WASHINGTON (AP) — The question hangs in the halls at the Capitol: Was it worth it? Congress, which never authorized the war against Iran yet never fully objected to it, now must grapple with the consequences of President Donald Trump’s nearly four-month conflict: the lives lost, the billions spent and…
Storm Alho did not grow up in a Marine Corps family. He was born and raised in Pretoria, South Africa, and moved to the United States three years ago. But when the Woodbridge Senior High School student sat down to draw his entry for the National Museum of the Marine…
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A group of eight brave, bold women took to the sky for a historic parachute jump to mark the 82nd anniversary of D-Day in early June. The group included veterans, first responders, law enforcement officials and women working in intelligence, making history as the first all-female unit to leap over…
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The VA loan process can seem hard at first. But, if you take it one step at a time, you could be a homeowner sooner than you think. A VA mortgage can be up to a 30-year commitment, so the terms of your loan need to match your financial goals.…
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The Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency recently elevated Israel’s counterintelligence threat designation to “critical,” the highest level in its system. The assessment was raised in recent weeks, though officials reportedly did not disclose the exact date of the change. The designation became public June 6. The disclosure comes as Congress considers…
If you are a first-time home buyer and qualify for a VA home loan, did you know you can purchase a home with zero money down? If that is not enough of a wow factor, then what if we said that you also don’t have to pay for private mortgage…
MREIJEH, Lebanon (AP) — Israel struck Beirut’s southern suburbs without warning on Sunday, days after a ceasefire agreement in Washington went into effect and despite a U.S. request not to attack Lebanon ‘s capital. Iran had warned that an attack on Beirut would renew full-scale war across the Mideast, even…
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One of the most common questions military families have is whether Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) covers combat deaths. The answer is yes. Unlike many civilian policies that may contain war or hazardous-duty exclusions, SGLI was specifically designed to protect military members, including those serving in combat zones, training environments,…
For military families, permanent change of station season (PCS) is in full swing, and along with a laundry list of items to check off before the big move comes some new concerns. Mainly, high gas prices and rising inflation costs. The war with Iran has seen fuel prices skyrocket over…
It’s hard to imagine a 36-year-old active-duty U.S. Army soldier voluntarily calling himself ‘Viva La Vargas’ as a nickname. But Staff Sgt. Johnny Vargas, stationed at Fort Hood, TX, is more than a soldier. He’s a modern-day, social media Robin Hood, problem-solving, sharing good news and important information for military…
