The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a new bill that would allow all veterans and their caregivers to get the COVID-19 vaccination by the VA. The bill, titled the VA Vaccine Act, would also require the VA to vaccinate veterans even if they are not enrolled in VA health care. However, veterans who are […]
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Pentagon Targets Extremism Within U.S. Military’s Ranks
Just The Facts Presently the Pentagon is defining certain ideology as extremist, and extending that definition to active-duty military personnel who may fit this category according to their new definition. The idea that they have a new definition of extremism stems from the facts, which will be explored here. But let’s first consider what traditionally […]
U.S. Navy Sailor Killed, 5 Others Injured in Military Convoy Crash
A U.S. Navy sailor was killed and 5 others were injured after a military convoy crash near Camp Pendleton in California. The crash occurred early in the morning south of Basilone Road, which connects Interstate 5 and Marine Corps Base Camp Pendelton. The killed sailor’s identity has not been released pending next of kin notification, […]
U.S. Troops Put on High Alert After Military Strike
American forces are now on high alert following the strike that was ordered against Iranian-backed militia in Syria. The Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve has upped the threat level for U.S. forces in Iraq. They have been put on high alert as fears mount of retaliatory action against U.S. troops and contractors following the […]
Dependents of Certain Disabled Vets Will Now Be Allowed to Fly Space-Available
There was a regulation change that went into effect which allows dependents of some disabled veterans to fly on space-available flights. In order to be eligible, they must be a dependent family member of a permanently or totally disabled veteran. Back in 2019, disabled vets started being allowed to fly space-available on military aircraft, but […]
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, 2021. The announcement comes after the VA sent out letters at the end of last year telling vets they were going to be receiving bills in January 2021 for deferred payments. […]
US Base Attacked by Rockets, Multiple Casualties, Including U.S. Service Member
Tensions are escalating after three rockets hit a base where U.S. forces were stationed in Iraq on Monday night. The attack left multiple casualties, including a U.S. service member and a U.S.-led coalition contractor. Nine others were injured in the blasts, including American contractors and another U.S. service member. Officials have reported a total of […]
If You Are One of the Many Vets Just Dropped from Tricare Select, Here’s What You Can Do
Around 124,000 military retirees and their family members have been dropped from Tricare Select. The reason they lost coverage is due to a new fee that went into effect beginning January 1st, 2021. Those who didn’t pay the new fee have now lost their coverage. Beneficiaries do appear to be taking action to reinstate their […]
New Executive Order Signed to Delay VA Debt Collections
A new executive order was signed that aims to provide relief for veterans during these trying times. The order, signed by the Biden administration, is asking the VA to pause debt collections again. Debt collection was previously stalled for nine months to help veterans during the pandemic, but that pause expired on January 1, 2021. […]
It’s Here: Vets and Military Members Get Your Free Tax Preparation
A special service offered through the Department of Defense gives free tax preparation to military members. The website is called MilTax, and they joined forces with Military OneSource to provide military members with the neccessary software and assistance to file their taxes for free. The site is specifically geared towards service members and helping them […]