As Leftist Work to Take America Down, China Quietly Expands Its 'Patriotism'

Article Title: China deploys army veterans in Tibetan schools

Article Excerpt: "System aims to ready Tibetan children for future military service, claimed authorities ...experts called this an escalation in Beijing’s assimilation policies aimed at erasing Tibetan identity, Radio Free Asia (RFA) reported on April 1.

“It’s no longer just about China swapping out Tibetan language in textbooks for Mandarin,” a source who refused to be named, fearing government reprisals, said.

“Now, they are sending military personnel and Chinese Communist Party cadres to schools across Tibet,” the source added.

State-run TV shows have broadcast footage showing Tibetan students marching in fatigues, raising the red Chinese flag, and standing in formation while responding to commands from the “patriotic” instructors. ..."

Reference Source: Union of Catholic Asian News

US Naval Academy ends affirmative action in admissions

Article Title: US Naval Academy ends affirmative action in admissions

Article Excerpt: "...ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The U.S. Naval Academy will no longer consider race, ethnicity or sex as a factor for admission to the service institution, a response to an executive order by President Donald Trump, according to federal court documents made public Friday.

The change in policy was made in February by Vice Adm. Yvette Davids, the academy’s superintendent, in response to an executive order issued by President Donald Trump in January, according to a court filing by the U.S. Justice Department in the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. ..."

Reference Source: www.navytimes.com

VA Disability: The Next Steps After 65

Article Title: VA Disability: The Next Steps After 65

Article Excerpt: "...For many veterans, the question of “what happens to my VA disability when I turn 65?” is a common concern. It’s important to understand that VA disability benefits are separate from other retirement benefits and are not automatically affected by reaching retirement age. ..."

Reference Source: benefits.com

US armored vehicle pulled from Lithuanian swamp, fate of 4 soldiers unknown

Article Title: US armored vehicle pulled from Lithuanian swamp, fate of 4 soldiers unknown

Article Excerpt: "...The M88 Hercules armored recovery vehicle was estimated to be encased in 2 meters of mud and was about 4 meters below the water's surface..."

Reference Source: www.foxnews.com

Trump Working For Veterans | Concurrent receipt bill; VA medical breakthroughs; VA health care expands

Article Title: Concurrent receipt bill; VA medical breakthroughs; VA health care expands

Article Excerpt: "...Currently, medically retired servicemembers with fewer than 20 years in uniform who receive retirement from the defense department and who are rated by the VA at less than 50% have their retirement pay reduced by a dollar for every dollar they receive from the VA. This process is most known as the “concurrent receipt” rule. ...VA health care is now ranked at the top of the list of health care providers on satisfaction of the services provided. ..."

Reference Source: pantagraph.com

Trump: 'There Will Be Bombing' If Iran Does Not Make Nuke Deal

Article Title: Trump: 'There Will Be Bombing' If Iran Does Not Make Nuke Deal

Article Excerpt: "..."If they don't make a deal, there will be bombing," Trump said. ..."

Reference Source: www.newsmax.com

MARCH 29: NATIONAL VIETNAM WAR VETERANS DAY

Article Title: MARCH 29: NATIONAL VIETNAM WAR VETERANS DAY

Article Excerpt: "...In 2012, President Obama signed a presidential proclamation, designating March 29 as the annual observance of Vietnam War Veterans Day. The signing of the proclamation marked the 50th anniversary of the departure of the last American troops from Vietnam — March 29, 1973. ..."

Reference Source: www.army.mil

‘Welcome Home’: Vietnam War veterans to be honored during ceremony on USS Orleck Friday

Article Title: ‘Welcome Home’: Vietnam War veterans to be honored during ceremony on USS Orleck Friday

Article Excerpt: "...Saturday marks 50 years since the last United States troops left Vietnam, officially ending the war.

It has become known as National Vietnam War Veterans Day as a way to give them recognition many say they never received when they returned home after the war. ...Their service is being commemorated on the USS Orleck Friday afternoon with a special ceremony on this Navy Pier, which was being set up by volunteers on Thursday including JROTC students from Clay High School. Any Vietnam War veterans in attendance can tour the ship free of charge."

Reference Source: www.news4jax.com

Investigation Into American Muslim Group For Alleged Terrorist Ties [American Muslims for Palestine (AMP)]

Article Title: Investigation Into American Muslim Group For Alleged Terrorist Ties

Article Excerpt: "...investigation into American Muslims for Palestine (AMP), an allegedly Hamas-tied organization that allegedly funds many of the pro-Palestine protests on college campuses. ...AMP has “extensive” terrorist ties and funds chapters of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) — one of the primary organizations behind the campus protests."

Reference Source: thefederalist.com

Disable Veterans Suffer Under Gov. Representatives Like Jasmine Crockett Who Make Fun of the Disabled

Article Title: 'Nothing to Sell but Hate'—Greg Abbott Brings Savage Reality to Jasmine Crockett

Article Excerpt: "...cruelly mocked Greg Abbott as “Governor Hot Wheels” in reference to the partial paralysis that confines him to a wheelchair..."

Reference Source: redstate.com

The Hilda-Beast Chimes-In | Hillary Clinton called out after weighing in on Trump admin’s Signal chain scandal: ‘She should not be talking’

Article Title: Hillary Clinton called out after weighing in on Trump admin’s Signal chain scandal: ‘She should not be talking’

Article Excerpt: "...Social media users mocked Clinton’s reaction – noting that the 77-year-old former secretary of state was dogged by her own self-inflicted national security scandal during her failed 2016 presidential bid.

“She should not be talking…,” Kyle Adams, a former Republican political consultant, wrote on X.

“Sit this one out, you vile witch,” conservative influencer Gunther Eagleman tweeted. ..."

“I’m old enough to remember when you used a server in your basement and nothing happened to you,” Michael J. Morrison, a member of the New York Young Republicans noted. Clinton’s infamous email server fiasco led to a federal probe, but she was never charged.

Reference Source: nypost.com

Today is Medal of Honor Day

Article Title: Today is Medal of Honor Day

Article Excerpt: "...Congressional Medal of Honor Society. MEDAL OF HONOR DAY MARCH is 2025. Search Recipients..."

Reference Source: www.cmohs.org

The striking new Medal of Honor Museum shows the weight of valor

Article Title: The striking new Medal of Honor Museum shows the weight of valor

Article Excerpt: "...“It has been the privilege of a lifetime for us to shepherd my father’s poetic and visionary design for the National Medal of Honor Museum to its ultimate realization,” said Román Viñoly, now a partner in the firm. ..."

Reference Source: www.dallasnews.com

17 years after cancer diagnosis, Veterans Affairs grants Santa Rosa man service-related benefits

Article Title: 17 years after cancer diagnosis, Veterans Affairs grants Santa Rosa man service-related benefits

Article Excerpt: "Paul Critchett battled Veterans Affairs for years, certain his terminal cancer diagnosis stemmed from radiation exposure. On Feb. 21, the government acknowledged it. ...he believed was a straightforward assignment: Repair a stripped pipe fitting. What made it less straightforward was the location of the pipe: Inside a reactor compartment on a nuclear submarine.

