work together every day to defend our common interests. We are united by commerce, history, culture, and mutual respect. Our strong alliance is a testament to the transformational power of peace, diplomacy, and democracy. ..."
Reference Source: www.whitehouse.gov
Article Excerpt: "...A VA spokesperson confirmed to the Guardian that the department would share some of the data it is now gathering with other federal agencies, including for immigration enforcement purposes. “VA will share any adverse findings with the appropriate agencies to ensure anyone who is not authorized to be in the US is dealt with accordingly,” the spokesperson said, when asked if the VA would share the data with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The agency added: “No one who is not an illegal immigrant has anything to worry about.”...Top department officials, including the veterans affairs secretary, Doug Collins, are requiring VA offices across the country to turn over data on non-citizen “full-time and part-time employees, contractors, health professional trainees” and volunteers with the VA, according to the memo. "
Reference Source: www.theguardian.com
Article Excerpt: "...National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, an annual commemoration of the 1941 attack, will be observed Sunday, Dec. 7.
Postal Service facilities are required to fly the U.S. flag at half-staff this day.
To fly the flag at half-staff, hoist the flag to the peak for an instant and then lower it to the half-staff position. The flag should be raised to the peak again before it’s lowered for the day.
The USPS Administrative Support Manual has additional guidelines on U.S. flag display and maintenance. ..."
Reference Source: news.usps.com
Article Excerpt: "...In the aftermath of Wednesday's shooting of two National Guard troops near the White House, War Secretary Pete Hegseth said President Donald Trump has requested the deployment of another 500 Guard members to the nation's capital.
"President Trump has asked me ... to add 500 additional troops, National Guardsmen, to Washington, D.C. This will only stiffen our resolve ..."
Reference Source: www.newsmax.com
Article Excerpt: "...with the horrific terrorist attack against two West Virginia National Guard members in D.C. on Wednesday that left the two in critical condition in mind, we turn to an MSNBC segment from Tuesday night that is getting some extra attention.
Watch below as MSNBC anchor Jen Psaki, a former press secretary for Joe Biden, pressed former D.C. Assistant U.S. Attorney Glenn Kirschner on whether there would and should be consequences for members of the armed forces for carrying out an alleged "illegal order." Make sure to take note of the Nazi comparisons: ...Psaki and MSNOW amplify the 'Dems will prosecute anyone taking part in the Mark Kelly investigation' intimidation campaign:
Psaki: “What do you think the consequences should be for people who are abiding by following these steps from the Commander In Chief?"
Reference Source: redstate.com
Article Excerpt: "...On November 26, 2025, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing announced Maj. Gen. Marcus B. Annibale relieved Lt. Col. Calischaran G. James of his duties as commanding officer of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 36 (MALS-36) at Camp Foster, Okinawa. The official press release stated the action was taken “due to loss of trust and confidence in his ability to command” and emphasized commanders “are held to the highest standards of conduct and must consistently live above reproach.” Lt. Col. Ryan T. Iden assumed duties as interim commanding officer “until the incoming commander arrives.”..."
Reference Source: www.military.com
Article Excerpt: "...California Rep. Eric Swalwell told Don Lemon Monday that he has heard from military members tell him that they serve as a "check" on President Donald Trump. ..."
Reference Source: www.foxnews.com
Article Excerpt: "...A U.S. Navy sailor assigned to the Pacific Missile Range Facility at Barking Sands died Saturday after attempting to rescue children from high surf at a Kauai beach, authorities said.
Master-at-Arms 1st Class Jeffrey Diaz died after..."
Reference Source: www.navytimes.com
Article Excerpt: "Slammed for his leading role in Democrats’ disgraceful “Disobey!” video, Sen. Mark Kelly (Ariz.) has gotten on his moral high horse, citing his decades of honorable service in the US military — when his central outrage was to prostitute that service in a bid to impugn the sitting president, at the clear risk of encouraging military mutinies....The Pentagon has opened a probe of Kelly’s actions: As a Navy retiree receiving significant benefits, he’s clearly still subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice — and the video may constitute a violation of his oaths. ..."
Reference Source: nypost.com
Article Excerpt: "...What types of claims, decision reviews, and appeals can I check in this tool?
You can use this tool to check the status of a VA claim, decision review, or appeal for these types of benefits:
Disability compensation (including claims based on special needs like an automobile or clothing allowance)
Veterans or Survivors Pension benefits
Special monthly compensation (such as Aid and Attendance)
Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)
Burial allowance to help pay for a Veteran’s burial and funeral expenses
Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) or Special Housing Adaptation (SHA) grant
You can also use this tool to check the status of..."
