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Here's what to do if you're trying to both buy a house and stay out of financial trouble.

5 Rules for Military Homebuyers

A bipartisan group of senators and representatives say the company that manages the Defense Department's prescription drug benefit uses tactics that may result in higher prices for military families.

Express Scripts' Tricare Pharmacy Contract Could Be Costing Military Families Money, Lawmakers Warn

When you say "I do" and marry someone who serves our country, there is an understanding that their military career will drive most family life decisions.

Now It's Our Turn: Does Military Retirement Give Spouses a Real Chance at Careers?

The DoD SkillBridge program is supposed to be a transition tool. For so many Marines, sailors, Guardians, Coasties, soldiers and airmen, participation in SkillBridge leads to what they want and need most at the end of their service: a job offer. But it may also be the most effective recruiting tool the military has ever known.

Dead to Me? What the Military Misses When It Cuts SkillBridge

The system, called QSRMax, has existed in parts of the military, but now it is service-wide for the Corps. Across the force, Marines should see quick response codes -- also known as QR codes -- in their barracks.

Marine Corps Rolls Out New Barracks Maintenance Tracking System with QR Codes for Reporting Issues

Offering nutritious food at the military's dining facilities has been a major initiative for nearly two decades as Pentagon officials have said "poor health and nutrition are growing challenges that threaten U.S. military readiness.

Military Dining Halls, Pentagon Failing on Efforts to Offer Nutritious Meals at Bases, Watchdog Says

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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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

New York City, NY

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

The Navy reported a record number of suicides in the first quarter of 2024, again drawing attention to the myriad issues revealed about the quality of life for sailors and the service's ability to prevent such deaths.

Navy Had Record High Suicides So Far This Year Amid Reports of High Stress, Quality-of-Life Issues

Pittsburgh, PA

Butler, PA

In the midst of the screams and piercing cries that filled the air around him, a one-word plea — "medic" — cut through the noise and reached Rico Elmore. Just seconds before, a would-be assassin's bullet had only grazed the intended target, but the gunman's shots had found others. One of them was in the bleachers a few rows behind Mr. Elmore, a technical sergeant for the Air National Guard.

'You Have Blood Everywhere': Member of Air National Guard Describes Trying to Save Man Killed at Trump Rally in Butler

Musculoskeletal injuries remained the top reason service members visited medical facilities, but mental health conditions were most likely to keep them there, Defense Department researchers found.

Mental Health Tops List of Reasons Troops Were Hospitalized in 2023, New Reports Find

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Florida announced that retired Lt. Col. Paul J. Freeman has been indicted by a federal grand jury on nine counts of retaining and sharing national defense information.

Air Force Veteran Accused of Disclosing Classified Data on Aircraft, Weapons in Latest Military Leak Case

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Disclaimer: This content was written by Devra Lee for general informational and entertainment purposes only. This service is to provide astrological information that has been researched, recorded, and observed by the author.

Horoscope for Tuesday, July 16th

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What makes a zodiac sign high maintenance? Needing extra attention can make someone high maintenance. Uncontrollable emotional roller coasters can make someone high maintenance. Demanding others more than they can give can make someone high maintenance. Needing all of the attention all or most of the time can make someone high maintenance.

5 Zodiac Signs That Are High Maintenance

Do your loved ones consult you regularly when they face a crisis? Intelligence is a branch of psychology that lacks a standard definition. Some scientists claim that it is a single ability and others state it comprises aptitudes and skills. Intelligent zodiac signs learn from their experiences and easily recognize and solve problems.

5 Most Intelligent Zodiac Signs

As studies show service members continue to struggle to access birth control, a group of Senate Democrats is pushing the Defense Department to do more to expand contraception services and counseling.

Service Members' Access to Birth Control Remains Low. Democrats Want the Pentagon to Explain Why.

Rucking, also known as backpacking, is becoming more popular every year, with more and more exercise enthusiasts outside of the military using backpacks or weight vests as part of their weekly workout programs.

Everything You Should Know to Become Better at Rucking

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

California State

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

Decisions you make when you move into your new home will affect the ongoing costs of running it.

PCS Efficiency: How to Set Up Your New Home so It Costs Less to Run

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