Marines who already wear a wedding ring can now add a college or commissioning-source class ring. Training and Education Command made the change effective immediately in Marine Administrative Message (MARADMIN) 402/26 released Aug. 28. It rewrites the rings paragraph in Marine Corps Order (MCO) 1020.34H, the same order behind the…
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A federal rule that has made it easier for Gulf War veterans to receive VA disability benefits is set to expire at the end of the year, giving those who may qualify a narrowing window to act. Under the rule, veterans who served in the Southwest Asia theater can be…
Dan Driscoll, whom President Donald Trump in 2024 hailed as “a disruptor and change agent,” has resigned as secretary of the Army.The move was first reported by the Wall Street Journal. A source directly familiar with the matter confirmed the news and said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s purging of generals…
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Published Aug 31, 2026, 8:26 PM EDT Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned after 18 months in the job and months of reported clashes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned after 18 months in the job, the White House confirmed Monday. His departure follows months of…
If you are considering a VA refinance, interest rates are likely at the top of your mind. Interest rates are one of the biggest factors in determining your monthly mortgage payment, making it crucial to understand how they work before you apply. While VA loans generally offer some of the…
The Department of Veterans Affairs’ short-term technology training benefit reopened for applications June 15, 2026, under a reauthorized structure the agency is calling VET TEC 2.0, short for Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses 2.0. The relaunch closes a gap that opened in April 2024, when the original pilot program…
Many years ago, I worked with a corporate executive who kept a full suit, dress shirt and coordinating tie hanging on the back of his office door. He wasn’t just being fancy; he was prepared. He kept that backup on hand in case he spilled coffee or food on himself…
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The munitions shortage caused by the Iran War is real and growing. While the precise magnitude of the shortfall is uncertain, the question now is how quickly the window of vulnerability can be closed. With no apparent path for passing a supplemental or regular appropriations bill by Oct. 1, the…
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Two U.S. service members in Jordan have been killed and another remains missing following Iranian missile and drone attacks. The announcement, made Saturday afternoon by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), stated that U.S. military personnel and partner forces worked in cohesion to defend against Iranian attacks in the region. The services…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United States and Iran exchanged strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets on Saturday as their battle over the Strait of Hormuz intensified. The region has endured days of back-and-forth attacks in a conflict increasingly focused on control of the strait, an essential…
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From the battlefields of the Vietnam War to wrangling horses at a rodeo, Bronze Star and Purple Heart recipient Dick Hermann was a man who lived outside the box. His death last week at the age of 78 is a loss among Vietnam veterans who are dwindling in numbers, and…
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A graphic promising veterans free athletic shoes has circulated online since at least mid-June, dressed in Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) branding wrapped in the veneer of wellness language. It even carries a working agency phone number. The VA published the image itself, stamped in red with a single word:…
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Move over Rumble Bee and Roush Ram. Ford’s Lobo might not have delivered the street truck you wanted, but Shelby is here to give F-150 buyers an option that will run circles around all of them. It’s the 2026 edition of the F-150 Super Snake, and it’s not the single-cab…
A federal grand jury has indicted an active-duty Fort Benning soldier and his partner on charges that they starved their son to death and abused three dogs, causing one animal to die. Ladarrion McCray, 23, of Valdosta, Ga., and Emma Bradshaw, 22, of Carson City, Nev., each face a maximum…
President Donald Trump is urging newly appointed South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham to seek a full six-year term, providing a pivotal endorsement and giving Lindsey Graham’s sister an immediate advantage in the Republican contest to replace him. Trump said July 17 in a Truth Social post that he discussed the…
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Marines who already wear a wedding ring can now add a college or commissioning-source class…