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