Something on that day went horribly awry, and Critchett was exposed to a level of radiation so high it could not be tracked on the pocket dosimeter used to monitor radiation levels in real time. ..."

Reference Source: www.pressdemocrat.com

Veterans are being misled: Military myths and Social Security

Article Title: Veterans are being misled: Military myths and Social Security

Article Excerpt: "...Here are the facts in a nutshell: If you were in the military anytime up until 2001, the government may add a small amount of additional earnings to your Social Security record. Note that I am NOT talking about extra money added to your Social Security check. These are simply extra earnings incorporated into your Social Security earnings record – the record upon which your Social Security monthly benefit is based.

The good news is you get these extra earnings on your Social Security account. But the bad news is these extra credits are relatively minimal and usually will have little or no effect..."

Reference Source: www.dallasnews.com

DICK’S Sporting Goods Military Discount

Article Title: DICK’S Sporting Goods Military Discount

Article Excerpt: "...DICK’S Sporting Goods does not officially offer an active military or Veteran discount, but some stores offer an in-person 10% discount upon request. The discount is available at the individual store manager’s discretion.

You can ask DICK’S employees when you visit a location or call a specific store before you visit to see the store’s policy. Use the DICK’S Sporting Goods store location tool to find a nearby location. ..."

Reference Source: themilitarywallet.com

Disabled veteran leans on superhero dog with 'Batman' markings for support, companionship

Article Title: Disabled veteran leans on superhero dog with 'Batman' markings for support, companionship

Article Excerpt: "...William Bottger, 66, an Army National Guard veteran from Bellevue, Ohio, found an unlikely hero in his beagle, Roxie, who has fur markings in the shape of the superhero's logo on her left side, news agency SWNS reported.

Despite suffering from PTSD, memory loss and the loss of his right eye, Bottger said he finds comfort in his dog's unwavering presence and support. ...Bottger, who served in Iraq in 2004 and 2005, retired from the military in 2012. ..."Overall, the military was good to me," he said, according to SWNS. "I did 22 years.""

Reference Source: www.foxnews.com

UK | Dorset veterans to retrace WWII route across Europe

Article Title: Dorset veterans to retrace WWII route across Europe

Article Excerpt: "... A GROUP of Army veterans and military vehicle enthusiasts are preparing for an ambitious mission.

In an event to commemorate the 80th anniversaries of D-Day and VE Day and honour the fallen, they plan to drive a convoy of vintage 1940s Second World War Jeeps across Europe, tracing the exact route their former regiment took during the war. ... The aim of the D-DAY to VE DAY event is to raise funds for the Light Dragoons Charitable Trust.

The charity, which supports veterans and their families"

Reference Source: www.dorsetecho.co.uk

California Remains Only State to Tax Veterans' Retirement Income

Article Title: California Remains Only State to Tax Veterans' Retirement Income

Article Excerpt: "...California stands alone as the only state in the country that taxes military veterans on their retirement income...“We should be like the other 49 states. Can we possibly do enough to thank our veterans? I don’t think we can.” Jamie added, “Why are we taxing everybody and anything—and not supporting those who’ve served our country?”

While critics say the tax break could cost the state an estimated $130 million this year, supporters argue it's a small price to pay to support those who served."

Reference Source: www.nbcpalmsprings.com

Aviation News | Boeing wins contract for Air Force’s NGAD stealth fighter jet — now known as the F-47

Article Title: Boeing wins contract for Air Force’s NGAD stealth fighter jet — now known as the F-47

Article Excerpt: "...Air Force’s Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) platform, ending a months-long pause to the sixth-generation fighter jet program intended to replace the F-22 Raptor.

Boeing beat out Lockheed Martin for the contract of the platform — which will be designated as the F-47, President Donald Trump announced...“ We will use overwhelming lethal force until we have achieved our objective. With that said, and this is a very important point, this is also not an endless offensive. This is not about regime change in the Middle East — this is about putting American interests first,” Parnell said.

A series of Houthi-led UAV and missile attacks against military and commercial ships intensified in and around the Red Sea under the Biden administration ...

"

Reference Source: defensescoop.com

You’d Never Know From Corrupt Media That The ‘Student’ Facing Deportation Is A Hamas Chief’s Son-In-Law

Article Title: You’d Never Know From Corrupt Media That The ‘Student’ Facing Deportation Is A Hamas Chief’s Son-In-Law

Article Excerpt: "When the media omit the facts that matter most, it’s clear that they are more interested in undermining the Trump administration than informing the public about threats America faces. ...propaganda press continues to play fast and loose with the truth, and nowhere is that more apparent than in their coverage of the Trump administration’s efforts to detain yet another terrorist sympathizer living in the United States. This time, it’s Badar Khan Suri, a man with ties to a senior Hamas official — but you wouldn’t necessarily glean that from the deliberately misleading headlines and articles.

“Trump is seeking to deport another academic who is legally in the country, lawsuit says,” Politico’s Kyle Cheney and Josh Gerstein said. Cheney and Gerstein added that Suri “says he is being punished because of the suspected views of his wife..."

Reference Source: thefederalist.com

Terrorism Threat Advisory | Report: U.S. Army Special Operations Issues Threat Advisory Over Leftist Attacks On Tesla Owners, Vehicles

Article Title: Report: U.S. Army Special Operations Issues Threat Advisory Over Leftist Attacks On Tesla Owners, Vehicles

Article Excerpt: "...The U.S. Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) reportedly issued a “threat advisory” on Thursday warning of “possible threats” from radical left-wing activists against the command’s Tesla owners. ..."

Reference Source: thefederalist.com

Tim Walz: Maga voters are scared of my masculinity

Article Title: Tim Walz: Maga voters are scared of my masculinity

Article Excerpt: "...Tim Walz has claimed that Maga voters are “scared” of his masculinity. ...“I think I scare them...“No, I’m serious, because they know I can fix a truck, they know I’m not bulls—ing on this.” ...people attacked him online for appearing “gay” and “not masculine”. “I think I could kick most of their ass,” he said. ...Caitlyn Jenner, the transgender former US athlete, re-shared a clip of Mr Walz’s interview on X, captioned: “I am more ‘masculine’ than this [clown] Gov Walz.” ..."

Reference Source: www.yahoo.com

Trump Comments on Tampon Tim Walz Challenging Conservatives to an Actual Fight ...Then Realizing Running Would Be His Best Option

Article Title: Trump: ‘Loser’ Tim Walz Would ‘Be in Trouble’ if He Tried to Fight Conservatives

Article Excerpt: "...President Donald Trump said on Friday reacting to a reporter’s question on Walz remarking that he could kick the “ass” of conservatives.

“Oh boy, he’d be in trouble,” Trump responded, adding, “Well, he’s a loser.”...Walz then asked how they fight it and quickly proceeded to answer his own question.

“I think I could kick most of their ass. I do think that,” Walz said before adding that he could at least “outrun” them.

“I don’t know if we’re going to fall into that place where we want to, okay, we challenge you to do a, you know, a WWE fight here type of thing here,” Walz added."

Reference Source: www.breitbart.com

Protecting America From the Saboteurs of the America First Agenda | Trump Revokes More Security Clearances

Article Title: Trump Revokes More Security Clearances

Article Excerpt: "...President Donald J. Trump decided to revoke the security clearances of many people, including some top Democrats. Hillary Clinton, Antony Blinken, Alvin Bragg, Adam Kinzinger, Alexander Vindman, and Joe Biden. The entire Biden crime family got stripped of their clearances. Kamala Harris is also without a clearance.

