News for the military veteran. We cover V.A. health care,veteran benefits, issues such as agent orange, and more
Article Excerpt: "...The military prioritized "woke" agendas over operational readiness, KT McFarland told Newsmax on Friday, as the former adviser to President Donald Trump discussed a study that she said found naval accidents some five years ago stemmed from a shift toward diversity, equity, and inclusion policies. ..."
Reference Source: www.newsmax.com
Article Excerpt: "...Medicare does not coordinate with VA benefits. However, you can have both types of insurance simultaneously and benefit from doing so. Medicare and veterans benefits can be tricky as everyone has their own healthcare factors to consider. Luckily, we’re here to help. Below, we answer the most frequently asked questions about Medicare for veterans.
Do Veterans Have to Sign Up for Medicare?
Yes, if you are a veteran, you’ll need to sign up for Medicare to enjoy these benefits. Both Medicare and VA benefits are available to those eligible, and for many, you can sign up for Medicare three months before turning 65. This is known as your Medicare Initial Enrollment Period, and you can avoid paying late enrollment penalties by enrolling during this time frame.
It’s also important to note that for military members and veterans enrolled in TRICARE, you must sign up for Medicare Part A and Part B to keep your TRICARE benefits. ..."
Reference Source: www.medicarefaq.com
Article Excerpt: "...hearing which he described as being “about whether or not unelected bureaucrats can strip away Second Amendment, God-given rights from our veterans if they need help managing or their assets.”
In a post to X, Crane, a former U.S. Navy SEAL, noted that Democrats who support the status quo on bureaucrats being able to strip away gun rights often claim they do so in order to help reduce suicide among veterans, particularly combat veterans. But Crane rejected this line of thinking, saying, “When it comes to suicide, a lot of these individuals, a lot of veterans….who are struggling with PTSD and have some of these issues, one of [their] biggest issues is fear and trauma because [they] thought [they] might lose [their] life in battle against other people with guns.”..."
Reference Source: www.breitbart.com
Article Excerpt: "...Service-connected Death
VA will pay up to $2,000 toward burial expenses for deaths on or after September 11, 2001, or up to $1,500 for deaths prior to September 11, 2001. If the Veteran is buried in a VA national cemetery, some or all of the cost of transporting the deceased may be reimbursed.
Non-service-connected Death
VA will pay up to $978 toward burial and funeral expenses for deaths on or after October 1, 2024 and a $978 plot-interment allowance (if not buried in a national cemetery). ..."
Reference Source: www.benefits.va.gov
Article Excerpt: "...Master Sergeant Luther Grace, a Korean War veteran, finally returned home to Georgia after 70 years; his burial united family, friends, and veterans in honor. ...
Steve Underwood, a close family friend who has supported the Grace family throughout their journey to bring the sergeant home, attended the ceremony with his wife.
"My brother-in-law was active in the veterans and these people gave it all and give it all ..."
Reference Source: www.13wmaz.com
Article Excerpt: "...The standout was in honor of John J. Rooney, a Korean War veteran, who died April 5, a month shy of his 89th birthday. Rooney, affectionately known as "Rambo" to his friends, "was a steadfast member of the community, whose legacy of service and dedication will be cherished by all who knew him," according to his obituary written by his friend Gregory Karas of Brockton. ..."
Reference Source: www.enterprisenews.com
Article Excerpt: "...A settlement "in principle" has been reached in a lawsuit against the government brought by the family of Ashli Babbitt, the woman who was shot and killed by police during the Jan. 6, 2021, protest at the U.S. Capitol...charged Byrd "had negligently discharged his firearm and failed to warn Babbitt or de-escalate the situation. The suit also alleged negligence on the part of other officers near the Speaker's Lobby at the time of the shooting as well as the U.S. Capitol Police and the Capitol Police Board in failing to properly train Byrd in tactical decision-making." Babbitt was an Air Force veteran but was killed during the protests that day. ..."