Reference Source: www.va.gov
"I, _____, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God."
Reference Source: army.mil
Article Excerpt: "...the video constituted 'seditious behavior'...President Donald Trump slammed the six Democrats who appeared in a video telling troops to defy "illegal" orders.
"It’s called SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL. Each one of these traitors to our country should be ARRESTED AND PUT ON TRIAL," Trump wrote on Truth Social on Thursday. "Their words cannot be allowed to stand — We won’t have a Country anymore!!! An example MUST BE SET.""
Reference Source: www.foxnews.com
Article Excerpt: "..."Donald Trump is going to be gone in a couple of years," Gallego said. "And if you’re part of the military that is going after sitting senators, sitting members of Congress, and part of the weaponization of government, there will be consequences, without a doubt."
He added, "I think there’s going to be a lot of officers that will be part of this potential tribunal, if they want to call it that, that will be looking over their shoulders. Because they know that Donald Trump will be gone and they will not have that protection. ..."
Reference Source: www.foxnews.com
Article Excerpt: "...Morris “Morry” Casso was also the 15th oldest man in the United States at the time of his death and had survived cancer.
Born in Roxbury on Jan. 28, 1917, to Russian immigrants Sadie and David Casso, he graduated from Roxbury Memorial High School for Boys in 1934. ..."
Reference Source: www.masslive.com
Article Excerpt: "...The extension means legacy participants, legacy applicants, and their family caregivers will remain eligible for PCAFC and will not experience a reduction in their monthly stipend based on a reassessment for an additional three years, with limited exceptions.
Legacy participants are Veterans or service members whose family caregivers were approved and designated by VA as of Sept. 30, 2020. ..."
Reference Source: va.gov
Article Excerpt: "...In one of the most disturbing revelations to surface in a House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee hearing this year, Rep. Morgan McGarvey (D-KY), who represents Kentucky’s 3rd Congressional District, exposed a shocking incident involving a military sexual trauma (MST) survivor being required to attend a VA disability compensation exam inside a hotel room. Not a clinic. Not a medical office.A hotel room. ..."
Reference Source: www.disabledveterans.org
Article Excerpt: "...A dozen Democratic senators introduced a bill to increase [some] Social Security and Veterans Affairs benefits by $200 a month for six months, which they said could help offset economic hardships for Americans. ..."
Reference Source: www.pionline.com
Article Excerpt: "...he Marine Corps family lost one of its own when veteran Steven M. Lipscomb, who had survived a roadside bomb while serving in Iraq, was killed trying to save a crew of coal miners in West Virginia. ..."
Reference Source: www.military.com
Article Excerpt: "...Democrats' call for military personnel to ignore orders from President Donald Trump amounts to "treason." And it needs to be stopped before it gets worse. ...Retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Blaine Holt told Newsmax that Democrats trying to prompt military service personnel to ignore orders from President Donald Trump amounts to "treason." ..."This is sedition," said Holt. "This is treason.""
Reference Source: www.newsmax.com
Article Excerpt: "Saudi Arabia is doing its best not to let it happen again, Mohammed bin Salman assured, with the 9/11 survivors being furious over his presence at the Oval Office. ...Trump lashed out at a reporter when asked about Khashoggi's killing as he wooed the Saudi royal at the White House. "He (Salman) knew nothing about it," he defended him. This, despite a US intelligence assessment finding in 2021 that Salman had ordered the hit. Salman described the killing as "painful."..."
Reference Source: www.ndtv.com
Article Excerpt: "...Trump has received criticism for rolling out the red carpet for bin Salman. The crown prince’s visit to Washington is the first time he has been back in the U.S. capital since the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in 2018. The CIA concluded that bin Salman likely ordered his killing.
Saudi Arabia has also been the subject of fierce criticism over human rights issues and has faced questions over whether it played a role in the September 11, 2001, terror attacks on the U.S. ..."
Reference Source: thehill.com
Article Excerpt: "...Fifteen of the 19 Al Qaeda operatives who carried out the attacks were Saudis, and although the Saudi Arabian government has long denied any direct role in 9/11, some evidence suggests that Saudi Arabia was not only the primary source of funding for the attackers, but that the Saudi regime knew about the plot that killed more than 3,000 people and did nothing to stop it. ..."
Reference Source: www.independent.co.uk
Article Excerpt: "....Elaborating on the amount of time it takes to train workers, the Ford CEO said learning to take a diesel engine out of a Ford Super Duty truck takes at least five years. He attributed the problem to the lack of education and training. The current system is not meeting the standard, he added.
