VA staffer accused of blindly approving over 85,000 disability claims

Article Title: VA staffer accused of blindly approving over 85,000 disability claims

Article Excerpt: "...Veterans’ disability benefits claims were blindly rubber-stamped by a senior veterans service representative (VSR) at the Philadelphia VA Regional Benefit Office for years, resulting in an estimated $2.2 million in improper payments, a government watchdog report has found. ...While it was known that the employee was firing off approvals at slapdash speed, the individual was backed strongly by supervisors in the regional office, who shielded them from being held accountable. ..."

Reference Source: www.militarytimes.com

Veterans benefits and burials would continue in government shutdown, but other services could be affected

Article Title: Veterans benefits and burials would continue in government shutdown, but other services could be affected

Article Excerpt: "If the federal government shuts down after midnight Sept. 30 over a funding impasse in Congress, the Department of Veterans Affairs would keep sending veterans their monthly pensions and disability payments on time.

Read more at: https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2025-09-22/veterans-benefits-services-government-shutdown-19185364.html Source - Stars and Stripes...The VA sought to reassure veterans and their families this week that core services and benefits for veterans would be protected in a government shutdown.

..."

Reference Source: www.stripes.com

Democrats Put Veterans, Seniors, Public Safety at Risk with Shutdown Push

Article Title: Democrats Put Veterans, Seniors, Public Safety at Risk with Shutdown Push

Article Excerpt: "...As Democrats bring the nation to the brink of a government shutdown, they jeopardize critical funding for veterans, seniors, law enforcement, and many others. As Democrats threaten to disrupt the lives and livelihoods of millions of Americans, organizations across the country are urging them to follow through on their word, join with President Donald J. Trump and Republicans, and keep government functioning for the people it serves. ..."

Reference Source: www.whitehouse.gov

America Trained Them To Be Soldiers, Then Ignored Their Pain: The Predictable Result

Article Title: America Made Them Into Killers, Then Ignored Their Pain: The Predictable Result

Article Excerpt: "...Both men were 40 years old. Both were Marines who served in Iraq during the mid-2000s surge and sectarian violence. This should not be treated as a coincidence, given a thirteen-year pattern anyone can plainly see. A Pattern Demanding Somebody Care...Benjamin Barnes (2012): Sent “I want to die” texts before killing a park ranger. Ex-girlfriend had documented his PTSD, weapons arsenal, and suicide threats in custody court papers. No intervention came."

Reference Source: https://www.flyingpenguin.com/?p=72582

Marine Combat Veteran With PTSD is Suspect in American Fish Company restaurant mass shooting suspect

Article Title: Southport mass shooting suspect identified as Nigel Edge after ‘targeted’ and ‘highly premeditated’ deadly attack on restaurant

Article Excerpt: "...mass shooting in North Carolina is a Purple Heart recipient and heavily decorated Marine who served in Iraq before changing his name and filing a slew of conspiracy-laden lawsuits, according to authorities and records.

Nigel Edge — who changed his name from Sean DeBevoise in 2023 — was arrested Saturday night for launching his deadly assault on the American Fish Company restaurant in Southport Yacht Basin...The Marine said he was wounded in two separate IED attacks during a 2006 tour in Iraq, along with a bullet wound that left shrapnel lodged in his head.

A US military spokesperson confirmed that Edge served in the Marines from 2003 to 2009 and deployed to Iraq in 2005 and again in 2006.

He received a number of prestigious awards during his service"

Reference Source: nypost.com

Iraq War veteran Thomas Sanford ID’d as gunman who attacked Grand Blanc LDS church, killing 4 and setting it ablaze

Article Title: Iraq War veteran Thomas Sanford ID’d as gunman who attacked Grand Blanc LDS church, killing 4 and setting it ablaze

Article Excerpt: "... a 40-year-old Iraq War veteran who served in the US Marines...Thomas Jacob Sanford rammed his Chevy Silverado truck into the building before opening fire on worshipers at a Sunday service...He also set the church ablaze, causing the entire structure to burn down. ...— served in Iraq from 2004 to 2008. ..."