The inner circle of the plot to imprison him on bogus charges has lost those privileges, as they should. They don’t need them. They’re not running things right now. It made CNN angry, so my night has been made. ..."

Reference Source: townhall.com

Who Are The Judges Putting Themselves in Charge of the U.S. Military and Why Aren't They in Jail?

Article Title: Judge blocks Trump order banning trans troops from military service

Article Excerpt: "U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes in Washington, D.C., ruled that Trump’s order to exclude transgender troops from military service ...Reyes, who was nominated by President Joe Biden...“District court judges have now decided they are in command of the Armed Forces…is there no end to this madness?”..."

Reference Source: www.navytimes.com

Gulf of America Splashdown | NASA astronauts — both Navy veterans — finally return to Earth after 9 months in space

Article Title: NASA astronauts — both Navy veterans — finally return to Earth after 9 months in space

Article Excerpt: "...Stuck in space no more, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams returned to Earth on Tuesday, hitching a different ride home to close out a saga that began with a bungled test flight more than nine months ago. Their SpaceX capsule parachuted into the Gulf of Mexico* AMERICA in the early evening, just hours after departing the International Space Station. ..."

Reference Source: Associated Press (AP)

* Media Bias Warning Relating to the Associated Press | Please note many liberal, America-hating media sources refuse to acknowledge the OFFICIAL change of the U.S. Gulf to its current official name of the Gulf of America. Be vigilant of political bias with sites refusing to acknowledge this official, patriotic change.

NAS Key West Southernmost Air Spectacular March 29 & 30, 2025

Article Title: NAS Key West Southernmost Air Spectacular March 29 & 30, 2025

Article Excerpt: "...The NAS Key West Southernmost Air Spectacular presented by Key West International Airport will be on March 29 & 30, 2025 onboard Naval Air Station Key West. The...The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron Team the Blue Angels and other military and civilian aerial performances will fill the skies on the Florida Keys. This year's theme is AIR | LAND | SEA in addition to celebrating the U.S. Navy 250th Anniversary!

Admission and parking is free. Preferred seating is available for purchase. The gates open at 10 a.m. and the show begins at 11 a.m. with the Blue Angels flying at 3 p.m. Boca Chica Field is located at Mile Marker 8 on US 1. "

Reference Source: www.navymwrkeywest.com

FLORIDA KEYS HONOR VIETNAM-ERA VETERANS ON MARCH 24

Article Title: FLORIDA KEYS HONOR VIETNAM-ERA VETERANS ON MARCH 24

Article Excerpt: "Monroe County Veterans Affairs, the City of Key West and the Florida Keys Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a National Vietnam War Veterans Day 50th anniversary commemoration on Monday, March 24 at 10 a.m. at Bayview Park, Key West, in the Veterans Memorial Garden.

The commemoration honors all who served on active duty in the U.S. military, whether in-country, in-theater, or elsewhere. Vietnam-era veterans who served from Nov. 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975 will receive a commemorative pin.

“It is an honor to recognize everyone who served our country during the Vietnam War era...If you are a Vietnam-era veteran who cannot make it to the ceremony but would like a pin, please call 305-453-8777 to submit a request for a commemorative pin to be mailed to you. ..."

Reference Source: keysweekly.com

VA leaders announce end to all transgender-related care for vets

Article Title: VA leaders announce end to all transgender-related care for vets

Article Excerpt: "...Veterans Affairs officials announced Monday they will phase out all medical treatments for gender dysphoria, including hormone therapy and any surgical options for transgender veterans.

In a statement, VA Secretary Doug Collins said that “VA should not be focused on helping veterans attempt to change their sex” and claimed most Americans and veterans would support the decision. ..."

Reference Source: www.militarytimes.com

Before starring in classic Western movies, Lee Van Cleef was a decorated World War II veteran

Article Title: Before starring in classic Western movies, Lee Van Cleef was a decorated World War II veteran

Article Excerpt: "...in real life, he was a hero who served his country during World War II. Before becoming an actor, Van Cleef was a U.S. Navy veteran, demonstrating the same determination and discipline that would later define his Hollywood career. ..."

Reference Source: www.newsbreak.com

Voice of America staff put on leave, Trump ally says agency 'not salvageable'

Article Title: Voice of America staff put on leave, Trump ally says agency 'not salvageable'

Article Excerpt: "Michael Abramowitz, Voice of America's director, said nearly his entire staff of 1,300 journalists, producers and assistants had been put on administrative leave, crippling a media broadcaster that operates in almost 50 languages. ...VOA's parent agency, the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM), also terminated its grants to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, which broadcasts to countries in Eastern Europe, including Russia and Ukraine, as well as to Radio Free Asia, which broadcasts to China and North Korea. ...In a statement, the White House said his executive orders "will ensure that taxpayers are no longer on the hook for radical propaganda," before listing various criticisms of VOA, including allegations of left-wing bias."

Reference Source: www.reuters.com

Why is DOGE Trying to Screw Disabled Veterans, Enlisted Retirees, and SS Pensioners? Because you are too poor after serving your country

Title: Low-income Americans might not get DOGE benefits

Article Snip: "...to receive $5,000 each. Importantly, the rebate would be sent only to households that are net-income taxpayers — people who pay more in taxes than they get back — with lower-income Americans not qualifying for the return. According to the Pew Research Center, most Americans who have an adjusted gross income of under $40,000 pay effectively no federal income tax. ..."

Reference: www.nbcnews.com
Shammed Again, DOGE Dividend Checks Will Only Be For Those With an AGI Over $40,000 (www.nbcnews.com), Screwing Social Security Pensioners, Attacks on Disabled Veterans, Ripping Off Low Income Retirees and Workers, ...and we made you think SS Pensioners Wouldn't Have to Pay Taxes on Your Social Security Pension (HaHa - Gotcha),

‘Innuendo And Rumor Stories’: VA Secretary Collins Blasts Media Hacktivist’s Anti-DOGE Hatchet Job

Article Title: ‘Innuendo And Rumor Stories’: VA Secretary Collins Blasts Media Hacktivist’s Anti-DOGE Hatchet Job

Article Excerpt: "now, Military.com’s Patricia Kime is the latest member of the propaganda press ...First, it was ABC’s Martha Raddatz. Then, it was CBS’s Margaret Brennan. And now, Military.com’s Patricia Kime is the latest member of the propaganda press to get a well-deserved scolding from the Trump administration for masquerading her left-wing activism as reporting. ...“When you start headlines with ‘there’s a rumor going around,’ and … ‘we’ve heard that,’ that hurts my veterans. That scares my veterans. That scares my employees, because it’s not true,” Collins said. “Will you commit to not doing that in the future?”

“Well, there was a DOGE representative [at the VA] that day,” Kime replied.

The VA secretary quickly shot back, saying that he has “a VA employee who is our DOGE liaison,” and that Kime “knew that, and could ask that question.”

“Nobody hid that from you. Nobody. We answered it, but it was reported as a rumor,” Collins later added. ..."

