Days before the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, a military judge excluded what prosecutors called their best account from the man accused of planning them. Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Schrama ruled Aug. 28 that statements Khalid Sheikh Mohammed gave FBI agents at Guantanamo Bay in January 2007…
Congress is trying to save an aircraft by naming a bill after the sound of its gun. The bipartisan BRRRRT Act would require the Air Force to maintain at least 126 A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft through fiscal 2033 and rebuild support programs that the service has already started dismantling. The…
In the days after terrorists attacked the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001, families began arriving at a hotel in Crystal City, Virginia, carrying questions that often had no answers. Some still hoped their loved ones might have survived. The FBI was collecting toothbrushes, hairbrushes and other personal items that could…
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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…
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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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