Washington, DC – The Secretary of the Navy, Carlos Del Toro, unveiled that the forthcoming Navajo-class Towing, Salvage, and Rescue (T-ATS) ship would be christened in tribute to Solomon Atkinson, a trailblazing Navy SEAL and member of the Metlakatla Indian Community from the Annette Islands Reserve, Alaska. This announcement, made on the Metlakatla’s Founders Day,…
Gazing into another’s eyes often reveals hints of their emotions or character. But when those eyes belong to a veteran or active-duty service member, you might find yourself pondering the tales they could narrate. Service members endure various challenges, including deployments and family separations, and some bear unseen scars, physical, mental, or emotional, long after…
As a thank you for their service, many businesses across the United States offer military veteran discounts. These discounts can help veterans save money on everyday purchases, travel, dining, and more. In this comprehensive guide, we’ve compiled a list of more than 100 military veteran discounts. Whether you’re a veteran or a family member, these…
Joint Base Andrews, MD (AFNS) – Three Tuskegee Airmen, along with Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., convened at Joint Base Andrews on July 26 to mark the diamond jubilee of military desegregation. The ceremony also saw the official induction of a PT-17 Stearman, an iconic aircraft of the era, into the…
In a ground-breaking development, a U.S. federal judge revoked the court-martial conviction of Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, a decision that has stirred the U.S. military community. Bergdahl, who deserted his post in 2009, ended up spending five grueling years as a captive of the Taliban. Bergdahl, following his court-martial conviction in 2017, was subject to…
When a medical emergency strikes, immediate care should be your top priority. For Veterans living at a distance from a VA emergency room, it’s crucial to know that the VA can still provide coverage even if the treatment is at a non-VA facility. Here’s what you need to know about VA’s emergency care coverage and…
“Kachi Kapshida” – the Korean phrase that encapsulates the enduring bond between the U.S. and South Korea, translates to “We go together”. It mirrors the profound alliance between the two nations, particularly on the military front. The Korean Peninsula is a testament to this solidarity, where over 28,000 U.S. service members currently work shoulder-to-shoulder with…
Online Filing for Veterans’ Supplemental Claims Now Available at VA.gov Washington, D.C. – In line with the VA’s relentless pursuit of modernization, Veterans can now file supplemental claims online through VA.gov. This feature caters to Veterans who want to contest previously denied decisions concerning their VA disability compensation or pension benefits. Related Articles: The newly…
Connecticut’s 103rd Airlift Wing Engineers Build Houses for Cherokee Veterans Tahlequah, OK – Various squadrons of engineers from the 103rd Airlift Wing in Connecticut dedicated their time and skills from June 26 to July 7, to construct homes for disabled Cherokee veterans. The construction is a part of the Cherokee Veterans Housing Initiative, a rotational…
National Guard Soldiers of the 186th Brigade Support Battalion Aid Flood-hit Vermont Communities Berlin, VT – In reaction to the devastating floods recently experienced in various Vermont towns, soldiers from the 186th Brigade Support Battalion responded swiftly, providing much-needed aid. Over July 13-14, the battalion successfully delivered around 70,000 liters of water across 92 pallets,…