Reference Source: www.wnd.com
Article Excerpt: "...a veteran eyeing a trade school, apprenticeship, or non-degree training program, the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB-AD, or Chapter 30) might help cover the cost-and then some. While most people associate GI Bill benefits with college tuition, Chapter 30 also supports veterans who want to take a different path, like becoming an electrician, HVAC tech, or licensed welder.
The big question: how much can you actually get if you're enrolled full-time?..."
Reference Source: www.marca.com
Article Excerpt: "...Florida executed Hutchinson for the quadruple murder of his girlfriend and her three children despite a letter from 129 veterans to the governor arguing that Hutchinson's mind was a casualty of war. ..."
Reference Source: www.usatoday.com
Article Excerpt: "information-seeking visit Monday by a three-person team from the agency’s Washington, D.C., headquarters ...In a March 15 memo reviewed by The Standard, Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins laid out plans to create efficiencies through a national review of agency operations, led by teams like the one in San Francisco that aim to complete their work in around one month and “streamline policies, processes, procedures, and technology.” ..."
Reference Source: sfstandard.com
Article Excerpt: "...DEA special agents announced their presence prior to entering the nightclub, the Rocky Mountain Field Division said on X. “200 people were inside – at least 114 in the US illegally. In addition, more than a dozen active duty military were patrons or security guards,” it said. ... “What was happening inside was significant drug trafficking, prostitution, crimes of violence,” Jonathan C. Pullen, the Special Agent in Charge at the DEA Rocky Mountain Division, said at a news conference Sunday morning. “We seized a number of guns in there.”
Over a dozen active-duty military members were also at the club during the raid, and federal officials said some were working at the illicit operation. “We had active-duty service members who were running security at the club and involved in some of these crimes,” Pullen said. "
Reference Source: www.cnn.com
Article Excerpt: "...The Army Fitness Test will be the “official physical fitness test of record,” replacing the Army Combat Fitness Test.
Upon implementation, men and women will be required to meet the same scoring standards for 21 combat military occupational specialties.
“For those 21 [military occupational specialties] they will all be graded on the male scale, so it will be sex neutral,” Command Sgt. Maj. JoAnn Naumann told Task & Purpose. “The passing score for most people will be a 300 with a minimum of 60 in every event. For those in those 21 specialties, the passing score will be 350 with a minimum of 60 in every event.”..."
Reference Source: www.ngaus.org
Article Excerpt: "...With the VA Health and Benefits App, you can refill prescriptions, message your care team or check your VA benefits using your smartphone. ...Kick pharmacy runs to the curb; Gone are the days of waiting in line at the VA medical center’s pharmacy. Refilling medications through the VA with the Health and Benefits app is now as easy as ordering takeout. ...Claims and appeals status updates
Checking your claim status? Now, it’s instant.
The app gives real-time updates on claims and appeals, bringing you peace of mind with just a glance at your screen.
“The app lets you track your claim from your phone,” said Thomas Turman, Navy Veteran."
Reference Source: va.gov
Article Excerpt: "...On March 10, 2025, the Department of Veterans Affairs introduced important changes to its M21-1 Adjudication Procedures Manual, making the rules for disability compensation claims, especially regarding when Compensation and Pension (C&P) exams are needed.
...the VA may be able to make a decision without requiring a C&P exam...."
Reference Source: www.jetauj2023.com
Article Excerpt: "...The St. Michael’s Veterans Center says that on Thursday, April 24, hundreds of community members and organizations came together to support local veterans at the 11th annual Celebration of Heroes. St. Michael’s is a nonprofit that provides affordable housing to veterans who may be homeless or disabled in the metro.
Organization leaders noted that more than $60,000 was raised during the event to support services for area veterans. An awards ceremony also honored six recipients for their efforts to enhance the quality of life for area vets. ..."
Reference Source: www.kctv5.com
Article Excerpt: "...Virginia Legionnaire Dick Cole shares insight into Operation Frequent Wind, including being on the last fixed-wing aircraft to leave Saigon on April 30. ..."
Reference Source: www.legion.org
Article Excerpt: "...James Blane remembers being told that landing at Iwo Jima was going to be a quick and simple mission and a welcome relief to his unit, which had already done three amphibious assaults in the Pacific.
