Iowa State

WashingtonExaminer

Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX) has not qualified for the military pin that he proudly wears on his suit jacket despite repeatedly claiming the Army was mistaken for rescinding the badge, according to the congressman’s service record.  Nehls has received backlash from some other House members for wearing a Combat Infantryman Badge despite an investigation from […]

Troy Nehls ineligible for military badge, Army confirms

Under new rules released by the Army on Wednesday, commanders must ensure troops are trained about off-limits extremist activities, take action when they spot extremism in their units and report any incidents to the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General. The rules, which have been in the works for...

Army imposes stricter rules for addressing extremism among troops

Throughout the history of the US Marine Corps, many courageous people have created their legacies through acts of bravery. In addition to their dedication to the military, some have entered into Hollywood, achieving widespread acclaim and fame after their service. This is a tribute to the exceptional people who once held the title of “Leatherneck” before stepping into the limelight.

Did You Know These 9 Celebrities Are Also US Marine Corps Veterans?

Hawaii State

Hawaii-based Army units are continuing to play a central role in U.S.-Philippine relations as tensions mount between China and the Philippines. On June 10, soldiers from the Schofield Barracks-based 25th Infantry Division, the Fort Shafter-based 196th Infantry Brigade and the Army Reserve’s 100th Infantry Battalion wrapped up Exercise Salaknib. The Army exercise was held in two parts, one that began in April and one in June—it was put on pause for the larger multinational Exercise Balikatan in May, in which the Hawaii troops also participated.

Hawaii Army Units Help Prepare Philippines in Ongoing Dispute

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NewSantaAna

The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

OKINAWA (Kyodo News/Pacnews) — The transfer of U.S Marine Corps troops stationed in Japan's Okinawa to Guam will start in December, a Marines official said Sunday, the latest development in a long-agreed Japan-U.S. forces realignment plan aimed at reducing the southern island prefecture's base-hosting burden. The plan to move...

US Marines' transfer to Guam from Okinawa to start in December

“We’ll start the war from right here!” Brig. Gen. Theodore Roosevelt Jr. purportedly declared as his Higgins landing craft drifted about a mile from its target destination on Utah Beach the morning of June 6, 1944. At the age of 56, Roosevelt, the son of President Theodore Roosevelt,...

The officer who stormed Normandy with nothing but a cane and pistol

24/7 Wall St.

For more than half a century, helicopters have been an important component of modern U.S. military operations. These aircraft provide air support and transportation for troops and equipment as well as serving various roles on the battlefield. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a closer look at the helicopters in service of the U.S. military. […]
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The 18 Helicopters of the US Military

White House, TN

Dunlap, TN

Happily

A military mom got a huge shock when she took her seat at a family wedding - only to see a familiar face staring back at her.
The post Military Mom Fails To Spot Marine Son Sat Next To Her After Returning From Deployment appeared first on Happilynews.com.

Military Mom Fails To Spot Marine Son Sat Next To Her After Returning From Deployment

War History Online

The rank of 6-star general has only been presented three times in US military history. These are the individuals to earn the promotion.

Only Three Men Have Ever Been Promoted To The Rank of 6-Star General: Who Were They And What Did They Do?

247 Tempo

All of the branches of the military are essential to our nation’s safety, and they all serve a purpose. When […]

12 Things You Didn’t Know About the Marines

Texas State

The Hill

Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas) wants top Army officials to tell him why a military award pin he has been wearing on his lapel was revoked last year following criticism from some of his GOP colleagues for continuing to wear the designation, accusing the service of a smear campaign.  Nehls — who served 21 years in…

GOP rep wants answers from Army over revoked military award pin

Business Insider

The US veteran said that in Ukraine, they would take Russian bodies out of trenches they took and stack them facing Russian positions like sandbags.

US veteran in Ukraine said that he'd pile Russian bodies up like sandbags after taking trenches in scenes that reminded him of World War I

Military Times

Jeffersson Arango Castellanos targeted the service members while they were on temporary duty in Bogota, Colombia.

Colombian man who drugged, robbed US soldiers sentenced to 48 years

Maine State

Augusta, ME

New York Post

An abandoned US veteran who died alone in a Maine nursing home was given a proper goodbye Thursday by hundreds of kind-hearted strangers.

Former Marine Gery Brooks’ burial at the Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery in Augusta was marked by a 21-gun salute, a pilot who performed a flyover, a motorcycle escort and full honors thanks to the help of multiple military groups from across the state.

“It’s an honor for us to be able to do this,” Jim Roberts, commander of the VFW post in Belfast, told the Associated Press.

“There’s so much negativity in the world. This is something people can feel...

Abandoned Marine died alone at Maine nursing home — then hundreds of strangers showed up to his funeral

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Idaho State

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

Mediaite

Nehls’s military record first came under scrutiny after a CBS called into question how many medals he had actually been awarded versus his claims.
The post Army Officially Confirms House Republican Can’t Wear Combat Badge That Led to Accusations of ‘Stolen Valor’ first appeared on Mediaite.

Army Officially Confirms House Republican Can’t Wear Combat Badge That Led to Accusations of ‘Stolen Valor’

Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

People have different levels of maturity. An individual’s age or upbringing can make them possess certain traits. Yet, most people believe that one matures as they grow old. On the contrary, some zodiac signs appear childish in old age. They are jumpy and careless. This strains their relationships with signs who misunderstand them. Air and fire signs are temperamental and some people refer to them as being childish. How can you identify an immature sign?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Immature

80 Filipino soldiers were given medals after a clash last week with China's coast guard, who came at them with weapons, according to the Philippines.

Filipino soldiers who faced off against Chinese coast guards armed with axes and knives given medals

Fort Bliss, TX

A handful of soldiers will get a chance to put their speed eating to the test as they move to the big leagues of competitive eating next Thursday. Competitive eater Joey “Jaws” Chestnut will attend a hot dog eating contest at Fort Bliss’ “Pop Goes the Fort” event to celebrate Independence Day. Four soldiers will take on Chestnut, a 16-time winner of the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, in a 5-minute competition.

Who can down more hot dogs, 4 soldiers or 1 competitive eater?

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These three Iowa Guardsmen aren’t just squadmates — they’re siblings

For some, an Army unit can feel like a family. For others, that rings true to another degree. Three soldiers serving in the same squad in...

These three Iowa Guardsmen aren’t just squadmates — they’re siblings

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