Marine veteran creates searchable database of global battles

Article Title: Marine veteran creates searchable database of global battles

Article Excerpt: "...battles and wars in a single repository is the purpose behind the Battle Research Group, a nonprofit launched earlier this year by Ben Connable, a retired Marine Corps major and veteran of numerous defense think tanks, including RAND and the Atlantic Council.

Through studies like the independent report on the Battle of Irpin River, led by Sladden, who is the organization’s field research director, the Battle Research Group aims to capture insights from contemporary and past battles and make them available to scholars and warfighters. To this end, group leaders have also created the Ground Combat Database, a searchable repository of combined arms battles that has 600 entries and counting...."

Reference Source: www.navytimes.com

Where ‘hooah,’ ‘oorah,’ and ‘hooyah’ came from and why they still echo

Article Title: Where ‘hooah,’ ‘oorah,’ and ‘hooyah’ came from and why they still echo

Article Excerpt: "...You’ve heard them during morning formations, over the roar of C‑17 engines, and in muddy chow halls at 0400. The battle cries “Hooah,” “Oorah,” and “Hooyah” aren’t just calls; they’re part of service life. Each is a signature of branch pride, and each carries a history steeped in grit, camaraderie and tradition. ... Hooah: the Army’s... Oorah: a Marine Corps call born...“Hooyah” belongs primarily to sailors ... "

Reference Source: www.navytimes.com

H.R. 1815, “VA Home Loan Program Reform Act”, which amends title 38, United States Code

Article Title: H.R. 1815, “VA Home Loan Program Reform Act”, which amends title 38, United States Code

Article Excerpt: "On Wednesday, July 30, 2025, the President signed into law:

H.R. 1815, “VA Home Loan Program Reform Act”, which amends title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to take certain actions in the case of a default on a home loan guaranteed by the Secretary, and for other purposes....VA Home Loan Program Reform Act

This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to take certain actions in cases of default on home loans under the VA home loan program and establishes a partial claim program.

First, the bill authorizes the VA to pay the holder of a loan guaranteed by the VA an amount necessary to avoid the foreclosure of the loan, provided that the holder of the loan and the veteran obligated on the loan execute documents to ensure the VA obtains a secured interest in the property covered by the loan.

The VA must prescribe loss mitigation procedures to help prevent the foreclosure of such a home loan. The VA may not take specified administrative actions (e.g., consent to the modification of loan terms) until the sequence of mitigation options has been completed.

Next, the bill establishes a five-year Partial Claim Program under which the VA may make a partial claim (purchase a portion of the indebtedness) on VA loans for primary residences that are in default or at imminent risk of default. Individuals who default on loans for which the VA has made a partial claim under this program must be liable to the VA for any loss resulting from the default.

Finally, the VA must report to Congress on its strategy to ensure that veterans who purchase homes under the VA home loan program are not at a disadvantage when attempting to secure representation by a real estate agent or broker. ..."

Reference Source: www.whitehouse.gov

Body of dead Marine veteran hidden in a closet for months by cousin to collect his benefits

Article Title: Body of dead Marine veteran hidden in a closet for months by cousin to collect his benefits

Article Excerpt: "...A 72-year-old Marine Corps veteran was buried Monday with full military honors after a cousin had hidden his body for months inside the veteran’s New Jersey mobile home to collect benefits under his name, authorities said. New Jersey State Police in April discovered the body of Michael S. Blankenship, a Vietnam War-era veteran, wrapped in several layers of plastic and stuffed inside ..."

Reference Source: www.stripes.com

Air Force Veteran | My Mother Never Wore a Uniform, But As a Military Spouse, She Taught Me Leadership and Sacrifice

Article Title: My Mother Never Wore a Uniform, But As a Military Spouse, She Taught Me Leadership and Sacrifice

Article Excerpt: "...I picture my mother, Sandy, standing on a porch in Catlin, Illinois, waving goodbye to my father as he left for Vietnam. Three boys tugging at her skirt and a smile on her face. Not a brave smile. A necessary one. She was not trying to inspire; she was trying to hold it together. ...She raised a family through war, overseas relocations, six pregnancies, the loss of two sets of twins, and decades of military life marked by isolation and sacrifice. She was tough; she had to be. My younger brothers and I referred to her as “Sarge” and “Samurai” and sometimes still do—when we are out of arm’s length. ..."

