When it comes to feeding troops, the food chain isn’t the only chain that matters. The military must also address issues atop the chain of command to ensure service members get the nutrition they need, government auditors argue in a new report. While the Defense Department has worked to...

Military needs better recipe for feeding troops, auditors say

For hundreds of thousands of U.S. troops and their families, when the Pentagon orders them to find health care off base there is none. An NPR analysis found that 50% of active duty military installations stand within federally designated health professional shortage areas (HPSA). Those are places where medical services are hard to find — commonly called “health care deserts.”

Half of U.S. military bases in the country are in 'health care deserts'

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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

The Independent

Teenagers who complete military service under the Tories’ proposed national service scheme will only serve in the armed forces for 25 days, Defence Secretary Grant Shapps has said.The plan would make national service compulsory for 18-year-olds, with them being given a choice between military service or one weekend a month volunteering locally.In their manifesto unveiled on Tuesday, the military option is described as “a year-long full-time placement in the armed forces or cyber defence”.Announcing the policy in May, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said: “We will introduce a bold new model of national service for 18-year-olds, to be spent either in...

Teenagers ‘will only serve 25 days in military under national service plan’

General aviation is a welcome distraction for Paul Zeigler, whose day job in the military often pulls his head out of the clouds. Two things recently materialized as the predominant focus of his recent daydreaming: aircraft and residential airparks. After considerable introspection, Zeigler began turning his hopes into reality, translating...

Retiring from the Military With GA Benefits

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Since we just passed Memorial Day, it’s a good time to thank the people who have put their lives on […]

Everything You Need to Know About Joining the Marines

Military.com

A decade of declining recruitment numbers for the Army is almost entirely attributable to a significant drop in male recruiting as female enlistments have remained relatively flat, internal service data reviewed by Military.com shows.

The Army's Recruiting Problem Is Male

Ramstein, Germany — German police sounded the all-clear early on Thursday following an incident involving a kitchen knife and a cook at the Ramstein Air Base operated by the United States Air Force. No criminal offense had taken place at the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center (KMCC) Mall on the...

Air Force says the shutdown at Ramstein AFB was caused by a cook in the mall’s food court

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Gen. James Rainey of US Army Futures Command emphasizes training with UAVs at echelon over creating a dedicated drone branch.

A top US Army general says it's not the right time to build a new drone branch

Cpl. Bradford Flores is honoring his culture by growing his hair out -- and the Marine Corps authorized it.

Navajo Corporal Becomes First Marine Authorized to Wear Traditional Native Hair

Newark, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Eight individuals associated with the "793 Bloods" street gang, a subset of the national Bloods gang, have been charged for their roles in a Newark-based drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.

Eight '793 Bloods' Gang Members Charged in Newark Drug Network

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Challenges are part of life. People with various ages face certain obstacles. Some of them test our resilience and strength. Some zodiac signs have an unbeatable spirit that helps them overcome adversity. They don’t fear trying new things even when the odds are against them. Their perseverance often pays off as they reap big from their risks. Yet, their nature makes them hold onto abusive relationships as they fear moving on. Are you one of these resilient people?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Never Give Up

Military Times

Air Combat Command boss Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach has given the command's 28 wings a month to inspect all airmen for compliance with dress and appearance regs.

Thousands of airmen face inspection as 4-star warns of lax standards

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Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

Denver, CO

David Heitz

The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

Ali Carney, 46, of Newark, received a 65-month prison sentence for conspiring to distribute narcotics, including fentanyl and heroin, and possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Gang Member Sentenced to 65 Months for Drug Trafficking

War History Online

Various military ranks have been used over the years, and while some still exist, many have fallen into obscurity and disuse.

6 Historical Military Ranks That Don't Exist Anymore

The Air Force and Space Force have approved more job specialties for special duty bonuses in the coming fiscal year.

More of the Air Force’s toughest enlisted jobs qualify for bonus pay

A non-commissioned officer (NCO) is catching flak for copping an attitude for not being able to perform a task that even the most lowly enlisted man can perform. A video posted to social media shows the female NCO, who is named Speaker and wearing staff sergeant’s rank, preparing for a commemorative airborne jump around June 6.

Army non-commissioned officer admits she has no clue how to do basic soldiering skills

Known to be fierce warriors and brave leaders, Marine Corps lance corporals prove you don't have to rank the highest to be the best.

Is Lance Corporal Really The Best Rank In The US Marine Corps?

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Do military families really need to move so much?

Moving to a new base every few years is among the most taxing requirements military families face. But is all that effort to uproot really necessary?....

Do military families really need to move so much?

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