“‘Don’t worry about it. You’ll only be there about seven days..."
Reference Source: www.dav.org
Article Excerpt: "...After more than 80 years, the remains of Lieutenant Robert McCollum are back home. On Thursday evening, his family saluted his arrival at the Mineta San Jose Airport.
Hundreds of people and the organization, Honoring Our Fallen, helped make this moment happen. ..."
Reference Source: abc7news.com
Article Excerpt: "...SAN DIEGO — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter David Duren (WPC 1156) interdicted 19 aliens aboard a 25-foot cuddy cabin approximately 23 miles west of Oceanside, California, Tuesday.
At approximately 2:15 a.m., David Duren’s boarding team intercepted a cuddy cabin matching the description of a suspected human smuggling boat and discovered 18 adult males and one adult female all claiming Mexican nationality.
All passengers aboard the cuddy cabin stated they had not had food or water for two days and were medically evaluated. No major medical concerns were discovered..."
Reference Source: www.news.uscg.mil
Article Excerpt: "...The study, which calls for new policies to ensure those troops’ health, comes one day after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared during a speech at the Army War College that all military personnel “need to be fit, not fat,” echoing his past demands for more rigorous personnel standards. ..."
Reference Source: www.marinecorpstimes.com
Article Excerpt: "...The U.S. Army has suspended a Wisconsin training base’s first female commander after discovering portraits of President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had been flipped around to face a wall.
The Army has posted an undated statement on Fort McCoy’s website saying Col. Sheyla Baez Ramirez has been suspended as the base’s garrison commander. ..."
Reference Source: www.armytimes.com
Article Excerpt: "...Lt. Col. Kevin DiFalco — an active-duty service member stationed at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada — was arrested in 2022 by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and brought up on charges that included lewdness in the presence of a child and one charge of abuse or neglect. The Air Force ultimately opted ..."
Reference Source: www.navytimes.com
Article Excerpt: "...The class-action suit, representing roughly 9,000 service members, challenges a rule that requires veterans to file compensation claims within six years of receiving a VA disability ratings decision, saying the Defense Department has wrongfully applied it to combat-related special compensation. ..."
Reference Source: www.military.com
Article Excerpt: "...The statement from Miller comes as Democrats such as Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA), Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) have criticized the arrest of Judge Hannah Dugan, whom the FBI arrested on charges of obstructing the arrest of an illegal alien. Miller wrote: Democrats spent the last 8 years stripping Americans of due process to jail them for protected political activity; illegally spying on the Trump Campaign; manipulating and fabricating intelligence and then criminally leaking it for partisan gain; using the FBI and Intelligence apparatus to pursue political enemies; launching a coup against President Trump and his Administration; persecuting President Trump, his family, his aides and his supporters; censoring and deplatforming and blacklisting the opposition; removing opposition candidates from the ballot; maliciously fabricating false allegations to inflict outrageous financial punishments; raiding President Trump’s home and seizing his property; and weaponizing the entire legal system for the sole objective of incarcerating the Democrat Party’s chief political rival and seeking to illegally obstruct and rig the 2024 election.
Miller continued to highlight how Democrats “orchestrated and engineered a mass invasion of the United States by foreign cartels and enemy terrorists.”
“And now these same Democrats howl with rage when the invasion is returned and those who criminally harbor the invaders and feloniously obstruct their removal are held accountable under law,” Miller continued. ..."
Reference Source: www.breitbart.com
Article Excerpt: "...“Service members and all other covered beneficiaries 19 years of age or older may receive appropriate care for their diagnosis of [gender dysphoria], including mental health care and counseling and newly initiated or ongoing cross-sex hormone therapy,” the memo, signed by Stephen Ferrara, acting assistant secretary of Defense for health affairs, read.
“Service members may also receive voice therapy and appropriate surgical procedures,” the memo continued.
The return to Biden-era transgender policies comes after a judge struck down Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth..."
Reference Source: www.thegatewaypundit.com
Article Excerpt: "...JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The discovery of an unexploded ordnance Thursday morning has forced the evacuation of crews at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, the base announced. Construction teams working on the NAS Jax flight line discovered the ordnance, a news release states. ...A Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal team from Naval Station Mayport are on site Thursday morning evaluating the situation."
