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Marine Veteran Who Served Three Tours In Iraq Killed While Driving Uber
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Marine Veteran Who Served Three Tours In Iraq Killed While Driving Uber

A Marine veteran and a father of two, Aaron Orozco, was killed in a fatal shooting while driving for Uber in California. The incident occurred when Orozco picked up two … Continue reading Marine Veteran Who Served Three Tours In Iraq Killed While Driving Uber

By Matthew Reynolds Mar 27, 2023
Marine To Be Tested On ‘Naked And Afraid’ – Looking For Clarity
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Marine To Be Tested On ‘Naked And Afraid’ – Looking For Clarity

Veteran Marine officer Sean McCool was looking for a way to reconnect with himself after serving as a combat engineer, deploying twice to Iraq, and losing his father. This mission … Continue reading Marine To Be Tested On ‘Naked And Afraid’ – Looking For Clarity

By Gwen Stokes Mar 23, 2023
WWII Soldier’s Remains FINALLY Identified – After Fighting In Germany
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WWII Soldier’s Remains FINALLY Identified – After Fighting In Germany

The remains of an unrecovered American soldier in WWII will finally be laid to rest in San Diego, California after Decades of being lost. Army tech Sgt. Matthew L. McKeon … Continue reading WWII Soldier’s Remains FINALLY Identified – After Fighting In Germany

By Gwen Stokes Mar 20, 2023
Woman Gets 6 Years In Prison – After Faking Cancer And Military Status
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Woman Gets 6 Years In Prison – After Faking Cancer And Military Status

Sarah Jane Cavanaugh, a 32-year-old former social worker has received a nearly 6 year federal prison sentence after using stolen patient information to pose as a sick Marine in a … Continue reading Woman Gets 6 Years In Prison – After Faking Cancer And Military Status

By Gwen Stokes Mar 16, 2023
The 20th Anniversary of the Start of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
News  ·   US Military  ·   veterans

The 20th Anniversary of the Start of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)

March 20, 2023 is the 20th anniversary of the start of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). This is also known as the Iraq War or War in Iraq. The Authorization It … Continue reading The 20th Anniversary of the Start of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)

By Noel Bigliardi Mar 14, 2023
New VA Life Insurance Plan Has Landed And We Have The Details
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New VA Life Insurance Plan Has Landed And We Have The Details

Enrollment in the VA’s newest life insurance program has dropped and we have the details here. The program, which will be called VALife, offers guaranteed acceptance whole life insurance to … Continue reading New VA Life Insurance Plan Has Landed And We Have The Details

By Gwen Stokes Mar 13, 2023
Lawmakers Fume Over Misspelt Names On Korean War Memorial
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Lawmakers Fume Over Misspelt Names On Korean War Memorial

Lawmakers from both the House and Senate are calling for accountability following the discovery of numerous errors in the names of soldiers on the Korean War Veterans Memorial. The mistakes … Continue reading Lawmakers Fume Over Misspelt Names On Korean War Memorial

By Matthew Reynolds Mar 7, 2023
Two Soldiers From Korean War Era Have Finally Been Accounted For
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Two Soldiers From Korean War Era Have Finally Been Accounted For

Two soldiers who were killed during the Korean War have finally been accounted for. According to the Defence POW/MIA Accounting Agency, in a statement on March 1st, two different soldiers … Continue reading Two Soldiers From Korean War Era Have Finally Been Accounted For

By Gwen Stokes Mar 6, 2023
Veterans Affairs Deputy Secretary Set To Step Down
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Veterans Affairs Deputy Secretary Set To Step Down

Donald Remy, the Veterans Affairs Deputy Secretary, has announced that he will resign from his post on April 1, 2022. Remy, who has led a series of initiatives since being … Continue reading Veterans Affairs Deputy Secretary Set To Step Down

By Matthew Reynolds Mar 2, 2023
Pearl Harbor Survivor and Decorated WWII Flyer Dies At 101
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Pearl Harbor Survivor and Decorated WWII Flyer Dies At 101

A Pearl Harbor survivor who went on to become a decorated World War II flyer, passed away this weekend at 101. Jack Holder, a Pearl Harbor survivor and World War … Continue reading Pearl Harbor Survivor and Decorated WWII Flyer Dies At 101

By Gwen Stokes Mar 1, 2023
‘Top Gun’ Air Force Veteran Tom Skerritt Continues To Serve
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‘Top Gun’ Air Force Veteran Tom Skerritt Continues To Serve

‘Top Gun’ star and Air Force Veteran Tom Skerritt always had a passion for the arts, but it was his time in the Air Force which led him become a … Continue reading ‘Top Gun’ Air Force Veteran Tom Skerritt Continues To Serve

By Matthew Reynolds Feb 28, 2023
WWII Soldier and Prisoner of War Is Finally Identified – In the Philippines
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WWII Soldier and Prisoner of War Is Finally Identified – In the Philippines