Reference Source: thewarhorse.org

Harold Terens | Birthday celebrations for American World War II veteran who turns 102 this year

Article Title: Birthday celebrations for American World War II veteran who turns 102 this year

Article Excerpt: "...Harold Terens fought in World War II. He’s lived almost 102 years, celebrating his birthday a couple weeks early with family and friends in Florida. ..."

Reference Source: apnews.com

PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE ON NATIONAL KOREAN WAR VETERANS ARMISTICE DAY

Article Title: PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE ON NATIONAL KOREAN WAR VETERANS ARMISTICE DAY

Article Excerpt: "...Beginning just days after the first shots of the Korean War, in the summer of 1950, nearly 2 million Americans embarked on a daring crusade across the Pacific to halt the spread of communism in Asia and restore dignity and independence to the people of South Korea. This National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, we pay tribute to every American hero who ventured to unfamiliar lands to face some of the most gruesome combat in the history of our country—and we renew our resolve that forces of freedom will always prevail over tyranny and oppression.

Just 5 years after the end of World War II, what is today known as the “Forgotten War” began on June 25, 1950, when the North Korean People’s Army crossed the 38th parallel in a full-scale invasion of South Korea. In response, legions of American troops were commissioned to repel communist aggression..."

Reference Source: www.whitehouse.gov

Democrats Have Decided to Cancel the Blue Angels

Article Title: Democrats Have Decided to Cancel the Blue Angels

Article Excerpt: "...As RedState reported, left-wing activists are currently trying to cancel the Blue Angels, who have long performed at the annual "Seafair Torchlight Parade" in Seattle. Laughably, one woman is suing two of the squadron's pilots because she claims the sound of their Super Hornets killed her cat. I'm not kidding, but there's a broader movement at play, and if you are at all politically astute, you've likely already guessed it's about "climate change."

A billboard recently went up in the area, headlined with the demand to "Say No to the Blue Angels." Below it are pictures of children clutching their ears, a dog, and a Muslim woman wearing a hijab...For the activists behind this push, their attempt to cancel the Blue Angels isn't really about the Navy burning jet fuel. Rather, it is about supposed American colonial evil, and thus, the Angels must be banished. They simply make too many people happy and proud of their country, and they can't have that. The destruction of the culture is the point, and part of that is sucking the joy out of everything Americans hold dear..."

Reference Source: redstate.com

Navy destroyer at southern border intercepts 3,439 pounds of cocaine

Article Title: Navy destroyer at southern border intercepts 3,439 pounds of cocaine

Article Excerpt: "...The Sampson, which was among several Arleigh-Burke class vessels to be deployed to the border, seized an estimated 3,439 pounds of cocaine about 380 miles southwest Acapulco, Mexico, the Navy announced. ..."

Reference Source: www.navytimes.com

Hulk Hogan Passes Away | Starred as a crime-fighting former Navy SEAL in the one-season series Thunder in Paradise, among numerous other...

Article Title: ‘MAGA All the Way’: Tributes Pour In for Wrestling Icon and Outspoken Trump Supporter Hulk Hogan

Article Excerpt: "...He also starred as a crime-fighting former Navy SEAL in the one-season series Thunder in Paradise and made appearances, often as himself, in...Terry Gene Bollea, who was better known by his ring name Hulk Hogan, was an icon of the wrestling world and, later in life, in the political arena. His family announced in a statement on Thursday that he died at age 71 in Clearwater, Fla., “surrounded by his loved ones.” Bollea is survived by his wife, Sky Daily; ex-wives Linda Hogan and Jennifer McDaniel; and two children Brooke and Nick. ...The ring name he’d become famous as was inspired by a 1978 appearance on a Memphis talk show with actor Lou Ferrigno, who played the titular superhuman in the Marvel comic-based series The Incredible Hulk. Bollea, who was 6 ft. 7 in. tall, appeared to dwarf Ferrigno, who was already renowned for his size. Bollea began calling himself Terry “The Hulk” Boulder."

