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Columbus, OH

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

Financial Trade-Offs: Is Your Money Aligned?

The first-ever survey on the Defense Department's Exceptional Family Member Program found that Navy personnel are happier with the support and services they receive, while Army troops give their programs lower marks.

Special Needs Military Families Report Mixed Feelings About Program to Help with Medical Care, Services

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

Polk County, FL

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Fort Meade, FL

Uncovering Florida

The Polk County Sheriff's Office has made an arrest after conducting an investigation into a case of credit card fraud involving 28-year-old Burger King employee, Kellyn Miley. The incident was discussed in detail during this morning's briefing with Sheriff Grady Judd.

Burger King Employee Caught Using Customer's Credit Card for Food at Former Job

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

Here are four examples of what I will call "worthy whys" as you look for your own motivation to save.

From Debt to College to the Unexpected, 4 Reasons to Start Saving Money Now

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

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

Maitland, FL

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Akeena

If you’re a fan of hearty Italian meals without the hassle of cooking, you might be feeling a bit nostalgic. Buca di Beppo, the Orlando-based chain known for its family-style Italian feasts, is closing its doors—not just one, but 14 locations!

A Much-Loved Italian Restaurant in Florida Has Closed, and the Company Will Also Close 13 More

Las Vegas, NV

Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

Saint Petersburg, FL

Hey foodies and diner lovers! It looks like the beloved Metro Diner in St. Petersburg, known for its hearty portions and Guy Fieri's endorsement, has hit a bump in the road. This popular spot, famous for its pancakes, fried chicken and waffles, and mouthwatering meatloaf, has had to temporarily shut its doors due to some serious issues flagged by a recent state inspection.

Green mold, live roaches and live flying insects - Popular diner closed down in Florida

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

New education courses that will be required for enlisted airmen to become noncommissioned and senior noncommissioned officers have been fully rolled out across the Air Force, the service announced last week.Following nine months of testing, the Air Force's new "Foundations" classes are "fully operational," the service said in a press release. The courses are part of an effort announced last year to beef up airmen's training before they attend an enlisted professional military education, known as PME, at places such as Airman Leadership School, the Noncommissioned Officer Academy or a Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy."Some airmen go five or six years...

Air Force's New Courses Hope to Close 'Developmental Gap' Before Airmen Become NCOs

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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

Aurora, CO

A patient at the Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center in Aurora died last year after a hospital staff member turned off their notification device alerting them to the veteran’s rapidly declining condition. An investigation by the VA’s Office of Inspector General found, in spring 2023, a telemetry medical...

A Patient Died at Colorado VA Hospital After Staffer Turned Off Their Notification Device

A Government Accountability Office review has found that while the Defense Department is supposed to provide medical care to the 334 people identified as having experienced an "anomalous health incident," the care is spotty and confusing to those outside the U.S. military.

'Havana Syndrome' Sufferers Face Challenges Navigating the Military Health System, Federal Watchdog Finds

Years of sending patients to network care, coupled with the pandemic, have hurt the Defense Health Agency's ability to retain patients and attract providers, according to the Defense Department's top civilian doctor.

The Defense Department's 4-Part Plan to Right the Military Health System

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Major changes to how real estate transactions are conducted are set to take affect this month that will effect how both sellers, and buyers, compensate their agents. On March 15, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) settled a lawsuit brought by home sellers regarding how broker commissions were handled. As a result of that settlement, the NAR will remove agent compensation amounts from Multiple Listing Services, provide detailed compensation information to buyers and sellers and attain a written agreement outlining that compensation structure.

Broker commissions on real estate transactions will look a lot different starting August 17

Brittany Loy and her soldier husband were moving out of The Villages at Fort Moore, Georgia, this spring as they headed to a new posting in Alaska when they found out they were on the hook for a $2,000 move-out fee. The bill included the cost to replace the air conditioning unit in the home's back yard.An inspector reportedly found "a small piece of corrosion in the bottom corner of the unit" and blamed the deterioration on the family's male dog, Loy said. She hadn't noticed whether the damage was there when moving in and estimated that at least two...

Surprise Bills: Military Families, Advocates Fight Unexpected Base Housing Move-Out Fees

These money moves are all-important components of your financial wellness, so clean them up as we move through the second half of 2024.

5 Ways to Turn Your Finances Around in the Second Half of 2024

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