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Colin Powell passes away at 84
Colin Powell has passed away at the age of 84.
His family released a statement saying, āGeneral Colin L. Powell, former U.S. Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, passed away this morning due to complications from Covid 19. He was fully vaccinated,ā
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$825 million in grants coming to Community Mental Health Centers
Soon, 231 Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) will receive a total of $825 million dollars in federal dollars. This comes in the form of grants by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
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Over 10k votes choose the āHardest Partying Unit in the Corpsā
The Corps known for crushing the enemy overseas, and tearing up bars at home. So DD214 Memes revived their āHardest partying unit in the Marine Corpsā contest once again.
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4 CID investigations that are still open
The military is inherently a dangerous job. However, the families of these 4 Soldiers have been left with no closure after the disappearance or death of their loved ones.
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Memes for charity: vote for your favorite
Memes are well known to bring laughter and camaraderie. However, they can also raise tens of thousands of dollars for charity.
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SecDef Austin unaware that Lt. Col Scheller was jailed
Today, Secretary of Defense Lloyd James Austin III testified in front of the Senate Armed Services Committee. During the lengthy testimony, Austin was asked about Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller being jailed after criticizing the debacle in Afghanistan.
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Iraq Vet uses memes to criticize Congress over budget
Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) once commanded National Guardsmen in Iraq. Now, sheās using memes to explain her budgetary concerns to Congress. Watch the video below:
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Female service member reportedly assaulted by group of evacuees
Recently, Pop Smoke Media received reports of a disturbing incident involving a female service member and a group of evacuees. The Fort Bliss public affairs director, Lt. Col. Allie Payne, responded to our inquires with the following statement:
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Journalists beaten for covering womenās rights protest
Journalists in Afghanistan claim they were subjected to a harrowing ordeal while simply doing their job. Several reporters from Etilaatroz were sent to document a womenās rights protest in Kabul. That is when Taliban gunmen descended upon them. They were physically restrained, and taken to a local police station. Upon arrival, they were severely beaten.
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Benefits for Vets with service connected disabilities
There are many benefits available for Veterans, but some are tailored towards those with service-connected disabilities. This program has been known by several names over the years. Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment was relabeled Veteran Readiness and Employment. Although, the mission to help Veterans has stayed the same.
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Report: At least seven Taliban killed in Panjshir clash
American forces have left Afghanistan, but the fighting there has not stoped. The Panjshir valley was recently the scene of a deadly clash. The region, located north of Kabul, is where militia forces engaged the Taliban in combat, and reports have indicate both sides took casualties.
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Afghan president flees country as Taliban enters Kabul
Multiple sources have confirmed that Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has left the country. Early today, Ghani reportedly fled to Tajikistan under a veil of secrecy. Moreover, this occurred as the Taliban began their decent into the capital city of Kabul.
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