Storm Alho did not grow up in a Marine Corps family. He was born and raised in Pretoria, South Africa, and moved to the United States three years ago. But when the Woodbridge Senior High School student sat down to draw his entry for the National Museum of the Marine…
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A group of eight brave, bold women took to the sky for a historic parachute jump to mark the 82nd anniversary of D-Day in early June. The group included veterans, first responders, law enforcement officials and women working in intelligence, making history as the first all-female unit to leap over…
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The VA loan process can seem hard at first. But, if you take it one step at a time, you could be a homeowner sooner than you think. A VA mortgage can be up to a 30-year commitment, so the terms of your loan need to match your financial goals.…
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Native American veterans who want to buy, build, or improve a home on federal trust land have access to a unique benefit: the Native American Direct Loan (NADL) program. It offers eligible military families a path to homeownership that’s specifically designed for buying homes on tribal land, where traditional mortgage…
The Kia Sportage Hybrid is the company’s first hybrid electric vehicle to come out of its new facility in the US state of Georgia. While it’s possible to view this as simply a manufacturing move on behalf of the Korean company, it also represents a practical and economic reality for…
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The open-world genre has often served as something of a benchmark for how far gaming has come as a medium. Combining massive and immersive seamless virtual worlds, cinematic narratives driven by memorable characters, and exciting exploration full of freedom and adventure in one alluring package, some of the most iconic…
The historic partnership between the United States Navy and NASCAR will hit a crescendo this weekend as part of the racing series’ “Race the Base” event that celebrates a pair of 250th birthdays. The event, taking place from June 19 to 21 at Naval Base Coronado in San Diego, Calif.,…
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WASHINGTON (AP) — After Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cut nine Navy officers, including all the women, from a promotion list, several female officers say they see the unusual intervention as a sign that their careers now have a ceiling and worry for the future generation of female military leaders. The…
A German mine tore open the Navy transport USS Susan B. Anthony off Utah Beach on the morning of June 7, 1944. The ship lost power and went down within a few hours of the blast, the only large troop ship sunk in the entire invasion. Everyone aboard got off…
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Five Jewish service members recently had their headstones altered, and they may be just the beginning. The American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) has partnered with the nonprofit Operation Benjamin to provide funding for the partnership to identify, research and correct burial mistakes for such service members. It comes on the…
CAIRO (AP) — Bahrain’s government said Saturday that Iran fired ballistic missiles and drones toward it and Kuwait. The foreign ministry said they had been intercepted and called on Iran to immediately cease attacks on its Gulf neighbors. Kuwait’s foreign ministry called the attacks a “serious escalation” and a “flagrant…
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If you are an active-duty service member or a veteran who has honorably served your country and have always dreamed of owning your own home, then a VA loan may be the answer. Quick Eligibility Checklist You generally meet VA loan requirements if you fall into one of the following…
Military members often qualify for special auto insurance discounts, which can help you save on your annual premium. Some insurers specifically cater to military households, like USAA, while others offer targeted discounts for active duty personnel, Reservists, veterans, or deployed service members. This guide breaks down the best military auto…
It’s a scam that’s been happening to unsuspecting veterans across the country. So-called “claims sharks” rip off those who put their lives on the line for our country, by charging them exorbitant fees to file veterans’ disability claims. These “sharks,” as identified in a new bipartisan bill in Congress, are…
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