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Pakistani forces Annihilate Islamic State Commander
Pakistani security forces have successfully eliminated an Islamic State (IS) group commander and two other militants during a targeted operation on a militant hideout near the Afghanistan border.
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Mysterious smart watches mailed to Soldiers… Skynet?
As weird, mysterious smart watches arrive at Soldiers’ doors unsolicited, the Army’s Criminal Investigation Division (CID) warns about the program sending these things out with potentioally dubious purposes.
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29,000 LGBTQ troops denied Honorable Discharges
Data shared by Legal Aid At Work highlights that over 29,000 LGBTQ individuals who were expelled due to their sexual orientation were denied honorable discharges. In a groundbreaking development, exclusive figures obtained by CBS News shed light on the extensive discrimination faced by gay and lesbian service members in the United States military.
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Military retirees in Turkey to lose military base access
Military retirees residing in Turkey have been notified that they will soon lose access to U.S. military bases in the country. These changes, scheduled to take effect in the fiscal year 2024, have sparked concerns among retirees and their families about the potential extension of similar measures to other locations.
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House GOP aim to nix public access to military records
House Republicans aim to halt the long-standing practice of the Department of Defense sharing service records summaries for military members. A bill presented by the House Appropriations Committee aims to prevent the disclosure of personal information about current and former service members, which is commonly used by news organizations and employers to verify military service.
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Teacher who was shot by 6yr old studen allegedly fired
Abby Zwerner, the first grade teacher who was shot by a six-year-old student in her Virginia classroom alleges that she was fired after the incident. Newport News Public Schools (NNPS), however, disputes that Zwerner was terminated.
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Israel’s military admits fault in shooting death of Palestinian child
Israel’s military has officially acknowledged that it mistakenly shot and killed a Palestinian toddler in the occupied West Bank earlier this month. Following an initial investigation, Israel’s military announced the closure of the case, prompting further scrutiny from human rights groups and the grieving family.
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How the GI Bill turned into a lifeline against inflation
Over the last 20 years, we have witnessed a steep increase in the cost of basic needs such as housing and gas. This has become even more alarming because money just doesn’t go as far as it used to. According to the The U.S. Department of Labor’s Inflation calculator, a dollar in January 2000 now has the same buying power as $1.80 in today’s money. The difficulty caused by this change has been compounded by data from the Census Bureau stating the median gross rent has increased from $602 in 2000 to over $1700 now.
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Lawmakers concerned over taxdollars used for Military Pride Month activities
Representative Chip Roy, a Republican lawmaker from Texas, has intensified his scrutiny of the DoD by demanding a comprehensive list of all Military Pride Month events.
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Navy contractor jet caught fire before crashing
A Navy contractor jet that crashed off the coast of California was engulfed in flames before the incident occurred according to a federal report.
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Palestinian shot, killed for alleged stabbing attempt
A Palestinian man was shot and killed after allegedly attempting to carry out a stabbing attack in a Jewish settlement, according to the Israeli military. The incident has further intensified tensions in the region, highlighting the ongoing security challenges faced by both Israelis and Palestinians.
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Chinese media firm hit with $2M fine over a joke
The Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism Bureau has imposed a hefty penalty of 14.7 million yuan ($2.13 million) on Shanghai Xiaoguo Culture Media Co, a well-known comedy company in the country. The company has been accused of “harming society” following a military joke made by one of its comedians that sparked strong public criticism.
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