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Military family health care bill enjoys bipartisan backing
A bipartisan group of local congressmen has come together to show their support for the Healthcare Fairness for Military Families Act. This bill aims to address a longstanding disparity in healthcare coverage for military families, specifically regarding the age at which adult children can remain on their parent’s health insurance policies.
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Soldiers on Ft. Bragg’s transition to Ft. Liberty
The tranision from Bragg to Liberty has sparked mixed reactions within the military community, with some readily embracing it, others not warming up to the idea, and some not giving a sh-t.
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Army hits pause on suicide prevention policy revisions
After three years of delays, the United States Army has once again hit the pause button on its efforts to rewrite its suicide prevention policies. The decision comes as Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin pushes for uniform prevention policies across all branches of the military, based on recommendations from an independent commission that concluded its work in February.
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Forensic anthropology identifies unknown heros from WWII to the Cold War
Forensic anthropologists in a military lab have successfully identified more than 1,200 Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, and Marines who were reported missing from World War II through the Cold War.
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Military widows still punished for remarrying
Military widows and widowers are fighting to change existing federal rules that strip away benefits if they remarry before the age of 55. Rebecca Morrison Mullaney, a military widow, is one of many who find themselves caught in this cruel twist of circumstances, where falling in love again can cost them approximately $42,000 annually.
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The best and worst states for retired military
WalletHub, a leading personal finance website, recently released its comprehensive study on the best and worst states for military retirees. The study examined a range of factors, including healthcare, job opportunities, affordability, veteran services, and support systems. The results shed light on the states that provide the most favorable environments for retired military personnel and those that face notable challenges.
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Supreme Court considers legality of court-martialling retirees
The United States Supreme Court is poised to delve into a critical constitutional issue as it prepares to weigh the legality of court-martialling retired military personnel. The decision to review this matter has garnered significant attention and has raising questions about the rights and legal standing of retirees within the military justice system.
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Airman who leaked documents caught mishandling classified docs months prior
Airman Jack Teixeira, who is presently accused of leaking classified government secrets, was discovered conducting extensive searches and making written notes on classified material months before his apprehension.
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'Gender neutral' dress code adapted by DoD schools
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) has announced a new “gender-neutral” student dress code. The policy change, set to take effect on July 1, applies to all DoDEA schools in the United States, Puerto Rico, Cuba, the Pacific, and Europe.
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Space Force commander is not keen on branch mission statement
In an internal memo sent on Monday, General B. Chance Saltzman, the chief of space operations for the Space Force, expressed his concerns about the service’s mission statement, stating that it fails to effectively summarize its role and importance to national security. Obtained by Military.com, the memo highlighted Saltzman’s frustration and his belief that many members of the Space Force would struggle to recall the mission statement because it is “too long and cumbersome”.
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Telemynd: a new tool against military suicide
The suicide epidemic in the military and veteran community is beyond question. The question that needs answering is, why do veterans and service members continue to sink in a sea of mental heath resources?
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Schumer responds to White Nationalism comments from AL Sen.
The US Senate leader, Chuck Schumer, has clapped back at Alabama Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville’s recent remarks defending white nationalists in the military, calling them “utterly revolting”.
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