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Coast Guard receives award from PETA for elevated vegan dining
The animal rights group known as PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) announced on Monday that it will be awarding The Coast Guard Training Center in Yorktown, Virginia a “Proggy Award” for its “elevated vegan meal options” offered in its main dining hall.
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Marine General relieved in 2020 for using slur, retired this year
In July of 2020 Gen. Neary approached a group of junior Marines on his headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany. The eight Marines were listening to “Put It On,” by rap artist, Big L. Neary, who according to reports was offended by language used in the song and addressed it with the Marines directly.
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Best jobs to take while you decide what to do next
When big life events (school, jobs, service, etc) come to and end, the natural question is, “What’s next?”
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TN passes bill requiring drivers to pay child support in fatal DUI crashes
The newly passed Tennessee House Bill 1834 would require a driver convicted of vehicular homicide of a parent, while driving under the influence (DUI), to pay child support.
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Former Army Ranger pushes back against claims of 'extremism in the military'
Former Army Ranger, Jariko Denman, recently spoke with Fox News about the Pentagon’s search for extremism in the military. The hunt for extremists in the ranks came after a number of the insurrectionists who stormed the Capital on Jan 6 of last year were found to have ties to the military.
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Medical study suggests OIF/OEF veterans at higher risk for eating disorders
The link between PTSD and various eating disorders has long been known. However, new information has emerged that may cast new light on a struggle many combat veterans face.
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Sending unsolicited nudes will be $500 fine in Virginia
On Tuesday, Virginia lawmakers passed a bill officially making it illegal to send unsolicited nude images. The law will go into effect this summer. Backing the bill was the popular dating app Bumble.
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New TikTok challenge leading to injuries and arrests
Police are warning against a new viral TikTok challenge that involves shooting strangers with Orbeez, a soft gel-like pellet fired from an Orbeez blaster or an airsoft-like fire arm.
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DoD: Stability in the middle east remains a priority
Although the United States no longer holds ground in Iraq or Syria, the Defense Department is keeping its collective finger on the proverbial pulse of the middle east.
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New Jersey Air Guard serves Vineland veterans
VINELAND, N.J. — James Dow watches as U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Edward D. Simms places a bowling ball on a bowling ramp in front of him.
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Army suicide hit highest rate since Great Depression
In 2021, the Army suffered 176 deaths from suicide, up from 174 suicides in 2020. According to a study done by the Journal of the American Medical Association, 2021's suicide toll of 176 is not the highest number of suicides seen in a year, but the rate of 36.18 per 100,000 is the highest percentage of Soldiers taking their own lives since 1938.
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Airman turned actor shares experience with military uniforms on Hollywood sets
When watching military movies, veterans constantly notice all kinds of slip ups with military attire. Nothing takes a vet out of a movie faster than seeing a poorly put together uniform. It makes one wonder, who is overseeing this wardrobe, and how did Hollywood think vets won’t notice?
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