Military spouse paid fellowship program expanding, with more money
DOD will increase the stipend it pays during the 12-week fellowship. Current pilot program will close to new applications on Sept. 1.
Veterans
Trump claims big jump in VA trust scores, but data shows modest gains
Patient satisfaction rates have improved steadily at VA in recent years, but Trump insists his changes have reformed the entire department.
Lawmakers press DOD to restore troops’ full housing stipend
The group wants military leaders to resume paying 100% of the housing allowance formula, instead of the current 95%.
Vikings tricked into thanking porn star for his service on jumbotron
Steven Wolfe, 43, better known by his stage name Johnny Sins, previously portrayed a service member in one of his myriad adult films.
For Elegance Bratton, a destiny realized in ‘The Inspection’
Some of the torturous drill sergeant-scenes will remind many of “Full Metal Jacket,” but “The Inspection” has more complicated things to say.
Army veteran finds his true calling as a teacher
Christopher Simmons credits the Army with helping him become a better teacher.
Program helps veteran entrepreneurs learn to grow businesses
JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking and Bunker Labs developed CEOcircle, a mentorship program to help mid-size, military connected companies grow.
Veteran helps others find success after military service
Alex McKindra is the managing director and co-head of Veterans Initiatives for JPMorgan Chase, where he helps veterans find success in the business world.
North Korea’s Kim boasts new ICBM as US flies bombers
U.S. B-1B bombers took part in separate joint exercises Saturday with South Korean and Japanese warplanes in response to a North Korean ICBM launch.
‘Tyranny and turmoil’ in Russian invasion, US defense secretary says
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin called Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion the worst crisis in security since the end of the Second World War.
Texas Guard to send tank-like military vehicles to the border
A document obtained by The Texas Tribune and Army Times shows that the Vietnam-era M113 armored personnel carriers will go to 10 locations on the border.
