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Companies and Universities Can Help Reverse Military Recruiting Shortfalls Threatening America's National Security
5 Reasons to Spring-Clean Your Retirement Plans Focusing some of your spring cleaning on successful retirement plans and investments can yield beneficial results.
How a FINRA Fellowship Can Help Military Spouses Become Accredited Financial Counselors Applications for the 2024 fellowships are open through April 15. A webinar explaining the program is scheduled for March 28.
Wells Fargo Sued over Claims it Overcharged Active Military Members on Fees, Interest The lawsuit claims Wells Fargo failed to follow the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, which allows loan debts to be...
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Amazon Big Spring Sale 2024: The Best Deals for Service Members, Veterans and Military Families It’s that time of the year. After a busy holiday shopping season and a relatively quiet winter, e-commerce giant Amazon is...
Florida Residents Living Out of State Need to Check Driver's License, Registration Status Military families are running into roadblocks and getting bad information when trying to resolve insurance-related...
Army Unveils Occupational Fields that Need More Soldiers – and Bonuses to Get Them Filled Referred to as "precision retention," the program highlights overcrowded occupational specialties, such as cavalry scouts and...
Air Force Colonel Heading Maintenance Group at New Mexico Base Is Relieved of Command Col. Danzel Albertsen, commander of the 49th Maintenance Group at Holloman Air Force Base, was removed from his leadership...
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Picture of Special Forces Soldier Wearing Nazi Patch Triggers Army Investigation The Army is investigating a National Guard social media account posting that contained an image of a soldier wearing a patch...
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A Container Ship Loses Power and Rams into a Major Bridge in Baltimore A container ship lost power and rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, causing the span to...
They Stood Sentry over America's Nuclear Missile Arsenal. Many Worry It Gave Them Cancer. For years, it was an open secret among missileers that the Cold War-era missile alert facilities and launch control centers...
They Stood Sentry over America's Nuclear Missile Arsenal. Many Worry It Gave Them Cancer. For years, it was an open secret among missileers that the Cold War-era missile alert facilities and launch control centers...
Millions of Vets Got Health Care and Benefits Under the PACT Act. Thousands Left Out Want the Same Chance. Legislation passed in 2022 expanded benefits for former troops sickened by burn pits, Agent Orange and contaminated water at...
Millions of Vets Got Health Care and Benefits Under the PACT Act. Thousands Left Out Want the Same Chance. Legislation passed in 2022 expanded benefits for former troops sickened by burn pits, Agent Orange and contaminated water at...
Troops Still Aren't Getting Enough Sleep, and the Defense Department Isn't Taking Responsibility, Watchdog Says A recent GAO report recommends more top-level ownership in the military to help improve troop sleeping patterns.
2 Fort Carson Soldiers Injured in Second Apache Helicopter Crash in 48 Hours The crash is the second in just 48 hours involving an Army Apache; the airframe has seen several other incidents over the...
EPA's Integrity Is Questioned for Withholding Red Hill Tests Members of the CRI expressed frustration that EPA is sharing information about the testing after a community meeting last...
Camp Lejeune Water Contamination: VA Benefits for Veterans and Families Since 2012, the VA has provided disability compensation to service members and health benefits to both service members and...
Commander of Air Mobility Squadron in the United Kingdom Quietly Fired by Air Force Maj. Ligel Brown was relieved of command Jan. 25, but the leadership change was not publicized in a press release or...
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Space Force Is Facing Its First-Ever Budget Cuts Just as Space Threats from Abroad Are Growing The service, which was established in 2019, is requesting $29.4 billion for fiscal 2025, about $600 million -- or 2% -- less...
Marine Missing After Swimming in Puerto Rico; Coast Guard Searching Coastal Waters According to the Coast Guard, 26-year-old Samuel Wanjiru went swimming in the beach area of "La Pared" in Luquillo on the...
Camp Lejeune Water Contamination: VA Benefits for Veterans and Families Since 2012, the VA has provided disability compensation to service members and health benefits to both service members and...
Marine Missing After Swimming in Puerto Rico; Coast Guard Searching Coastal Waters According to the Coast Guard, 26-year-old Samuel Wanjiru went swimming in the beach area of "La Pared" in Luquillo on the...
Cargo Ship Had Engine Maintenance in Port Before It Collided with Baltimore Bridge, Officials Say The U.S. Coast Guard says the cargo ship that crashed into and collapsed a bridge in Baltimore underwent “routine engine...