Reference Source: nypost.com

Huntsville, Alabama | City approves $9.98 million expansion of military museum at John Hunt Park

Article Title: Huntsville, Alabama | City approves $9.98 million expansion of military museum at John Hunt Park

Article Excerpt: "...expansion of the Military Museum at John Hunt Park. The $9.98 million project, located at 2065 Steve Hettinger Drive SW, will include the construction of a new pre-engineered metal building with insulated panels, modern storefront glazing, offices, a conference room and restrooms. Limited renovations and repairs will also be made to the existing facility to support the overall expansion..."

Reference Source: www.huntsvilleal.gov

Fairhaven man recounts Honor Flight experience. It 'rekindled my flame,' says Vietnam vet

Article Title: Fairhaven man recounts Honor Flight experience. It 'rekindled my flame,' says Vietnam vet

Article Excerpt: "...Vietnam War veteran David Brown, 81, of Fairhaven wants to return the honor given to him on his recent Honor Flight New England trip to Washington, D.C.

Members of the Troop F Massachusetts State Police Barracks led the way for his Honor Flight to leave Logan International Airport in Boston at 5:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, with a plane full of U.S. veterans embarking on a meaningful trip to the nation's war memorials built in their honor. ..."

Reference Source: www.southcoasttoday.com

US revokes visa for Colombia’s president after he urges American soldiers to disobey Trump

Article Title: US revokes visa for Colombia’s president after he urges American soldiers to disobey Trump

Article Excerpt: "...the State Department announcing it was revoking a visa for Gustavo Petro, president of the Latin American country, after he participated in a New York protest where he called on American soldiers to disobey President Donald Trump’s orders.

The department said on social media that “we will revoke Petro’s visa due to his reckless and incendiary actions.”

Petro [Gustavo Francisco Petro Urrego (Petro)] was visiting for the annual U.N. Nations General Assembly. ..."

Reference Source: wtop.com

Arrest made in 1994 murder of Navy sailor’s pregnant wife. DNA evidence helped free her brother-in-law 18 years ago

Article Title: Arrest made in 1994 murder of Navy sailor’s pregnant wife. DNA evidence helped free her brother-in-law 18 years ago

Article Excerpt: "...JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The murder of Tina Heins has been solved after more than three decades, State Attorney Melissa Nelson announced Thursday. Michael Shane Ziegler, a close friend of Heins’ Navy sailor husband, is now charged with the sexual assault and murder of the 20-year-old, who was four months pregnant when she was stabbed 27 times in her Mayport apartment in 1994...."

Reference Source: www.news4jax.com

Like Father, Like Daughter Aboard USS Shiloh

Article Title: Like Father, Like Daughter Aboard USS Shiloh

Article Excerpt: "A special bond forms between a daughter and her father when they hold the same Navy job on the same ship. ...For Navy Lt. Caitlin Dailey, that is exactly what happened when she took on the role of USS Shiloh's navigation officer at Joint Base Pearl Harbor–Hickam, Hawaii. Her father, retired Navy Lt. Cmdr. Donald Dailey, served in the same role as the ship's navigator more than two decades ago. Today he lives in Gainesville, Florida. ..."

Reference Source: www.war.gov

Trump Proclamation | Gold Star Mother's and Family Day, 2025

Article Title: Gold Star Mother's and Family Day, 2025

Article Excerpt: "BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA | A PROCLAMATION

Since the dawn of our Republic, millions of brave men and women have answered the call of liberty to preserve peace, uphold our sovereignty, and defend the sacred ideals that have defined our Nation for nearly 250 years. Countless souls have perished in this noble pursuit — their supreme sacrifice borne by surviving families with profound sorrow, remarkable strength, and inspiring dignity. This Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day, we remember and honor the loved ones of those patriots who paid the highest price for our birthright of freedom. ..."