Reference Source: thefederalist.com

A Return of Military Standards? Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Orders Force-Wide Review of Existing Fitness and Grooming Standards

Article Title: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Orders Rapid Force-Wide Review of Military Standards

Article Excerpt: "...Pentagon Press Secretary John Ullyot added in a statement to Breitbart News:

Unfortunately, the U.S. military’s high standards on body composition and other metrics eroded in recent years, particularly during the tenure of former Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley, who set a bad example from the top through his own personal corpulence. Secretary Hegseth is committed to restoring high standards, and this review is the first step in doing so.

Hegseth directed the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) to gather the existing aforementioned standards set by each military branch, review them and how they have changed over the last decade, since January 1, 2015.

The review will also look at why those standards changed and the impact of those changes.

Read the memo:

Rapid Force-Wide Review of Military Standards by Kristina Wong on Scribd..."

Reference Source: www.breitbart.com

Veteran Stories | Conversation with Dave Dollarhide March 28, 2017, Orange Park, Florida, [ Recorded and Transcribed by Lyn Corley ]

Article Title: Conversation with Dave Dollarhide

Article Excerpt: "...It was a really part-time job and I went in and joined the reserves at Navy JAX in VA-203, actually, right before 203 was commissioned in the summer of 1970. So, that started my reserve career and we were flying A-4L’s which were modified Charlies and we flew those for three and half years and then transitioned to the A-7 in the reserves and moved to Cecil Field. ... spend the rest of my flying career in the Navy back at Cecil Field and my last time to fly an airplane was the day before my change of command. I was the commanding officer of VA-203 and we were flying A-7B’s at the time. ...It was just a great ball-team spirit flying with VA-203 Blue Dolphins we called ourselves. We were deployed to active duty to Fallon, Nevada and we deployed to Yuma. We deployed to Roosevelt Roads, Puerto Rico all on weapons dets to have concentrated weapons training. You know, when I flew my last flight and Bill Bailey and I, Bill was taxiing in behind me going into Hangar, I think it is 14 which is the eastern-most of those two older hangars there. Then I look up and the whole squadron is out, all the enlisted guys are in the dungarees and everybody is out on the ramp and then I look and there is Mac McClarin. Mac McClarin was one of these first-class petty officers that had been active duty as a TAR for a long, long time."

Reference Source: www.powmiamemorial.org

The Faux Presidency | Biden 'autopen signature' appears on almost every document he signed

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Biden autopen signature appears on almost every document he signed, bombshell report finds amid demands for full inquiry into who was running the country

'Many documents signed by President Joe Biden were done so using an autopen...'WHOEVER CONTROLLED THE AUTOPEN CONTROLLED THE PRESIDENCY,' the Oversight Project wrote in a post on X on Thursday.

'We gathered every document we could find with Biden's signature over the course of his presidency. All used the same autopen signature except for the announcement that the former President was dropping out of the race last year,' it continued. ...'

Reference: www.dailymail.co.uk
Tags: Autopen, Who controlled the Autopen Signature of President Biden?, Auto-Generated Signature, WHOEVER CONTROLLED THE AUTOPEN CONTROLLED THE BIDEN PRESIDENCY,

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VA Federal Application Process Webinar is Tuesday, March 18, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)

Article Title: VMSTEP VA Federal Application Process Webinar

Article Excerpt: "VA Federal Application Process Webinar is Tuesday, March 18, 2025 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM (UTC-06:00) Central Time (US & Canada)...

Agenda: 1. Introduction
2. PowerPoint Presentation
3. Website Overview
4. Question and Answer

Link to VMSTEP website: https://www.vaforvets.va.gov/...Register for the webinar ...SUPPORTING VETERANS, MILITARY SPOUSES, AND TRANSITIONING MILITARY SERVICE MEMBERS ..."

Reference Source: veteransaffairs.webex.com

Veterans Winning Under Trump | Jobless rate for the post-9/11 generation of veterans drops from 4.7% to 4.3% and Unemployment Rate for Veterans Drops

Article Title: Unemployment Rate for Veterans Ticks Down as Trump Touts Boost in Manufacturing Jobs

Article Excerpt: "The unemployment rate for veterans ticked down from 4.2% to 4.1% in February...The jobless rate for the post-9/11 generation of veterans also dropped from 4.7% to 4.3%...10,000 new jobs in the manufacturing sector cited in the BLS report to tout the success of his economic strategy. ..."We've not only stopped the manufacturing collapse, but we've begun to rapidly reverse it and get major gains," Trump said in Oval Office remarks. "These aren't government jobs, which actually we cut. .."

Reference Source: www.military.com

Address change: CMR to PSC

Article Title: Address change: CMR to PSC

Article Excerpt: "...ANSBACH, Germany — As of February 3, 2025, the Military Post Office Agency (MPSA) has completed the conversion to a new address format in the United States Postal Service (USPS) address matching software.

From now on, ensure your address is labeled as PSC and not CMR.

CMR is no longer used but mail will still arrive. However, it is recommend that you update your outgoing mail to use the new PSC address format as soon as possible. ..."

Reference Source: www.army.mil

President Trump Says Military Recruiting Up, So Too Will be American Shipbuilding, 'Golden Dome'

Article Title: President Trump Says Military Recruiting Up, So Too Will be American Shipbuilding, 'Golden Dome'

Article Excerpt: "...The president said the result of his executive order has filtered down into the armed forces, putting a new focus on merit and spurring renewed interest in serving.

"I am pleased to report that in January, the U.S. Army had its single best recruiting month in 15 years and that all armed services are having among the best recruiting results ever in the history of our services," Trump said. ..."

Reference Source: www.defense.gov

Navy vet-turned-Army Civilian participates in second Invictus Games

Article Title: Navy vet-turned-Army Civilian participates in second Invictus Games

Article Excerpt: "...Although he literally no longer has a stomach, Carlos Valerio remains as hungry as ever for competition.

Valerio, a retired 21-year Navy hospital corpsman and current civilian employee at U.S. Army Medical Logistics Command, participated and medaled as a member of Team U.S. at the 2025 Invictus Games, held Feb. 8-16 in Vancouver and Whistler, Canada.

Valerio was one of 50 active-duty military and veterans ..."

Reference Source: www.army.mil

Pentagon Orders Deployment of Stryker Combat Team to Border

Article Title: Pentagon Orders Deployment of Stryker Combat Team to Border

Article Excerpt: "The Pentagon has ordered the deployment of up to 3,000 active-duty troops to the U.S.-Mexico border, along with soldiers from a motorized brigade...Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has ordered the deployment of a Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT) and General Support Aviation Battalion to reinforce and expand current border security operations to seal the border and protect the territorial integrity of the United States, a priority for the President,” a senior defense official said in a press release. ..."

Reference Source: www.newsmax.com

FTC warns veterans of VA benefit fraud

Article Title: FTC warns veterans of VA benefit fraud

Article Excerpt: "The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a warning to military veterans who are receiving or applying for veterans pensions and disability and other benefits about several schemes to take their money. The FTC has had complaints of fake “advisers” who call, email, or go to senior centers, nursing homes and other medical facilities claiming to be able to help veterans in qualifying for additional benefits. ...While offering to help, the fraudsters ask for banking and other financial information, getting access to your accounts and the ability to withdraw funds or open new accounts in your name. Sometimes they offer you a lump sum of money in exchange for some of your future payments. ... Only work with a VA accredited representative. Use the VA Accreditation Search tool to confirm that the person helping you is approved by the VA. The best course of action when applying for veterans benefits is to apply directly to VA. They’ll help you gather the documentation needed to support your initial claim for VA benefits, for free."

