Article Excerpt: "...veterans met with representatives of the VA and other organizations to learn the PACT Act. The new law extends coverage for certain groups of veterans and adds to a list of health conditions presumed to be caused by military service, from exposure to such things as burn pits and oil well fires. ..."
Reference Source: www.iolaregister.com
Article Excerpt: "Nearly 9,000 local veterans have flown to Washington to visit memorials built in their honor. Roelke said they are struggling to find veterans to sign up for flights later this year. "Any who served between 1941 and 1975, active duty, are eligible. There’s room on our fall flights," said Roelke. "We just want to encourage them and let them know it’s a safe, joyful day. ...Honor Flights are free for veterans. Those interested can apply online."
Reference Source: www.fox6now.com
Article Excerpt: "A new push in U.S. Senate for legislation to stop deportation of immigrant veterans for minor crimes...Veteran Deportation Prevention and Reform Act..."
Reference Source: www.nbcbayarea.com
Article Excerpt: "Military records of nearly a dozen Air Force veterans were reportedly leaked, including the service records of Neb. Congressman Don Bacon and Iowa Congressman Zach Nunn. ...demanding action after someone used stolen personal information to gain access to his military service records. Nunn is an Air Force veteran who is still in the reserves. Nunn's office confirmed to KETV sister station KCCI that his records were exposed as part of a "targeted breach." Staff members say it appears some quote "political operatives" orchestrated the breach. ...U.S. Air Force informed him that a Democratic-linked research firm called 'Due Diligence' is responsible for the leak."
Reference Source: www.msn.com
Article Excerpt: "Portland, Oregon, residents are sounding the alarm on drugs, crime and homelessness in the city and say liberal policies are to blame for the dangerous decline in public safety.. ...The people that truly would bring the most to this city and have a great option and opportunity to make this place a little bit better, unfortunately, they're being pushed out," he said. "They're leaving to go to nearby cities, or they're leaving to go to other states altogether." Angela Todd, a Portland resident who runs the @pdx.real Instagram account that featured Bunting's story, said the government is only feeding the problems, and the community is suffering as a result. ..."
Reference Source: www.msn.com
Article Excerpt: "...Biden can’t properly confront China on issues ranging from fentanyl and COVID-19 origins to a surveillance balloon that traversed US airspace this month because of his family’s financial links to Chinese state entities. “Is your ability to deal with China compromised by your family’s business relationships in China, President Biden?”...At least four other reporters shouted questions at the president, who had not faced the press for nearly six days, but Biden chose to answer only The Post’s query. “Give me a break, man,” Biden said, with a dismissive laugh."
Reference Source: nypost.com
Article Excerpt: "At least two people are dead following a fatal military helicopter crash Wednesday afternoon near Highway 53 near Huntsville, Alabama, Fox News Digital has confirmed. The Madison County Sheriff's Office said the fiery crash happened at 3 p.m. near the intersection of Burwell Road and Highway 53 near Huntsville, Alabama. ..."
Reference Source: www.foxnews.com
Article Excerpt: "This year’s Super Bowl military flyover during the National Anthem will be a historic first with all-female pilots. ...are in combat deployable airplanes, have participated in combat deployable squadrons and have been on operational deployments which is a huge stride... And several of the squadrons recently deployed overseas with the San Diego based USS Carl Vinson. “The Navy runs through San Diego, so I've been there more times than I can count,” Lt. Drew said"
Reference Source: www.cbs8.com
Article Excerpt: "...With a life expectancy of just six months, Navy Veteran Joseph Teeny reached out to the Dream Foundation’s “Dreams for Veterans” program to fulfill his final dream. In June 2022, Teeny, from Troutdale, Oregon, enjoyed 10 days in Hawaii creating final and lasting memories with his family, thanks to the Dream Foundation, the only national dream-granting organization for terminally ill adults. ..."
Reference Source: va.gov
Article Excerpt: "...VA loans are a VA benefit, but the VA doesn’t act as the lender. To get a VA loan, contact a private lender or bank. ..."
Reference Source: veteran.com
"...The USS America “detected, tracked and engaged a target” with an RIM-116 rolling airframe missile this week in the Philippine Sea, an exercise the Navy says was aimed at keeping the amphibious assault ship’s crew ready for warfighting. The RIM-116 is a low-cost, lightweight, quick-reaction, “fire-and-forget” weapon designed to destroy anti-ship cruise missiles and other air and surface threats, according to the Navy’s website. "The missile was launched at an incoming drone meant to simulate an anti-ship cruise missile to test the ship's surface-to-air defense systems ..."
