By: Megan Way | Photos by Su Phelps and Lawrence OravetzWhy would teenagers spend 10 days of their summer vacation going through what would be the toughest camp of their lives? Founder and CEO of Youth Leadership Authority (YLA) Marie Tomao, along with her gradated “Eagles” both tell teenagers and … [Read more...]
It’s Official: 2020 Budget Proposal Has Largest Troop Pay Raise in a Decade
Military.com | By Richard SiskThe White House on Monday backed a 3.1 percent pay raise for the military as part of its overall defense spending proposal of $750 billion for fiscal 2020.The roughly 5 percent increase for defense, up from a total $716 billion defense budget … [Read more...]
China Post 1 Nevada meeting
By: Megan Way | Photos by Jim LintAt the China Post 1 monthly meeting on April 13th, the post discussed their recent activities and events. Lou Rothenstein shows the post a thank you letter he received from OASIS from helping VA claims. The post also noted Kohl’s military 15% off discount. The … [Read more...]
Sierra Vista JROTCS Awards’ Night
By: Janet SnyderOn April 9 Kenneth Hill presented Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps awards to outstanding cadets at Sierra Vista High School, representing Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, and along with Tommy Thompson from MOAA Southern Nevada Chapter, plus members of Sons of the … [Read more...]
Captain Rodney Anthony Carlone’s Celebration of Life and Military Honors
By: Megan Way, Stephen White, Dave Jochman, Su Phelps and Robert Davison | Photos by Su Phelps, Lawrence Oravetz and Floyd WhiteRod Carlone sadly passed on March 29th. The memorial service took place on April 28th, 2019. The Call to Order was done by active duty Navy and Marine Color Guard from the … [Read more...]
6th Annual “PIG OUT” Rum Runner
By: Megan Way | Photos by Su Phelps and Lawrence OravetzEveryone got their money’s worth of BBQ for lunch at the Rum Runner’s 6th annual event, “PIG OUT” for the Veterans Transition Resource Center (VTRC) on Saturday April 13th. $10 for an all you can eat Chef JB’s BBQ with raffles, a live auction … [Read more...]
SAMS 711 Meeting
By: Su PhelpsThe Scottish American Military Society (SAMS) Post 711 had a meeting on April 6th at Skinny Dugans Casino and discussed recent activities.About SAMS: The Scottish-American Military Society (SAMS) is a veterans’ organization open to honorably discharged veterans, active duty or reserve … [Read more...]
Don’t Expect the US Military’s Next Fighter to Be Joint
While the Navy’s and Air Force’s next tactical jet might share some capabilities, a Navy official says, they won’t share an airframe. After two decades of working side-by-side on the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, the U.S. Navy and Air Force won’t be teaming to build a successor jet, a top … [Read more...]
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó suggests he’s open to an American military option
CBS NEWSMay 7, 2019, 8:17 AM One week after Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó's calls for mass protests failed to incite a military uprising and force Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro out of office, Guaidó has suggested to CBS News that he is open to a U.S. military … [Read more...]
Under investigation by the Army IG, Florida National Guard’s No. 2 commander steps down
By: Howard Altman Army Brig. Gen. Michael Canzoneri has stepped down as the assistant adjutant general of the Florida National Guard in the wake of an investigation into allegations he covered up sexual misconduct. (Florida National Guard) The embattled assistant adjutant general of the … [Read more...]
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