Reference Source: time.com

Dallas VA officer rescues choking toddler in heroic bodycam footage

Article Title: Dallas VA officer rescues choking toddler in heroic bodycam footage

Article Excerpt: "...Cpl. Lee Higginbotham joins 'Fox & Friends First' to share his experience saving a toddler from choking and receive a special message from Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins. ..."

Reference Source: www.foxnews.com

Today is National Hire a Veteran Day

Article Title: Today is National Hire a Veteran Day

Article Excerpt: "...National Hire a Veteran Day was established in 2017 and founded by Dan Caporale, Marine Corps Veteran and founder of Hire Our Heroes, a national non-profit organization. This special day is set aside to raise awareness of civilian employment for transitioning service members and Veterans after their military service. It is also a call to action for those who hire and those who apply. Employers are encouraged to consider and hire Veterans. Veterans bring leadership, work-ethic, teamwork, tenacity, dedication, determination to succeed, and many other “must-have” traits to an employer. ...In observance of these special occasions, VA’s Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Service will host employment-focused events across the country and virtually during the week of July 25, 2021."

Reference Source: va.gov

An Air Force command halted its use of Sig Sauer's M18 handgun following an airman's death

Article Title: An Air Force command halted its use of Sig Sauer's M18 handgun following an airman's death

Article Excerpt: "... * An Air Force command is pausing its use of a Sig Sauer pistol following a fatal incident.
* The M18, a military version of the P320, has come under new scrutiny.
* The handgun has been the subject of safety complaints and lawsuits.
..."

Reference Source: www.businessinsider.com

Drunk 'Accidental" Kamikaze Hits Kamikaze-Proofed USS Midway Aircraft Carrier

Man arrested after crashing boat into USS Midway

'...DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO, Calif. — A 40-year-old man was arrested after crashing a 65-foot boat into the USS Midway in San Diego Harbor on Friday and fleeing the scene.

Frank D'Anna was arrested for "boating under the influence" after the vessel was later found near the Coronado Ferry Landing, according to the Port of San Diego. ...'

Reference: www.10news.com
Tags: Drunk 'Accidental" Kamikaze Hits Kamikaze-Proofed USS Midway Aircraft Carrier

Pentagon Replaces Naval Academy Leader Who Oversaw Racist Affirmative Action Policies

Article Title: Pentagon Replaces Naval Academy Leader Who Oversaw Racist Affirmative Action Policies

Article Excerpt: "...Under Davids’ leadership, the Naval Academy embraced the use of affirmative action in its admissions processes. A former professor at the school previously told The Federalist how such race- and sex-obsessed policies reportedly resulted in less qualified applicants being accepted into the academy and disunity among midshipmen. ..."

Reference Source: thefederalist.com

Trump’s Opportunity to Deliver Justice: Resolving the Camp Lejeune Compensation Crisis

Article Title: Trump’s Opportunity to Deliver Justice: Resolving the Camp Lejeune Compensation Crisis

Article Excerpt: "...The Camp Lejeune compensation crisis stands as one of the most egregious examples of government failure to address toxic exposure and deliver justice to military families. The Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA) of 2022 promised a path to justice, but bureaucratic delays, aggressive litigation, and restrictive settlement criteria have left hundreds of thousands of claimants waiting, with many dying before receiving compensation.

The Trump administration, with Navy Secretary John Phelan and Defense leadership under Secretary Pete Hegseth, now has a critical opportunity to deliver justice to the veterans and families harmed by the Camp Lejeune crisis. ..."