Reference: www.stripes.com Article Dated: January 26, 2023Text Version: REPORT ON THE STATE OF THE UNION DELIVERED TO A JOINT SESSION OF CONGRESS ON FEBRUARY 7, 2023--PM 1
The PRESIDING OFFICER laid before the Senate the following message
from the President of the United States which was which was ordered to
lie on the table:
To the Congress of the United States:
Mr. Speaker. Madam Vice President. Our First Lady and Second
Gentleman. Members of Congress and the Cabinet. Leaders of our
military. Mr. Chief Justice, Associate Justices, and retired Justices
of the Supreme Court. And you, my fellow Americans.
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Article Excerpt: "...In a letter sent to the White House, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) National Commander Tim Borland urged President Biden to support the repeal of concurrent receipt policy, which denies veterans receiving both retirement pay and VA compensation if they were forced to retire early from military service because of battlefield injury or illness. ..."
Reference Source: www.vfw.org
Article Excerpt: "Pentagon | "surveillance" device gathering information for China. ...Retired Lt. Col. Tony Shaffer said that he would have shot the balloon down immediately for violating U.S. airspace and international law...Shaffer said the balloon was a "provocation" to test the United States. "This is clearly a provocation," Shaffer said. "It's a provocation, simple and clear. The Chinese could do any number of things to get intelligence. This is meant to have the effect it's having, to test our resolve and system defenses, and obviously we're failing badly across the board.""
Reference Source: www.newsmax.com
Article Excerpt: "...A bug in a new centralized system that Meta created for users to manage their logins for Facebook and Instagram could have allowed malicious hackers to switch off an account’s two-factor protections just by knowing their phone number. Gtm Mänôz, a security researcher from Nepal, realized that Meta did not set up a limit of attempts when a user entered the two-factor code used to log into their accounts on the new Meta Accounts Center, which helps users link all their Meta accounts, such as Facebook and Instagram...."
Reference Source: techcrunch.com
Article Excerpt: "...A missing radioactive capsule used in Rio Tinto ’s mining operations that sparked a radiation alert in Western Australia has been found. The stainless steel 6 millimeters (0.24 inches) by 8 millimeters device is part of a gauge used for measuring the density of iron ore feed and fell off the back of a truck operated by a specialist third party. The capsule was reported missing following a 1,400-kilometer journey through a rural region. The gauge was being taken to a specialist center in Perth for repair..."
Reference Source: www.cnbc.com
Article Excerpt: "...The Biden Administration reversed course on its policy stance on whether to send M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine after publicly arguing for weeks that such a move would hinder Ukrainian forces more than help. ..."
Reference Source: yahoo.com
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Article Excerpt: "Navy vessel operating on the perimeter of Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor struck a security barrier and sank...The incident is under investigation and Naval Base Kitsap personnel continue to monitor the situation, the Navy said..."
Reference Source: www.kitsapsun.com
Article Excerpt: "...Employment is an important issue for Veterans. Helping Veterans find and obtain employment, as well as advance their civilian careers is a high priority. This toolkit is designed to provide you with answers and resources in finding and obtaining employment, as well as making career decisions and excelling in the workplace. A full version of this Resources for Veterans (Handout) list is available for print and download. Looking for help creating a resume, cover letter, or completing a job application? The Veterans Employment Center (VEC) is the federal government’s single authoritative internet source for connecting transitioning Servicemembers, Veterans and their families to meaningful career opportunities. ..."
Reference Source: www.va.gov
Article Excerpt: "...President Biden on Monday said those who argue they need assault weapons to fight the government need a much bigger arsenal to stand a chance. ... said: "You need to have weapons to take on the government, you need F-15s and maybe some nuclear weapons"... he also falsely claimed there have always been limits on the Second Amendment. "The Second Amendment, from the day it was passed, limited the type of people who could own a gun and what type of weapon you could own. "
Reference Source: www.foxnews.com
Article Excerpt: "...The Islamic Republic of Iran Navy is sending ships to the Panama Canal, according to an article published in state-run media Friday. ...He went on to say that the Iran Navy has set up commands in the Atlantic and Indian oceans, with one expected in the Pacific Ocean this year. The Iranian navy has been trying to extend its international presence and range of port visits, Behnam Ben Taleblu, an Iran expert at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies"
Reference Source: usni.org
Article Excerpt: "...Supporters of the Old Glory Only Act say other flags politicize US embassies... Prohibition on flying of certain flags over United States diplomatic and consular posts. The Secretary of State shall ensure that no United States diplomatic or consular post flies any flag other than the United States flag over such post."
