Trump Supporting Marine Veteran of Gulf War Seriously Injured in Trump Assassination Attempt

Article Title: Marine Veteran of Gulf War Identified as Rallygoer Seriously Injured in Trump Assassination Attempt

Article Excerpt: "...David Dutch, 57, was one of three rallygoers shot Saturday when a gunman, identified by the FBI as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, fired rounds at the former president during a campaign event in Butler, Pennsylvania. Dutch's sister told Military.com on Monday that the Marine veteran will have a second surgery following the shooting.

Dutch, of New Kensington, Pennsylvania, is a Marine Corps veteran who served during the Gulf War...The other victims include Corey Comperatore, a fireman who was killed while protecting his family from the gunfire, President Joe Biden said following the incident. The third victim, who state police said was in stable condition, was 74-year-old James Copenhaver."

Reference Source: www.military.com

Veteran who holds world record for longest confirmed sniper kill weighs in on Trump assassination attempt

Article Title: Veteran who holds world record for longest confirmed sniper kill weighs in on Trump assassination attempt

Article Excerpt: "...'I'm very familiar with the layout of these types of things and what the job should be, and yesterday what happened,' he said.

'I have no doubts in my mind that the shooter had help from somewhere within an agency, an organization or the government,'

Authorities are still investigating, but FBI has said it appears Crooks acted alone. ..."

Reference Source: www.dailymail.co.uk

Video | Former US Army sniper reacts to Trump assassination attempt: This was 'massive negligence'

Article Title: Former US Army sniper reacts to Trump assassination attempt: This was 'massive negligence'

Article Excerpt: "...Former U.S. Army sniper Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., reflects on the attempt to kill former President Trump at his Pennsylvania rally on 'Jesse Watters Primetime.'..."

Reference Source: www.foxnews.com

Urgent call for service: Beaches Honor Guard seeking military volunteers to help fulfill requests across Jacksonville

Article Title: Urgent call for service: Beaches Honor Guard seeking military volunteers to help fulfill requests across Jacksonville

Article Excerpt: "...JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Beaches Honor Guard needs more active duty military members or veterans to help fulfill requests to provide services for military funerals throughout the Jacksonville area...."

Reference Source: www.news4jax.com

20 Year Old Kid Outsmarts the Secret Service in Trump Assassination Attempt

Article Title: Gunman revealed 20-year-old Pa. man identified as would-be assassin who targeted Trump during rally

Article Excerpt: "...Sources said Crooks crawled on the roof of a manufacturing plant more than 130 yards away from the stage at Butler Farm Show grounds. ...He was killed by Secret Service snipers."

Reference Source: nypost.com

Disabled Veterans to Congress: Move Out on Stalled Bill to Allow Payment of Both Retirement and Disability Benefits

Article Title: Disabled Veterans to Congress: Move Out on Stalled Bill to Allow Payment of Both Retirement and Disability Benefits

Article Excerpt: "...Veterans with combat-related injuries rallied near the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday to urge lawmakers to finally act on a long-stalled proposal to allow all veterans full access to military retirement pay and Department of Veterans Affairs disability benefits. Despite wide bipartisan backing, the Major Richard Star Act has languished for years, increasingly frustrating the veterans who are losing thousands of dollars ..."

Reference Source: www.military.com

Biden/Democrats Choose Ukraine Over U.S. Hostages in Gaza and Protection of Our Ally Israel | U.S. Missile Defense Ukriane Missile Defense

Biden opens NATO summit by announcing new air defenses for Ukraine

"... During his speech on Tuesday, Biden vowed that “the United States will make sure that when we export critical air defense interceptors, Ukraine goes to the front of the line.”

“They will get this assistance before anyone else gets it,” Biden added. ..."

Reference: www.cnn.com .

What is the secret benefit of the VA?

Article Title: What is the secret benefit of the VA?

Article Excerpt: "...The Aid and Attendance Pension is often referred to as the “VA's Best Kept Secret.” This 3-tiered tax-free benefit is available for wartime veterans and their spouses who need financial assistance or simply need help covering the costs associated with long-term care or un-reimbursed medical expenses. ..."

