A Look Back to 1987 | Son of Famous Dean Martin

Article Title: Capt Dean Paul Martin - Air Force - Together We Served

Article Excerpt: "...On the afternoon of March 21st, 1987, Captain Dean Paul Martin, 35, took off in his F4-C Phantom jet on a routine exercise for the California Air National Guard, scheduled to fly over the snow-covered, cloud-heavy San Bernardino Mountains. Also aboard the aircraft was his weapons officer, Captain Ramon Ortiz, 39. Their aircraft was the middle jet of three Phantoms. Within minutes he and his weapons officer perished after slamming into a mountain at 400 mph.

"RIVERSIDE - Capt. Dean Paul Martin, killed in the March 21 crash of his jet fighter, apparently failed to hear a controller's frantic orders to alter course moments before slamming into a mountainside, authorities said Thursday.

Martin, 35-year old son of entertainer Dean Martin, and his co-pilot, Capt. Ramon Ortiz, 39, died ...

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Reference Source: airforce.togetherweserved.com

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar dead, killed by IDF soldiers

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar dead, killed by IDF soldiers

"...Hamas top leader Yahya Sinwar, the architect of the Oct. 7 invasion and massacre in southern Israel last year, was killed by IDF soldiers... Sinwar's confirmed death after DNA tests were conducted on his body. ..."

Reference: allisrael.com .

VA whistleblowers honored for uncovering mismanagement of veterans’ personal information

Article Title: VA whistleblowers honored for uncovering mismanagement of veterans’ personal information

Article Excerpt: "...Former senior program manager Peter Rizzo, program analyst Kristen Ruell and another VA employee who chose to remain anonymous informed OSC that officials were improperly storing personal information in the department’s internal electronic system for correspondence work. The system is used to manage and track matters such as agency documents and assistance for veterans inquiring about VA services. “The investigation spurred by their disclosure uncovered thousands of instances in which personal information was not properly protected and was accessible..."

Reference Source: www.govexec.com

Veteran appears unfazed by hefty lottery win. ‘You’ve got to do a lot to excite me’

Article Title: Veteran appears unfazed by hefty lottery win. ‘You’ve got to do a lot to excite me’

Article Excerpt: "...The man unknowingly bought a winning Money Rush scratch-off ticket at a Walmart in Glen Burnie, according to a news release. Then, he got the news that he had won the second-tier prize: $50,000. ..."

Reference Source: www.miamiherald.com

US military veteran arrested by Israeli forces in occupied West Bank

Article Title: US military veteran arrested by Israeli forces in occupied West Bank

Article Excerpt: "...Michael Jacobsen was in the Palestinian village of Masafer Yatta in the Hebron governorate when he and other activists as well as Palestinian land owners were approached by Israeli soldiers on Thursday morning. ...Police told the US citizen's lawyer that Jacobsen was “endangering the public due to provocation of disturbances” and accused him of entering the country illegally because they suspected him of supporting the Palestinian-led Boycott, Sanctions, and Divestment (BDS) movement. ..."

Reference Source: www.middleeasteye.net

Another Win For America, The Constitution , and Second Amendment Rights

Article Title: New York's Attempt at Banning Guns on Private Property Loses in Court

Article Excerpt: "...when the Bruen decision was pending, New York knew it would lose and decided to make carrying a gun as hard as possible. Part of that decision involved banning guns on private property unless the property owner specifically permitted it. ..."

Reference Source: townhall.com

Great Vetting, CIA | Afghan Who Plotted Election Day Massacre Worked For The CIA: Report

Article Title: Afghan Who Plotted Election Day Massacre Worked For The CIA: Report

Article Excerpt: "...The Afghan national who was arrested Monday for allegedly plotting an Election Day terrorist attack worked as a security guard for the CIA in Afghanistan, NBC News reported citing sources familiar with the matter. ..."

Reference Source: thefederalist.com

Iran Could Build a Nuclear Weapon Sooner Than You Think

Article Title: Iran Could Build a Nuclear Weapon Sooner Than You Think

Article Excerpt: "...U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken revealed that Iran could produce enough weapons-grade uranium to make its first nuclear bomb in just one or two weeks. That’s pretty frightening. ...The estimate that Blinken gave in July is also too rosy: Iran is not a week away from having enough weapons-grade uranium for a single bomb, but rather—according to our own calculations—enough for four (and enough for an additional six weapons in just eight more weeks)."