Reference Source: www.whitehouse.gov

Air Force veteran say K-9s had his back in Vietnam

Article Title: Air Force veteran say K-9s had his back in Vietnam

Article Excerpt: "...Brooklyn native Mike Callanan spent half a decade in the Air Force, working with nearly a dozen dogs during that time.

“The way we trained the dogs in the military was very unique. It’s..."

Reference Source: www.ksn.com

Navy issues instructions for reporting improper social media use

Article Title: Navy issues instructions for reporting improper social media use

Article Excerpt: "...The Chief of Naval Operations released a Sept. 15 memo that provides guidance on how to report unprofessional social media use.

The memo, which began circulating online and was confirmed as real by a spokesperson for the CNO..."

Reference Source: www.navytimes.com

Trump Saw the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon on the South Lawn. Here's What Happened Next.

Article Title: Trump Saw the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon on the South Lawn. Here's What Happened Next.

Article Excerpt: "...President Trump saw the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performing on the South Lawn of the White House. It's amazing to watch, something that wasn't lost on the president, who decided to invite them..."

Reference Source: townhall.com

Charter Supports Veterans by Matching Government Investment in Trump Accounts for Employees’ Children

Article Title: Charter Supports Veterans by Matching Government Investment in Trump Accounts for Employees’ Children

Article Excerpt: "...Children of Charter Communications employees could see their “Invest America” accounts grow to nearly $1.2 million by retirement age.

As a Military Friendly Employer Gold Award recipient and a VETS Index 5 Star Employer, Charter Communications offers unique career advancement opportunities and benefits for the military community.

This includes the recent announcement that Charter is the first major employer to commit to the federal “Invest America” Trump Accounts initiative ..."

Reference Source: www.breitbart.com

I Was Wrong, There IS an Extremism Epidemic in the U.S. Military

Article Title: I Was Wrong, There IS an Extremism Epidemic in the U.S. Military

Article Excerpt: ... Having served in the U.S. Army for 20 years, I found former Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s partisan assertion that there was an infestation of extremism loose in the U.S. military fictional and insulting. But I have now seen it with my own eyes. ... "He shared a screen capture of Army Col. Junel Jeffrey’s take on Charlie Kirk’s assassination: “Sometimes we reap what we sow. ...we allowed the American left wing to import that foreign terrorist association’s agenda, tactics, and desired end state: violent destruction of those marked as ‘infidels.’ Then we gave these neo-Qaeda agents safe harbor in the ranks of our military. Perhaps it’s time to reflect on the reality that a force that welcomed anti-American extremists in its ranks was ineffective at defeating extremists abroad. ..."

Reference Source: redstate.com

Civil War veteran’s long-lost monument to finally be placed after nearly 140 years

Snippet of Article: "...After nearly 140 years, a Civil War veteran’s monument will finally rest beside his wife in the Old Panther Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

On September 27, the Whitesville Historical Society will host a dedication ceremony for the gravestone of Charles M. Ragsdale, a Union soldier who served in the 17th Kentucky Infantry and died in 1875. His headstone, ordered through the Veterans Administration in 1886, was never set. Instead, it was lost for more than a century. ..."

Source: www.owensborotimes.com

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Biased AI Dangers | That’s Not a Real Soldier: AI Scams Targeting Veterans and Families

Article Title: That’s Not a Real Soldier: AI Scams Targeting Veterans and Families

Article Excerpt: "...A new awareness campaign is raising alarms about how easily criminals can fabricate faces and voices to pose as military personnel — targeting veterans and their families. Using AI-powered deepfakes, scammers impersonate soldiers or loved ones to manipulate victims into giving up money, sensitive information, or access to accounts. ..."