Reference Source: www.chubblawfirm.com

Delayed Surgeries and Staff Exodus: VA Hospital Faces Scrutiny

Article Title: Delayed Surgeries and Staff Exodus: VA Hospital Faces Scrutiny

Article Excerpt: "These reports shed light on issues ranging from delayed surgeries to a mass exodus of medical staff, painting a concerning picture of a healthcare system in crisis. ...The IG reports highlight instances where staff members felt intimidated or threatened when raising concerns about patient care or working conditions. This toxic environment not only discourages whistleblowing but also hampers efforts to address and rectify systemic problems. The culture of fear undermines the very foundation of trust and accountability that is essential for any healthcare system to function effectively. ..."

Reference Source: www.disabledveterans.org

The 'Jill Biden Military Veteran Manipulation Tour 2024' | Sorry 'Doctor J', We Are Not Easily Manipulated

Article Title: Jill Biden will rally veterans and military families as Biden team seeks to move focus back to Trump

Article Excerpt: "...The first lady was to announce the formation of Veterans and Military Families for Biden-Harris during stops Monday in Wilmington, North Carolina; Tampa, Florida; and Columbus, Georgia. The states have large populations of veterans and military families. ... Jill Biden is launching President Joe Biden's outreach to veterans and military families during a campaign swing through three battleground states with a large military presence" ...

Reference Source: oanow.com

To the Horror of the Mainstream Media, Soaring U.S. Gun Sales Break Another Record

Article Title: To the Horror of the Mainstream Media, Soaring U.S. Gun Sales Break Another Record

Article Excerpt: "...when the threat becomes real, people protect themselves.

Hence — surely to the dismay of CNN, even as that very network’s run constant coverage of “peaceful” violence in the streets — the country’s gun sales have skyrocketed as of late.

In fact, according to The Washington Free Beacon, July saw an estimated 1,795,602 firearms sold. That’s a new national record, a 133% increase compared to last year. ..."

Reference Source: redstate.com

Mission Roll Call

Article Title: Mission Roll Call

Article Excerpt: "...We are a nonpartisan movement providing veterans a powerful, unified voice that is heard by our nation's leaders and communities. ...Your service mattered, still matters, and you matter. The sacrifices of those lost matter – and are not forgotten. If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out using these resources:"

Reference Source: www.missionrollcall.org

He got $30K to leave the military when it needed to downsize. Now the government wants that money back.

Article Title: He got $30K to leave the military when it needed to downsize. Now the government wants that money back.

Article Excerpt: "...In May, the Department of Veterans Affairs began withholding the monthly disability compensation payments that Reffitt had been receiving for three decades until he repays the $30,000. It would take the 62-year-old nearly 15 years to do so. "That’s wrong," said Reffitt, who lives in Twin City, Georgia. "You can’t just up and take it back." ..."

Reference Source: www.nbcnews.com

VA benefits for family and caregivers

Article Title: VA benefits for family and caregivers

Article Excerpt: "...As the spouse or dependent child of a Veteran or service member, you may qualify for certain benefits, including health care, life insurance, or money for school or training. As the survivor of a Veteran or service member, you may qualify for added benefits, including help with burial costs and survivor compensation. If you’re caring for a Veteran, you may also be eligible for support to help you better care for the Veteran—and for yourself. Find out which benefits you may qualify for and how to get them. ..."

Reference Source: www.va.gov

Threat Level on U.S. Military Bases in Europe Raised After Biden’s Poor Debate Performance

Article Title: Threat Level on U.S. Military Bases in Europe Raised After Biden’s Poor Debate Performance

Article Excerpt: "...The United States military commander for forces in Europe raised the protection level for U.S. military bases and forces after President Joe Biden’s weak debate performance against former President Donald Trump. ... the commander, Army Gen. Christopher Cavoli felt additional steps were needed to “increase vigilance for our service members, for their families.” Trump Campaign Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Monday linked Biden’s doddering debate performance to an increased risk to the U.S. ..."

Reference Source: www.breitbart.com

Biden's Decline: 'We're in Legitimate Danger. Democrats Need to Pull Back.'

Article Title: Biden's Decline: 'We're in Legitimate Danger. Democrats Need to Pull Back.'

Article Excerpt: "...What he says in his tweet is absolutely spot-on. Biden does suffer from mental issues—it’s clear for all to see—and he must be removed for the security of this country. As I reported, he’s only “dependably engaged” between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.; how can he protect us when that 3 a.m. phone call that Hillary Clinton spoke so famously of comes in? He can’t. The Democrats are sailing on the Titanic, and they’ve already hit the iceberg, and it’s time to pile into the lifeboats. Cut bait. Move on. ..."