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Article Excerpt: "Police identified remains found on Long Island as those of Tanya Jackson, an Army veteran, and her daughter, Tatiana. ...A woman and toddler whose remains were discovered scattered along an oceanfront highway not far from the victims of Long Island’s infamous Gilgo Beach killings were identified Wednesday as an Army veteran from Alabama and her daughter.
Tanya Denise Jackson, 26, of Mobile...
“I’m not saying it is Rex Heuermann and I’m not saying it’s not,” he added. ..."
Reference Source: www.rocketcitynow.com
Article Excerpt: "... The Post spoke to Carl Westcott’s son, who added to the criticism.
The 85-year-old veteran, who is bedridden, has been locked in a legal war with the “Dark Horse” singer since selling her his $15 million mansion in 2020.
Their court date is set for August after she countersued him for damages — despite being declared the legal owner of the home in 2023.
“Katy Perry says she felt ‘super connected to love’ after her trip to space. I can’t help but wonder if her experience will make her more compassionate to elderly disabled veterans like my father...He attempted to back out of the sale, blaming his mental health and alleging he was on painkillers after surgery when they inked the deal. "
Reference Source: www.newsbreak.com
Article Excerpt: "...Police arrested 24-year-old Daniel Doyen on Monday in connection to the assault.
The court documents confirm Doyen is accused of attacking Andrew Holling randomly, punching him several times and returning after the initial attack to hit Holling several more times with his own cane.
TV9 spoke to Holling after the incident. Holling said when he tried to take a picture of his attacker, identified by police as Doyen, he returned, taking his cane and hitting him about 15 to 20 more times. ..."
Reference Source: www.kcrg.com
Article Excerpt: "... Owning a home comes with financial responsibilities, but every state offers property tax exemptions to help disabled veterans save money.
This type of homeowner money move can reduce your home’s taxable value, significantly lowering your annual property tax bill. The specifics vary by state, but most programs require a service-connected disability rating from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Some states provide full exemptions, while others offer reduced savings based on disability percentage or income level. Here’s a breakdown of the property tax relief options available in every state. ...Alabama: Veterans with a 100% disability rating or who are over the age of 65 are fully exempt from property taxes on their primary residence.
Alaska: Qualifying veterans with a 50% or higher disability rating receive an exemption up to the first $150,000 of their home’s assessed value."
Reference Source: financebuzz.com
Article Excerpt: "...ATLANTA - Rajesh Motibhai Patel has been sentenced to two years in federal prison for violating his patient’s constitutional right to bodily integrity while acting under color of law and for the offense of abusive sexual contact.
“Patel used his position of trust as a VA physician to sexually assault his female veteran patient who had honorably served our country..."
Reference Source: www.justice.gov
Article Excerpt: "...A doctor at the Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in Bedford was arrested Wednesday and charged with possessing and receiving child pornography, prosecutors said.
Sven Knudsen Ljaamo, 70, of Billerica..."
Reference Source: www.boston.com
Article Excerpt: "Collins said. "The biggest difference you're going to see is a streamlining and really a focus on making sure that everything we do in the VA is efficiently serviced toward that veteran process."...The VA has canceled DEI related contracts, canceled nearly 600 "non-mission critical or duplicative contracts," and sought to place probationary employees on leave. ...And right now, frankly, we're not getting that result. So we've got a lot of people — we've got doctors, nurses and others who are not in the clinics, helping patients. We've got a middle layer of bureaucracy that keeps our system slowed down. So we're looking at all of that right now," Collins said. ..."
Reference Source: www.scrippsnews.com
Article Excerpt: "... VA Secretary Doug Collins said that a new department task force will “review all instances of anti-Christian bias” throughout VA operations. That includes “adverse responses to requests for religious exemption” and “any observations of mistreatment for not participating in events or activities inconsistent with Christian views.”..."
