Military News

Colorado Parks and Wildlife said they would offer free admission to all Colorado state parks for active-duty military, veterans and the National Guard in August. CPW said this deal doesn’t only …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/free-entry-to-colorado-state-parks-in-august-for-military-and-veterans/ar-BB1qZnM0

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Only 9% of civilians ages 16-24 plan to join the military, the lowest number reported in 15 years … U.S. Airmen assigned to the 107th Airlift Wing, New York Air National Guard remove snow from the roof of the Eden Heights Nursing Home in West Seneca …

https://www.wkbw.com/news/local-news/its-a-problem-military-recruitment-numbers-are-low-nationwide-what-about-western-new-york

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(The Hill) — A federal judge ruled this week that the U.S. military cannot bar enlistees who have undetectable viral loads of HIV, eliminating the last major barrier in the armed forces for …

https://www.khon2.com/news/national/judge-rules-military-cant-turn-away-hiv-positive-enlistees/

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There’s always something going on in Hawaii, from golfing to attractions like snorkeling or just walking on the beach. And a military-friendly area like Hawaii not only offers plenty to do …

https://www.military.com/base-guide/oahu-hawaii-military-bases/recreation

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Because the military skews younger than the civilian population—and includes a lot of people who will eventually join the private sector—a lot of uniformed personnel are in that category.

https://www.investopedia.com/military-members-roth-ira-5221731

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A fast-moving forest fire broke out Tuesday afternoon at a major military gunnery range in Bass River Township in Burlington County. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service responded around 2:15 p.m …

https://longisland.news12.com/nj-wildfire-major-military-gunnery-range-burlington-ocean-counties

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The Cleveland Browns are nearing the end of training camp, but before they shift to regular season work they took time to honor military members during Tuesday’s practice session.

https://www.news5cleveland.com/sports/browns/browns-host-more-than-150-military-members-at-practice-for-military-appreciation-day

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Twenty years ago, Republicans sought to sink John Kerry’s presidential campaign by deceiving voters about his military record. They’re trying to pull the same dirty tricks again about Tim Walz …

https://www.cleveland.com/letters/2024/08/mclaughlin-distorts-tim-walzs-military-record.html

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Staff at The Friendship Home in Audubon surprised one of their residents over the last weekend with a personal visit of a life-size tribute to all military members who served in Iraq and Afghanistan.

https://www.1380kcim.com/2024/08/23/world-war-ii-veteran-surprised-with-special-look-of-military-tribute-art-piece/

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A family is grieving and desperate for answers after a 21-year-old soldier died while stationed at a military base in New York.

https://www.fox19.com/2024/08/14/we-are-shock-us-soldier-found-dead-military-base-roommate-charged-with-murder/

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A USA TODAY analysis of new EPA data shows local officials most frequently blame airports; utilities, such as sewage treatment plants; and military bases as likely sources of toxic “forever …

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2024/08/14/military-airport-pfas-pollution-epa/74681775007/

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New units in Oklahoma and Missouri will train as many as 4,000 recruits … able to fight against a sophisticated adversary such as Russia or China. The U.S. military spent much of the past two decades battling insurgent groups in Iraq and Afghanistan …

https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/as-recruiting-rebounds-the-army-will-expand-basic-training-to-rebuild-the-force-for-modern-warfare/

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CHICAGO – Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, during his Democratic National Convention speech Wednesday, praised Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s military career and for completing the “mission,” despite ongoing …

https://www.yahoo.com/news/wes-moore-praises-walz-military-100045593.html

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A family is grieving and desperate for answers after a 21-year-old soldier died while stationed at a military base in New York.

https://www.kswo.com/2024/08/14/we-are-shock-us-soldier-found-dead-military-base-roommate-charged-with-murder/

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(WTVM) – Every day, 22 military veterans commit suicide … starting and then ending his career at what’s now known as Fort Moore. Wife Lynda saw him turn to alcohol, therapy and medication …

https://www.wtvm.com/2024/08/22/military-matters-fort-moore-widows-battle-with-va-death-benefits/

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But your paycheck is also likely to contain several tax-free allowances as well as special pay based on your duty station, qualifications or military specialties. All of these things are part of …

https://www.military.com/benefits/military-pay/charts

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Reform of the system was spurred on by a 2022 law, which mandated that both the Holyoke and Chelsea veterans homes … to enter the program and buy back military time, and offers a grace period …

https://www.lowellsun.com/2024/08/08/healey-inks-new-law-honors-service-at-lexington-ceremony/

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(The Hill) — A federal judge ruled this week that the U.S. military cannot bar enlistees who have undetectable viral loads of HIV, eliminating the last major barrier in the armed forces for asymptomatic individuals who have the virus. U.S. District Judge …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/judge-rules-military-can-t-turn-away-hiv-positive-enlistees/ar-AA1pg4zY

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FORT NOVOSEL, Ala. (AP) — A helicopter crash at a military base in Alabama on Wednesday afternoon killed one person and injured another, military officials said. An AH-64 Apache helicopter …

https://dothaneagle.com/ap/national/helicopter-crash-at-a-military-base-in-alabama-kills-1-and-injures-another-county-coroner/article_477d5a87-b777-5a06-a5cf-fda7d1309deb.html

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Dane Watro, R-Hazleton, this week announced he has been appointed to serve on the Pennsylvania Task Force … will be comprised of several members of military organizations and members of the …

https://www.timesleader.com/news/1662425/new-laws-increase-transparency-accountability-of-pharmacy-benefit-managers

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