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House bill would protect troops' leave for abortion services.

House bill would protect troops' leave for abortion services.

Jun 16, 2022 Editor MRE Current Events

Before the Supreme Court's expected rule overturning the landmark Roe v. Wade decision that forbids states from prohibiting the practice, House Democrats are working to ensure that service personnel can take leave to seek an abortion.

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The Pentagon suffers from Trump's Air Force One deal, not just Boeing.

The Pentagon suffers from Trump's Air Force One deal, not just Boeing.

Jun 16, 2022 Editor MRE Current Events

Air Force One's fixed-price contract with Boeing Co., which Donald Trump persuaded the company to sign, has resulted in a loss of over $1.5 billion, according to the company's CEO. The Air Force has also had problems with it.

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Bicycles for Everyone: Veteran's Ride Honors All-Black Corps

Bicycles for Everyone: Veteran's Ride Honors All-Black Corps

Jun 15, 2022 Editor MRE Current Events

Bobby McDonald's contagious smile radiates as he recounts the extraordinary story of the 20 African-American soldiers and their White lieutenant. They pioneered the usage of bicycles in the United States Army.

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An army dump contractor created a troubled platform for tuition assistance.

An army dump contractor created a troubled platform for tuition assistance.

Jun 15, 2022 Editor MRE Current Events

The Army is firing the business it hired to handle the platform that administers education benefits to more than 100,000 soldiers. The site has been plagued by technological troubles, with service chiefs claiming it was defective from the beginning.

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Swedes and Americans drill on remilitarized Baltic Sea Island.

Swedes and Americans drill on remilitarized Baltic Sea Island.

Jun 15, 2022 Editor MRE Current Events

At the turn of the century, the idea of having to defend Gotland against a foreign invasion appeared so far-fetched to Swedish decision-makers that they decided to demilitarise the Baltic Sea island.

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Group of Neo-Nazis plasters VA Hospital with pro-White propaganda.

Group of Neo-Nazis plasters VA Hospital with pro-White propaganda.

Jun 15, 2022 Editor MRE Current Events

An Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs hospital was defaced with white supremacist messages by a far-right gang that posted photos of a bathroom covered in racist inscriptions to social media.

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Active-duty US service members contract monkeypox in Germany.

Active-duty US service members contract monkeypox in Germany.

Jun 15, 2022 Editor MRE Current Events

Last week, a U.S. service member in Stuttgart, Germany, was diagnosed with monkeypox, the virus's first confirmed case among active-duty members.

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Utah Honor Flight: Dozens of veterans fly to Washington, D.C.

Utah Honor Flight: Dozens of veterans fly to Washington, D.C.

Jun 14, 2022 Editor MRE Veteran Stories , Current Events

According to reports, Utah has the most significant percentage of veterans of any state in the US, except for Oregon.

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Due to soaring gas prices, soldiers will receive more cash back on their PCS purchases.

Due to soaring gas prices, soldiers will receive more cash back on their PCS purchases.

Jun 14, 2022 Editor MRE Current Events

When troops move to a new duty station starting in July, they will be compensated extra for out-of-pocket gasoline costs.

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The crew of a C-17 clears the aircraft after civilians clinging to it die during the evacuation from Afghanistan.

The crew of a C-17 clears the aircraft after civilians clinging to it die during the evacuation from Afghanistan.

Jun 14, 2022 Editor MRE Current Events

A video of people clinging to the edge of a US C-17 Globemaster III last year went viral, illustrating the US military's chaotic final days in Afghanistan.

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Bill to improve veterans' health care to be signed by Mrvan

Bill to improve veterans' health care to be signed by Mrvan

Jun 13, 2022 Editor MRE Health , Current Events

President Joe Biden is anticipated to sign a bill sponsored by US Rep. Frank J. Mrvan, D-Highland, into law soon to enhance health care for American war veterans.

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The fate of a critical city hangs in the balance amid fighting in east Ukraine.

The fate of a critical city hangs in the balance amid fighting in east Ukraine.

Jun 13, 2022 Editor MRE Current Events

Russian forces shelled an eastern Ukrainian city on Thursday, and the two sides engaged in fierce street fights, which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said might determine the fate of the crucial Donbas area.

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Soldiers accused of stealing weapons parts and $2 million in gear

Soldiers accused of stealing weapons parts and $2 million in gear

Jun 13, 2022 Editor MRE Current Events

Both a husband and wife serving at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, are suspected of stealing, reselling, and keeping more than $2 million in Army equipment, including weapon parts, cars, and a sword.

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The FBI seized the data of a retired general involved in Qatar lobbying.

The FBI seized the data of a retired general involved in Qatar lobbying.

Jun 10, 2022 Editor MRE Current Events

Authorities claim a retired four-star general made false statements and suppressed "incriminating" papers concerning his role in an unlawful foreign lobbying campaign on behalf of Qatar, a wealthy Persian Gulf country.

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Despite promises to be inclusive, the VA motto is dominated by men.

Despite promises to be inclusive, the VA motto is dominated by men.

Jun 10, 2022 Editor MRE Current Events

Secretary Denis McDonough promised to make the Department of Veterans Affairs more "inclusive" as an institution in his first message to workers immediately after his confirmation in early 2020 and to ensure that "VA embraces all veterans, including women, veterans of color, and LGBTQ veterans."

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Congress is considering inflation-induced pay hikes for the military.

Congress is considering inflation-induced pay hikes for the military.

Jun 10, 2022 Editor MRE Current Events

With rising gas, grocery, and other product costs putting a strain on Americans across the country, lawmakers are considering whether or not to increase what would already be the most prominent military pay hike in two decades.

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Veterans Affairs suspends caregiver reassessments to review the program.

Veterans Affairs suspends caregiver reassessments to review the program.

Jun 10, 2022 Editor MRE Current Events

While it analyses the program's qualification rules, the Department of Veterans Affairs has halted all ongoing eligibility reassessments of veterans participating in its family caregiver program.

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The 10th Mountain Commander Says Soldiers Need to be Left Alone After Hours.

The 10th Mountain Commander Says Soldiers Need to be Left Alone After Hours.

Jun 10, 2022 Editor MRE Veteran Stories , Current Events

Commanders and senior noncommissioned officers of the Army's famed 10th Mountain Division have been ordered to refrain from texting soldiers after duty. He urges his troops to be cautious about how much time they spend on their phones, citing fears that the continual assault of social media and texts is affecting their mental health.

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Veterans' families are given keepsakes created from used flags.

Veterans' families are given keepsakes created from used flags.

Jun 09, 2022 Editor MRE Veteran Stories , Current Events

The 21-gun salute is one of the military traditions that draw the most attention at a veteran's graveside service.

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Military veterans work to bring specialized equipment to Ukraine.

Military veterans work to bring specialized equipment to Ukraine.

Jun 09, 2022 Editor MRE Current Events

Chris has fought in some of the war's worst fights in areas like Irpin, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia in the three months since he left the United States to join the conflict in Ukraine.

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