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Consistency cannot be emphasized enough for building good habits, better health and the best performance.

The Health and Fitness Benefits of Consistency: Why Just Showing Up Matters More Than Anything

The Advanced Strategic Planning and Policy Program and the Security Force Assistance Brigades are two recent initiatives where the Army nailed it.

2 Programs the Army Got Right

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Alamogordo Conservative Daily

Command Sgt. Maj. Harold “Ed” Jarrell has been relieved as the senior enlisted for the Army’s 1st Information Operations Command, an Army spokesperson confirmed, marking the third time within a month and the second within a week, that the Army has fired a command sergeant major of a brigade or larger unit as per Task and Purpose.

The Army Fires 3rd Command Sergeant Major in a Month: Command Sgt. Maj. Harold "Ed" Jarrel

Florida State

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Uncovering Florida

With hurricane season posing a consistent threat six months out of the year, who would not like a little help getting their home ready for the harsh weather to come? Senate Bill 7028: My Safe Florida Home Program, approved by Governor DeSantis on April 24, 2024, and effective as of July 1, appropriates a one-time total of $200 million from 2024 to 2025 for the purpose of funding hurricane mitigation grants and inspections, as well as outreach and administration costs, to support homeowners in Florida.

DeSantis Signs New Bill Giving $200 Million To Homeowners

As you navigate the transition process -- and form professional relationships from within and outside of the military -- look at the men and women also making the transition: They have the same questions, frustrations, concerns and hopes you do.

Transitioning Out of the Military? You're in Good Company

People have to live and do things in a way that aligns with their priorities.

Financial Trade-Offs: Is Your Money Aligned?

Washington, DC

The senior enlisted leader in charge of the Army branch that oversees operations across greater Washington, D.C., was fired late last week, the service confirmed to Military.com on Tuesday.Command Sgt. Maj. Veronica Knapp was relieved from her post Aug. 8 following an administrative investigation, Bernhard Lashleyleidner, a spokesperson for the Military District of Washington, said in an email. She was dismissed "due to a loss of trust and confidence in her leadership," Lashleyleidner said, using the military's catchall term for why a leader may be unfit to hold a position of authority.Lashleyleidner declined to answer why Knapp was under investigation...

Top Enlisted Leader of Army's Washington, DC, Branch Fired After Investigation

USAA has agreed to pay $64.2 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging that its banks improperly charged fees and high interest rates that violated federal protections for service members who held loans.Under the agreement released Friday, defendants USAA Federal Savings Bank and USAA Savings Bank -- the company's credit card subsidiary that is now part of USAA Federal Savings Bank -- did not admit any wrongdoing but agreed to pay roughly 210,000 members to settle a case filed in November 2021.In the suit, four plaintiffs alleged the banks did not lower interest rates or fees in compliance with the...

USAA to Pay $64.2 Million to Service Members in Settlement over Improper Bank Fees, Interest

Georgia State

Spc. Travis Pameni, 23, and Spc. Owen Elliot, 23, both died in noncombat-related incidents, according to Army officials.

2 Georgia Guardsmen Die in Noncombat-Related Incidents in Iraq

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters said he will consider more DUI patrols if voters legalize recreational marijuana use in Florida. Voters will consider Amendment 3 in November. It would allow adults 21 or older to possess, purchase or use marijuana products and marijuana accessories for non-medical purposes.

More DUI patrols possible if marijuana issue passes

The incident occurred Monday at the Heritage Club Pool men's locker room, according to a statement from Col. Deedrick Reese, the installation and 78th Air Base Wing commander.

'Very Traumatic': One Minor Killed, 3 Injured After Wall Collapses at Air Force Base Pool

Camden, NJ

Cornelius, NC

Morristown Minute

CAMDEN, N.J. – Lisa Smith, 61, of Cornelius, North Carolina, has admitted to her role in a fraudulent scheme involving over $3.5 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today that Smith pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Karen M. Williams in Camden federal court on July 17, 2024, to a charge of bank fraud conspiracy.

Woman Pleads Guilty to $3.5M COVID Relief Scam

ow can you make networking easy during military transition? Download one of the habit apps onto your phone and make it a game. Bonus: Our free list of 12 microhabits to start now that turn up a ton of job leads when you build the habit.

How an App Can Solve Your Networking Problems Forever

The database, which will include basic and deployment-related information, will be available for scientific research on environmental exposures.

New Burn Pit Registry Aims for Data on 4.7 Million Veterans to Assist in Research on Exposure to Hazards

The often-ignored truth is that military spouses are out of the workforce at statistically higher rates than their civilian counterparts.

The Myth of Choice: Why We Ignore Military Spouses Out of the Workforce

Members of the military's combat specialties experienced higher suicide rates than other troops -- and the broader American public -- in the waning years of the War on Terror, according to numbers delivered by the Pentagon to Congress this month.

Military Jobs with High Deployment Pace, Blast Exposure Correlated with Higher Suicide Rates, Data Shows

Minnesota State

Walz enlisted in the Army National Guard in Nebraska in 1981 and retired honorably in 2005 as the top enlisted soldier for 1st Battalion, 125th Field Artillery Regiment, in the Minnesota National Guard.

Tim Walz, Who Spent Decades as an Enlisted Soldier, Brings Years of Work on Vets Issues to Dem Ticket

Physical activity is more than performing your job; it is also about being healthy and setting yourself up well for longevity in your chosen career.

Sleep, Nutrition and Breathing: The 3 Most Important Natural Things to Improve Job Performance and Longevity

Joining the military is a significant and commendable choice, but it’s also a decision that requires both thought and preparation. Because many recruits stumble before they even begin their service, understanding and avoiding common missteps can significantly enhance your experience and readiness for military life.What are some common mistakes candidates/recruits make before joining the military? How can I avoid them? Thanks -- JasonJason, that is a great question, as we can all learn from other people's mistakes. My mistake before attending the Naval Academy was that I focused too hard on making the football team and neglected the military fitness...

5 Common Mistakes Recruits Make Before Joining the Military

A proposed 5.5% pay raise next year for junior enlisted troops has won the backing of a key Senate panel in charge of government funding.

Funding for 5.5% Junior Enlisted Pay Raise Included in Senate's Pentagon Spending Bill

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