Reference Source: www.wwlp.com

80-Year-Old Military Veteran Is Brutally Beaten to Death by Former Teacher in Parking Dispute: Police

Article Title: 80-Year-Old Military Veteran Is Brutally Beaten to Death by Former Teacher in Parking Dispute: Police

Article Excerpt: "Earl Hollins, 80, “suffered a severe head injury” during the altercation outside a grocery store in Houston ...identified 57-year-old Anthony Ray Boyce as the suspect in Hollins’ attack. ..."

Reference Source: www.aol.com

Man who shot 7 SAPD officers: 'I have high-power rifles. I'm coming at them.'

Article Title: Man who shot 7 SAPD officers: 'I have high-power rifles. I'm coming at them.'

Article Excerpt: "...a military veteran shot and wounded seven San Antonio police officers.

SAPD SWAT officers shot and killed the shooter, ... a 46-year-old Navy veteran. ...Moscoso adds that the seven SAPD officers who sustained non-life-threatening injuries have all been released from the hospital. No bystanders were injured during the shooting."

Reference Source: www.expressnews.com

Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association®

Article Title: Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association®

Article Excerpt: "...an Association of Combat Veterans from all branches of the United States Armed Forces who ride motorcycles as a hobby. As a registered 501(c)(19) veterans’ charity, our mission is to support and protect those who have defended our country and our freedoms. Our focus is to provide assistance and help to individual veterans, veteran care facilities, other veteran organizations and registered charities. We sponsor and participate in many veteran-related motorcycle (and other) charity events each year, and as a non-profit organization, donate to various veteran causes.

Our membership is comprised of Full Members (those with verified combat service), Supporter Members (those who have non-combat military service and have a strong dedication to helping veterans), and Auxiliary Members (Spouses of both Full and Support members). We have members from all 50 states and numerous countries abroad, including combat areas.

Please note that we are an ASSOCIATION and NOT a MOTORCYCLE CLUB (MC). Although we may be in a geographic area, we do not claim territory. We do not have a club house. The patch on our back is one piece. ...BECOME A MEMBER"

Reference Source: www.combatvet.us

VA emergency care by phone goes national | Tele-emergency care (tele-EC)

Article Title: VA emergency care by phone goes national | Tele-emergency care (tele-EC)

Article Excerpt: "...Emergency care is now available by phone for veterans enrolled in the Department of Veterans Affairs health care system. Tele-emergency care (tele-EC) gives veterans access to VA emergency care from anywhere.

“Veterans can now be evaluated for possible emergencies from the comfort of their home..."

Reference Source: www.dav.org

The Dole Act signed into law | Public Law 118–210

Article Title: The Dole Act signed into law

Article Excerpt: "...the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act (Public Law 118–210) is comprehensive and transformative legislation that will improve the lives of veterans and their caregivers on several fronts.

Among its many impactful provisions, the Dole Act aims to streamline the disability claims process, expand access to job training and employment opportunities, address veteran homelessness, strengthen mental health services, and ease burdens for aging and disabled veterans to receive at-home care and much more.

The Dole Act will make significant improvements to current caregiver support programs within the Department of Veterans Affairs and expand access to home- and community-based services at every VA medical center. This will give tens of thousands more veterans the option to receive medical care at home rather than in a facility. ..."

Reference Source: Disabled American Veterans (DAV)

Ilhan Omar Goes on Wild Rant, Calls Americans 'Idiots' Who Shouldn't Be 'Allowed' to Have Views

Title: Ilhan Omar Goes on Wild Rant, Calls Americans 'Idiots' Who Shouldn't Be 'Allowed' to Have Views

Article Snip: "already crushing approval ratings for the Democratic Party, Rep. Ilhan Omar joined terror sympathizer Mehdi Hasan on Sunday to fret that Americans are "idiots" who are too "stupid" to be "allowed" to hold their political views. ...There's no better vote outreach than having a chronically ungrateful, Islamist-supporting Somali refugee (who still pretends her hellish homeland is a moral bastion) call Americans "idiots" because they believe in silly things like borders and government accountability. Surely, only someone who has been accused of marrying their brother to bypass immigration laws has the intellectual heft necessary to rule the masses. ..."

Reference: redstate.com
Ilhan Omar, America Haters in Government, Terror sympathizers, Islamist -Terrorist Supporting Trojan Horses Permitted in Government, Anti-America Democrat Politicians,

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What is the 55 rule for veterans?

Article Title: Understanding VA’s 55 Years Old Rule and Protected Ratings

Article Excerpt: "...The VA's 55-year-old rule protects veterans' disability ratings from being reduced after they turn 55. The rule also limits the frequency of Compensation and Pension (C&P) exams. ..."

Reference Source: vadisabilitygroup.com

Houthis fired surface-to-air missiles at US fighter jets. What did we do in return? [Crickets Chirping]

Article Title: Houthis fired surface-to-air missiles at US fighter jets

Article Excerpt: "...Senior U.S. military officials told Fox this was the first time the Houthis fired SAMs at an American F-16. ...Now, officials in Washington will have to decide how to counter the Houthis, which were removed from the State Department’s terror list in 2021..."

Reference Source: nypost.com

Pentagon: 5,400 Civilian Workers to Be Cut Next Week

Article Title: Pentagon: 5,400 Civilian Workers to Be Cut Next Week

Article Excerpt: "...The Pentagon will be dismissing close to 5,400 probationary civilian workers next week as part of President Donald Trump's goal to "maximize efficiency and productivity" in the federal government. ..."We want you, the American people, the taxpayers, to understand why we're making the decisions that we're making here," Hegseth said, adding that with the Department of Government Efficiency, "we're focusing as much as we can on headquarters, on fat and redundancies and top line stuff that allows us to reinvest elsewhere."

Selnick said in his statement, "As the Secretary made clear, it is simply not in the public interest to retain individuals whose contributions are not mission-critical. "

Reference Source: www.newsmax.com

TAGS: Pentagon,Military Reform,DEI vs. Military Readiness,

'He's a real general': How Trump chose Dan Caine to be top US military officer

Article Title: 'He's a real general': How Trump chose Dan Caine to be top US military officer

Article Excerpt: "...Dan Caine may not have been on Washington's radar before Friday night. But President Donald Trump's fascination with the retired three-star general, his surprise pick to become the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, appears to go back to their first meeting in Iraq in 2018.

Caine, then the deputy commander of a special operations task force fighting Islamic State, told the president that the militant group could be destroyed in just a week, Trump recalled during a speech to the Conservative Political Action Conference in 2019.

Since then, he has retold the story about how he met "Razin" Caine multiple times - and the praise has only grown more effusive. ..."

