Why are we here? What is our purpose? Why are U.S. service members not allowed to grow beards? It is questions such as these, which tug at mankind’s innermost curiosities, that religions have endeavored to answer since the beginning of time. For some of those faiths, proper observance … [Read more...]
Iraq offers to mediate in crisis between its allies Iran, US
BAGHDAD — Iraq offered Sunday to mediate in the crisis between its two key allies, the United States and Iran, amid escalating Middle East tensions and as Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers steadily unravels. Iraqi foreign minister, Mohammed al-Hakim, made the offer during a … [Read more...]
Shipbuilder lends Navy a hand with rise of robot submarines
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Huntington Ingalls Industries builds ships for sailors, but for the last two years it has supported a newer naval trend: the rise of the robots. The nation's largest military shipbuilder is helping aerospace giant Boeing build the Orca, a large unmanned submarine. Just as … [Read more...]
Plans to combat veterans suicide, boost VA benefits move ahead
In advance of Memorial Day, House lawmakers passed a series of nine veterans-themed bills, including several focused on suicide prevention. All of the measures must still be approved by the Senate before becoming law. But House lawmakers said the moves are an important effort to highlight … [Read more...]
Supreme Court delays final ruling on ‘blue water’ Vietnam veterans benefits
By: Leo Shane III The Supreme Court this week granted a 30-day extension to Department of Justice officials contemplating an appeal of a lower court ruling in January which extended presumptive benefits to tens of thousands of Navy veterans who have claimed exposure to toxic … [Read more...]
Veterans, military families want out of Afghanistan: poll
By: Leo Shane III Veterans and military families overwhelmingly support plans to fully withdraw troops from Afghanistan and similarly favor a complete U.S. military pullout from Syria, according to a new poll from a conservative activist group released Wednesday. Concerned … [Read more...]
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