Reference Source: www.militarytimes.com
Article Excerpt: "Army said suspension 'not related to misconduct' but that the matter is under review...The commander of Fort McCoy was relieved of duty after the U.S. Army base failed to install photos of President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on a wall displaying their chain of command.
Col. Sheyla Baez Ramirez was suspended..."Regarding the Ft. McCoy Chain of Command wall controversy…. WE FIXED IT! Also, an investigation has begun to figure out exactly what happened," the department’s rapid response account posted on X. "
Reference Source: www.foxnews.com
Article Excerpt: "...Defying all logic, a vehicle has been found parked in the hangar of the USS Yorktown, which was famously sunk in the Pacific by a Japanese submarine during World War II. The baffling discovery was made Saturday, April 19, when NOAA..."
Reference Source: www.miamiherald.com
Article Excerpt: "...On the evening of April 18, 1775, two lanterns were illuminated from the tower of The Old North Church in Boston to alert the colonists that British forces were advancing across the Charles River. With the alert signal in place, Paul Revere, a silversmith dedicated to the cause of independence, mounted a borrowed horse and embarked on a midnight journey that became a defining moment in American history.
The dangerous mission was threefold. First, sound the alarm for colonists in farms and villages throughout the Massachusetts countryside. On the way, stop in Lexington to inform the leaders of the colonial resistance, Samuel Adams and John Hancock, that the British were coming to arrest them. Finally, prevent the seizure of military provisions and munitions stored a few miles west in the town of Concord.
Disregarding personal peril or consequence, Paul Revere rode with urgency..."
Reference Source: www.whitehouse.gov
Article Excerpt: "...The men arrested were identified as 41-year-old Caesar Ramon Martinez Solis and 24-year-old Humberto Ivan Amador Gavira of Mexico.
Both have been charged with unlawful possession of ammunition by an alien admitted under a nonimmigrant visa, officials said.
Authorities said the case is part of Operation Take Back America. ..."
Reference Source: www.waff.com
Article Excerpt: "...The New York Times reported that Trump waved off plans by Israel to strike Iranian nuclear sites in favor of renegotiating a deal.
“I think that Iran has a chance to have a great country and to live happily without death — and I’d like to see that, that’s my first option,” Trump told reporters..."
Reference Source: www.nbcnews.com
Article Excerpt: "The idea of paying illegal immigrants to leave...We’re doing a self-deportation [program], and we’re going to make it comfortable for people, and we’re going to work with those people to come back into our country legally — the good ones,” Trump told the Spanish-language division of Fox News. ..."
Reference Source: www.breitbart.com
Article Excerpt: "US President Donald Trump blocked a planned Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear sites in favor of negotiating a deal with Iran to limit its nuclear program...Trump's decision came after discussions on whether to provide support to the Jewish state or follow a diplomatic course..."
Reference Source: www.jpost.com
Article Excerpt: "Boston Democratic Mayor Michelle Wu’s 2021 campaign received...Gary Yu, the founder of Boston International Media Consulting, helped raise over $300,000 for Wu with the help of a Chinese civic association he leads. However, Yu — whose Chinese name is Yu Guoliang — is listed as an official by an agency of a Chinese Communist Party (CCP) influence and intelligence service..."
Reference Source: dailycaller.com
Article Excerpt: "...Cmdr. Brett Robblee and Command Master Chief Felix Phillips were relieved...The release did not provide additional details on the dismissals. The Navy uses the “loss of confidence” phrase as a blanket statement when relieving senior leadership."
Reference Source: www.navytimes.com
,Article Excerpt: "...we have underinvested in the military and in our capabilities, and the bill for that is now coming due," Phelan said in the interview, airing Friday on Higbie's "Frontline" program. "We have to deal with that, and that means we have to be more efficient with how we spend, but we also need to keep the money to keep maintaining the capability."..."
Reference Source: www.newsmax.com
Article Title: Space Force Base Commander Fired for Email Criticizing Vice President JD Vance After Greenland Visit
Snippet of Article: "...Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday fired the commander of a Space Force base in Greenland hours after a report that she had sent an email to the entire base criticizing Vice President JD Vance after his visit there last month.