Reference Source: www.disabledveterans.org

Busted | Navy Disabled Veteran With Service Dog Refused Service by Ahmad Salah Owned Oasis Mediterranean Restaurant

Article Title: Kentucky restaurant hit with $25K fine for refusing to serve Navy veteran with service dog

Article Excerpt: "...The Lexington-Fayette County Human Rights Commission ruled Oasis Mediterranean Restaurant and owner Ahmad Salah violated state and city anti-discrimination laws when they ordered Sarah Van Vooren to leave the Chevy Chase eatery in March 2023.

“The offense was intentional and it was severe..."

Reference Source:

Veterans’ Private Residential Treatment Must Match VA’s Quality and Cost

Article Title: Veterans’ Private Residential Treatment Must Match VA’s Quality and Cost

Article Excerpt: "...Last April, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) secured a $19.75 million fraud settlement with Seabrook, a major addiction treatment center in New Jersey. Between 2022 and 2024, Seabrook allegedly misrepresented its offerings, falsified its records and provided services by staff who were unqualified to treat patients with these disorders. The facility's laundry list of misdeeds reveals a troubling, deeper reality: Unscrupulous, predatory facilities are brazenly exploiting vulnerable veterans..."

Reference Source: www.military.com/

Sen. Gallego (D) fails to block Babbitt military funeral honors

Article Title: Sen. Gallego fails to block Babbitt military funeral honors

Article Excerpt: "Sen. Ruben Gallego tried but failed to block military funeral honors for Ashli Babbitt...“This resolution is nothing more than a pathetic attempt to strip away the earned honors of a veteran who deployed seven times during her many years in the United States Air Force,” Tuberville said. ...President Donald Trump has depicted Babbitt as a “patriot,” denouncing her death as a murder and the officer who shot her as a “thug. ...Babbitt served in Iraq.

Babbitt, from California, spent 14 years on active duty or in the Air National Guard and also deployed to Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirates."

Reference Source: tucson.com

Disabled veteran and his family receive donated Murfreesboro home

Article Title: Disabled veteran and his family receive donated Murfreesboro home

Article Excerpt: "Homes For Our Troops made the dream a possibility for William Thomas, his wife Shanelle and their daughter Leila. ...in Afghanistan. While serving, Thomas’ vehicle drove over an improvised explosive device. ..."

Reference Source: www.wsmv.com

Video | US Coast Guard seizes 75,000lbs of cocaine after dramatic chase with cartel boat

Article Title: US Coast Guard seizes 75,000lbs of cocaine after dramatic chase with cartel boat

Article Excerpt: "...US Coast Guard seizes 75,000lbs of cocaine after dramatic chase with cartel boat Source: Homeland Security..."

Reference Source: www.yahoo.com

Army to cut 6,500 active-duty aviation jobs over next 2 years

Article Title: Army to cut 6,500 active-duty aviation jobs over next 2 years

Article Excerpt: "...The move aims to realign the force toward the use of unmanned drones instead of manned aviation platforms and will occur over fiscal years 2026 and 2027...Talent panels will determine which officers and warrant officers will remain in aviation and which will be transferred to other Army branches, beginning in October, according to Russell. "

Reference Source: www.militarytimes.com

This is the history of the elite Navy SEALs

Article Title: This is the history of the elite Navy SEALs

Article Excerpt: "...Their elite status among special ops is very elite: Less than 10,000 men in history have ever been Navy SEALs. ... small groups of SEALs have taken on terrorist enemies like the Taliban, Iraqi insurgents, Al Quada, and Osama bin Laden. ...Join the Navy"

Reference Source: www.wearethemighty.com

Muhammad Ali’s unsigned Vietnam draft card heads to auction

Article Title: Muhammad Ali’s unsigned Vietnam draft card heads to auction

Article Excerpt: "...Muhammad Ali’s refusal to sign his Vietnam-era military draft card upended the boxing champ’s life and added a powerful voice to the anti-war movement. Now that piece of history is coming up for sale. ...The auction house said it will hold the online sale Oct. 10-28, adding the card came to it via descendants of Ali. ..."

