Military News

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A new hiring event for military spouses will be hosted at The Venetian on Aug. 13. Hiring Our Heroes is holding the event with more than a dozen national and local employers …

https://www.ktnv.com/news/military-spouse-hiring-event-coming-to-the-venetian-on-aug-13

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This prestigious accolade acknowledges Veterans Guardian’s exceptional efforts in supporting veterans and military spouses through meaningful employment opportunities and comprehensive support …

https://www.news-journal.com/veterans-guardian-honored-with-gold-level-military-friendly-employer-award-for-2024/article_0c263ae1-cefb-59ff-95de-a2b193ca1d7c.html

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House Speaker Don Scott previously announced the House of Delegates would reconvene on June 28 to consider military tuition program changes. Scott confirmed via text message those plans were still …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/no-agreement-from-virginia-senate-on-fix-for-military-tuition-program-skill-games/ar-BB1oteQn

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Donald Trump’s campaign is taking aim at Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz’s military record in an effort reminiscent of the “swift boat” attacks that helped sink John Kerry’s White

https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/national/swift-boat-take-two-trump-campaign-attacks-walzs-military-record/article_e908c01b-ef21-59c4-ae76-337b80833273.html

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Legislators met on Thursday and passed bills to repeal changes to a college financial aid program for military veterans’ families and designate $90 million towards sustaining it for at least the …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/virginia-lawmakers-restore-military-tuition-program-funding-for-now/ar-BB1qhsQv

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director of the National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements and a former military researcher, told Business Insider. In contrast, only about 50% of the general population report taking supplements. Here are some of the most commonly used …

https://www.msn.com/en-au/health/other/3-of-the-most-common-dietary-supplements-taken-by-service-members-in-the-us-military/ar-AA1mamrf

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WASHINGTON — Last week, the Democrats’ vice-presidential nominee’s military record came under assault from Republicans — attacks reminiscent of those two decades earlier on Sen. John Kerry …

https://helenair.com/news/nation-world/government-politics/will-the-attacks-on-walzs-military-service-stick-like-they-did-to-kerry-20-years/article_04b40169-f333-5f1c-af93-81dd96205116.html

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In an effort to honor past and present military heroes, the Town of Amherst is accepting orders for veteran light pole banners to be displayed through Veterans Day. The banners will be placed in …

https://newsadvance.com/news/community/new-era-progress/pole-banners-honoring-military-heroes-for-display-in-town/article_7320976e-5214-11ef-9093-5be8086b424b.html

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A group of 50 Republican military veteran lawmakers has penned a letter to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, criticizing him for what they describe as “egregious misrepresentations” of his military service.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/money/tim-walzs-military-service-under-fire-from-republican-veterans/vi-AA1pnjdT

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The civilian version is “the equivalent of the Congressional Medal of Honor,” Trump said, although the military award is not called “congressional.” “It’s actually much better because everyone who …

https://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-takes-fire-top-military-174408011.html

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TORONTO – LIVING – This Saturday, August 17, the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) will be offering free rides to active members of the Canadian military and veterans in honour of Warriors’ Day. The Warriors’ Day Parade,

https://www.netnewsledger.com/2024/08/13/ttc-offers-free-rides-for-military-personnel-and-veterans-on-warriors-day/

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At the time, because the Series II A Lightweight was and is still a proper military specification and combat vehicle, Land Rover decided to make the car lighter by removing one fuel tank because …

https://www.msn.com/en-xl/africa/top-stories/land-rover-ii-a-a-vehicle-fit-for-military-service/ar-AA1iuxqw

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The company highlighted that the geothermal carbon-free microgrids offer scalability, safety, and dispatchability, which are crucial for military operations. Sage Geosystems CEO Cindy Taff said …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/sage-geosystems-geothermal-initiative-for-us-army-diu/ar-AA1nfM73

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and deployment into orbit of two new military GEO telecommunications satellites manufactured by Airbus. These satellites are designed to succeed COMSATBw 1B and 2B. Additionally, the contract …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/news/airbus-pockets-multi-billion-dollar-deal-with-germany-for-next-gen-military-satellites-details/ar-BB1pu96r

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LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peru’s government on Friday enacted a law that prevents the prosecution of crimes against humanity committed before 2002, a decision that favors former President Alberto Fujimori as well as hundreds of military personnel investigated or …

https://www.seattlepi.com/news/world/article/peru-enacts-law-restricting-prosecution-of-crimes-19632242.php

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Lithuania has initiated the construction of Germany’s first permanent overseas military base since world war ii. The financial times reported this week that new German army barracks are being built near the Belarus border. The base is expected to house …

https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/lithuania-begins-construction-of-germany-s-first-permanent-overseas-military-base-since-wwii/vi-AA1pjCGI

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Lithuania has initiated the construction of Germany’s first permanent overseas military base since world war ii. The financial times reported this week that new German army barracks are being built near the Belarus border.

https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/lithuania-begins-construction-of-germanys-first-permanent-overseas-military-base-since-wwii/vi-AA1pjCGI

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Future research to study this phenomenon is already in the works, Stanley and Eisenhauer say. They’re designing further surveys tailored to military families that could reveal potential drivers of …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/military-health-research-reveals-potential-pathway-to-reducing-youth-suicide/ar-BB1qYdqr

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A 45-year-old man, Mohammad Safeer, was injured after stepping on a mine in the forward area of the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch. He was hospitalized in Rajouri’s military hospital with a blown-up foot.

https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/law-order/3053712-mine-blast-injures-man-near-loc-in-poonch

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The letter also highlights Walz’s characterization of his military rank, which critics say he exaggerated for political gain. The Minnesota governor achieved the rank of command sergeant major …

https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2024-08-21/trump-walz-military-record-letter-14935723.html

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