Yet, Farley said it is these mechanical jobs like the ones at Ford that made the US "what it is" and let people such as his grandfather -- who was employee 389 at the company -- to have good lives. “We are not investing in educating a next generation of people like my grandfather who had nothing, who built a middle-class life and a future for his family,” he said..."
Reference Source: www.moneycontrol.com
Reference Source: nypost.com
Article Excerpt: "The naked man “slammed” the veteran [George Karkoc] on the ground, fracturing both of his legs, Castillo said. The veteran opened fire as the attacker approached him, witnesses said. ...He tells the suspect to leave, he told him, ‘I have a gun, I will shoot you,’..."
Reference Source: nypost.com
Reference Source: www.whitehouse.gov
Article Excerpt: "...This week, our Nation observes Anti-Communism Week, a solemn remembrance of the devastation caused by one of history’s most destructive ideologies. Across continents and generations, communism has wrought devastation upon nations and souls. More than 100 million lives have been taken by regimes that sought to erase faith, suppress freedom, and destroy prosperity earned through hard work, violating the God-given rights and dignity of those they oppressed. As we honor their memory, we renew our national promise to stand firm against communism, to uphold the cause of liberty and human worth, and to affirm once more that no system of government can ever replace the will and conscience of a free people.
For more than a century, communism has brought nothing but ruin. Wherever it spreads, it silences dissent, punishes beliefs, and demands that generations kneel before the power of the state instead of standing for freedom. Its story is written in blood and sorrow, a grim reminder that communism is nothing more than another word for servitude. ..."
Reference Source: www.whitehouse.gov
Article Excerpt: "Vannoy says this 150-acre parcel is a half-mile by half-mile - three times larger than the Veterans Cemetery in Spanish Fort and capable of holding 150,000 burial sites eventually, but starting out with 7,000. ...The plots are open to honorably-discharged veterans, their spouses, and dependents free of charge, including those in the National Guard.
A columbarium to entomb cremated remains will also be built, along with a scattering garden, and much more. ..."
Reference Source: www.waff.com
Article Excerpt: "...FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Two airmen at a Wyoming U.S. Air Force base have pleaded guilty to making false statements about the deadly shooting of a third that prompted the suspension of Sig Sauer M18 pistol use at nuclear weapons sites for a month, the Air Force said in a statement Friday. ..."
Reference Source: www.airforcetimes.com
Article Excerpt: "...At a Senate Veterans Affairs Committee hearing Wednesday in Washington, Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., questioned whether the Veterans Benefits Administration — the VA arm that manages disability compensation, pensions, education and employment benefits — needs subject matter experts to examine the claims processes and recommend improvements. ...The Government Accountability Office has recommended the VA improve management of compensation programs and update its disability ratings schedule. ..."
Reference Source: www.navytimes.com
Article Excerpt: "...They are prioritizing bringing back these retirees and their dependents back to 21 military treatment facilities, Dr. Stephen Ferrara, acting assistant secretary of defense for health affairs, told a Military Officers Association of America conference Oct. 28. ..."
Reference Source: www.marinecorpstimes.com
Article Excerpt: "...The Democrats’ decision to shut down the federal government has forced nearly 37,000 Department of Veterans Affairs employees to be furloughed or continue working without pay.
Because VA receives some advance appropriations from Congress, the department’s medical centers, outpatient clinics and Vet Centers remain open and are operating..."
Reference Source: VA.GOV
Article Excerpt: "...According to a notice in the Federal Register, most Tricare prescription copayments for medications purchased at retail pharmacies and through the Tricare mail-order pharmacy will increase beginning Jan. 1. ..."
Reference Source: www.militarytimes.com
Article Excerpt: "Wilmer Vladimir Ortega Ruiz, 29, faces several aggravated assault charges stemming from an alleged attack in June. ... Ortega Ruiz allegedly shot Jimmy Friesenhah twice in the chest and once in the neck. Jimmy Friesenhah is now paralyzed "
Reference Source: news4sanantonio.com
Article Title: US will share tech to let South Korea build a nuclear-powered submarine, Trump says
Snippet of Article: "...The United States will share closely held technology to allow South Korea to build a nuclear-powered submarine. ...Trump said in a separate post that the country would build its nuclear-powered submarine in the Philly Shipyard, which was bought last year by South Korea’s Hanwha Group."
Article Excerpt: "...Just one day later Bennett was flying a Bronco with U.S. Marine Capt. Michael Brown in the observer’s seat, providing reconnaissance, artillery adjustment and liaison for South Vietnamese Marines and a contingent of U.S. Marine advisors. ...Bennett’s plane was hit by an SA-7 missile, which severely damaged the left engine and left main landing gear. "
Reference Source: www.armytimes.com
Article Excerpt: "...A U.S. Navy helicopter and a fighter jet assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz crashed in the South China Sea on Sunday in separate incidents less than an hour apart, the Navy said. ..."