Reference Source: foreignpolicy.com

Harris - Biden, The Protectors of Iran and its Terrorist Proxies | Israel’s Assassination of Hezbollah Leader Angers Biden Defense Secretary

Article Title: Biden Defense Secretary Fumed Over Israel’s Assassination of Hezbollah Leader

Article Excerpt: "...A Wall Street Journal report noted that Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin was furious after Israel launched strikes on Hezbollah last month, killing its chief. ..."

Reference Source: townhall.com

White Men Don’t Want To Join An Army That Tells Them They Aren’t Wanted

Article Title: White Men Don’t Want To Join An Army That Tells Them They Aren’t Wanted

Article Excerpt: "...The U.S. Army is experiencing a sharp decline in the number of white recruits it’s bringing into the service, a new report found. ...The report further noted how “[n]o other demographic group” has experienced such a downward trend in recent years, and that the “rate at which white recruitment has fallen far outpaces nationwide demographic shifts.” ..."

Reference Source: thefederalist.com

The Military’s 2024 Recruiting Numbers Aren’t The Win Its Leadership Wants You To Believe They Are

Article Title: The Military’s 2024 Recruiting Numbers Aren’t The Win Its Leadership Wants You To Believe They Are

Article Excerpt: "...By bringing in traditionally unqualified candidates into its ranks, the military is running the risk of hampering its overall efficiency. ..."

Reference Source: thefederalist.com

Air Force Lowers Standards To Recruit Low Quality Recruits

Article Title: Air Force Hits Recruiting Goals with Help from Tweaks to Body Fat Standards, Tattoo Policy

Article Excerpt: "...Brig. Gen. Christopher Amrhein, commander of the Air Force Recruiting Service, said there wasn't one specific policy change that helped the service reach the recruiting goals. But data provided to Military.com by the service showed that 2023 changes to body composition were a major contributing factor. ..."

Reference Source: www.military.com

News for Jewish U.S. Military Vets | ‘Biden Admin. Continues to Delay Military Equipment to Israel’ – Arutz Sheva

Article Title: ‘Biden Admin. Continues to Delay Military Equipment to Israel’

Article Excerpt: "...the Biden administration is continuing to delay the delivery of vital military equipment to Israel. In a joint letter to President Joe Biden, the two senators wrote: “We write to strongly condemn your administration’s continued delay in providing critical military equipment and weapons to our ally Israel in the midst of an existential war. Delays of equipment that Israel requires to win its multi-front war against Iranian-terrorist proxies, compounded by statements by Administration officials blaming Israel for escalation, undercut Israel’s efforts to restore deterrence by emboldening the Iranian-backed terrorists.”..."

Reference Source: zoa.org

Get your VA medical records online

Article Title: Get your VA medical records online

Article Excerpt: "...Review, print, save, download, and share your VA medical records and personal health information with our online tools. ...Sign in with your existing Login.gov, ID.me, DS Logon, or My HealtheVet account. If you don’t have any of these accounts, you can create a free Login.gov or ID.me account now."

Reference Source: www.va.gov

Huge HIPAA Privacy Violation | VA employees improperly viewed health records of Veterans

Article Title: VA employees improperly viewed health records of both VP candidates

Article Excerpt: "...In a statement, VA press secretary Terrence Hayes said the matter was referred to Justice Department investigators as soon as VA leaders were made aware of the issue. “We take the privacy of the veterans we serve very seriously and have strict policies in place to protect their records,” he said. “Any attempt to improperly access veteran records by VA personnel is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.”...“Viewing a veteran’s records out of curiosity or concern — or for any purpose that is not directly related to officially authorized and assigned duties — is strictly prohibited,” he wrote. “Failure to comply with these requirements may result in disciplinary action, including removal, as well as referral to law enforcement for civil penalties and criminal prosecution.” ..."

Reference Source: www.navytimes.com

Veterans health records need progress, not congressional sabotage

Article Title: Veterans health records need progress, not congressional sabotage

Article Excerpt: "...Veterans need and deserve an electronic health records system built in the 21st century. This system should improve communication and coordination among health care providers to ensure better care. Whether it’s a primary care physician, a specialist or a mental health counselor, all members of the health care team need access to read and update a veteran’s records in real-time. Despite billions of dollars pledged and already spent to overhaul the system, the majority of veterans’ health records are still stuck in an antiquated system. ..."

Reference Source: www.militarytimes.com

Navy Veterans to cycle 500 miles from Huntsville to Orange Beach

Article Title: Navy Veterans to cycle 500 miles from Huntsville to Orange Beach

Article Excerpt: "The riders will leave from the Space and Rocket Center at 9 a.m. and be on the route for a week. They are scheduled to arrive in Orange Beach on October 11. ...All riders are a part of the Naval Academy class of ’83. What once started as a way to reunite the class, quickly turned charitable. All riders select a veterans-focused organization to ride for and ask for donations to the organization in return..."

