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Article Excerpt: "...On Truth Social, Trump posted a video saying inflation under the Biden administration has hurt seniors. "To help seniors on fixed incomes who are suffering the ravages of Comrade Kamala Harris' inflation nightmare — I'm promising NO TAX on SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS!" he wrote on X. ..."
Reference Source: www.foxbusiness.com
Article Excerpt: "...Military veterans who were engaged in active service during the Global War on Terror would be eligible for a $500 bonus.
Veterans engaged in active service in direct support of the Global War on Terror would receive a $1,000 bonus. Those recognized as engaging in direct support would include veterans who received the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal or Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal.
Veterans designated as a prisoner of war and the family of a veteran killed in action during the Global War on Terror each would receive a $5,000 bonus.
“Pennsylvania’s longstanding support of our military personnel who bravely and selflessly served in prior conflicts is well established..."
Reference Source: www.pasenategop.com
Article Excerpt: "...ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – St. Johns County honored World War II veteran Joe Shomo by celebrating his 101st birthday on Tuesday.
Shomo, whose birthday was Aug. 21, served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946, based in Hayange, France. He was honorably discharged on Feb. 9, 1946, after World War II ended. ..."
Reference Source: www.news4jax.com
Article Excerpt: "The Navy will now require naval aviators to serve past their minimum service requirement in order to complete their second, two-year sea tour ...The policy applies to officers serving in their first shore tour with a projected rotation date of October 2025 and beyond, and is being implemented due to “personnel shortages across second sea duty billets...Roughly a quarter of unrestricted line aviators request to leave the Navy once they reach their minimum service requirement..."
Reference Source: www.militarytimes.com
Article Excerpt: "...a VA loan isn't always well received or understood. Lenders worry about liability, while sellers fear delays and that VA buyers don't have the money to cover closing costs. When it's a seller's market, seeing a VA or Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan may result in instant dismissal of an offer, one more area of life in which service members must convince civilians to support them. ..."
Reference Source: www.military.com
Article Excerpt: "... State Sen. Rob Ortt, R-North Tonawanda, is urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign a bill that would expand the number of military veterans eligible for tuition ..."
Reference Source: www.thedailynewsonline.com
Article Excerpt: "...the report detailing preparation failures and department-level mistakes that led to the deaths of 13 service members. The release of the report on the Afghanistan withdrawal investigation...the Biden administration has referred to itself as the “Biden-Harris” administration, the committee decided to call the administration as such in their report. ...Biden-Harris administration prioritized optics over U.S. troop and employee security ..."
Reference Source: www.washingtonexaminer.com
Article Excerpt: "...two-year investigation into the deadly Afghanistan withdrawal orchestrated by Biden-Harris was released in part Sunday, and the conclusions are devastating. The president was hellbent on getting American troops out at any cost, ignored his own advisors, lied to the public, and took highly dangerous—and highly unacceptable—risks. The full report is expected Monday. ..."
Reference Source: redstate.com
Article Excerpt: "The more I discovered about Don Bentley, the more I appreciated him as an author and patriot. ...One aspect of Bentley’s creativity that makes Capture or Kill work so well is his smart decision to place the setting of this story in 2011, just before the elimination of Osama bin Laden. It’s a book that skillfully fills a gap in Rapp’s history. And I love how Capture or Kill creates a sense of nostalgia, a classic of Mitch Rapp lore. Bentley told Townhall, “Vince Flynn is my favorite, ever, author…In my mind, Vince and Afghanistan have always been connected…Capture or Kill, at its heart, is an answer to the question that Vince Flynn fans have been asking for the last thirteen years, which is ‘What role did Mitch Rapp play in the mission to capture or kill Osama bin Laden?’” ..."
Reference Source: townhall.com
Article Excerpt: "...567 U.S. 709 (2012) The Stolen Valor Act makes it a crime to falsely claim receipt of military decorations or medals and provides an enhanced penalty if the Congressional Medal of Honor is involved, 18 U. S. C. 704 (b),(c)...."
Reference Source: supreme.justia.com
Article Excerpt: "...ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said Thursday he made “an honest mistake” in failing to correct a White House fellowship application 18 years ago when he wrote he had received a Bronze Star for his military service in Afghanistan that he never received. ... he had not received the Bronze Star. "
Reference Source: www.militarytimes.com
Article Excerpt: "...the militants have continued to operate in Iraq and Syria. Last month, the U.S. military said the number of attacks claimed by IS in Syria and Iraq was on track to double this year, compared with the year before. One such attack on Aug. 9 injured eight American troops when an air attack drone struck a facility at the Rumalyn Landing Zone American base in Syria. The personnel were later treated for traumatic brain injury and smoke inhalation. The U.S. military in recent weeks has been flooding the U.S. Central Command area of operations with additional troops and assets..."
