Buying your first home is a milestone worth celebrating, especially for military families who’ve spent years renting between duty stations. But that excitement can come with real financial risk if you’re not prepared for what homeownership actually costs. The best way to avoid foreclosure isn’t a last-minute rescue plan. It’s…
The FBI seized three internet domains Wednesday that prosecutors say Chinese government-backed hackers used to target U.S. agencies, critical infrastructure and other networks.The Justice Department attributed the tools, known as QScan and QTRouter, to a hacking group called QTFY. Court records say the group operates through Nanjing Xinjiuwei Network Technology…
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday launching the process of establishing a U.S. Space Academy, a new federal institution that could educate future Space Force Guardians alongside NASA engineers, scientists and other federal space professionals. Trump announced the academy Aug. 28 during a visit to NASA’s Johnson Space…
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The National Security Agency wants access to artificial intelligence models across the commercial market and is holding extensive discussions with leading developers as it moves to carry out new White House directives on the technology, the agency’s deputy director said Thursday.“We want access to all the models, and we’re going…
The Navy has announced new bonus schemes of up to $100,000 to keep specialized senior officers in the service. The Navy, in an administrative message posted on Wednesday, said chief warrant officers with between four and 16 years of commissioned service as SEALs and crewmen aboard special warfare combatant-craft should…
HONOLULU—The better the U.S. gets at fighting in conventional ways, the more likely it is that adversaries will avoid a conventional conflict, the head of Special Operations Command Pacific said.But that doesn’t mean they will avoid a fight altogether, Army Brig. Gen. Michael Rose said at the Indo-Pacific Irregular Warfare…
On the fifth anniversary of the Taliban’s capture of Kabul, Afghanistan, in August 2021, Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, shared publicly for the first time, alongside Army Reserve Lt. Col. Marvin “Lee” Chase, the full account of a rescue that unfolded — from Gonzalez’s perspective — almost entirely over the phone,…
President Donald Trump’s mandate for a new “Space Academy” puts defense leaders under a NASA-led initiative that could mean military service requirements for the future school’s graduates.Trump signed the executive order on Friday at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston during a ceremony where he presented the Congressional Space Medal…
Written by Jim Stewart Published on Aug 28, 2026, 2:17 PM EDT Buying a high-value property doesn’t have to mean liquidating your savings for a massive down payment. With a 2026 VA Jumbo Loan, qualifying Veterans and active-duty service members can secure luxury real estate exceeding standard conforming limits; often with…
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Thomas O’Neil grew up in the Delaware Valley of New Jersey, where organized crime was simply part of the landscape. Legitimate businesses and labor unions often sat close to the Philadelphia underworld. His father’s industrial roofing company operated in that world. O’Neil himself never became a criminal. He played college…
Written by Jim Stewart Published on Aug 18, 2026, 1:36 PM EDT Have you recently separated from the military and had a change of heart? Have you been out of the service for a few years and miss the military lifestyle and benefits? Good news! You may not only be eligible…
The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced the Post-9/11 GI Bill rates for the 2026-2027 school year. New rates take effect Aug. 1 of each year. By law, the Post-9/11 GI Bill rate is tied to the average cost of undergraduate tuition in the U.S. For the 2026-2027 school year,…
Written by Jim Stewart Published on Aug 18, 2026, 3:40 PM EDT If you have Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders in hand and are thinking about renting out your home, the one thing that may catch you off guard is that your homeowners policy won’t cover you as a landlord.…
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Here are the answers to some of the most common questions about the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Post-9/11 GI Bill. 1. When Did the Post-9/11 GI Bill Take Effect, and How Do I Apply? The Post-9/11 GI Bill took effect Aug. 1, 2009. You can apply online using the VA.GOV…
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Your Post-9/11 GI Bill monthly housing allowance (MHA) is generally the same as the military’s Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for an E-5 with dependents living in your school’s ZIP code. Unlike the BAH, which changes Jan. 1 of every year, the GI Bill MHA rate changes Aug. 1 (the…
The Post-9/11 GI Bill provides education benefits for those who have served on active duty or in the Selected Reserve for 90 or more days after Sept. 10, 2001. The payment rate depends on how much active-duty time or federal service a member has. What It Pays The Post-9/11 GI…
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The federal government offers several student financial aid programs. These programs offer low-interest loans and grants for school. Unlike the Department of Veterans Affairs’ GI Bill benefits, these programs are paid by the Department of Education. Federal Student Aid is designed to assist students in meeting the cost of tuition,…
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