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A few big things happened in 1982: The Commodore 64 was released, prompting Time magazine to nominate "the computer" as Person of the Year; the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was inaugurated; and Prince William was born. ET was the big movie…

Mike Pompeo and I agree on very little; in my opinion, Pompeo flout bad policy and practices bad policy. He exerts a pernicious influence on the United States foreign and home affairs. Yet Pompeo is rolling out an initiative…

The Cumbria Museum of Military Life is set to host a free afternoon tea for military veterans as part of the museum's 90th anniversary celebrations. With the help of local businesses and the help of volunteers, the…

Personal loans provide quick, unsecured funds that can pay for everything from home repairs to medical emergencies. Instead of requiring collateral like a house or car, many lenders prefer applicants with strong credit and high incomes.But…

The Healing Wall, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC, is in Methuen this week and open to the public 24 hours a day starting Thursday morning. The Healing Wall also includes a mobile…

This means that unless Putin or his commanders want the world to know in advance, the United States may never know when Russian forces replaced conventional munitions with atomic bombs. It's an increasingly thorny issue as Russian forces…

Across the Rio Grande Valley, community members are making a difference every day. Here at CBS 4, we shine a light on the people in our community who pay it forward. George Rice, a US Army veteran, has made it his mission to…

At a tribute to Revolutionary War veteran William Wallace in Northwood on Saturday, no one knew why family members in the 19th century chose to leave him behind, under a sad headstone - a large, boring blank rock – while reburied the rest…

Image source: Getty Images Just because you can doesn't mean you should. Key points Depending on where you live and the merchant you buy from, you may technically be allowed to use a credit card to purchase lottery tickets.However, your…

Today, September 25 is recognized as Gold Star Mother's Day by a joint resolution of the United States Congress of 1936. The recognition occurs on the last Sunday of September each year. In recent years it has been modified to add Family…

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un addresses the Supreme People's Assembly, North Korea's parliament, which passed a law formally enshrining its nuclear weapons policy, in Pyongyang, North Korea, September 8 2022 in this photo released by…

By JAN LARSON McLAUGHLIN BG Independent News Zach Migura was one of countless servicemen responsible for staffing military fire pits during times of duty. While serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, he took his shifts to stir up…

Need help?The Veterans Crisis Line offers free, confidential support and crisis intervention available 24 hours a day, year-round. Dial 988 then press 1, text 838255 or chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat.A recent…

For 20 years or more, Millie, the bronze girl at the center of the "Promise of Youth" statue at the south end of the State Capitol Mall, has reached out from a broken, leaking reflecting pool. In fact, it leaked so much that it sank in an…

When military leaders testified that "negative publicity" was hurting recruiting, some senators sympathized, but then questioned generals and officials about ramshackle housing, sexual assaults in the ranks and other issues that plagued…

Editor's note: Suicide is a serious national public health problem affecting communities around the world. The US Department of Veterans Affairs agrees with this…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 21, 2022 Contact: [email protected] PHOTOS: Lt. Governor Gilchrist, Heads of State, Michigan Community Bankers Award Scholarships to Michigan Military Family Students LANSING,…

Yesha September 21, 2022 Gossip Tekashi69 would be forced to pay the sums due by a Nova Fashion trial, and the balance could increase if he or other defendants in the case refuse to pay. According TMZ6ix9ine agreed to pay Fashion…

Multiple Electric Vehicle Test Drive Events This Fall in Vermont, Get Your Questions Answered About Rebates, Programs and GMP Electric Driving Vermont Business Magazine Green Mountain Power (GMP) invites customers to experience electric…

Timothy Nurkiewicz, a researcher at the WVU School of Medicine, and his colleagues are using this custom stove at the University's inhalation facility to examine the damage that burn pit exposure can cause. The stove burns pellets…

In vetoing a bill to help homeless LGBTQ youth in California, Governor Gavin Newsom cited the cost of the legislation in his veto message released Monday. It was his first veto of an LGBTQ-related bill this session.…

Four people have been charged in connection with a major cargo theft scheme in Texas.On September 8, 2022, Antonio Marcell Lewis, 41, Samuel Earl Lewis, 36, Aaron Lincoln, 43, and Ricka Smith, 37, were charged with conspiracy to commit…

Dino Sturino, Kenosha resident and restaurant owner, a Vietnam War Navy veteran, has a baseball cap adorned with dozens of pins from his time in service, like many other veterans.But on his hat are two additional pins, one…

The hospital informed that its annual event has been canceled for two consecutive years due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The hospital…

After nearly a decade of service in the Marine Corps, Ron Self could tie a rope strong enough to drag military vehicles through combat zones in Africa. But serving time in a prison cell years later, he couldn't get the sheets he had tied…