Reference Source: loomered.com

'Duty to Warn' Notice | Potential terrorist threat against retired “senior officials” who worked for the Defense Department, served in Syria and Iraq, and currently live in Florida

Article Title: U.S. Army Special Operations Command has warned of an unspecified terrorist threat against retired senior Defense Department officials who served in Iraq and Syria and now live in Florida.

Article Excerpt: "...U.S. Army Special Operations Command, or USASOC, has warned of a potential terrorist threat against retired “senior officials” who worked for the Defense Department, served in Syria and Iraq, and currently live in Florida, Lt. Col. Allie Scott, a spokesperson for the command, confirmed on Friday.

The New York Times first reported about the warning. Scott confirmed the “Duty to Warn” notification from USASOC’s Provost Marshal Col. Mark A. Katz that has been widely shared on social media is authentic. ..."

Reference Source: taskandpurpose.com

Military retirees report issues at airports | Military retiree IDs reportedly flagged by TSA computers

Article Title: Retired Air Force Colonel pens Pentagon over military retiree IDs reportedly flagged by TSA computers

Article Excerpt: "After driver’s licenses and other state-issued forms of ID were required to meet REAL ID standards to fly in May, reports emerged of American military retirees facing additional screening at airports. ...After using official retired military IDs, which lack expiration dates and are labeled ‘indefinite,” retiree ID cards are reportedly interpreted as expired by TSA computers, because they are not recognized as a REAL ID. ...Spencer added, “I don’t recall them [federal officials] sharing any information about it. So, it’s like we have this big unknown that a lot of us over 65 retirees maybe don’t know about.”

While the Department of Homeland Security’s website insists retired military IDs will continue to be accepted at TSA checkpoints"

Reference Source: www.dcnewsnow.com

America’s oldest living Marine veteran to celebrate 105th birthday

Article Title: America’s oldest living Marine veteran to celebrate 105th birthday

Article Excerpt: "...MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA/Gray News) - An Alabama native who stands as the oldest living United States Marine veteran recently celebrated his 105th birthday. Roy Drinkard..."

Reference Source: www.wfsb.com

DAV | A challenging job market requires special skills

Article Title: DAV | A challenging job market requires special skills

Article Excerpt: "...Our goal at DAV is to help you prepare to face the current market with confidence. We want you to land a job you’ll love—one that will provide security and satisfaction for years to come. To do that, you must understand the current labor market and what that means for you as a job seeker in the veteran community.

Across multiple sectors, hiring has slowed. Whether because of layoffs, hiring freezes, fewer job postings or longer hiring timelines, the current employment landscape has some serious challenges. Employers can be selective and have more leverage in the recruitment process, resulting in increased competition for open positions. ..."

Reference Source: www.dav.org

New mortgage support program for struggling veterans set to become law

Article Title: New mortgage support program for struggling veterans set to become law

Article Excerpt: "...Senate lawmakers finalized plans Wednesday for a new home loan safety net program designed to prevent veterans from facing foreclosure, replacing a similar but controversial effort canceled by Veterans Affairs officials earlier this year.

The bill, known as the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act, had previously passed the House and now awaits President Donald Trump’s signature to become law. ..."

Reference Source: www.armytimes.com

Lawmakers want details on plans to privatize military stores

Article Title: Lawmakers want details on plans to privatize military stores

Article Excerpt: "...Lawmakers are hoping to put the brakes on a Defense Department initiative moving toward privatizing retail programs on military bases, such as commissaries, exchanges and other retail outlets. ..."

Reference Source: www.airforcetimes.com

Internal Veterans Affairs memo shows plan to scrutinize disability work from home accommodations

Article Title: Internal Veterans Affairs memo shows plan to scrutinize disability work from home accommodations

Article Excerpt: "...A department press secretary said the new policy is to ensure reasonable accommodations remain "necessary, reasonable and effective,"... Deputy VA Secretary Paul R. Lawrence in a June 5 memo to department undersecretaries and assistant secretaries obtained by Government Executive said that a member of the senior executive service (highest-ranking career employees) or SES-equivalent must now sign off on an RA request for more than eight weeks of regular or recurring telework or remote work.