The remains of Pvt. Leroy M. Slenker have been identified in the Philippines. The Soldier Pvt. Leroy M. Slenker was a member of the 75th Ordnance Depot Company in the … Continue reading WWII Soldier and Prisoner of War Is Finally Identified – In the Philippines

By Erin Thielman Feb 27, 2023
WWII Love Letters Found And Returned To Family Nearly 80 Years Later
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WWII Love Letters Found And Returned To Family Nearly 80 Years Later

Nearly 80 years after they were first written, a collection of love letters were returned to the descendants of World War II Veteran Claude Marsten Smythe. In a twist of … Continue reading WWII Love Letters Found And Returned To Family Nearly 80 Years Later

By Gwen Stokes Feb 24, 2023
New Bill Could Launch Clinical Cannabis Trials For Veterans
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New Bill Could Launch Clinical Cannabis Trials For Veterans

A Senate panel Thursday advanced legislation that would require Veteran Affairs officials to hold clinical trials on using medicinal cannabis for the treatment of chronic pain and post-traumatic stress. This … Continue reading New Bill Could Launch Clinical Cannabis Trials For Veterans

By Gwen Stokes Feb 16, 2023
Could Blood Cancer Be Linked to Nuclear Silo Work on Air Force Base?
Analysis  ·   US Military  ·   veterans

Could Blood Cancer Be Linked to Nuclear Silo Work on Air Force Base?

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma affects an estimated 19 out of every 100,000 people in the U.S. annually. It is a blood cancer that uses the body’s infection-fighting lymph system to spread. The … Continue reading Could Blood Cancer Be Linked to Nuclear Silo Work on Air Force Base?

By Erin Thielman Jan 26, 2023
U.S. Drops Case Against Spy from This Country
China Threat  ·   Law Enforcement  ·   veterans

U.S. Drops Case Against Spy from This Country

A New York City police officer and Marine Corps veteran has been accused of spying on the U.S. for China. The Spy For the past two years, the U.S. has … Continue reading U.S. Drops Case Against Spy from This Country

By Noel Bigliardi Jan 23, 2023
Woman Steals VA Benefits from Her Dead Mother – Caught 50 Years Later
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Woman Steals VA Benefits from Her Dead Mother – Caught 50 Years Later

A woman in Cincinatti steals roughly $500,000 from the Veteran’s Affairs by impersonating her dead mother. 50 years later, she was caught. This past August, Irene Ferrin, 76, of Cincinnati, … Continue reading Woman Steals VA Benefits from Her Dead Mother – Caught 50 Years Later

By Noel Bigliardi Jan 23, 2023
George Santos Allegedly Steals $3k From a Charity for a Disabled Veteran’s Dying Service Dog
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George Santos Allegedly Steals $3k From a Charity for a Disabled Veteran’s Dying Service Dog

Lies and deception surround Congressman George Santos. He has now been accused of allegedly pocketing $3,000 from a GoFundMe which was established to help a disabled veteran’s dying dog. The … Continue reading George Santos Allegedly Steals $3k From a Charity for a Disabled Veteran’s Dying Service Dog

By Noel Bigliardi Jan 18, 2023
Veterans: Free Care at Any VA or Private Facility for Suicide Prevention
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Veterans: Free Care at Any VA or Private Facility for Suicide Prevention

Starting Tuesday, January 17, U.S. military veterans in a suicidal crisis will be eligible for free care at any VA or private facility. Unlike for most other medical benefits, veterans … Continue reading Veterans: Free Care at Any VA or Private Facility for Suicide Prevention

By Erin Thielman Jan 13, 2023
Veteran Admits to Defrauding the VA and Threatening the Investigator
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Veteran Admits to Defrauding the VA and Threatening the Investigator

Over the span of four years, a Marine veteran collected $118,979.16 in disability benefits from the Department of Veteran’s Affairs. He claimed that he suffered from PTSD after being stationed … Continue reading Veteran Admits to Defrauding the VA and Threatening the Investigator

By Noel Bigliardi Jan 12, 2023
How Military Experience Influences Lawmakers Behavior in Congress
Politics  ·   veterans

How Military Experience Influences Lawmakers Behavior in Congress

There is a sharp decline in veterans being elected to the U.S. Congress. Some say that this leads to an increased polarization and dysfunction. It’s long been known that veterans … Continue reading How Military Experience Influences Lawmakers Behavior in Congress

By Noel Bigliardi Jan 9, 2023
5 Reasons Why Veterans Should Consider Opening a Franchise
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5 Reasons Why Veterans Should Consider Opening a Franchise

The Veteran’s Affairs (VA) has listed its reasons why veterans are prime to open franchises. This list comes courtesy of the Vetrepreneur division of the VA. The Reasons Here are … Continue reading 5 Reasons Why Veterans Should Consider Opening a Franchise

By Noel Bigliardi Jan 6, 2023

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