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US Base Hit by Rocket Fire As Troops Begin Final Withdrawal
Over the weekend, rockets were launched by the Taliban at a base housing U.S. troops in Kandahar, Afghanistan. The attack comes as U.S. … [Read More...] about US Base Hit by Rocket Fire As Troops Begin Final Withdrawal
Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Expand Number of Military Families Eligible for Food Assistance
Lawmakers have reintroduced a bill that would increase the number of military families who qualify for food assistance. There are … [Read More...] about Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Expand Number of Military Families Eligible for Food Assistance
Here’s What’s Happening to Tricare Dental Premiums Next Month
Tricare Dental premiums will be increasing a small amount beginning in May 2021. The amount of the increase varies depending on what premium group … [Read More...] about Here’s What’s Happening to Tricare Dental Premiums Next Month
42,000 Veterans Could Get Dramatically Expanded Retirement Benefits Under New Bill
42,000 veterans could get expanded retirement benefits under a bill that was just reintroduced in the Senate. As it currently is, when service … [Read More...] about 42,000 Veterans Could Get Dramatically Expanded Retirement Benefits Under New Bill
VA Reverses Course, Announces They’re Giving Vets Another Extension
The Department of Veterans Affairs has just announced that they will now be pausing all collections on benefit and medical copays through Sept. 30, … [Read More...] about VA Reverses Course, Announces They’re Giving Vets Another Extension
Shots Fired on National Guardsmen in Minneapolis
Gunshots were fired upon a team of National Guardsmen patrolling the volatile streets of Minneapolis on Sunday. The Guardsmen were working … [Read More...] about Shots Fired on National Guardsmen in Minneapolis
Courts May Soon Make Big Changes to Paid Military Leave
Across the country, major lawsuits are unfolding that could ultimately make paid military leave as common as paid sick leave. The question has … [Read More...] about Courts May Soon Make Big Changes to Paid Military Leave
Pentagon Announces Major Changes, Orders New Steps to Tackle Extremism
On Friday the Pentagon ordered new steps to weed out “extremism” in the military. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced the changes in a memo, … [Read More...] about Pentagon Announces Major Changes, Orders New Steps to Tackle Extremism
New Relief Bill Waives VA Health-Care Payments for Veterans Through September
On March 11, 2021, the new COVID relief bill was signed into law. Contained inside the bill is language that states the Department of Veteran … [Read More...] about New Relief Bill Waives VA Health-Care Payments for Veterans Through September
Army Inks Deal with Microsoft for HoloLens-Based AR Headsets
The United States military is constantly on the look out for ways to take advantage of cutting edge technology. The military utilized drones … [Read More...] about Army Inks Deal with Microsoft for HoloLens-Based AR Headsets
National Guard Rapidly Deploys to Capitol Following Attack on Officers
The National Guard swiftly deployed an Immediate Response Force (IRF) to the U.S. Capitol following Friday’s attack on police. The incident on … [Read More...] about National Guard Rapidly Deploys to Capitol Following Attack on Officers
U.S. Military Chooses Next Sniper Rifle with $50M Contract
A new sniper system by Barret Firearms has finally caught the attention of the U.S Military. The Tennessee-based weapons manufacturer is set to arm … [Read More...] about U.S. Military Chooses Next Sniper Rifle with $50M Contract