Reference Source: redstate.com

More Biden/Democrat Lies About Trump Called Out by Snopes

Article Title: Snopes Backs Trump on ‘Suckers and Losers’ Hoax

Article Excerpt: "...For the second time in two weeks, Snopes.com, the fact-checking site, validated Donald Trump and his claims that President Joe Biden and others had lied about him when they attributed disgusting comments to him, most recently, the claim that Trump called fallen World War I soldiers "suckers and losers."..."

Reference Source: redstate.com

Joe Biden is The Liar in Charge | Gold Star families fume after Biden denies troop deaths under his watch: ‘Beyond ticked off’

Article Title: Gold Star families fume after Biden denies troop deaths under his watch: ‘Beyond ticked off’

Article Excerpt: THE LIE: "The truth is, I’m the only president this century that doesn’t have any this – this decade, that doesn’t have any troops dying anywhere in the world. ... falsely claiming at Thursday’s debate that no service members died overseas under his watch...Biden seemingly forgot about the 16 troops who have died in overseas attacks over his tenure in the White House, including the 13 in Kabul on Aug. 26, 2021, and another three in Jordan just five months ..."

Reference Source: nypost.com

VA Burial Benefits

Article Title: VA Burial Benefits

Article Excerpt: "...Effective July 7, 2014: VA is changing its monetary burial benefits regulations to simplify the program and pay eligible survivors more quickly and efficiently. These regulations will authorize VA to pay, without a written application, most eligible surviving spouses basic monetary burial benefits at the maximum amount authorized in law through automated systems rather than reimbursing them for actual costs incurred. ...The burial allowance for a non-service-connected death is $300, and $2,000 for a death connected to military service."

Reference Source: www.benefits.va.gov

Florida | Legislation signed permitting disabled veterans to roll with military license plates of their choice

Article Title: Legislation signed permitting disabled veterans to roll with military license plates of their choice

Article Excerpt: "...The change is part of a larger update in motor vehicle laws signed by Gov. DeSantis. Disabled veterans in Florida can soon celebrate their military branch on license plates instead of just their injury. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a legislative package (SB 736) that updates a number of rules for the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. Among the changes is an update to the policy for disabled veterans, who under current law can get a “DV” license plate for free, with applications responsible for renewal fees down the road. Those red, white, and blue plates have been popular, with 97,994 adorning Florida vehicles as of January 2023. ..."

Reference Source: floridapolitics.com

Hundreds celebrate veterans at Freedom Festival in Daytona Beach

Article Title: Hundreds celebrate veterans at Freedom Festival in Daytona Beach

Article Excerpt: "...DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The city of Daytona Beach held its fourth annual Freedom Festival at Manatee Island at Riverfront Esplanade. The pre-Fourth of July event honored local veterans. ..."

Reference Source: mynews13.com

Analysis | Biden's Presidential Debate Fiasco May Tempt U.S. Foes in the Mideast to Test His Resolve

Article Title: Analysis | Biden's Presidential Debate Fiasco May Tempt U.S. Foes in the Mideast to Test His Resolve

Article Excerpt: "...Beyond the unprecedented turmoil Biden's fatigued performance stirred among Democrats, the American leadership crisis is expected to generate secondary earthquakes around the world – especially in the Middle East..."

Reference Source: www.haaretz.com

Dangerous to Allow Biden to Continue to Run After Debate Proves His Incompetence

Article Title: Biden's 'disaster' debate performance sparks media meltdown, calls for him to withdraw from 2024 race

Article Excerpt: "...President Biden's rough performance at the CNN Presidential Debate has caused an earthquake across the media landscape, ranging from "dismal" reviews to vocal calls on the left for him to withdraw from the 2024 race. CNN's John King put a spotlight on the "very aggressive panic in the Democratic Party" that began in the early minutes of the debate. "This was a game-changing debate in the sense that right now, as we speak, there is a deep, a wide and a very aggressive panic in the Democratic Party. ... King's CNN colleague Kasie Hunt similarly wrote on X, "The voice, open-mouthed look, and visual contrast between President Biden and former President Trump all have Democrats I'm talking to nearly beside themselves watching this debate." ..."