Reference Source: www.navytimes.com
Article Excerpt: "...If you’re the surviving spouse, child, or parent of a service member who died in the line of duty, or the survivor of a Veteran who died from a service-related injury or illness, you may be able to get a tax-free monetary benefit called VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC). Find out if you can get VA benefits or compensation. ..."
Reference Source: www.va.gov
Reference Source: rutherfordsource.com
Article Excerpt: "...The county is illuminating county buildings in green, a tradition known as Operation Green Light. County officials are also encouraging residents to display green lights in their businesses and residences through Veterans Day. The commission is partnering with Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2702 to raise awareness about the many resources in Madison County available for veterans. ..."
Reference Source: www.al.com
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Reference Source: www.news4jax.com
Article Excerpt: "...The Cost of Living Adjustment for 2026 will be 2.8%, a few ticks higher than the 2025 COLA, Social Security Administration officials announced Friday. ..."
Reference Source: www.airforcetimes.com
Article Excerpt: "...The driver was being held for a mental health evaluation after “attempting to weaponize the vehicle to ram into Coast Guard Base Alameda” on Thursday night, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security posted on X. ...“When the vehicle’s actions posed a direct threat to the safety of Coast Guard and security personnel, law enforcement officers discharged several rounds of defensive live fire.”..."
Reference Source: www.navytimes.com
Article Excerpt: "...Speaking at a White House event, Trump praised the wealthy donor as a patriot and a "friend of mine," but declined to name him.
"He called us the other day and said, 'I'd like to contribute any shortfall you have because of the Democrat shutdown ... because I love the military and I love the country,'" Trump said. ..."
Reference Source: www.newsmax.com
Article Excerpt: "...Around 30,000 VA employees are currently furloughed as a result of the shutdown, VA Secretary Doug Collins told reporters, which is nearly double the number the department originally planned to send home without immediate pay. That figure will climb higher next week when VA furloughs most of its central office, but still represents less than 10% of its workforce.
Virtually all of the Veterans Health Administration, where most of VA’s employees work, is currently working and getting paid on time using multi-year funds. ..."
Reference Source: www.govexec.com
Article Excerpt: "..."I am always going to vote country over my party and if I pay a price within my base, that's something I am willing to do," Fetterman said. ..."
Reference Source: www.foxnews.com
Article Excerpt: "...making sure U.S. troops get paid while Democrats keep the government shut down for free healthcare for illegal aliens — that’s called putting America First. But you wouldn’t know about it," the White House wrote on X in reference to Jeffries' criticism of the Shutdown Fairness Act. ..."
Reference Source: www.foxnews.com
From the article: "...Mr. Hegseth clearly does not care about such criticism. At Quantico, he told any officer who disagreed with his priorities and his laserlike focus on a return to what he calls the military’s “warrior ethos” to resign. Some analysts are quick to point out that military recruiting has surged since Mr. Hegseth took his post earlier this year. Supporters cite that as clear evidence that Mr. Hegseth’s approach is resonating with at least a subsection of young Americans and in the process is strengthening the armed forces. Separately, some defense industry sources stress that the Pentagon under Mr. Hegseth’s leadership is driving the development and fielding of small tactical drones in huge numbers, among other successes. ...“The anonymous general and senior officer quoted in your article should put their names to their comments if that’s what they truly believe in and consider resigning from their post. Our warriors deserve senior leaders who support the mission and put warfighting first,” Mr. Parnell said."
Article Excerpt: "... told Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., that Democrats’ refusal to vote for the measure was putting military families and veterans at risk. “Our troops nearly missed paychecks until President Trump took unilateral action to ensure they got paid. Training is still halted. Readiness is collapsing,” ..."
Reference Source: www.stripes.com
Article Excerpt: "...The nation’s top defense official got a firsthand taste of high-speed flight this week — right here in northern Nevada. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth paid a..."
The nation’s top defense official got a firsthand taste of high-speed flight this week — right here in northern Nevada.
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth paid a visit to Naval Air Station Fallon Sunday, home of the Navy’s elite TOPGUN program.
In a video posted to his X account, Hegseth shouted the fighter pilot catchphrase “TURN AND BURN!” while previewing his flight experience in an F-16, teasing that an extended version — complete with cockpit footage — is coming soon.