Reference Source: www.militarytimes.com
Article Excerpt: "The Turkish authorities said they had detained 15 ...Video posted on social media and verified by the news agency Storyful appeared to show the attack on the Marines. The footage shows a group of young men crowding around a man, restraining him and attempting to put a sack over his head, while another man tries to intervene and push members of the group away. People could be heard chanting “Yankee go home” in English ..."
Reference Source: www.nytimes.com
Article Excerpt: "A U.S. veteran and former member of the Presidential Honor Guard defended former President Trump's appearance at Arlington National Cemetery this week amid reports of an altercation between Arlington staff and the Trump campaign. ..."I have witnessed over 75 wreath laying ceremonies performed by politicians and conducted 524 funerals in this cemetery during the time I served in the Presidential Honor Guard for three years. What I got to witness yesterday was the most respectful and solemn ceremony I have seen," O'Hara wrote. "There were no speeches, no angles, no weird photo ops just our elected officials and the 45th President respectfully and solemnly honoring the fallen and their families," he added. ..."
Reference Source: www.foxnews.com
Article Excerpt: "...Arlington National Cemetery was established on May 13, 1864, as the American Civil War raged on. It was carved out of Arlington Estate, land that the U.S. federal government had confiscated from Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee’s family. The cemetery includes deceased members from all U.S. military branches, but is managed by the U.S. Department of the Army.
Afghanistan Falls To The Taliban Again As The U.S.-Backed Government Collapses
Section 60 was dedicated in 2018 and contains roughly 900 servicemembers killed in Afghanistan and Iraq..."
Reference Source: www.npr.org
Article Excerpt: "...In one of the most disgusting press stories I've been privy to, The New York Times published a piece essentially trashing the Gold Star families who invited Donald Trump to Arlington National Cemetery on Monday.
As RedState reported, the president appeared at a ceremony honoring the 13 murdered American service members who died during the Abbey Gate Bombing. The devastating event unfolded in August of 2021 amid the Biden-Harris administration's incompetent withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris neither showed up for the ceremony nor gave live statements commemorating the third anniversary of the deaths. ..."
Reference Source: redstate.com
Article Excerpt: "...“It felt like I would never see the light at the end of the tunnel,” said an Army veteran who struggled to repay the roughly $74,000 incentive he received. ...Disabled veterans have been told in the last 12 fiscal years to return nearly $3 billion in special separation pay — lump-sum incentives that were offered when the U.S. had to reduce its active-duty force or release slightly injured service members, the data shows. Since fiscal year 2013, the earliest year for which the VA shared data, about 122,000 veterans have returned more than $2.5 billion so far, with about $364 million still left to be recouped, according to the VA. ..."
Reference Source: www.nbcnews.com
Article Excerpt: "...Members of the National Guard may receive Tuition Assistance (TA), though not all elements of the Guard receive equal benefits. The Army and Air Force determine separately how to administer their Guard members' federal TA. Many states also offer their National Guard members state-funded education incentives based on state guidelines and eligibility. Such benefits might include state TA, waivers, exemptions, student loan repayment, etc. ..."
Reference Source: www.military.com
Article Excerpt: "...Kamala Harris and Joe Biden were nowhere to be found today as President Trump joined Gold Star families and soldiers maimed during the President Trump Lays Wreath for Fallen Servicemembers maimed during the Abbey Gate explosion three years ago. During that chaotic and hectic retreat from Afghanistan, 13 American services members were killed and scores were maimed and injured during an attack.
The ceremony took place at Arlington National Cemetery.
Notably absent from the ceremony were President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Their absence did not go unnoticed, particularly given the context of the event. Trump has been an outspoken critic of the Biden administration’s handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal.
..."Reference Source: www.shorenewsnetwork.com
Article Excerpt: "...Recipients of Social Security checks and veterans benefits payouts could see a cost-of-living adjustment of less than 3% in 2025, the lowest mark since ..."
Reference Source: www.navytimes.com
Article Excerpt: "...The aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln and its strike group are now operating in the Middle Eastern waters of U.S. Central Command as the Pentagon aims to strengthen its presence amid heightened tensions in the region. Escalations stem from the recent killings of top leaders of Iran-backed militant groups Hamas and Hezbollah in suspected Israeli strikes, while U.S. forces experience continued attacks in Iraq and Syria that U.S. leaders attribute to militias supported by Iran. ..."
Reference Source: www.navytimes.com
Article Excerpt: "...Unknown assailants twice fired on the main gate to the Chapman Annex early Saturday morning. Air Force guards returned fire the second time. No injuries were reported. The shooters' identities and motives were unknown. ... The first attack occurred around 2:15 a.m., ... Shortly before 5 a.m., the same sedan stopped just east of the gate at Ray Ellison Boulevard and Medina Base Road. “For a second time, shots were fired at the Air Force security ... said there was more than one shooter in the sedan"
Reference Source: San Antonio Express-News
Article Excerpt: "...raised online for a 90-year-old Air Force veteran who was recently filmed at a pawn shop trying to unload jewelry so he could pay his back rent, sparing him and his wife with dementia from eviction. Jenelle Marie started the GoFundMe for the New Hampshire man, who was identified only as Donald. ..."