Reference Source: www.foxnews.com
Article Excerpt: "...US veteran Demario Davis was shopping with his son when he noticed the armed assailant threatening to cut people when the police arrive..."
Reference Source: www.foxnews.com
Article Excerpt: "...With the 100 percent combined disability rating, you do not have any restrictions on work activity. If you meet the 100 percent rating for your service-connected condition, and you are still able to work, then you may do so. ..."
Reference Source: vetsguardian.com
Article Excerpt: "...Review 2023 Veterans disability compensation rates. Use our compensation benefits rate tables to find your monthly payment amount. We base your monthly payment amount on your disability rating and details about your dependent family members. ...Compensation rates for Veterans with a 10% $165.92, 100% disability rating $3,621.95"
Reference Source: www.va.gov
Article Excerpt: "...On Monday, after more than 700 migrants, mostly from Cuba, landed along the Keys over the New Years weekend, Sheriff Ramsay issued a statement expressing frustration and pointing blame at the federal government for its “lack of a working plan to deal with a mass migration issue that was foreseeable,” the Sheriff said. ..."
Reference Source: www.fox4now.com
"Ret. Col. Douglas Macgregor in an interview Friday with FOX News host Tucker Carlson warned there is a "war with the drug cartels" at the U.S.-Mexico border and fighting will eventually spill on the American side. Macgregor said Mexican President Obrador is irrelevant and a mouthpiece for the cartels, adding Mexico is "the only truly existential threat" to America. ...We are going to have to fight inside the United States as well as on our border. And that's going to demand the United States army because our border patrol is not nearly as well-equipped. They are outgunned, outperformed in every sense, every category of military power by the cartels."..."
Reference: www.realclearpolitics.comArticle Excerpt: "...You can find FAQs about VA benefits and services, step-by-step instructions for using VA.gov tools, and other helpful articles. If you have questions about how COVID-19 may affect your VA benefits and services..."
Reference Source: www.va.gov
Article Excerpt: "...The bill extends benefits to service members from Vietnam, the Gulf War and post-9/11 era conflicts who have cancers and 22 other severe illnesses linked to burn pits, airborne pollution, Agent Orange and other toxins. ..."
Reference Source: www.newsday.com
Article Excerpt: "...Nineteen veterans will begin roaming the halls of Congress next week, contributing to one of the biggest classes of lawmakers who served in the military in recent years. ...Sixteen of the freshman veterans are Republicans... "
Reference Source: www.military.com
Article Excerpt: "...WASHINGTON— On Wednesday, Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) and 30 House Republicans warned that they would do everything in their power to “thwart even the smallest legislative and policy efforts” of senators who vote for this week’s $1.7 trillion omnibus bill...The letter lists several of the omnibus’ most egregious provisions that will “continue the Washington status quo,” including funding a Federal Bureau of Investigation suppressing free speech and labeling parents as domestic terrorists, a State Department promoting all manner of radical ideology abroad, and, perhaps most importantly, a Department of Homeland Security refusing to secure the border."
Reference Source: roy.house.gov
Reference Source: woundedwarriorproject.org
Article Excerpt: "...Border Patrol Agent ($10,000 to $20,000 BPA VRA Recruitment Incentive)... Starting at $50,704 Per Year (GL 7) May include..."
Reference Source: Federal Employment Tips
Article Excerpt: "Stanford University has identified a list of words and phrases that it will soon be removing from its websites. "American," "he," "straight," and "gentlemen" are among the forbidden words listed in the school's index of so-called "harmful language." ...Although the university, facing scrutiny, password-protected the EHLI's list and hid it from public view, the Journal obtained a copy [PDF]. The forbidden terms on the EHLI list are grouped into the following categories: "Ableist, Ageism, Culturally Appropriative, Gender-based, Imprecise Language, Institutionalized Racism, Person-First, and Violent."..."
Reference Source: www.theblaze.com