Lawrence also said that supervisors must, at least annually, review RAs approved without an end date to assess their “appropriateness and effectiveness.”

The memo also orders a 90-day review of RA approvals since Jan. 1, 2025, for...

"

Reference Source: www.govexec.com

Gen Z Buyers Are Helping VA Loans Bounce Back in 2025

Article Title: Gen Z Buyers Are Helping VA Loans Bounce Back in 2025

Article Excerpt: "The youngest generation of Veteran homebuyers is helping the VA loan program bounce back after an uneven last couple of years. ...VA refinance loans are up 150% over the same period...VA purchase loans are up nearly 10% half-year over half-year ...Generation Z is playing a leading role in these increases ...These young homebuyers and homeowners led all age demographics in half-year over half-year growth, including an eye-popping 459% increase in VA refinance loans. "

Reference Source: www.veteransunited.com

Retired Army officer pleads guilty to sharing secrets on dating site

Article Title: Retired Army officer pleads guilty to sharing secrets on dating site

Article Excerpt: "...David Slater, 64, who had top secret clearance at his job at the U.S. Strategic Command at Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska, pleaded guilty to a single count before a federal magistrate judge in Omaha on Thursday. In exchange for his guilty plea, two other counts were dropped. ..."

Reference Source: www.airforcetimes.com

Military Veterans Invited to Win Free Dream Vacations Franchise and Carnival Cruise

Article Title: Military Veterans Invited to Win Free Dream Vacations Franchise and Carnival Cruise

Article Excerpt: "...Dream Vacations is recruiting military veterans to enlist in its 14th annual “Operation Vetrepreneur: Become Your Own General” contest, and is accepting entries from now through September 1, 2025. Three military veterans will be awarded a free travel agency franchise, continuing a tradition that has given away 64 franchises valued at more than $787,200 since the contest began in 2012.

For the first time, Dream Vacations franchise is partnering with Carnival Cruise Line to provide this year’s three recipients with a complimentary Carnival cruise that includes an ocean view stateroom for two on sailings up to eight days, as part of their grand prize package.

The Dream Vacations franchise contest is open to former members of any of the six branches of the U.S. military (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Space Force and Coast Guard) who are retired, off active duty and/or honorably discharged prior to the contest start date and are residents of the United States. To participate, candidates must complete an online entry form and an introductory phone interview with a Franchise Development Manager. Candidates will be required to submit a candidate profile, business plan and video. Finalists will be invited to participate in follow-up phone interviews before the winners are selected. Three winners will be notified in September 2025. ..."

Reference Source: www.travelagentcentral.com

Forrest Gump actor holds free concert for veterans in Queens

Article Title: Forrest Gump actor holds free concert for veterans in Queens

Article Excerpt: "...BREEZY POINT, Queens (PIX11) — A bit of Hollywood has come to the Rockaways.

Oscar-nominated actor Gary Sinise brought his Lieutenant Dan Band to honor vets and first responders in a place where so many of them call home. ...As Sinise told PIX11 News, this is his way a showing love and appreciation to the many members of the NYPD and the FDNY as well as Veterans who make their home here in the Rockaways:
“This is a very, very supportive community already with regards to first responders and the military,” Sinise told PIX11 News. "

Reference Source: pix11.com

A top Green Beret influencer says he exaggerated his war story. The US military is investigating, and vets see a deeper problem.

Article Title: A top Green Beret influencer says he exaggerated his war story. The US military is investigating, and vets see a deeper problem.

Article Excerpt: "...Tim Kennedy, a Green Beret, former MMA fighter, and a recognizable figure in today's "Vet Bro" influencer culture, revealed this week that he had wrongly implied that he received a military award reserved only for battlefield bravery. The military is investigating. ...with the Maryland National Guard, released a statement on social media Tuesday night in which he said that he "unintentionally misstated aspects" of his military service, that he "implied directly or indirectly" that he was awarded a Bronze Star with Valor. ..."

