Widows of service members who died while serving our country are often faced with a difficult choice, years after their loss. By federal law, a financial benefit known as Dependency and Indemnity Compensation or DIC, equating to about $1,700 per month, ends as soon as a surviving military spouse remarries,…
On July 31, the Bureau of Reclamation released the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the future management of the Colorado River through Lake Powell and Lake Mead. This 10-year plan will replace the 2007 operating guidelines currently in effect.This marks the first instance of the federal government stepping in…
U.S. Navy veteran John Donovan is the newest national commander of the nearly 1 million-member DAV (Disabled American Veterans). The Arkansas native, who himself is disabled, was unanimously elected Aug. 5 during the organization’s 104th national convention, held in Orlando, Fla. He was previously elected as national senior vice commander…
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The pressure is on in Montana, where two candidates from different parties and with military backgrounds are attempting to defeat a Donald Trump-backed Republican in a U.S. Senate race. Concerns are rising about potential vote splits come November, with a pivotal deadline fast approaching. Seth Bodnar, an independent, graduated from…
National Purple Heart Day falls on Aug. 7 every year, honoring the men and women wounded or killed while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. It’s an unofficial observance — businesses and government offices don’t close — but it’s marked widely in practice, with states and cities pausing in recognition…
The year winds down fast, and several financial deadlines matter for veterans and service members. Miss them, and you could lose money, face penalties or forfeit tax benefits you’ve earned.Here are four deadlines to handle before Dec. 31, plus two more that can wait until April if needed.1. Max Out…
The ability to monitor outside activity from behind locked doors, or while away, is a decided safety advantage. Unfortunately, criminals have developed tactics to defeat the modestly priced devices. A new twist surfaced in Rocky River, OH, in October 2024. Law enforcement was notified after a mailman noticed multiple homes…
Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers follow federal holiday schedules, which means most clinics and administrative offices close for Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. But emergency care doesn’t stop, and veterans need to know what services stay available when regular operations shut down.Planning ahead for prescriptions and knowing where…
Glock officially launched its 6th Generation of pistols engineered to offer enhanced ergonomics for increased usability and comfort with a novel optic-ready system. The first models produced are the G17 Gen6, G19 Gen6 and G45 Gen6, all of which are chambered in 9mm. Glock maintains this sixth Generation of pistols…
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European nations are constructing a defensive wall along NATO’s eastern frontier as Western intelligence agencies warn Russia could be militarily capable of attacking the alliance within five years. To assist with the construction of defensive works, German forces are returning to the region on a permanent basis for the first…
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With most commercial ammunition, the lot number isn’t that important—unless you have a problem, or find a batch that works especially well and you want to buy more of it. There is a lot of information on a box of ammunition. The first thing we all look at is the…
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