Reference Source: mynews4.com
Navy Veterans of Numerous Fallon, Nevada, Detachments, Robin Mark Colbert of Attack Squadron 203 (VA-203) ...
Article Excerpt: "...The U.S. Secret Service on Thursday discovered a suspicious hunting stand near Palm Beach International Airport with a direct sight line to where President Donald Trump exits Air Force One, the agency confirmed to NBC News on Sunday.
The FBI is now leading an investigation into the discovery..."
Reference Source: www.nbcnews.com
Article Excerpt: "...A Pentagon spokesperson denounced the Netflix gay military series "Boots" as "woke garbage" in a statement on Thursday. "Boots," which premiered on Oct. 9, follows the story of closeted gay teenager ...Pentagon press secretary Kingsley Wilson condemned the show’s depiction of the military, saying officials "will not compromise our standards to satisfy an ideological agenda, unlike Netflix whose leadership consistently produces and feeds woke garbage to their audience and children."..."
Reference Source: www.foxnews.com
Article Excerpt: "...Democrats blocked the Senate from considering a defense spending bill on Thursday afternoon that would pay military service members during the shutdown. ..."
Reference Source: ijr.com
Article Excerpt: "...a vocal critic of the Republican leader, was charged Thursday with storing top secret records at home and sharing with relatives diary-like notes about his time in government that contained classified information. ..."
Reference Source: www.msn.com
Article Excerpt: "...known as the Veterans Choice Act, Section 702 of the Act established in-state tuition rates for eligible GI Bill beneficiaries at public colleges and universities. ..."
Reference Source: www.military.com
Article Excerpt: "Senate Majority Leader John Thune is ...bringing a full-year Pentagon funding bill to the Senate floor on Thursday.
In doing so, Thune aims to force Democrats to take action ...Thune’s move marks a deliberate escalation by Senate Republicans, who hope to break the stalemate by daring Democrats to vote against military funding. Thune’s push for a full-year defense vote puts Democrats in a bind."
Reference Source: www.newsmax.com
Article Excerpt: "...Members of the military were set to be paid on Wednesday despite the shutdown, after the Trump administration tapped unused research and development funds to cover their checks. But House Speaker Mike Johnson warned that the move was a "temporary fix," and that troops risked missing their next paychecks at the end of the month if the shutdown continues. ..."
Reference Source: www.cbsnews.com
Article Excerpt: "...the Japanese bullet that was once lodged in the heart of U.S. sailor Dean Darrow...His wife, 106-year-old Alice Beck Darrow, was on hand to personally donate the bullet
“I’ve held onto this bullet for so long because it meant everything to us,” Alice said in a press release. “But I know it belongs in a place where others can understand what it represents ..."
Reference Source: www.armytimes.com
Article Excerpt: "...“National Guard Soldiers and Airman are required to meet service-specific height, weight and physical fitness standards at all times,” the National Guard Bureau said on Thursday. ...A spokesperson for the Texas Military Department confirmed to Task & Purpose that “a small group” of the 200 National Guard members sent to Illinois this past week have been replaced after they were found to not meet certain standards. The move came amid criticism on social media over pictures that showed some of the Guard members appearing to be overweight ..."
Reference Source: taskandpurpose.com
Article Excerpt: "...Secretary of War Pete Hegseth unveiled new rules Friday that will severely limit the ability of reporters to report from within the Pentagon outside established public affairs clearance channels. In the future, reporters will have limited access to the Pentagon without an official public affairs escort, they will have to display their press pass at all times, and, possessing confidential or unauthorized information, under the new rules, would be grounds for a journalist’s press pass to be revoked." This policy was foreshadowed back in May, when Secretary Hegseth imposed an array of press restrictions in the wake of some harmful leaks ..."
Reference Source: redstate.com
Snippet of Article: "This took 3,000 years to get to this point. Can you believe it? ...On Monday, 20 Israeli hostages were released, reportedly the last living hostages held by Hamas. ...Regardless of how long it lasts, this is a big deal and a historic moment. The parties involved, most of the leaders of Europe and the Middle East, realize what most of the American left will deny: This would not have happened but for President Trump's involvement. Had the American elections in the fall of 2024 gone differently, this peace deal would almost certainly not have happened. "
Source: redstate.comArticle Excerpt: "...President Donald Trump sought to reassure service members affected by the ongoing government shutdown, pledging they would receive "every last penny" of their pay and promising an "across-the-board" raise once the impasse ends.
"I want you to know that despite the current Democrat-induced shutdown, we will get our servicemembers every last penny," Trump said. "Don't worry about it, it's all coming," he added. ..."
Reference Source: www.foxnews.com
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