Reference Source: www.reuters.com

1924 Time Capsule Shows Navy's Newport Presence

Article Title: 1924 Time Capsule Shows Navy's Newport Presence

Article Excerpt: "...Originally placed under Settlers’ Stone at the Naval Training Station on Coasters Harbor Island, the capsule was a joint effort between the city of Newport and the U.S. Navy.

The discovery was made in 2021 by Naval War College Museum researchers, who used ground-penetrating radar to confirm its location. Excavation efforts..."

Reference Source: www.marinelink.com

Army Siphons Over $151 Million From Soldier Food Budget and Leaves the Troops Hungry (November 2024)

Article Title: Army Siphons Over $151 Million From Soldier Food Budget and Leaves the Troops Hungry

Article Excerpt: "...November 2024, soldiers at Fort Carson, Colorado, were served a single slice of toast and a scoop of lima beans for dinner. Of the $22 million available to buy food at Fort Carson, only $5 million was used for that purpose. At Fort Hood, Texas, only two of ten dining facilities were open for service. ..."

Reference Source: redstate.com

Navy Press Release | USS Harry S. Truman Involved in Collision at Sea

Article Title: Navy Press Release | USS Harry S. Truman Involved in Collision at Sea

MEDITERRANEAN SEA – The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) was involved in a collision with the merchant vessel Besiktas-M at approximately 11:46 p.m. local time, Feb. 12, while operating in the vicinity of Port Said, Egypt, in the Mediterranean Sea.

The collision did not endanger the Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) as there are no reports of flooding or injuries. The propulsion plants are unaffected and in a safe and stable condition. The incident is under investigation. More information will be released as it becomes available.

Reference Source: Navy Press Release

Eradication of Harmful DEI Initiatives | Air Force Promotion Exam Delayed as Air Force Combs Documents for Diversity-related material to be scrubbed

Article Title: Airman Promotion Test to Tech Sergeant Delayed as Air Force Combs Documents for Subjects Banned...

Article Excerpt: "...An upcoming Air Force promotion exam for airmen hoping to reach the rank of technical sergeant will be delayed after President Donald Trump's administration ordered all diversity-related material to be scrubbed and reviewed, including the service's study handbook and the test itself. ..."This delay is to ensure we take appropriate action to evaluate testing materials, remove all [diversity, equity and inclusion-related] content in the AF Handbook and [Career Development Course] study guides, and remain consistent with the orders of our commander in chief and defense secretary ..."

Reference Source: www.military.com

Military.com | What's in Store for VA Disability Benefits with New Office of Management and Budget Chief Russell Vought?

Article Title: What's in Store for VA Disability Benefits with New Office of Management and Budget Chief?

Article Excerpt: "During his confirmation hearing Jan. 21, Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins pledged to preserve veterans benefits and not "balance the budgets on the backs of veterans."

But the confirmation of Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought...Vought, confirmed Thursday in a 53-47 Senate vote, spearheaded a 2023 report by the Center for Renewing America think tank that called for reducing VA disability compensation for veterans who reach Social Security retirement age and eliminating unemployability benefits for these veterans as well. ..."

Reference Source: www.military.com

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Renames Fort Liberty to Fort Roland L. Bragg

Article Title: Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Renames Fort Liberty to Fort Roland L. Bragg

Article Excerpt: "...Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum renaming Fort Liberty in North Carolina to Fort Roland L. Bragg. The new name pays tribute to Pfc. Roland L. Bragg, a World War II hero who earned the Silver Star and Purple Heart for his exceptional courage during the Battle of the Bulge. This change underscores the installation's legacy of recognizing those who have demonstrated extraordinary service and sacrifice for the nation. ..."

Reference Source: www.defense.gov

Trump nominates Air Force veteran to oversee special operations forces

Article Title: Trump nominates Air Force veteran to oversee special operations forces

Article Excerpt: "Jensen, an Air Force Academy graduate, served in the military for more than 20 years before becoming a business executive in 2021...If confirmed, Michael Jensen would be responsible for providing civilian oversight of the U.S. military's SOF enterprise. ...Michael Jensen's military duty assignments included 26th Special Tactics Squadron commander and deputy commander of the 724th Special Tactics Group, among others. "

Reference Source: defensescoop.com

Coroner IDs MS Coast man who died after alleged gas station beating as military veteran

Article Title: Coroner IDs MS Coast man who died after alleged gas station beating as military veteran

Article Excerpt: "...A man who died this month after he was allegedly beaten by a gas station security guard was a 75-year-old U.S. military veteran, authorities said.

Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer identified the man as Scott Miller, of Gulfport. He died Jan. 13 after a long stay at Memorial Hospital. Switzer said Miller’s cause of death was not immediately clear but stemmed from a head injury. ...Police are searching for Ellis Townsend, 27, who is wanted on a manslaughter charge. Police said Townsend was working as an on-duty security guard at Dodge’s Southern Style"

Reference Source: www.msn.com

Military vet, 80, taken off life support after substitute teacher beat him into coma over Foodtown parking spot: ‘It wasn’t human’

Article Title: Military vet, 80, taken off life support after substitute teacher beat him into coma over Foodtown parking spot: ‘It wasn’t human’

Article Excerpt: "Earl Hollins got into the fatal dispute in the parking lot of a Houston Foodtown supermarket on Friday and was knocked to the ground and slipped into a coma at a local hospital. ...The sheriff’s office said in a release that the two men “were acquainted prior to this incident.”..."

Reference Source: www.aol.com

Veteran Left to Die In Los Angeles Hit-and-Run That Killed the 70 Year Old Veteran; Suspect Still At Large

Article Title: Video shows hit-and-run that killed a military veteran in Los Angeles, suspect at large

Article Excerpt: "... a hit-and-run from December that killed a U.S. military veteran in Los Angeles, and are now asking for the community’s help in identifying the suspect.

The Los Angeles Police Department said the fatal collision happened around 12:40 a.m. on Dec. 28 when a four-door white sedan driving northbound on Vermont Avenue hit the veteran as he was walking on 165th Place. ..."

Reference Source: www.yahoo.com

America Proud! | Modelo Beer is the Number One Selling Beer in America

Article Title: How Modelo Became The No. 1 Beer Brand In America

Article Excerpt: "...“They’re just cooler brands,” said Bernot, referring to Mexican import beers.

While many cite the Dylan Mulvaney controversy as causing the decline of sales of Bud Light, sales of the brand had been declining for years while sales of import brands, particularly those from Mexico, have been on the rise. ..."

Reference Source: www.forbes.com

Tags: America Proud! | Modelo Beer is the Number One Selling Beer in America,

Who Is Andrew Loyd Eaves? Pilot Believed Dead in Black Hawk Crash

Article Title: Who Is Andrew Loyd Eaves? Pilot Believed Dead in Black Hawk Crash

Article Excerpt: "Chief Warrant Officer 2 Andrew Loyd Eaves was among the three soldiers aboard the Black Hawk helicopter involved in a deadly collision...His wife, Carrie Eaves, confirmed his death in a Facebook post on Thursday. He is survived by their two children. ..."

