Cathy Milford (center), whose husband died shortly after retiring from the Coast Guard, speaks at a Capitol Hill rally to end the military "widows tax." Milford was flanked by Sens. Doug Jones, D-Ala. (left), Susan Collins, R-Maine (right), and Jim Risch, R-Idaho (right of Collins), and accompanied … [Read more...]
2 local grads complete basic training
MANSFIELD - Two local high school graduates have completed basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airmen completed an intensive eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, … [Read more...]
Human Capital Benefits of Military Boost Economy by Billions
Newswise — A recent study from North Carolina State University finds that U.S. government spending on military personnel has a positive impact on the nation’s human capital – essentially improving the American workforce. Using a new computer model, the study estimates the economic impact of this … [Read more...]
Who actually supports military strikes against Iran?
The prospect of U.S. military action against Iran has notably little international support. U.S. allies have publicly balked at the idea, and major powers such as Russia and the European Union have called for restraint. There is little support for conflict with Iran among U.S. … [Read more...]
Bomb-laden drone from Yemen rebels targets Saudi airport
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Yemen's Iranian-allied Houthi rebels attacked a Saudi airport and military base with a bomb-laden drone Tuesday, an assault acknowledged by the kingdom as Middle East tensions remained high between Tehran and Washington. There were no immediate reports of injuries … [Read more...]
Supreme Court rejects bid to overturn prohibition on military malpractice cases
The Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. is shown in January 2019. On Monday, the court opted not to hear a case which challenged the legal precedent barring individuals from suing the military for medical malpractice. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP) The Supreme Court again on Monday opted not to hear a … [Read more...]
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