Reference Source: www.foxnews.com

Tractor Supply Honors America’s Military Service Members, Veterans and First Responders With $1 Million Donation

Article Title: Tractor Supply Honors America’s Military Service Members, Veterans and First Responders With $1 Million Donation

Article Excerpt: "...BRENTWOOD, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, and the Tractor Supply Company Foundation announced today they will donate a total of $1 million to charity organizations committed to supporting our nation’s military service members, veterans and first responders. The donation coincides with the launch of Hometown Heroes, a special program with wide-ranging benefits and recognition for the heroes who bravely serve our country and communities. Tractor Supply and Petsense by Tractor Supply have long supported Hometown Heroes through donations, semiannual discounts, designated parking spots at stores, volunteer activities and through the company’s veterans group for Team Members. Hometown Heroes brings together the company’s efforts to support the selfless men and women who serve America under one banner. ..."

Reference Source: www.streetinsider.com

Biden administration Promises More Attacks on Second Amendment Rights

Article Title: Lawmakers Vow to Fight Biden's Latest 'Public Health Emergency (Gun Rights)'

Article Excerpt: "...Tuesday Surgeon General Vivek Murthy declared "gun violence" a "public health emergency." The move gives the federal government, and more specifically the Biden administration, more authority to tread on Second Amendment rights. ...Joe Biden just announced he will use "public health emergency powers" to violate your Second Amendment rights. I will work to strip power from Biden's corrupt HHS and to cut all funding for the unelected DC bureaucrats who think they can violate your Constitutional rights! #2A - Rep. Mary Miller"

Reference Source: townhall.com

Idiot Kirby Says Russians Cruising Past The Florida Keys and Parking In Cuba Is Not A National Security Threat

Article Title: ‘Doesn’t Pose A National Security Threat’: Kirby Dismisses Concerns After Russian Fleet Leaves Cuba

Article Excerpt: "...During a White House press briefing on Monday, Admiral John Kirby was asked about a Russian fleet that recently left Havana. ..."

Reference Source: YouTube

Joe Biden Reminds Us to Buy Guns and Ammunition

Article Title: Joe Biden Reminds Us to Buy Guns and Ammunition

Article Excerpt: "...That crusty old pervert and would-be dictator of ours, Joe Biden, told us the other day – as he does every chance he gets – that our firearms are useless to defend our freedom because he has F-15s. I think he misses the point that the Founders – oh, how our leadership has declined from greatness to the staggering, stumbling, incontinent clown show we have today – intended that we be able to protect ourselves from people like him, not to mention the criminals that he tolerates and encourages. Here’s the thing about senile people – they can’t hide what they really think. They blurt what they really think. And he really thinks that happily turning the military upon us if we defy him is a viable option. Some weak people will deny this hard truth..."

Reference Source: townhall.com

A dental debacle: Why veterans struggle to navigate VA’s oral care

Article Title: A dental debacle: Why veterans struggle to navigate VA’s oral care

Article Excerpt: "he’s infuriated that he still can’t get his Veterans Affairs health insurance to correct the problem. ...Williams’ dental problems stem from an injury he suffered in 2006 during a roadside bomb attack in Ramadi, Iraq. The blast threw him face-first into his weapon mount, cracking the upper bones in his mouth. But despite what would seem to be an obvious service-connected injury, Williams has..."

Reference Source: www.militarytimes.com

An Army Special Forces Veteran Creates American Flags That Don't Burn

Article Title: An Army Special Forces Veteran Creates American Flags That Don't Burn

Article Excerpt: "...protests against American activities all over the world in which flags were being burned. He naturally felt the discourse didn't represent the values that were instilled in him -- with flags being burned. ...The material used to create these flags uses the same Kevlar-based fire retardant and manufacturing processes used to create U.S. military combat uniforms. ...For a limited time, the company is offering a special, World War II-era vintage 48-star flag that was airdropped into Normandy, France, with the cast of the HBO series "Band of Brothers" to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. To learn more about the process of making flags that won't burn, Kyle Daniels or more about Firebrand's "Old Glory" classic flag, visit the Firebrand Flags website."

Reference Source: www.military.com

Flag Day (United States) | Flag Day is a holiday celebrated on June 14

Article Title: Flag Day (United States) | Flag Day is a holiday celebrated on June 14

Article Excerpt: "...The History of Flag Day | The first celebration of the U.S. Flag's birthday was held in 1877, on the 100th anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777. However, it is believed that the first annual recognition of the flag's birthday dates to 1885 when schoolteacher BJ Cigrand organized a group of Wisconsin students to observe June 14, the 108th anniversary of the official adoption of The Stars and Stripes as the Flag's Birthday. Cigrand, now known as the Father of Flag Day, continued to publicly advocate the observance of June 14 as the flag's birthday, or "Flag Day," for years. Just a few years later, the efforts of another teacher, George Balch, led to the formal observance of Flag Day on June 14 ...."