Reference Source: www.navytimes.com

Thousands evacuated in Hong Kong after discovery of large WWII-era bomb

Article Title: Thousands evacuated in Hong Kong after discovery of large WWII-era bomb

Article Excerpt: "...Police said the bomb was 1.5 meters (nearly 5 feet) in length and weighed about 1,000 pounds (450 kilograms). It was discovered by construction workers in Quarry Bay, a bustling residential and business district on the west side of Hong Kong island.

“We have confirmed this object to be a bomb dating back to World War II,” said Andy Chan Tin-Chu, a police official..."

Reference Source: www.newsnationnow.com

House of Representatives Passes a Bill to Prevent Government Shutdown, But Senate Democrats Insist on a Shutdown

Article Title: Democrats Kill Spending Bill as Senate Spirals Toward Shutdown

Article Excerpt: "...Senate Democrats defeated a House-passed bill to fund the government Friday, propelling the nation toward a government shutdown.

The minority Democrats largely banded together to defeat the bill, 44 to 48, with only Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) joining Republicans. Sixty votes were needed. ..."

Reference Source: www.breitbart.com

‘Won the lottery’: Las Vegas Navy veteran honored with new car

Article Title: ‘Won the lottery’: Las Vegas Navy veteran honored with new car

Article Excerpt: "...A medically retired U.S. Navy corpsman’s service was honored at a Las Vegas dealership with a new car.

Freedom Alliance awarded Ruben Cervantez with a payment-free 2022 Volkswagen Atlas on Thursday. The gift marked the 60th new car that the veteran support organization has given combat-wounded veterans in partnership with U.S. Bank. ..."

Reference Source: www.reviewjournal.com

Army veteran who lost both arms in Iraq honored with mortgage-free smart home in Four Oaks

Article Title: Army veteran who lost both arms in Iraq honored with mortgage-free smart home in Four Oaks

Article Excerpt: "...Retired Sgt. Mary Dague served in the military in 2001 after the Sept. 11 terror attacks. While in Iraq, Dague, an Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) Tech, was severely hurt by an improvised explosive device (IED) when it detonated.

She shielded her team - and almost certainly saved lives -- by hugging the bomb. In doing so, she lost both arms, suffered ruptured eardrums, and had facial injuries from shrapnel. ...As a tribute to Dague's service and sacrifice, the Gary Sinsie Foundation, which builds specially adapted, mortgage-free, smart homes, presented her with the keys to her new home in Four Oaks. ...Donate Online"

Reference Source: abc11.com

Scumbag Watch | Army Veteran who burned US flag in DC pleads not guilty to federal charges

Article Title: Veteran who burned US flag in DC pleads not guilty to federal charges

Article Excerpt: "...Jan Carey is charged with two misdemeanors that are not focused on the act of burning a flag. Making his initial court appearance, Carey was arraigned on charges of igniting a fire in an undesignated area and lighting a fire causing damage to property or park resources. ..."

Reference Source: www.navytimes.com

Respecting Our Military vs. Pro-Crime Cities | Respectful Memphis vs. Chicago

Article Title: Chicago Continues to Roil From Crime, While Memphis Welcomes the National Guard With a Warm Meal

Article Excerpt: "...despite Gov. JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's vociferous demonization of any federal infiltration of the state. ...But in Memphis, there is anticipation and rejoicing ahead of the federal intervention. They are so thankful to the National Guard for helping with their crime problem that certain restaurants are serving up free lunch plates for the service members. ..."

Reference Source: redstate.com

Troops with medical shaving waivers to face separation, Hegseth says

Article Title: Troops with medical shaving waivers to face separation, Hegseth says

Article Excerpt: "...“The grooming standard set by the U.S. military is to be clean shaven and neat in presentation for a proper military appearance,” he wrote.

“The Department must remain vigilant in maintaining the grooming standards which underpin the warrior ethos.” ... John Hoskins further tested those boundaries — and was denied — when he applied for a beard exemption as part of his strict devotion to the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, a faith also known as “Pastafarianism.”"