Reference Source: www.newsweek.com

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Who Is Afghanistan Veteran Ryan Austin O'Hara? Soldier Killed in Black Hawk Crash

Article Title: Who Is Ryan Austin O'Hara? Soldier Killed in Black Hawk Crash

Article Excerpt: "Staff Sergeant Ryan Austin O'Hara was among the three soldiers aboard the Black Hawk helicopter involved in a deadly collision with an American Airlines plane on Wednesday night, the U.S. Army said... O'Hara, 28, a native of Lilburn, Georgia, who was living in Alexandria, Virginia, according to documents reviewed by Newsweek. ...According to the Army, he was deployed to Afghanistan from March to August 2017. Later, he was stationed at Hunter Army Airfield in Georgia from 2020 to 2023. Most recently, he worked in Fort Belvoir in Virginia near the nation's capital."

Reference Source: www.newsweek.com

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DC Black Hawk Crash 2025 | Who Is Rebecca Lobach? Third Soldier Named in DC Black Hawk Crash

Article Title: Who Is Rebecca Lobach? Third Soldier Named in DC Black Hawk Crash

Article Excerpt: "...Rebecca Lobach, a 28-year-old Army aviation officer from Durham, North Carolina, was assigned to the 12th Aviation Battalion at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. She had served since 2019.

She had no deployments, the Army said, but had received several commendations, including the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal and Army Service Ribbon.

She volunteered as a White House military social aide, assisting in official functions, including Medal of Honor and Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremonies. ..."

Reference Source: www.newsweek.com

Trump Says, Attack Americans and 'WE WILL FIND YOU, AND WE WILL KILL YOU!'

Article Title: Trump, Sec. Hegseth Announce US Made 'Precision Air Strikes' Against ISIS Leadership in Somalia

Article Excerpt: "...This morning I ordered precision Military air strikes on the Senior ISIS Attack Planner and other terrorists he recruited and led in Somalia. These killers, who we found hiding in caves, threatened the United States and our Allies. The strikes destroyed the caves they live in, and killed many terrorists without, in any way, harming civilians. Our Military has targeted this ISIS Attack Planner for years, but Biden and his cronies wouldn’t act quickly enough to get the job done. I did! The message to ISIS and all others who would attack Americans is that “WE WILL FIND YOU, AND WE WILL KILL YOU!”..."

Reference Source: redstate.com

Don't Trust The Liberal/Democrat Lies | VA benefits won’t be halted under White House funding freeze order

Article Title: VA benefits won’t be halted under White House funding freeze order

Article Excerpt: "...In a short statement, acting VA Secretary Todd Hunter confirmed that President Donald Trump’s government-wide halt on financial assistance payouts — a surprise announcement late Monday night — “will have no impact on VA health care, benefits or beneficiaries.”..."

Reference Source: www.militarytimes.com

On Amazon | Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents, and Survivors

Article Title: Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents, and Survivors

Article Excerpt: "...An official, up-to-date government manual that covers everything from VA life insurance to survivor benefits.

Veterans of the United States armed forces may be eligible for a broad range of benefits and services provided by the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). If you’re looking for information on these benefits and services, look no further than the newest edition of Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents, and Survivors. ..."

Reference Source: Amazon

Here Are All the Units Now Deployed to the Border for Trump's Immigration Enforcement

Here Are All the Units Now Deployed to the Border for Trump's Immigration Crackdown

"...Defense officials confirmed to Military.com that the 82nd Airborne Division's 3rd Brigade Combat Team, out of Fort Liberty, North Carolina, has been preparing for mobilization since last week, as well as elements with the Fort Drum, New York-based 10th Mountain Division.

The bulk of deployed troops come from the Army, primarily military police, to enhance surveillance efforts and act as a deterrent to illegal crossings along the border with Mexico. Simultaneously, roughly 500 Marines specializing in engineering are repairing and reinforcing physical barriers along the border. ..."

Reference: www.military.com

No One Is Being Banned From The Military. Radical Transgender Accommodations Are

Article Title: No One Is Being Banned From The Military. Radical Transgender Accommodations Are

Article Excerpt: "... So what if he had his penis split down the middle and sewn to his inner thighs? He — I mean, she — will be back on duty tomorrow! No fuss, no muss!

That’s nonsense, obviously. It takes weeks to recover from a routine tonsil removal. Patients who undergo transgender treatments never do fully recover. The men who have their penises mutilated spend the rest of their lives requiring the use of a “dilator,” the purpose of which you can look up yourself. The hormone drugs are needed forever and by definition cause a chemical imbalance with a CVS receipt-length list of adverse side effects, including weight gain, blood clots, and a higher risk of stroke. ..."

Reference Source: thefederalist.com

Revenge of the Democratic Party | Tulsi Gabbard Is An American Hero Being Tarred As A Terrorist

Article Title: Tulsi Gabbard Is An American Hero Being Tarred As A Terrorist

Article Excerpt: "...Tulsi Gabbard — a combat veteran who previously served as a Democrat congresswoman from Hawaii...Democrats fought to delay her way forward ...Gabbard, a nearly two-decade veteran, a lieutenant colonel in the Army Reserve, and a long-time critic of America’s forever wars is no rookie competing against deep state smear campaigns. Last year, the former Democrat congresswoman was the subject of surveillance under a counterterrorism program within the U.S. Federal Air Marshals Service (FAMS). Gabbard came under surveillance just “one day after she criticized the Biden Administration” on Fox News, according to a letter from the whistleblower watchdog group Empower Oversight.

Now the victim of deep state abuses may be given the keys to oversee the deep state"

Reference Source: thefederalist.com

Best State in America for Military Veteran Benefits (Ai Generated w/reference)

Article Title: Best State in America for Military Veteran Benefits

Article Excerpt: "...AI Overview

According to most rankings, Texas is widely considered the best state in the United States for military veteran benefits, primarily due to its extensive property tax exemptions for disabled veterans, low overall taxes, and various other veteran-friendly programs like housing grants and free driver's licenses for highly disabled veterans. ...

Texas is often considered one of the best states for disabled veterans. Noteworthy benefits include:

Housing Grants: Texas offers various housing grants to disabled veterans, including those for home modifications and weatherization.
Free Driver’s License: Veterans with a 60% or higher disability rating in Texas are entitled to a free driver’s license

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Reference Source: U.S. Veterans Magazine

Army veteran from humble beginnings wins $44 million Powerball jackpot in California

Article Title: Army veteran from humble beginnings wins $44 million Powerball jackpot in California

Article Excerpt: "...Despite winning a massive Powerball jackpot in California, Jerry Heath said he won’t forget his humble beginnings. Heath, an Army veteran and former Long Beach police detective, won a $44.3 million Powerball jackpot, California Lottery ... Heath bought his winning ticket, which matched all five numbers and the Powerball, from a Ralphs in Dana Point

"

Reference Source: www.sacbee.com

Watch Patriots Quarterback Drake Maye surprise Army vet with trip to Super Bowl

Article Title: Watch Patriots Quarterback Drake Maye surprise Army vet with trip to Super Bowl

Article Excerpt: "...With the generosity of USAA (an official partner of NFL Salute to Service) and in concert with the American Legion, the dream of going to the Super Bowl is a reality for several lucky veterans. New England Patriots Quarterback Drake Maye was able to gift a deserving veteran and Patriots fan a once-in-a-lifetime experience with two tickets and a trip to New Orleans for the February 9 game. USAA will be coordinating a similar effort with other players around the league. First up, Maye’s surprise for U.S. Army veteran Matt Jabaut. ..."