By The Staff of The Chronicle Lewis County veterans will soon be offered peer counseling services in addition to housing, health care and other community resources, according to a Lewis County…

Secret journalists In what appears to be a clear and crass display of nepotism and impunity, documents have revealed that the Beninese Owena River Basin Development Authority, a parastatal under the Federal Ministry of…

CNN — The 50 migrants who were flown to Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts by the Florida governor this week were flown to a military base on Friday to…

Impact Outdoors is a non-profit organization created by Matthew Monjares that impacts communities through education, conservation, and outdoor opportunities. (Courtesy of KKOB News Radio) Matthew…

Lynn veterans, from left, Army combat engineer and Purple Heart recipient Dan Cote, Brigadier General Andrea Gayle-Bennett, a member of DAV Chapter 64, and Vietnam veteran Joe O' Hagan opposed the possible closing of the VA clinic in Lynn.…

Canceling a credit card is not as easy as it looks. Read our guide to make sure you're making the right decision and follow the steps to successfully closing your account. Banks regularly introduce new credit card variants with enticing…

Fundraisers expect more than 100 vintage cars to turn up at the Sonoma Veterans Memorial Building for a benefit this Saturday. Veterans of Foreign Wars, Bear Flag Post 1943 is hosting its 10th Annual All-American Bad Ass Car Show…

Hundreds of Filipino workers are stranded at a US military base on an Indian Ocean island due to a dispute between their employer, a major US contractor, and the Philippine government over their wages, workers say and Filipino officials.The…

After a two-year hiatus, the Community Mutt Strut of Pittsburgh has returned for a day of in-person fun for four-legged friends and their pals, all for a good cause. The event, held virtually during the covid-19 pandemic, benefits…

FAYETTEVILLE — An oral cancer patient has died after a series of delays in care by staff at the Ozarks Veterans Health Care System, according to a new report. The report, released Monday, outlines the results of an inspection conducted…

If you're asked to imagine a payday lender, you might think of a storefront in a strip mall with green dollar signs and neon slogans like "everyday payday." You probably wouldn't imagine a mobile app that advertises on TikTok and sports a…

WASHINGTON DC (KTIV) — After disembarking from that charter plane, it was time for veterans to see those memorials and monuments. For many veterans, it was their first time to the nation's capital.Let's start here at the US Navy Memorial…

Even the messaging was not left to chance. Ahead of the first counter-offensive launched in the south on August 29, public communications were carefully crafted to lay the groundwork for Ukraine's second military campaign in the east,…

More than 300 motorcyclists took part in last year's fall race, relaunched after a four-year absence. The 50-mile race and event is back for a second year under new organizers this Saturday.Adams, Mass. – The American Legion…

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Mistrys in the top 3Third place in the inaugural ranking of India's Dollar Billionaires Club, formed by Fortune India-Waterfield Advisors, is occupied by Shapoor and Cyrus, sons of the late Pallonji Mistry. Most of their wealth is their…

Golfers prepare to start the 2022 All Veterans Golf Tournament on Saturday. Chuck Samples/KVOE News. There will be more Emporia All Veterans Tribute activities in November, but the slate of!-->…

After six years in the Marines, including tours of Iraq and Afghanistan, Chris Velazquez struggled to readapt to civilian life and suffered from PTSD. A former civil affairs operator, Velazquez wanted to warn young people about the…

Ukrainian forces have mobilized fleets of armored vehicles provided by the West of carrying out daring offensive assaults using machine guns and anti-tank weapons, according to video circulating on social media and verified by The…

ROCHESTER, NY – Sunday marks 21 years since the September 11 terrorist attacks. On Friday, the Veterans Awareness Center held a remembrance ceremony for all service members and women who were impacted by the day.News10NBC was at…

ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46) – On Peachtree Street in downtown Atlanta, next to the Fox Theater, it's hard to get ready at a 24-hour restaurant.The restaurant doors were locked and the lights were off following a recent health inspection.Midtown…

KYIV, Ukraine – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken paid an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Thursday as the Biden administration announced major new military aid worth more than $2.8 billion for Ukraine and other European countries…

The Department of Justice today announced that it has resolved a complaint that American Airlines (American) violated the Uniformed Services Employment and Re-employment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) by sub funding the 401(k) retirement…

Johnny Mercer, Britain's first Veterans Affairs minister, was removed from office in the first cabinet reshuffle by new Prime Minister Liz Truss.In a statement posted on social media, he said he was "disappointed" to have been "removed from…

All middle and high school students statewide are eligible to participate The Virginia War Memorial in Richmond is again seeking registrations for the Virginia War Memorial 2022 Veterans Day Student Essay Competition. This annual…

At least 109 soldiers from the American base in Fort Bragg (North Carolina) lost their lives between 2020 and 2021. Photo: Getty Images At least 109 soldiers from the American base fort bragg (North Carolina) According to information…

