A 53-year-old Army veteran is accused of killing two apartment leasing agents last week in Texas. Derrick Jackson allegedly shot Rosa Linda Ybarra, 67, and Felix Antonio Jimenez-Macz, 47, at the Park at Woodlake in West Houston, prosecutor Simone Colson said Sept. 9 in court, according to the Houston Chronicle.…
Written by Jim Stewart Updated on Sep 10, 2026, 1:11 PM EDT Navigating military homebuyer benefits can feel overwhelming with complex eligibility rules and changing requirements. A VA home loan offers powerful advantages like zero-down financing, lower interest rates, and no monthly private mortgage insurance, making it one of the most…
If you’re a military spouse with little or no credit history, the fastest way to start building credit is usually to get added as an authorized user on your service member’s credit card. It doesn’t require an application, hard credit inquiry, or income verification. Once the card issuer starts reporting…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was in Canada on Thursday for talks with Prime Minister Mark Carney, his latest international trip aimed at locking in future support for the fight against Russia’s invasion. Ukraine is under pressure from Russia’s air war, which is using ballistic missiles and jet-powered drones to pierce…
If you’re shopping for a home and you’re not finding anything on the market that fits your needs, you might consider building your own house. While a VA loan can be used to finance the construction of a brand new home, it can be difficult to find a lender that…
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President Donald Trump has named Adam Telle as the acting Army secretary after his predecessor, Daniel Driscoll, departed from the same role earlier this week. “He is a Great Patriot, who is respected by all,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post, adding that Telle Telle is assuming the position…
In this series, we look at the classic, discontinued, or longstanding guns that hunters still use in the field today (hence the name). Whether they’re out of production or not, you can still find them at gun shops and hunting camps all across the states.When most think of a pump…
00:00:01 Speaker 1: We’ve been traveling for two days. We’re 154 kilometers from Thompson, Canada, where we’re going to stay the night. In the morning, I’m going to catch a float plane out with Craig McCarthy with North Mountain Adventures, and we’re going to see if we can’t get a…
Dan Osborn has been politically independent since he first registered to partake in the electoral process. Years later, and on his second bid to go to Washington, he maintains that middle-of-the-road status. Osborn recently spoke with Military.com about his U.S. Senate campaign and efforts taking place between now and November…
00:00:04 Speaker 1: Welcome to This Country Life. I’m your host, Brent Reeves. From coon hunting to trot lining and just general country living, I want you to stay a while as I share my experiences and life lessons. This Country Life is presented by Case Knives from the Store…
LYNN, Mass.—Three decades ago, GE Aerospace tested a technology that could’ve made the F-16 more agile. It worked, but was never fielded. Instead, it sat in a box in a warehouse—until defense tech startup Shield AI called. “They reached out to us and said…‘Do you still have that capability? And the…
A U.S. Army National Guard staff sergeant has received $35,000 from her former employer as part of a settlement aided by the Department of Justice. Staff Sgt. Stacy Gonzales initially filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas on June 27, 2022, claiming that grant…
It’s been a question for as long as military service has been part of American life. What can a veteran do for employment once their time in the armed forces is over? One expert tells Military.com that information technology and cybersecurity fields are a growing option for veterans who can…
The congressional fight over proposed changes to veterans’ disability benefits has largely centered on two conditions: sleep apnea and tinnitus. But the Veterans of Foreign Wars says the bigger issue is what could come next. In an exclusive interview with Military.com, VFW Executive Director Ryan Gallucci warned that a provision…
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