Reference Source: www.wearethemighty.com

Senate Confirms Pete Hegseth As America’s Next Defense Secretary

Article Title: Senate Confirms Pete Hegseth As America’s Next Defense Secretary

Article Excerpt: "...Following a months-long media smear campaign aimed at tanking his nomination, the Senate voted to confirm Pete Hegseth as America’s next defense secretary Friday night. The final vote was 51-50, with Vice President J.D. Vance casting the tie-breaking vote after GOP Sens. Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, and Mitch McConnell of Kentucky joined Democrats in opposition...."

Reference Source: thefederalist.com

You Can Help | Do you remember when the Air Force was a respected military organization before the DEI takeover destroyed it?

Article Title: Has the USAF Decided That It Will Keep DEI No Matter What the Commander-in-Chief Has Ordered?

Article Excerpt: "When President Trump rolled out his earth-shattering executive order that forbade DEI throughout the federal government ...he anticipated that the forces of the "resistance" would work behind the scenes to avoid obeying. He knew they would rename organizations and hide the DEI commandos in other positions so the whole hideous mess could be reassembled, like Frankenstein's monster, at a future date. That is why the Office of Personnel Management required all agency heads to send this memo to every employee...We are aware of efforts by some in government to disguise these programs by using coded or imprecise language. If you are aware of a change in any contract description or personnel position description since November 5, 2024 to obscure the connection between the contract and DEIA or similar ideologies, please report all facts and circumstances to

DEIAtruth@opm.gov

DEIAtruth@opm.gov within 10 days

There will be no adverse consequences for timely reporting this information. However, failure to report this information within 10 days may result in adverse consequences.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter."

Reference Source: redstate.com

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8 Must-See U.S. Navy Battleship Museums to Honor WWII History

Article Title: WWII History

Article Excerpt: "...America’s eight preserved battleship museums offer visitors a chance to connect with naval history. From the USS Texas, a World War I and II veteran, to the USS Missouri, where Japan’s surrender ended WWII, these ships showcase their strategic roles in global conflicts.

-Each vessel has unique features: USS North Carolina boasts nine levels for exploration, while USS Iowa houses a café. Currently, some battleships, like USS New Jersey, are undergoing significant refurbishments. ..."

Reference Source: www.19fortyfive.com

Area funeral home owners upgrade hearse for veteran funerals

Article Title: Area funeral home owners upgrade hearse for veteran funerals

Article Excerpt: "...After doing veteran and military funerals in their service area between Chermok Moravec Johnson Mortuary in David City and Svoboda Moravec Johnson Funeral..."

Reference Source: columbustelegram.com

Virtual career fair announced for veterans

Article Title: Virtual career fair announced for veterans

Article Excerpt: "...A virtual career fan for veterans will be held Jan. 28 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. The Western Regional Virtual Career Fair will feature over 45 companies offering employment opportunities specifically for veterans of the U.S. military. Registration is free and available online to all transitioning members of the military, veterans, military spouses and dependents. For more information and to register for the event, go to RecruitMilitary.CareerCO.com. ..."

Reference Source: www.steamboatpilot.com

Under Trump, VA is getting back to work taking care of veterans instead of wasting money and time on DEI

Article Title: VA places 60 staff on leave after shutting down DEI offices

Article Excerpt: "...At least 60 Veterans Affairs employees have been placed on administrative leave following the closure of multiple diversity, equity and inclusion offices across the department, part of a government-wide crackdown on the issue. In a statement to Military Times, VA officials said that all department DEI offices are “permanently closed” and that the workers on leave were solely focused on those inclusion policy efforts. ..."

Reference Source: www.militarytimes.com

Alabama | Special Youth, Veteran and Active Military Personnel Waterfowl Hunting Day Set for February 8

Article Title: Alabama | Special Youth, Veteran and Active Military Personnel Waterfowl Hunting Day Set for February 8

Article Excerpt: "...On February 8, youth under age 16 who are accompanied by a licensed adult hunter as well as military personnel on active duty and veterans (as defined in section 101 of U.S. Code: Title 38) may hunt for waterfowl statewide. Regular waterfowl season shooting hours, bag limits, legal arms and ammunitions apply to the special days. Hunting area rules and regulations also apply. ...Veterans and active duty military personnel must be in possession of a valid proof of service such as a military ID, Veterans Administration ID, veteran ID, veteran validation on their driver’s license or a copy of their DD Form 214. Possession of the mandatory hunting licenses and stamps is also required. For more information about the Special Youth, Veteran and Active Military Personnel Waterfowl Hunting Days, contact Seth Maddox with WFF at Seth.Maddox@dcnr.alabama.gov or (334) 242-3469, or visit www.outdooralabama.com/waterfowl. ..."

Reference Source: www.outdooralabama.com

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RESTORING NAMES THAT HONOR AMERICAN GREATNESS

Article Title: RESTORING NAMES THAT HONOR AMERICAN GREATNESS

Article Excerpt: "Renaming of Mount McKinley. (a) President William McKinley, the 25th President of the United States, heroically led our Nation to victory in the Spanish-American War. Under his leadership, the United States enjoyed rapid economic growth and prosperity, including an expansion of territorial gains for the Nation. President McKinley championed tariffs to protect U.S. manufacturing, boost domestic production, and drive U.S. industrialization and global reach to new heights. He was tragically assassinated in an attack on our Nation’s values and our success, and he should be honored for his steadfast commitment to American greatness...Gulf of America. (a) The area formerly known as the Gulf of Mexico has long been an integral asset to our once burgeoning Nation and has remained an indelible part of America. ...I am directing that it officially be renamed the Gulf of America.

(b) As such, within 30 days of the date of this order, the Secretary of the Interior shall, consistent with 43 U.S.C. 364 through 364f, take all appropriate actions to rename as the “Gulf of America” the U.S. Continental Shelf area bounded on the northeast, north, and northwest by the States of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida and extending to the seaward boundary with Mexico and Cuba in the area formerly named as the Gulf of Mexico. The Secretary shall subsequently update the GNIS."

Reference Source: www.whitehouse.gov

Jack Smith’s Report Proves The Media Were Always Lying About J6

Article Title: Jack Smith’s Report Proves The Media Were Always Lying About J6

Article Excerpt: "Special Counsel Jack Smith, who resigned in disgrace last week after his lawfare prosecutions of President-elect Donald Trump were dismissed...Smith attempted to use the report as an outgoing smear of an incoming president, he also finally admits what many have known all along: The Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, was not an “insurrection,” ...he also could not prove that Trump incited the riot."

Reference Source: thefederalist.com

Sadly, it's the truth | Sen. Tuberville: Military Is Weakest It's Ever Been

Article Title: Sen. Tuberville to Newsmax: Military Is Weakest It's Ever Been

Article Excerpt: ""We've been attacked from the top down," Tuberville said on "Rob Schmitt Tonight." "From the Pentagon, from all the leadership, the DEI, all the wokeism, all those things." ...eroding "standards" with regard to "military readiness" for combat.

"You can't drop your standards," Tuberville said. "You can't say, OK, we've got this for men and this for women. ..."

Reference Source: www.newsmax.com