Reference Source: whnt.com

Iran-linked website targets vets with disinformation, think tank warns

Article Title: Iran-linked website targets vets with disinformation, think tank warns

Article Excerpt: "...Leaders of a Washington think tank urged veterans this week not to trust information posted to the fake news website “Not Our War,” which the group claims is attempting to stir up antidemocratic sentiments among veteran voters ahead of the November presidential election....“The broader aim of the website is to discredit US military actions across the board, but then there is another focus, which is targeting veterans,” Lesser said."

Reference Source: www.navytimes.com

Matthew McCormick | Navy veteran student recounts saving his ASU classmate from stabbing attack: 'Compelled to do something'

Article Title: Navy veteran student recounts saving his ASU classmate from stabbing attack: 'Compelled to do something'

Article Excerpt: "...On Sept. 19, Kaci Sloan, 19, allegedly lunged at Mara Daffron, 19, as the pair arrived for class at ASU’s West Valley campus in Glendale. Police said that Sloan stabbed Mara twice before classmate and Navy veteran, Matthew McCormick, intervened. ..."

Reference Source: www.foxnews.com

Seattle judge releases accused killer 27 hours after 65-year-old military veteran stabbed to death

Article Title: Seattle judge releases accused killer 27 hours after 65-year-old military veteran stabbed to death

Article Excerpt: "...surveillance video shows Jimerson chasing Gray down from behind and hitting him in the back of the head with a large wooden club, then striking him two more times in the head after he fell to the ground. ...The roommates also revealed Gray was a military veteran. It was not immediately known what branch of the military Gray served in. "

Reference Source: nypost.com

ALERT | Iran Attacks Israel

Article Title: Iran Launches Missile Attack Against Israel

Article Excerpt: "...Iran has launched a ballistic missile attack at Israel..."

Reference Source: redstate.com

Here are all the veterans running for Congress in 2024

Article Title: Here are all the veterans running for Congress in 2024

Article Excerpt: "...A total of 182 candidates with military experience won primaries for House and Senate seats this year, according to an analysis from Military Times. That number is down from 196 in 2022, and follows a trend of fewer veterans winning national elected office that began in the late 1970s. This year’s field boasts ..."

Reference Source: www.navytimes.com

Check the status of your VA home loan Certificate of Eligibility (COE)

Article Title: Check the status of your VA home loan Certificate of Eligibility (COE)

Article Excerpt: "... Check where your COE request is in our review process
Review letters we’ve sent you about your COE request
Upload additional documents to support your COE request
Download your COE if we approve your request
..."

Reference Source: www.va.gov

VA | Interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL)

Article Title: VA | Interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL)

Article Excerpt: "...If you have an existing VA-backed home loan and you want to reduce your monthly mortgage payments—or make your payments more stable—an interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) may be right for you. Refinancing lets you replace your current loan with a new one under different terms. Find out if you’re eligible—and how to apply. ..."

Reference Source: www.va.gov

How the Fed's Interest Rate Cut Could Affect Military Families

Article Title: How the Fed's Interest Rate Cut Could Affect Military Families

Article Excerpt: "...One of the first things that comes to mind with a Fed rate cut is how it could lower the cost of borrowing. Many military families rely on loans for cars, homes and sometimes even to cover unexpected expenses during a permanent change-of-station (PCS) move or deployment. This rate cut could bring some welcome relief..."

Reference Source: www.military.com

Patriotic Military veterans remain a Republican group, backing Trump over Harris by wide margin

Article Title: Military veterans remain a Republican group, backing Trump over Harris by wide margin

Article Excerpt: "...About six-in-ten registered voters who say they have served in the U.S. military or military reserves (61%) support former President Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election, while 37% back Vice President Kamala Harris, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted in early September. Veterans’ vote preferences are on par with past elections. In 2020, 60% of veteran validated voters cast their ballot for Trump, while 39% backed President Joe Biden. ..."

Reference Source: www.pewresearch.org

Lawmakers Attempt to Provide Dignity to Disabled Veterans to Remain Home Instead of Being Forgotten in Nursing Homes

Article Title: House lawmakers urge support for caregiver services to help disabled veterans stay out of nursing homes

Article Excerpt: "...Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., who is chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, said he soon plans to bring to the floor the Sen. Elizabeth Dole Act, which would increase funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs for noninstitutional alternatives to nursing home care. The legislation also would address the needs of family members serving as full-time caretakers, including providing them with mental health care services, respite care, home health aide and other assistance. ..."

