Separating from the military sets off a series of financial deadlines that don’t run on the same schedule, and most of them aren’t automatic. Health coverage, life insurance, Department of Veterans Affairs disability filing and retirement account decisions all run on their own separate clocks, and missing any one of…
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — A pilot on a flight from the United Arab Emirates to Israel stabbed another pilot Wednesday and then apparently tried to crash the jetliner carrying around 170 people, Israel’s prime minister said. Passengers and crew subdued the attacker, and the plane landed safely in Saudi…
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping left their Washington meetings last week with a list of eight “deliverables and understandings.” The list covers trade, artificial intelligence and Iran, along with diplomatic and symbolic commitments. It is not eight separately signed treaties or completed deals. A proposed military…
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An Air Force officer who was arrested after calling for President Donald Trump’s impeachment has been recommended to stand trial by general court-martial—the military’s most serious level of trial—on most of the charges against him, according to his attorney. Maj. Jason Watson was arrested in uniform on the steps of…
Post from MilitaryByOwner Each time we make a move with the military, we have one huge decision to make: Do we live off base, or do we live on base? In my experience, there are 7 things to consider before living in military housing—both pros and cons. 1) You may…
On August 28, a Texas man pleaded guilty to violating the Lacey Act after federal investigators busted an illegal duck hunting operation over a baited pond in Walker County. Richard Lee Bowers, 55, of Conroe, Texas, admitted to running paid duck hunts at Pull Two Ranch, where hunters were taking…
Allegations of Israeli genocide in Gaza are not only false but “the biggest lie of the century,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told world leaders Thursday in a defiant speech that asserted his nation’s right to wage war against Iran — and was not heard by scores of delegates who trooped…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Increasingly anxious about the Iran war, senators are set to vote Thursday on a war powers resolution seeking to halt President Donald Trump ‘s military action, which has been largely blamed for the spike in fuel prices and become a flashpoint in the midterm election. The Senate…
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BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO is capable of handling sabotage and drone incidents in Europe and has good action plans in place to deal with them, the alliance’s secretary general said Thursday as a Danish intelligence service warned Russia is expected to increase such attacks. Secretary-General Mark Rutte said he believes…
A former Department of Defense (DOD) director has urged the U.S. to invest in “better” AI to ward off the impact of China gaining influence. Jason Rathje, now president of the public sector at the $2.5 billion AI company webAI, told Military.com that to win the tech arms race, the…
For active duty service members, a steady paycheck, on-base banking options, and a stable housing allowance provide a great foundation for building credit. But once you’ve established credit, it’s important to maintain it and improve your score over time. This guide breaks down how credit scores work, the fastest ways…
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Dental coverage changes after leaving active duty. When my husband retired, we had to figure out what worked for our family. Shopping for insurance is no joke! So many options, and I had a lot of questions. What worked while you were serving may not be available after you separate…
The .300 Precision Rifle Cartridge, better known as .300 PRC, was developed by Hornady in the late 2010s with a pretty specific job in mind: shooting heavy .30-caliber bullets a long damn way.Hornady started with the .375 Ruger case, necked it down to .30 caliber with a 30-degree shoulder and…
It was a rare gathering involving American service members from a bygone era, exemplifying a sense of “pride” as many of their military colleagues have long since passed. About a dozen World War II veterans, all older than age 100, gathered Sunday at the Texas Military Forces Museum at Camp…
You may have heard about open season, or open enrollment, for your Tricare or Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP) coverage. But what exactly is it? Open season, also known as open enrollment, is the time each year when you can make changes to your Tricare health plan…
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