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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Amber Dechert said her husband’s death “doesn’t seem real.” Michael “Mike” David Dechert, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, died July 31 after a valiant three-year fight against brain cancer stemming from varicella encephalitis. He was 49. Amber spoke with Military.com one day after cremating her deceased husband, saying that his…
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Turkey has begun seeking Interpol Red Notices for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and an Israeli soldier, escalating a criminal case over Israel’s September 2025 interception of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla. Ankara announced the move Aug. 21, three days after Israel bombed a Syrian air base that it said was…
Nearly every day, somewhere in the U.S., a service member is laid to rest, sometimes with full military honors, and sadly, sometimes not. In Glennville, Ga., about an hour west of Savannah, funeral director Bradley Anderson told Military.com, his efforts to secure full military honors for a deceased veteran of…
September is the last full month to stream some great war movies, military dramas and veteran stories before they disappear from major streaming services. The month’s departing titles range from a recent Afghanistan war movie and a road trip involving an Army Ranger and military working dog to World War…
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What is the proper thing to do when the American flag passes in a parade or during the playing of the national anthem? Should you stand or salute? Are women required to remove their hats? Can you salute if you’re not in uniform? Conduct During the Passing of Colors Here…
Updated Aug 26, 2026, 6:58 PM EDT By following these guidelines, individuals and organizations show respect for the American flag and the values it represents. The U.S. Flag Code is not legally enforceable, but adherence to it is considered a sign of patriotism and respect. The code formalizes and unifies the…
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By the Joint Committee on Printing: Archeological digs in northern India, dating around 3,500 B.C., have uncovered a seal, used to sign documents. The seal shows a procession of seven men carrying square standards, held aloft on poles like modem flags. While these ancient flags were rigid, like boards, and…
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