Reference Source: www.stripes.com

Veterans Could Get Free Gun Safes Under Suicide Prevention Proposal Introduced in House

Article Title: Veterans Could Get Free Gun Safes Under Suicide Prevention Proposal Introduced in House

Article Excerpt: "...Any veteran who wants a lockbox to store their firearm would be able to get one for free from the Department of Veterans Affairs under a bipartisan bill introduced in the House on Wednesday aimed at curbing veteran suicides.

The bill, which has won the endorsement of a firearms industry group in addition to gun control groups, builds off an existing pilot program at the VA that provides lockboxes to at-risk veterans.

"I hear colleagues all the time talk about veteran suicide," Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pa., a Navy veteran and one of the lead sponsors of the bill, said in a brief interview with Military.com. "It is a problem in my community. It's a problem across the country. Let's take action. ...Service members or veterans experiencing a mental health crisis or their loved ones can call the Veterans Crisis Line 24/7 at 988, Press 1. Help also is available online at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat, or by texting 838255"

Reference Source: www.military.com

Sick Kamala Harris’ campaign thinks it's a 'joke' to shoot someone; Campaign adviser admits her comment was meant to manipulate

Article Title: Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign clarified that her comment in an interview with Oprah Winfrey stating that she’d shoot an intruder in her home was a “joke.”

Article Excerpt: "...Harris campaign adviser Keisha Lance Bottoms said that this was meant to be a joke.

“It was a joke, and she knew that we would still be talking about...

Bottoms added that the comment was meant to “humanize” Harris. "

Reference Source: townhall.com

Resources for Veterans | Naval History and Heritage Command

Article Title: Resources for Veterans | Naval History and Heritage Command

Article Excerpt: "...This page is designed to assist veterans who are attempting to locate records relating to their military service. ..."

Reference Source: www.history.navy.mil

22-year Marine veteran receives truck, $50,000 from Progressive

Article Title: 22-year Marine veteran receives truck, $50,000 from Progressive

Article Excerpt: "...A retired U.S. Marine Corps veteran recently received the keys to a 2022 Freightliner Cascadia and $50,000 as part of Progressive's 12th annual Keys to Progress program. The recipient of this year's truck is 22-year veteran U.S. Marine Corps Retired Gunnery Sergeant Ondrae Meyers from Jacksonville, North Carolina. His specialty while inthe Marines was motor transport. ..."

Reference Source: www.truckersnews.com

Guns for Kamala, But Not You

Article Title: What Caused a CNN Panel to Explode Over Kamala's Gun Ownership Story

Article Excerpt: "...during her trainwreck livestream event with Oprah Winfrey, Harris repeated her ‘I have a gun’ schtick, adding that if someone breaks into her home, she’s coming out blasting. ...her endorsing mandatory buybacks and door-to-door police actions vis-à-vis the enforcement of safe storage laws..."

Reference Source: townhall.com

42 unclaimed military veterans to be laid to rest Thursday

Article Title: 42 unclaimed military veterans to be laid to rest Thursday

Article Excerpt: "...A brief memorial ceremony will take place Thursday at 9 a.m. at Legacy Church, near Wyoming and Montgomery. Afterward, they will load the urns into hearses, which law enforcement will escort to the Santa Fe National Cemetery. A funeral service and burial will take place there at 11 a.m.

New Mexico’s Forgotten Heroes Funeral Program will allow the veterans to get a proper burial with military honors. The New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services, Bernalillo County and the New Mexico National Guard created the program.

You’re welcome to attend and serve as family to these fallen veterans. ..."

Reference Source: www.kob.com

Veterans at 5 VA Medical Facilities Will Have to Start Making Copayments on Prescriptions Again

Article Title: Veterans at 5 VA Medical Facilities Will Have to Start Making Copayments on Prescriptions Again

Article Excerpt: "...Thousands of veterans will resume paying a portion of their prescription medication cost following a two-year suspension of the requirement at five Veterans Affairs facilities served by the department's new electronic health records system. The VA is notifying affected patients..."

Reference Source: www.military.com

95-year-old veteran killed in car crash while on his way to meet friends: 'Man of integrity'

Article Title: 95-year-old veteran killed in car crash while on his way to meet friends: 'Man of integrity'

Article Excerpt: "Peter Pulkkinen, 95, joined the U.S. Air Force in 1948 ...South Carolina resident Peter Pulkkinen died after his car collided with a Myrtle Beach Fire Department (MBFD) vehicle on Saturday. The Horry County Coroner's Office confirmed his death in an email to Fox News Digital. ..."

Reference Source: www.foxnews.com