Reference Source: www.militarytimes.com

Retired 4-star Navy admiral sentenced to 6 years in prison for bribery plot

Article Title: Retired 4-star Navy admiral sentenced to 6 years in prison for bribery plot

Article Excerpt: "...Retired Adm. Robert P. Burke — once the second-highest uniformed officer in the Navy — was commanding its forces in Europe and Africa when he engaged in a bribery plot with two business executives, according to federal prosecutors. ..."

Reference Source: abcnews.go.com

Women Veteran Conference taking place in Sioux Falls on September 20

Article Title: Women Veteran Conference taking place in Sioux Falls on September 20

Article Excerpt: "...Women for the Armed Forces, and we’re hosting our first conference this Saturday, September 20. We’re calling it ‘Reconnect’. We feel that it’s important for women veterans, no matter what era they served or what branch, to reconnect with old friends and make new connections. That’s why we decided to do this conference,” said Borman.

The conference is in collaboration with Disabled American Veterans and will be held at the South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance. ..."

Reference Source: www.dakotanewsnow.com

Fort Leonard Wood Rifle Training-range Fatality ... Army does not call it a shooting or give details

Article Title: Army identifies soldier who died on rifle range at Fort Leonard Wood

Article Excerpt: "...The U.S. Army has identified the 18-year-old soldier who died Friday after an incident on a rifle range at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, as Pvt. Andrey Okunev. ..."

Reference Source: www.armytimes.com

False threat led to Naval Academy Shooting and Lockdown

Article Title: False threat led to Naval Academy lockdown and then mistaken shooting

Article Excerpt: "...ANNAPOLIS, Md. — A post on an anonymous chat platform triggered a lockdown at the U.S. Naval Academy this week, and authorities investigating what turned out to be a false report of a gunman then shot and injured a midshipman who had mistaken them as a threat, a military official said Friday. ..."

Reference Source: www.navytimes.com

'I thank God': Cookout helps veterans in need

Article Title: 'I thank God': Cookout helps veterans in need

Article Excerpt: "...Manley said many veterans lack basic needs such as food and transportation, despite their sacrifice.

“If somebody has to take care of somebody like me, I don’t have anybody in the family except my wife, so we would end up needing a caregiver," Manley said.

According to Feeding America, 1.2 million low-income veterans use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Manley, along with Good Deeds Kentucky and the Veterans Alliance Center, helped feed veterans like him.

“It’s a free lunch and some camaraderie," said Mary Osborne, president of Good Deeds Kentucky. ..."

Reference Source: spectrumnews1.com

VA earns top scores in latest CMS hospital ratings report

Article Title: VA earns top scores in latest CMS hospital ratings report

Article Excerpt: "...More than three-fourths of Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals that received an Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating earned four-or-five-star ratings as part of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services 2025 hospital quality ratings.

CMS’s hospital star ratings are based on five categories: mortality, safety of care, readmission, patient experience and timely and effective care. A higher star rating, out of 5, indicates better performance on these quality measures. ..."

Reference Source: news.va.gov

University Hosting Voices of Service: A Celebration of Veterans Writing and Weekend Workshop

Article Title: University Hosting Voices of Service: A Celebration of Veterans Writing and Weekend Workshop

Article Excerpt: "...The workshop provides veterans a space to reflect on their experiences, gain insight and solace, process complex emotions, and build public voices and community with other service members while sharing stories with varied audiences. Those interested in applying to participate in the workshop should complete the application by Oct. 1. The cost of participating in the workshop is $100, which covers the cost of instructional material and food. A limited number of need-based scholarships are available. If you would like to be considered, please contact vwasubmissions@syr.edu. ..."

