To enlist in the military, you must take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test and get a good score. In the Air Force, career roles are represented by Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC). Determining your eligibility for specific jobs depends on a breakdown of your ASVAB subtest scores…
BRUSSELS (AP) — Hours after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth upbraided his NATO allies and announced a Pentagon review of their performance, the leaders of many European nations were assessing a check list of progress made on security priorities. In essence, Hegseth was telling the Europeans things they already know.…
With a wide variety of choices, mattress buying can get overwhelming. Mattress options include memory foam, hybrids and adjustables, among others, and purchase methods can be in-store or the popular bed-in-a-box, where mattresses are ordered online and delivered to your front door for you to set up. Luckily, your purchasing…
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Senators are seeking to block Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s travel funds until the Pentagon submits several overdue reports to lawmakers, including its investigation into a deadly strike on an elementary school in Iran at the start of the U.S.-Israeli war. According to an annual defense authorization bill,…
Did you know that most veterans have no loan limit? The Blue Water Navy Act eliminated loan limits for Veterans with full entitlement. This means you may be able to get a VA loan for the full amount your lender approves, with no down payment required. The Big Misconception: VA…
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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As the U.S. military looks for ways to keep bases powered during outages, attacks or fuel disruptions, one nuclear energy executive says small reactors could eventually help solve a problem that diesel reserves alone may not be able to answer. James Walker, a nuclear physicist and CEO of NANO Nuclear…
As executive director and co-creator of the Veterans Art Institute (VAI), Laura Taylor, a Navy veteran, often thinks of creative ideas to inspire her next art project. And when Captain Morgan decided to relaunch its limited-edition military design bottle to honor veterans and active-duty personnel, one of the world’s leading…
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military is still waiting for clarity from the Pentagon following President Donald Trump’s back-and-forth on troop levels in Europe, upending the lives of military personnel and potentially costing taxpayers millions of dollars, two U.S. defense officials told The Associated Press. NATO allies were bewildered in…
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Off-roading refers to what you might call an afternoon adventure, maybe a whole weekend, if you’re feeling bold. All you really need for the trip is a reliable 4×4 and a tank of gas, or a fully charged battery. Bring along some snacks, a jug of water, and you’re good…