The Department of Veterans Affairs implements cybersecurity checkpoints before an application can access the network. The idea is not to…

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WILDWOOD, NJ (WPVI) -- Labor Day weekend is in full swing on the Jersey Shore, and families are enjoying every second.People marked the end of the summer season with a block party at Fox Park in Wildwood, with concerts all afternoon until…

STAFF REPORT If you're a military veteran with a story to share, we want to hear from you.The News & Record is again running a special "Honoring Our Veterans"…

August 30 marks the anniversary of the disastrous US withdrawal from Afghanistan. For the approximately 3 million veterans who served in the global war on terror, discussing the subject still engenders visceral anger. It is difficult for…

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Sexual assaults increased by 13% WE militaryaccording to an annual report presented to Congress by the Department of Defense. The 2021 figures are the highest since the WE military started tracking sexual attack in 2006. "The department…

Assistant Commissioner for Outreach and Engagement The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairsequal opportunity employer, announces a recruitment to fill the position…

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August 30, 2022 - A group of Florence veterans gathered last week at Veteran's Memorial Park at the south end of Bay Street to celebrate the laying of the final bricks on the Veteran's Memorial Wall. August 23 was the culmination of a…

The move comes a week after a US Coast Guard ship was blocked from refueling in the Solomons' capital, Honiara. The Solomon Islands has told the United States that it is suspending all navy vessels from entering its ports. In a statement on…

Andrea Laird said her father died alongside her in Walnut Creek, California on August 10. In June, according to his daughter, Laird made his last flight with the help of Dream Flights, a Nevada company that "is dedicated to honoring…

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A MEMORIAL garden honoring veterans of the armed forces will be unveiled at a ceremony in St Helens Cemetery. Veterans of the Saints Community Development Foundation, in partnership with St Helens Borough Council and…

Comment this storyCommentWhen Gen. Richard D. Clarke retires this month as head of U.S. Special Operations Command, he will leave with a chest of hard-earned combat medals — but also with recognition, now widely shared by his colleagues,…

NEWARK, Ohio - Hope Valley is a mental health and wellness retreat center offering different treatments through its vision statement, "Helping Others Through Personal Experiences." For founder Jamie Clouse and executive director Violet…

Photo by Clay Schuldt Aaron Lambrect, in the loader, Brent Kollmann, top, and Nick Meidl, in the hole, prepare the foundations for the Vietnam Memorial Panel. NEW ULM -…

Pennsylvania Republican gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano speaks during a campaign rally at The Fuge on May 14, 2022 in Warminster, Pennsylvania.Michael M. Santiago | Getty ImagesThree years before retiring from the US Army in 2017,…

Published: 08/26/2022 14:45:17 Modified: 08/26/2022 14:41:42 A months-long surprise, military veterans received bravery quilts to honor their military service at this month's Turners Falls High School…

Keith Famie and his team at Visionalist Entertainment Productions filmed the documentary "Detroit: City of Hot Rods and Muscle Cars" on the Woodward Dream Cruise with Vietnam Veterans on August 20. The new film that will capture the history…

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BEIJINGChina on Thursday strongly opposed planned war games between India and the United States near the disputed China-India border in October, saying it is interference in the border issue bilateral relations and a violation of…

On September 23, 2022, St. Ann's Church in West Palm Beach, Florida will see the concert premiere of two new operas "Bomb Squad…

Top Democratic senator urges Veterans Affairs officials to speed up departmental reforms travel reimbursement programclaiming that loopholes in the system are hurting the finances of rural veterans.“Veterans and caregivers are reaching out…

The Marcos administration has proposed over 89 billion pesos for the Miscellaneous Benefits Fund (MPBF) in 2023. As indicated in the National Expenditure Program 2023the government is requesting 89,041,479,000 pesos for the MPBF,…

Junior Pan Pacific Championships: Commonwealth Games shooting star Flynn Southam headlines Australians in Hawaii Queensland's two-time Commonwealth Games gold medalist Flynn Southam will headline Australia's chances at…

Last week, the US Marine Corps and the Royal Saudi Armed Forces launched a joint military exercise in Saudi Arabia. Dubbed Native Fury 22, the series of exercises focuses on coordinating mobilization, logistical operations and deployment,…

Earlier this month, Congress passed Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act, or PACT Act, sweeping legislation that is expected to expand access to health care for…

The USS Albuquerque is brought into port. The vessel was commissioned in 1983, decommissioned in 2015 and decommissioned in 2017. It is currently in a shipyard, where it is being dismantled. (PHOTO COURTESY US NAVY) Copyright…

For more than 20 years, Matt Gibson has helped create memorable concerts and events in Spokane. Gibson began his career in the sports and entertainment industry as a marketing assistant for Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena…