Reference Source: news.syr.edu

Dick Mohrmann, WWII veteran raised on family's apple farm east of Beach Lake, turns 100

Article Title: Dick Mohrmann, WWII veteran raised on family's apple farm east of Beach Lake, turns 100

Article Excerpt: "...Richard Diedrick Mohrmann, a native of Beach Lake, Wayne County, who saw action as a U.S. Army soldier in World War II, celebrated his 100th birthday on July 12 with his family. ..."

Reference Source: www.tricountyindependent.com

Congressman Tom Barrett’s Transitioning Retiring And New Service Members to Port, Ocean, Rail, and Truck (TRANSPORT) Jobs Act

Article Title: Barrett's Bipartisan TRANSPORT Jobs Act Clears U.S. House

Article Excerpt: "... Legislation sponsored by a local lawmaker has cleared the U.S. House that aims to help connect veterans with supply chain careers.

Congressman Tom Barrett’s bi-partisan Transitioning Retiring And New Service Members to Port, Ocean, Rail, and Truck

(TRANSPORT) Jobs Act. ..."

Reference Source: www.whmi.com

Marine veterans reunite in West Seneca, share stories and memories

Article Title: Marine veterans reunite in West Seneca, share stories and memories

Article Excerpt: "...The event offered attendees an opportunity to reconnect with fellow service members and share experiences from their time overseas.

In addition to honoring the veterans, the reunion featured a table set up by Veterans Affairs to provide resources for mental health support, benefits, and other services for those who served.

The gathering highlighted both the camaraderie and continued dedication of Western New York’s veterans, emphasizing their ongoing contributions to the community.

..."

Reference Source: www.wgrz.com

Army Veteran Produces Entertaining Videos While Subsidizing His Income and Improving His Health | Ouachita Mountain Living

Article Title: Ouachita Mountain Living | Army Veteran Produces Entertaining Videos While Subsidizing His Income and Improving His Health

His Description: My Name is Mike and Welcome to Ouachita Mountain Living. Warning: This channel isn’t safe for the easily offended. I speak my mind, I don’t apologize, and I definitely don’t care about being politically correct. If one video doesn’t bother you, the next one probably will. That’s a promise. Never vulgar language, just good fun!

Another Sample Video: After Years of WAITING… My Shop BUILD Starts!

Reference Source: www.youtube.com

VA.GOV | MDMA and psilocybin-augmented psychotherapy in Veterans | New research would determine the benefit of psychedelics for treating PTSD and depression in Veterans

Article Title: To improve care for Veterans, VA to fund studies on new therapies for treating mental health conditions

Article Excerpt: "...VA researchers have already conducted a limited number of small studies on psychedelics in VA facilities using non-VA funding. This new RFA will permit the important next step of directly assessing effectiveness and safety of using MDMA and psilocybin-augmented psychotherapy in Veterans. ..."

Reference Source: news.va.gov

Troops will be drug tested for psychedelic mushroom use, Pentagon says

Article Title: Troops will be drug tested for psychedelic mushroom use, Pentagon says

Article Excerpt: "...The Pentagon has changed its drug screening policy to test service members for psilocin, indicating the use of psilocybin mushrooms, according to an Aug. 18 memo.

Psilocin will be added to drug testing panels for troops as of Oct. 1, “due to the risk of impairment and subsequent deterioration of security, military fitness, readiness, good order and discipline,” according to the memo. ..."

Reference Source: www.airforcetimes.com

Army veteran gifted brand new tractor as part of Kubota’s “Geared to Give” program

Article Title: Army veteran gifted brand new tractor as part of Kubota’s “Geared to Give” program

Article Excerpt: "...Rob Niles is a retired Vermont Army National Guard veteran. ... he received a brand-new Kubota compact tractor as part of Kubota’s “geared to give” program, which honors military veterans pursuing careers in agriculture. ..."