Reference Source: www.military.com

Biden Admin and Democrat Controlled Media Downplay U.S. Inaction Of Russia Taunting U.S. Near Florida Coast

Article Title: Russian Flotilla Off Florida Coast Sparks Deployment of US Navy Destroyers, Planes

Article Excerpt: "...The Pentagon deployed three Navy destroyers and maritime patrol aircraft this week to keep tabs on a group of Russian ships that conducted missile exercises and reportedly got within 30 miles of the Florida coast. ...a group of four ships, including a frigate and a nuclear-powered submarine ...the crews of a frigate and a nuclear-powered submarine practiced the use of high-precision missile weapons using computer-simulated naval targets that represent naval groups of a mock enemy and are located at a distance of over 600 kilometers," the statement said, while noting no missiles were launched. The Pentagon would not say what U.S. assets were deployed in response ... Online analysts also estimated that the Russian flotilla got within 25 miles of shore. The Miami Herald, citing unnamed U.S. officials, reported that the ships sailed "less than 30 miles off South Florida's coast" on Tuesday."

Reference Source: www.military.com

HR 8580 | House Republicans Fighting Hard To Save The V.A. From Democrats Attempts To Destroy It and America, will senate kill it?

Article Title: House Passes VA Bill With Anti-woke Riders

Article Excerpt: "...House Republicans on Wednesday voted to pass a $147 billion Veteran Affairs spending bill despite a veto threat from the White House over a list of partisan riders in areas such as abortion, climate change, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, and gender care...Sec. 256. None of the funds made available by this Act may be used for surgical procedures or hormone therapies for the purposes of gender affirming care. Just four Democrats backed the legislation, Sec. 257. None of the funds made available by this Act may be used by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to fly or display a flag over a facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs or a national cemetery other than the flag of the United States, the flag of a State, Territory, or District of Columbia, the flag of an Indian Tribal government, the flag of the Department, the flag of an Armed Force, or the POW/MIA flag. ...Sec. 260. None of the funds made available by this Act may be used to provide any services to any individual unlawfully present in the United States who is not eligible for health care under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.Just four Democrats backed the legislation, HR 8580"

Reference Source: www.newsmax.com

80th anniversary of D-Day

D-Day's 80th Anniversary Brings World War II Veterans Back to the Beaches of Normandy

Snippet of Article: "...80th anniversary of D-Day.

The Allied invasion, which began on June 6, 1944, led to the defeat of the Nazis and the end of the war. The assault began with Allied aircraft bombing German defenses in Normandy, followed by around 1,200 aircraft that carried airborne troops. As dawn broke, Allied forces started bombing German coastal defenses and shortly after that vessels began putting troops ashore on five codenamed beaches: Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword. By the end of the day, nearly 160,000 Allied troops had landed in Normandy, although there were thousands of casualties.

Few witnesses to history’s biggest amphibious invasion remain alive today. ..."

Source: www.newsmax.com

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Retired Navy four-star admiral arrested in bribery scheme

Article Title: Retired Navy four-star admiral arrested in bribery scheme

Article Excerpt: "Retired Adm. Robert Burke faces up to 30 years in prison for his part in an alleged bribery scheme that took place while he was still in uniform. A former vice chief of naval operations ...The alleged crimes also involve Yongchul “Charlie” Kim and Meghan Messenger, both of New York, who are the CEOs of a company referred to only as “Company A” in the Justice Department’s indictment announcement. Burke’s civilian defense attorney, Timothy Parlatore, told Navy Times that Burke “vigorously contests these charges,” and that there was “no quid pro quo.”..."

Reference Source: www.militarytimes.com

Tattoos may increase risk of developing lymphoma, alarming new study finds

Article Title: Tattoos may increase risk of developing lymphoma, alarming new study finds

Article Excerpt: "...Study reveals possible link between tattoos and lymphoma, a type of blood cancer — researchers say more work needed...But a new study contains a startling revelation: People with tattoos may have a 21% higher risk of developing lymphoma. The study from Lund University in Sweden finds that people's chances of developing lymphoma increase regardless of the tattoo’s size."

Reference Source: www.foxnews.com