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Video of Crashing F-35C Leading to Five Sailors being Charged

Video of Crashing F-35C Leading to Five Sailors being Charged

Feb 22, 2022 Editor MRE Current Events

The Navy has revealed that five sailors – an ensign and four chief petty officers – have been charged with Uniform Code of Military Justice violations over their alleged part in the leak of video footage from last month’s F-35C Lightning II crash aboard the USS Carl Vinson.

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Veterans' Remains Honored at Funeral

Veterans' Remains Honored at Funeral

Feb 22, 2022 Editor MRE Veteran Tribute , Current Events

Thirteen veterans who died in recent years but whose remains were never claimed have been honored in a funeral service in northern Louisiana, as a crowd of people who didn't know them but who wanted to pay their respects looked on.

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Russia Poised to Take Action, U.S. Defense Chief says

Russia Poised to Take Action, U.S. Defense Chief says

Feb 22, 2022 Editor MRE Current Events

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin assured the three Baltic nations Saturday that they would not be on their own if faced with security threats from Russia, but he stopped short of promising a permanent deployment of American troops in the former Soviet republics.

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Taking Advantage of 'The Great Resignation' for Veteran Job Seekers

Taking Advantage of 'The Great Resignation' for Veteran Job Seekers

Feb 22, 2022 Editor MRE Veteran Jobs , Current Events

The number of Americans quitting their jobs suddenly jumped in 2021. About 25% of the workforce left their jobs in August; 4.3 million people did it. This is a "substantial increase" from pre-pandemic days.

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Pentagon: Mergers of Defense Companies Risk National Security

Pentagon: Mergers of Defense Companies Risk National Security

Feb 19, 2022 Editor MRE Current Events

The Defense Department on Tuesday released a report that says mergers and consolidation among its contractors pose risks to the U.S. economy and national security.

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Mental Health and Disabilities to be Reevaluated by VA

Mental Health and Disabilities to be Reevaluated by VA

Feb 19, 2022 Editor MRE Health , Veteran Benefits , Current Events

The Department of Veterans Affairs will change its disability ratings criteria for mental health conditions, sleep apnea and tinnitus, part of a major overhaul of the review process to ensure that compensation matches veterans' medical conditions and needs, department officials say.

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Best Warrior Competition Axed in Favor of Squads

Best Warrior Competition Axed in Favor of Squads

Feb 19, 2022 Editor MRE Current Events

After two decades, the Army's Best Warrior Competition is over. Instead, this year will see the inaugural Best Squad Competition, as the service zeroes in on team building.

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$1 Million Spent Last Year Fighting Extremism, Diversity and Climate Change

$1 Million Spent Last Year Fighting Extremism, Diversity and Climate Change

Feb 19, 2022 Editor MRE Current Events

The U.S. military spent $1 million and 5.8 million man hours last year on programs meant to root out extremism from the ranks, foster a diverse military and prepare for the national security challenges of climate change, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Mark Milley said in a recent letter to Congress.

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New Babies Will Get Extra Leave for Sailors and Marines

New Babies Will Get Extra Leave for Sailors and Marines

Feb 19, 2022 Editor MRE Veteran Benefits , Current Events

Marines and sailors will get an additional week of leave to bond with their new baby or adopted child under announcements from the services on Monday.

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Guardsmen Move to Unionize as Border Mission Teeters Disaster

Guardsmen Move to Unionize as Border Mission Teeters Disaster

Feb 19, 2022 Editor MRE Current Events

Several Texas National Guard soldiers are moving to unionize amid reports of a troubled border mission ordered by Gov. Greg Abbott that has been plagued by accounts of wage disruptions, rejected hardship requests, alcohol abuse and self harm.

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Guardsmen Move to Unionize as Border Mission Teeters Disaster

Guardsmen Move to Unionize as Border Mission Teeters Disaster

Feb 19, 2022 Editor MRE Current Events

Several Texas National Guard soldiers are moving to unionize amid reports of a troubled border mission ordered by Gov. Greg Abbott that has been plagued by accounts of wage disruptions, rejected hardship requests, alcohol abuse and self harm.

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In Response to Russia's Invasion Threat, Senate Issues Strong Statement

In Response to Russia's Invasion Threat, Senate Issues Strong Statement

Feb 19, 2022 Editor MRE Current Events

As 150,000 Russian troops bear down on Ukraine's borders, the U.S. Senate is offering Ukrainians something to help face their "dark hour" after failing to pass an aid bill that had been languishing in the chamber for weeks: words.

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Senate Passes Scaled-down Toxic Exposure Bill

Senate Passes Scaled-down Toxic Exposure Bill

Feb 19, 2022 Editor MRE Current Events

The Senate on Wednesday quickly and quietly approved a bipartisan bill intended to extend Department of Veterans Affairs health care to more veterans suffering from conditions related to toxic exposure

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Despite the F-35 Lurking at Bottom of South China Sea, the Navy Wants to Talk

Despite the F-35 Lurking at Bottom of South China Sea, the Navy Wants to Talk

Feb 19, 2022 Editor MRE Current Events

Three weeks after an F-35C Lightning II fighter bounced off the deck of a ship and sank into the South China Sea, the U.S. Navy decided to highlight its salvage and deep-sea recovery capabilities in a press event for reporters Wednesday while insisting the two weren't related.

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A Second Look at 'bad paper' Discharges of Some Marines and Sailors

A Second Look at 'bad paper' Discharges of Some Marines and Sailors

Feb 19, 2022 Editor MRE Veteran Benefits , Current Events

The Navy must review thousands of general and other-than-honorable discharges awarded to sailors and Marines over the past decade for behavioral problems that may have stemmed from a military-related mental health condition or sexual assault.

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'Hops for Heroes' Brews Support for America's Servicemen and Women

'Hops for Heroes' Brews Support for America's Servicemen and Women

Feb 19, 2022 Editor MRE Veteran Benefits , Veteran Tribute , Current Events

Professional craft breweries of all sizes will brew homefront IPATM as a fun and unique way to raise funds and honor U.S. service members, veterans, and their families.

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Veterans Claim VA Wrongfully Turns Down Claims for Illnesses, Blaming Camp Lejeune's Contaminated Water

Veterans Claim VA Wrongfully Turns Down Claims for Illnesses, Blaming Camp Lejeune's Contaminated Water

Feb 19, 2022 Editor MRE Health , Veteran Benefits , Current Events

CBS News reported on children sickened at Camp Lejeune, leading nearly two dozen veterans to come forward with claims about a broken Veterans Affairs system. CBS News looked into doctors who lacked medical expertise and veterans who fought appeals for years.

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An Ambulance-transported Veteran has a Survival Advantage at VA Hospitals

An Ambulance-transported Veteran has a Survival Advantage at VA Hospitals

Feb 19, 2022 Editor MRE Health , Veteran Benefits , Veteran Stories , Current Events

Veterans Health Administration (VHA), operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is the country's biggest medical care system, with 171 hospitals and more than 1,000 clinics.

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Legislators Want NY Veterans Agency to be a Cabinet Agency

Legislators Want NY Veterans Agency to be a Cabinet Agency

Feb 18, 2022 Editor MRE Veteran Stories , Current Events

Veterans' Services in the state may be promoted to a higher rank. A group of state legislators wants to divide a cabinet department.

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Legislators Want NY Veterans Agency to be a Cabinet Agency

Legislators Want NY Veterans Agency to be a Cabinet Agency

Feb 18, 2022 Editor MRE Veteran Benefits , Current Events

Veterans' Services in the state may be promoted to a higher rank. A group of state legislators wants to divide a cabinet department.

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