A video image from a computer simulation showing the Avangard hypersonic vehicle maneuvering to bypass missile defenses en route to its target. (Photo by AP)…

During the annual Military Appreciation Day in Saratoga Free grandstand entry for all veterans and active duty members SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – The…

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – With the new three-digit 988 Suicide & Crisis lifeline, mental health resources are more accessible than ever. By simply dialing extension "1", calls will be directed to a professional counselor who works…

For the second time this summer, the Massachusetts Department of Health has detected the presence of West Nile virus in mosquitoes collected in Edgartown, health officer Matt Poole said Friday. Mosquitoes were collected as part of a regular…

Next Monday, the United States and South Korea will begin their largest joint military training exercises in four years, as Washington seeks to revitalize its strategic partnership with one of its closest Asian allies. The U.S.-South…

The Massachusetts Legislature passed a bill this week to help veterans, service members and military families.Governor Charlie BakerThe bill, “Military Spouse Licensure Portability, Education and Dependent Enrollment Act,” includes support…

Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story! Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs Donald Remy visited the Department of Veterans Affairs Spark M. Matsunaga Medical Center on…

Credit is when a lender gives money to a borrower and the borrower promises to repay or return the money at a later date. The terms public credit and private credit generally refer to the person granting the credit. Public credit is debt…

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) announced Aug. 9 that after more than two decades of effort, at least one photo has been found for each of the 58,281 service members whose names are inscribed on the Vietnam Veterans…

United in concern over China's designs on its neighbours, India and the United States are teaming up for a series of high-altitude exercises in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, located near the Indian border with China. “At this time, we…

A former Virginia police officer who testified against a friend and former supervisor he joined on Capitol Hill during the Jan. 6 uprising avoided jail on Tuesday for his role in it.Former Rocky Mount police officer Jacob Fracker has…

Moving homeless people to outlying “tent cities”Back to menuOn August 6, former President Donald Trump advocated for “tent cities” as a way to address homelessness. (Video: The Washington Post)While Trump has honed a law and order message,…

If you don't have cash on you, it can be frustrating to walk past an ATM without enough money in your bank account to cover a withdrawal. However, the best credit cards can be used to withdraw cash from an ATM, whether…

August 03, 2022 As someone who's had two heart attacks, the potential for another is on local musician George Smith's mind every time he takes the stage – and on his…

A drone attack on Monday hit a compound run by US troops and US-backed Syrian opposition fighters in eastern Syria, the US military said, adding it was not there had been no casualties or damage. The army said the attack took place…

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Today is National Spirit Day '45, a celebration of the end of World War II that honors an entire generation who served in the military during that war. Here in San Diego, a special ceremony was held with WWII veterans,…

Marc L. Goldberg | JournalistBanks generally approve less than 15% of loans sought. However, as a small business owner, bank financing is usually the most reliable source. What are some of the steps you can take to prepare for a loan…

The Vinton man at the center of Roanoke County's first red flag case is seeking mental health treatment ahead of his next hearing, his attorney said.Douglas Paul England, 45, called the Crisis Line for Veterans July 21 and…

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Top 5 US Army Fighter Jets: You could say that the US military has the best group of fighters in the world. Whether it's the Air Force or the Navy, this fighter fleet is the envy of many. China and Russia are trying to develop their own…

The National Wrestling Alliance has announced that it is teaming up with Vet Tix to offer free NWA 74 tickets to military veterans and their families. Here is the press release: National Wrestling Alliance partners with Vet Tix to…

In December, Jefferi Weller became homeless for the first time in her life.The rent exceeded his Social Security income and that of his elderly mother, he said, and he didn't have the money for a…

Familiar tools are appearing in new places as software vendors roll out features aimed at helping small and medium-sized businesses overcome automation barriers quickly and affordably. One of the latest entries could bet heavily on name…

LONG BEACH, CA (August 11, 2022) – Dates have been announced for the 58th Congress Cup Regatta and Ficker Cup Qualifiers hosted by the Long Beach Yacht Club: with the Congress Cup scheduled for April 18-22 2023 preceded by the Ficker…

Did you know that the US military has a facility in almost every state in our union? It's pretty impressive, isn't it? What's more impressive is the size of some of these bases. The coasts of our country are home to more than…

K9s For Warriors, the nation's largest provider of trained service dogs for military veterans, recently announced the donation of two therapy dogs, Gunner and Cash, to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue…

Congressman Salud Carbajal joined President Joe Biden at the White House for the signing of the landmark veterans health benefits bill, the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act.The new law will open health care benefits…

A Southeast Texas businesswoman shares how she was scammed out of $1,000 in hopes of saving others. Cheryl Underhill feels psychologically and financially violated after being scammed for jury duty. The scam involves a…