If you’ve ever applied for a credit card or loan while serving, you’ve probably benefited from the Military Lending Act (MLA). This federal law protects active duty service members, certain Guard and Reserve members, and their families from predatory lending practices, most notably by capping interest rates on certain types…
Iran’s president says the world has accepted that it’s won the war with the United States, while France and Saudi Arabia are expected to discuss plans to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively closed since the U.S. and Israel launched a war with Iran nearly six months…
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“Safe record-keeping, more healthcare organization and multi-state coordination is on the way from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs with its new Federal Electronic Health Record system for veterans. The system is first rolling out in the state of Indiana, and soon nationwide, to give veterans an easier time accessing…
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is expected to step down by the end of the year, and possibly sooner, due to months of purported tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to reports. The Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the discussions, reported Friday that Driscoll’s departure has been under…
Dozens of people recently came together for the ultimate cause: raising hundreds of thousands of dollars to provide veterans with an honor flight to Washington, D.C. Missions of Honor, an Appleton, Wisc, based organization that celebrates the service and sacrifice of veterans from every generation, hosted its annual “Pulling for…
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is exploring how to scale the reliable transmission of quantum data and pave the way for a viable quantum internet by giving networking networking company Qunnect an award to further deploy networks designed to handle qubit traffic. Pursuant to the contract, Qunnect is granted new…
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The Pentagon took major action against Stars and Stripes on Friday, firing its publisher, editor and a Middle East reporter. The Aug. 21 terminations included publisher Max Lederer Jr., editor-in-chief Erik Slavin and reporter Lara Korte, announced by the publication itself while the outgoing staffers vowed to maintain editorial independence.…
HONOLULU — Faster intelligence gathering and analysis enabled by AI is allowing special operators to pull off missions that would have been impossible years ago, U.S. Special Operations Command leader Adm. Frank Bradley, said Wednesday. But malign actors empowered by simple AI tools are undermining military and civilian leaders’ confidence…
Only at certain times can you make changes to your Tricare health-care plans and coverage. Outside the annual open enrollment period, these times usually correspond to life events or changes in your situation or household, known as “qualifying life events” (QLEs). Depending on your eligibility, a QLE may let you…
Tricare open enrollment, also known as Tricare open season, runs each year from mid-November through mid-December. For 2026, those dates are Nov. 9 to Dec. 8. What Is Tricare Open Enrollment? Open enrollment, or open season, is the time each year when beneficiaries can make changes to their Tricare coverage…
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NEW YORK (AP) — Nearing the six-month mark of the Iran war and facing diminishing stockpiles of key weapons, the Trump administration is touting a crushing financial campaign against Tehran, promising an “economic D-Day” against a country that has withstood nearly five decades of punishing American sanctions. With sparse details,…
While it is important to have muscle stamina and endurance, being stronger improves overall durability when carrying heavy gear and equipment, which is part of a soldier’s life, depending on the job. Whether you are preparing for Basic Combat Training or a combat-related MOS, you need a combination of strength,…
If you have a VA-backed home loan and you’ve missed a mortgage payment, you have more time and more options than you probably think. The VA guarantees a portion of your loan, which means it has a direct stake in keeping you in your home. The VA requires your loan…
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New York City will hold its first city-sponsored ruck march next month to honor veterans,…