Reference Source: nypost.com
Article Excerpt: "...The rate of residents applying for gun permits in New York City and New Jersey has risen significantly after the Supreme Court’s 2022 ruling in New York Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen. ...The Supreme Court’s ruling in New York Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen declared that the state’s gun licensing scheme was unconstitutional and also opened the door for a plethora of firearm restrictions to be challenged in court. This prompted New York to pass even more gun laws to get around the decision. In fact, the NYPD is now granting fewer gun permits than it did before the Bruen decision."
Reference Source: redstate.com
Article Excerpt: "... VA education benefits help Veterans, service members, and their qualified family members with needs like paying college tuition, finding the right school or training program, and getting career counseling. Learn how to apply for and manage the education and training benefits you’ve earned. ..."
Reference Source: www.va.gov
Article Excerpt: "Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz falsely claimed that he carried weapons “in war” ...We can make sure those weapons of war, that I carried in war, are only carried in war,” Walz, 60, can be heard saying. ..."
Reference Source: nypost.com
Article Excerpt: "...President Donald Trump has followed through on his promises to America’s veterans, ensuring they have access to quality care here at home. The president championed significant health care reforms and veterans’ choice, something he’s achieved through the Mission Act of 2018 — the biggest and most comprehensive VA health care reform in decades. ..."
Reference Source: www.militarytimes.com
Article Excerpt: "...The latest projection for the 2025 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase is 2.7%. This adjustment will be reflected in VA disability compensation rates starting from December 1, 2024, with payments beginning on January 1, 2025. ..."
Reference Source: www.marca.com
Article Excerpt: "...At least five U.S. personnel were wounded, one seriously, when two Katyusha rockets were fired on Monday at the Al-Asad Airbase in western Iraq, Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing U.S. officials. An Iraqi official said that the rockets fell inside the base. A picture taken shortly after the nighttime attack appeared to show smoke rising from the facility. ..."
Reference Source: www.newsmax.com
Article Excerpt: "... It takes months, sometimes years, for a military service member to receive disability benefits following active duty.
Terrence Lee served his country for four years, completing his airborne training in North Carolina.
“It was fun. I mean, I loved it,” he told FOX19 NOW. “It was a good adrenaline rush. [F]ast. Quick. Get to the ground. Twelve-hundred feet. Parachute landing.” ..."
Reference Source: www.fox19.com
Article Excerpt: "...You're already no doubt hearing about how Walz spent 24 years in the Army National Guard and retired as a command sergeant major. He is fond of referring to himself as the highest-ranking enlisted soldier to serve in Congress.
Here's the truth: He indeed spent 24 years as an enlisted soldier in the Minnesota National Guard. As far as I can tell, he deployed once to Italy and once to Norway. But when it was finally his turn to deploy in the actual Global War on Terror, Walz instead chose his own aspirations over leadership. In a letter posted to Facebook in 2018, veterans from his unit said Walz retired from the National Guard after learning his battalion would be deployed to Iraq—though he assured his troops he would join them...."
Reference Source: www.newsweek.com
Article Excerpt: "... The report suggests that not only did the Biden-Harris administration allow the Taliban to regain control of Afghanistan, which resulted in the deaths of 13 U.S. service members and the seizure of military equipment, but it has also likely been giving money directly to the radical Islamist group. ..."
Reference Source: www.themainewire.com
Article Excerpt: "...US and coalition forces were injured by a suspected rocket attack on Monday against Al Asad Air Base in Iraq. ..."
Reference Source: taskandpurpose.com
Article Excerpt: " Doors for the rally will open at 1 p.m. The rally is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m., J.D. Vance is scheduled to speak at 4 p.m. and Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at 5 p.m....If you are going to rally
If you are going to the rally, here are some things you should know:
You must have a ticket for entry.
Get there early. People were already lined up early Saturday morning.
Parking will open at 8 a.m. It will be available on a first come, first served basis. ADA parking at the venue is limited. There are two lots. The Blue Lot is located at 76 Fulton St. SW and the Green Lot is 640 Pollard Blvd. SW. Reservations are not being accepted for parking.
Do not bring a purse or bag. GSU normally has a clear bag policy, but the event notice from the Trump campaign says no bags or purses. It doesn't mention clear bags.
Do not bring prohibited items like ..."
Reference Source: www.fox5atlanta.com
Article Excerpt: "The USS America (CV-66), a Cold War-era aircraft carrier ... -Despite protests from veterans who served on the ship, the Navy used the vessel for a live-fire test to gather data on how carriers respond to enemy attacks, aiming to improve the survivability of future carriers. -The America, part of the Kitty Hawk-class, had a distinguished service history ..."
Reference Source: nationalinterest.org
Article Title: DAV condemns congressional proposal to cut disability benefits for 1.5 million veterans Article Excerpt: " Congressma...