Reference Source: www.wcax.com

Executive Order | Restoring the United States Department of War

Article Title: Executive Order | Restoring the United States Department of War

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered:

Section 1. Purpose. On August 7, 1789, 236 years ago, President George Washington signed into law a bill establishing the United States Department of War to oversee the operation and maintenance of military and naval affairs. It was under this name that the Department of War, along with the later formed Department of the Navy, won the War of 1812, World War I, and World War II, inspiring awe and confidence in our Nation’s military, and ensuring freedom and prosperity for all Americans. The Founders chose this name to signal our strength and resolve to the world. The name “Department of War,” more than the current “Department of Defense,” ensures peace through strength, as it demonstrates our ability and willingness to fight and win wars on behalf of our Nation at a moment’s notice, not just to defend. This name sharpens the Department’s focus on our own national interest and our adversaries’ focus on our willingness and availability to wage war to secure what is ours. I have therefore determined that this Department should once again be known as the Department of War and the Secretary should be known as the Secretary of War.

Sec. 2. Implementation. (a) The Secretary of Defense is authorized the use of this additional secondary title — the Secretary of War — and may be recognized by that title in official correspondence, public communications, ceremonial contexts, and non-statutory documents within the executive branch.

(b) The Department of Defense and the Office of the Secretary of Defense may be referred to as the Department of War and the Office of the Secretary of War, respectively, in the contexts described in subsection (a) of this section.

(c) The provisions of this section shall also apply, as appropriate, to subordinate officials within the Department of Defense, who may use corresponding secondary titles such as Deputy Secretary of War or Under Secretary of War in the contexts described in subsection (a) of this section.

(d) All executive departments and agencies shall recognize and accommodate the use of such secondary titles in internal and external communications, provided that the use of such titles does not create confusion with respect to legal, statutory, or international obligations. (e) Statutory references to the Department of Defense, Secretary of Defense, and subordinate officers and components shall remain controlling until changed subsequently by the law.

(f) Within 30 days of the date of this order, the Secretary of War shall submit to the President, through the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, a notification for transmittal to the Congress of any office, executive department or agency, component, or command that begins using a secondary Department of War designation.

(g) Within 60 days of the date of this order, the Secretary of War shall submit to the President, through the Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs, a recommendation on the actions required to permanently change the name of the Department of Defense to the Department of War. This recommendation shall include the proposed legislative and executive actions necessary to accomplish this renaming.

Sec. 3. General Provisions. (a) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect:

(i) the authority granted by law to an executive department or agency, or the head thereof; or

(ii) the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating to budgetary, administrative, or legislative proposals. (b) This order shall be implemented consistent with applicable law and subject to the availability of appropriations.

(c) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.

(d) The costs for publication of this order shall be borne by the Department of War.

DONALD J. TRUMP

THE WHITE HOUSE,

September 5, 2025.

Reference Source: The White House

Health | How your surroundings support Whole Health | Clear your space, clear your mind

Article Title: How your surroundings support Whole Health | Clear your space, clear your mind

Article Excerpt: "...Your surroundings—whether it’s the clutter on your desk or the view from your window—play a powerful role in your health. From organizing your space to connecting with nature, simple changes can improve your mood, reduce stress and support your Whole Health ...."

Reference Source: news.va.gov

The Department of Defense (DoD) is asking for a 3.8% increase to military pay in 2026

Article Title: 2026 Military Pay Charts

Article Excerpt: "...The White House and Department of Defense continue to shed more light on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2026, which incluess a proposed 3.8% pay increase across the board for all servicemembers. ..."

Reference Source: Veteran.com

Citi Gives Veterans a Break on Mortgage Payments

Article Title: Citi Gives Veterans a Break on Mortgage Payments

Article Excerpt: "...The bank will now offer disabled soldiers reduced mortgage payments for two years, cutting 2.5% off their mortgage payments. It may not be much, but it could prove to be enough to keep some soldiers in their homes.

The deal comes with a unique twist for veterans: They don’t have to be facing foreclosure or even delinquent on their mortgages to get the discount, and they don’t have to pay any fees to clinch the deal. ..."

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