Reference Source: www.businessinsider.com

Traitor | FBI seeking military vet suspected in ICE ambush at Texas detention facility

Article Title: FBI seeking military vet suspected in ICE ambush at Texas detention facility

Article Excerpt: "...Armed and dangerous suspect allegedly fired AR-15 style rifles at officers during organized July 4 attack...Benjamin Hanil Song, 32, of Dallas, is now the 12th suspect believed to be involved in last Friday’s ambush at Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas.

Song, a former U.S. Marine Corps reservist, is accused of firing two"

Reference Source: www.foxnews.com

House passes $435 billion spending plan for VA in fiscal 2026

Article Title: House passes $435 billion spending plan for VA in fiscal 2026

Article Excerpt: "...House Republicans on Wednesday approved plans for a $435.3 billion budget for the Department of Veterans Affairs in fiscal 2026, putting the department in line for a significant funding boost despite objections from congressional Democrats. ...Republican lawmakers on Wednesday praised passage of the massive VA spending bill as an important step for the appropriations process and for ensuring veterans will get the services they need. ..."

Reference Source: www.federaltimes.com

VA | Get Printed Veteran ID Cards

Article Title: Get Printed Veteran ID Cards

Article Excerpt: "...Find out how to get different types of identification cards to show your military status or your enrollment in VA health care. ...There are many types of identification cards you can use to show you’re a Veteran. You only need to have one of them for this purpose. Learn about the different types of VA ID cards and other Veteran ID options. Department of Defense Identification Card | A Department of Defense (DoD) Identification Card is used to show your military status and to get access to services at military bases. You may also use this card to get discounts offered to Veterans at many stores, businesses, and restaurants. If you have a DoD Identification Card, you don’t need to request another type of photo ID card to prove you’re a Veteran or to get retail or business discounts." How to apply for a Veteran ID Card

Reference Source: www.va.gov

Smithsonian pushing 'one-sided, divisive political narratives' | Trump Calls Them Out

Article Title: Smithsonian pushing 'one-sided, divisive political narratives' | Trump Calls Them Out

Article Excerpt: "..."American taxpayers should not be funding institutions that undermine our country or promote one-sided, divisive political narratives," Halligan said. "The Smithsonian Institution should present history in a way that is accurate, balanced, and consistent with the values that make the United States of America exceptional."..."Framing American culture as inherently violent, imperialist, or racist does not reflect the greatness of our nation or the millions of Americans who have contributed to its progress.""

Reference Source: www.foxnews.com

Veterans | Democrats Didn't Help Us While They Were In Power | We Are Not Sheep!

Article Title: Democrats step up efforts to woo military veterans ahead of midterms

Article Excerpt: "...Bennett is one of a crop of military veterans that Democrats are urgently recruiting to run for Congress in 2026. Party leaders fret that a large number of voters — conservative, rural, traditionalist, White — have been written off by Democrats, and they hope veterans can persuade some of these voters to at least consider them again. ..."

Reference: www.washingtonpost.com

TAGS: Turncoat Democrat Veterans Wont Convince Real Patriots, Real Patriots Are Not Sheep You POS Turncoat Vets, Mistreatment of Jan 6 Veteran Protestors, We Stand For America!,

“One Big Beautiful Bill Act” is delivering to law abiding gun owners freedom from an unconstitutional and punitive taxes

Article Title: “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” is delivering to law abiding gun owners freedom from an unconstitutional and punitive taxes

Article Excerpt: "...on the 4th of July, a day on which our Founding Fathers declared their intent for a free nation, the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, signed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” into law, delivering to law abiding gun owners freedom from an unconstitutional and punitive tax on suppressors, short-barreled firearms, and “any other weapons” as defined by the National Firearms Act (NFA).

The bill contains a provision that eliminates the burdensome $200 excise tax imposed by the NFA. For months this bill has weaved its way across Capitol Hill and is now the law.

While the final bill is far from perfect, this bill represents the first major reduction of taxes imposed on law-abiding gun owners in decades and the first significant repeal of NFA provisions ..."

Reference Source: www.nraila.org