The Space Force said in a statement that Space Force Colonel Susannah Meyers, commander of Pituffik Space Base, was removed from her command by Colonel Kenneth Klock, commander of Space Base Delta 1, for “loss of confidence in her ability to lead.”
“Commanders are expected to adhere to the highest standards of conduct, especially as it relates to remaining nonpartisan in the performance of their duties,” the statement said, adding, “Colonel Shawn Lee has assumed command.”..."
Article Excerpt: "...The sites were chosen after VA Secretary Doug Collins earlier this month announced plans to accelerate deployment of the Oracle Millennium system, currently in operation at six of VA’s 170-plus medical locations. Regional and local leaders, as well as officials from Oracle, helped select the next deployment targets.
In a statement Monday, Collins said the faster rollout will give veterans “a modern medical record system that will result in improvements to care, coordination and convenience.”..."
Reference Source: www.federaltimes.com
Article Excerpt: "Location: Clovis Veterans Memorial District, 808 4th Street Clovis, CA 93612. ...About this event
Event lasts 8 hours
Upon registration Veteran Jobseekers must send their resume to the email provided below.
All Veteran Jobseekers must attend the dress rehearsal.
The event details are as follows:
Dress rehearsal will consist of an event walk through, expectations, accommodations, and other vital event information.
Dress Rehearsal: April 15th, 2025, starting at 0800.
Hiring Event: April 22nd, 2024, starting at 0800.
Location: Clovis Veterans Memorial District, 808 4th Street, Clovis, CA, 93619.
Registration information, event details, and testimonials from..."
Reference Source: www.eventbrite.com
Article Excerpt: "System aims to ready Tibetan children for future military service, claimed authorities ...experts called this an escalation in Beijing’s assimilation policies aimed at erasing Tibetan identity, Radio Free Asia (RFA) reported on April 1.
“It’s no longer just about China swapping out Tibetan language in textbooks for Mandarin,” a source who refused to be named, fearing government reprisals, said.
“Now, they are sending military personnel and Chinese Communist Party cadres to schools across Tibet,” the source added.
State-run TV shows have broadcast footage showing Tibetan students marching in fatigues, raising the red Chinese flag, and standing in formation while responding to commands from the “patriotic” instructors. ..."
Reference Source: Union of Catholic Asian News
Article Excerpt: "...ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The U.S. Naval Academy will no longer consider race, ethnicity or sex as a factor for admission to the service institution, a response to an executive order by President Donald Trump, according to federal court documents made public Friday.
The change in policy was made in February by Vice Adm. Yvette Davids, the academy’s superintendent, in response to an executive order issued by President Donald Trump in January, according to a court filing by the U.S. Justice Department in the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. ..."
Reference Source: www.navytimes.com
Article Excerpt: "...For many veterans, the question of “what happens to my VA disability when I turn 65?” is a common concern. It’s important to understand that VA disability benefits are separate from other retirement benefits and are not automatically affected by reaching retirement age. ..."
Reference Source: benefits.com
Article Excerpt: "...The M88 Hercules armored recovery vehicle was estimated to be encased in 2 meters of mud and was about 4 meters below the water's surface..."
Reference Source: www.foxnews.com
Article Excerpt: "...Currently, medically retired servicemembers with fewer than 20 years in uniform who receive retirement from the defense department and who are rated by the VA at less than 50% have their retirement pay reduced by a dollar for every dollar they receive from the VA. This process is most known as the “concurrent receipt” rule. ...VA health care is now ranked at the top of the list of health care providers on satisfaction of the services provided. ..."
Reference Source: pantagraph.com
Article Excerpt: "..."If they don't make a deal, there will be bombing," Trump said. ..."
Reference Source: www.newsmax.com
Article 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
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
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
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
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
Article Excerpt: "...Congressional Medal of Honor Society. MEDAL OF HONOR DAY MARCH is 2025. Search Recipients..."
Reference Source: www.cmohs.org
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 ...
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Reference Source: defensescoop.com
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.comArticle 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
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
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
'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. ...'
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Article Title: Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents, and Survivors Article Excerpt: "...An official, up-to-date government m...
