The government is still trying to find ways to cut cost. The DOD has recently considered requiring retirees still of working age to use employee provided health care in an attempt to help with the budget. Currently there isn’t anything set in stone, and it wouldn’t affect any current retirees or serving members. The...
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100 Soldiers Restricted At Joint Base Lewis-McChord In Washington Do To Theft
Missing equipment always leads to an investigation. Unfortunately when it is $600,000 worth of night vision, laser sights and other gear, these investigations get serious very quickly. Currently 100 soldiers are being restricted to the Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington State. The Army Criminal Investigation Command is looking into the theft of the equipment...
Korean Family In San Diego Is Currently Suing The US Government Do To A Plane Crash Which Killed Family Members
Surviving members of a Korean family living in San Diego are suing the US Government for compensation due to a jet crash, killing 4 people and destroying two homes in 2008. Don Yon lost his two daughters, his wife and his mother-in-law. Don’s father-in-law also survived the accident. The US military has acknowledged the...
Troops’ Remains Dumped Into A Landfill – Unauthorized Disposal Of Fallen Soldiers
A mortuary given the task and funding to properly dispose of military remains has been using a landfill in Virginia. This practice is not authorized or condoned by the United States military. A new report is now showing 274 troops remains have been dumped. The process was to incinerate the partial remains. The remains...
US To Pull 33,000 Troops By The End Of 2012 – 10,000 American Soldiers To Leave By December 2011
US troops will be coming home by the end of 2012. Currently, drawdown plans are being announced to pull 33,000 U.S. soldiers from Afghanistan. In June of 2011, the number of American troops currently serving in Afghanistan was around 101,000. Other nations are also planning to bring their armed forces home, giving more control...
Advanced Hypersonic Weapon Test – Boost-Glide Test To Provide Data For Future DOD Technologies
The first test flight of the Advanced Hypersonic Weapon (AHW) concept was completed today November 17th 2011. The glide vehicle, which is the first of its kind and can fly within the earth’s atmosphere at hyper sonic speed, launched from the Pacific Missile Range Facility in Kauai, Hawaii. It traveled to the Reagan...
Veterans Job Bill For Afghanistan And Iraq Vets Passed – Tax Benefits From $5,600 To $9,600 For Businesses Who Hire Prior Military Members
On Wednesday, a veterans jobs bill was voted on by the House of Representatives who voted unanimously to grant tax credits to companies and business owners who hired veterans. This measure passed in the Senate, and now with the House’s approval, the bill will be making its way to the Presidents desk for signature....
Defense Bill Being Pushed Despite Provisions On Methods Of Dealing With Terror Suspects
A defense bill is being pushed by a Senate panel made up of Democrats despite objections to certain provisions in the bill which would affect how terror suspects are handled. On Tuesday, Nov 16, 2011, The Armed Services Committee approved a revised measure but the Senate may continue to debate the bill throughout the...
VOW Act Passed By Veterans Day – Government Passes Legislation To Help Vets Find Jobs In Tough Economy
Update Congress has passed the provisions to provide tax benefits to businesses. The Bill has been passed and will be making its way to the Presidents desk. The push to pass initiatives designed to help veterans have better opportunities to find employment has payed off. The Senat has reached a...
Alternative Fuel To Be Tested With Navy Equipment And Vehicles – Demo Part Of The Great Green Fleet
Global warming is often a disputed subject. But, regardless of any controversy, the Navy is conducting tests on alternative fuel usage in various ships and other equipment. A Spruance-class destroyer will be sailing from Point Loma in San Diego to Port Hueneme, California. The ship will have a 50-50 blend of hydro-processed algal oil...